DHJ Quick Take: JJ Quinerly Returns From Knee Injury for Dallas Wings<\/p>\n
JJ Quinerly played her first game since Aug. 20, 2025, in Tuesday\u2019s 76-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, returning nearly nine months after meniscus surgery. She finished with 2 assists, 1 rebound and 1 block in 10 minutes.<\/p>\n
What happened in Quinerly\u2019s return? She logged 10 minutes and recorded 2 assists, 1 rebound and 1 block in her first appearance since a meniscus tear ended her 2025 season.<\/p>\n
Who helped her recovery? Quinerly credited head coach Jose Fernandez, the Dallas Wings training staff and veteran guard Odyssey Sims for guiding her through rehabilitation.<\/p>\n
Why does it matter? Quinerly was a productive reserve before the injury, averaging 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 42.6% from the field and 39% from three.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s next? Dallas hosts the Phoenix Mercury tonight, airing nationally on Prime Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n ARLINGTON, Texas \u2014\u00a0JJ Quinerly<\/a> made her first appearance since Aug. 20, 2025, in Tuesday\u2019s 76-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx<\/a>.<\/p>\n Quinerly suffered a meniscus tear during a match against the Los Angeles Sparks last season, which sidelined her for the rest of the year. After undergoing successful knee surgery on Oct. 2, 2025, she finally returned to the court nearly nine months later and recorded 2 assists, 1 rebound and 1 block in 10 minutes of play against the Lynx.<\/p>\n \u201cIt just feels good to be back out there on the court,\u201d Quinerly said. \u201cI\u2019ve been out for a good nine months now, so it feels good to be out there.\u201d<\/p>\n A Promising Rookie Campaign Cut Short<\/p>\n Before the injury, Quinerly was emerging as a promising reserve, averaging 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 42.6% from the field and 39% from three in 16 minutes per game.<\/p>\n The 27th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Quinerly\u2019s scoring average ranked third among all active third-round picks that season and her three-point percentage led all active third-round picks during her rookie campaign.<\/p>\n Regaining Rhythm and Confidence<\/p>\n While her statline against Minnesota isn\u2019t quite up to par with the production she showed before her injury, Quinerly acknowledges that regaining her rhythm and confidence will be a process.<\/p>\n \u201cMe getting back to myself is probably gonna take some time, of course,\u201d Quinerly said. \u201cBut getting that confidence back slowly but surely, leaning on the team and them being able to help me out, that\u2019s good.\u201d<\/p>\n Throughout her recovery, Quinerly said head coach Jose Fernandez and the Dallas Wings<\/a> training staff played a constructive role in helping her navigate the mental and physical challenges of rehabilitation.<\/p>\n \u201c(Coach Fernandez has been) just making sure that I\u2019m good mentally and physically,\u201d Quinerly said. \u201cAnd then me talking with the trainers and everything, me staying on top of what I need to do for myself physically, while also being out here and able to watch the team and what\u2019s going on (has been helpful).\u201d<\/p>\n Leaning on Odyssey Sims<\/p>\n