
The Dallas Wings just hit the jackpot, and the WNBA world is holding its breath. On September 11, 2025, the Wings won the 2026 WNBA draft lottery, claiming the number one overall pick. This isnât just another draftâthis is a seismic moment that could define the franchise for the next decade. And the stakes couldnât be higher.
The Wings now face a monumental decision: go all-in on a âwin-nowâ strategy with veteran free agents and Azy Fud, or build a dynasty from scratch with young stars Olivia Miles and Paige Bueckers. Both paths promise drama, potential glory, and the possibility of disaster.
Option one: Dallas pulls off a blockbuster free agency haulâlanding top-tier stars like Briana Stewart, Aâja Wilson, or Nafisa Collierâand drafts Azy Fud. Sheâs the perfect complementary piece: a sharpshooting, floor-spacing modern big who can step into a ready-made championship contender. This path screams urgencyâone chance to strike before the veterans age out or leave.
Option two: the Wings gamble on the long-term future. If free agency doesnât deliver, they draft Olivia Miles, pairing her with Paige Bueckers to form the most promising guard-big duo in college basketball. This is about building a dynasty over 3â5 years. Both players would enter the league simultaneously on rookie deals, hitting their prime together and potentially creating a core capable of contending for multiple championships.
The case against Dominique Malonga is equally clear. While some argue she could be the pick, the WNBA has moved on from traditional slow-footed 7-footers. Mobility, defensive versatility, and floor spacing are now non-negotiable for championship teams. Malongaâs style just doesnât fit todayâs gameâany Wings fan hoping for a modern big at number one must look elsewhere.
Olivia Miles isnât just a player; sheâs a blueprint for the future. The positional scarcity of elite bigs in the WNBA makes her unique. Miss her now, and the next chance wonât come until the 2027 draftâand even then, talent like hers is rare. Meanwhile, guards like Paige Bueckers are abundant, but the combination of Miles + Bueckers could rival the best duos in womenâs basketball, including Caitlin Clark and Aaliyah Boston.
The next three months will be pivotal. Every free-agent move, every signing domino, will determine whether Dallas drafts Azy Fud for an immediate title push or Olivia Miles to build a sustainable powerhouse. The number one pick is a gift, a rare chance to reshape the franchise, but only if itâs used wisely and strategically.
This is more than a draft. Itâs a fork in the road for the Wingsâ futureâone path could deliver instant glory, the other a dynasty built brick by brick. The decision is already shaping up to be one of the most consequential in WNBA history.
đ The clock is ticking. What would you do if you were in Dallasâ front office: draft Azy Fud to win now, or Olivia Miles to dominate later? Drop your thoughts below.
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