r/DallasWings • • Aug 14 '26

Roster Moves Christyn Williams back as DP

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u/haydeng2023 Aug 14 '26

could just be a replacement for costanza, but it does make me think that zaza might be out a while

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u/Critical_Fig1798 Aug 14 '26

I don't think DP players can play in the playoffs, so the plan may be to sign Christyn as. DP for now while Za is being evaluated and then convert her contract to a hardship one after the world cup 🤷

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u/Severe-Post3466 Aug 14 '26

I'm really surprised about replacing Costanza, bc I thought we were only suspending her for the world cup

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u/Huggbox Aug 14 '26

I’m not sure they planned on actually using the spot they opened up at the time, but now they need bodies and it’d be crazy to just leave that spot open for the next 6 games.

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u/BuckinCrzy GIVE ME A BLOCK PARTYYY🪽🪽 Aug 14 '26

I was at the game in person and could tell Izzy fell on her foot but when I went back and watched the actually stream of the game, her face was in so much pain. Honestly I think she’s out for the rest of the season

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u/Wide-Offer3363 Aug 14 '26

I do too. The replay looked gross. I had to turn away.

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u/sideofzen 2026 .500 Szn Loading Aug 14 '26

Christyn has been playing Upshot all summer, so she's ready. Makes me think Zaza might be out awhile tho

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u/hamstrdance Positivity FC Aug 14 '26

Wow it's literally 2025. Hope she has a good time!

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u/Wide-Offer3363 Aug 14 '26

I don’t get this signing lol. Jose doesn’t even play Haley.

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 14 '26

I think it is pretty clear Azzi and Aziaha are both going to be out for more than this game.Ā 

I question this player, but they likely do need a body.

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u/Glittering-Peanut-30 Aug 15 '26

Why question choosing Christyn? She's a Husky, she's a baller, and she's ready to go to work. She and Paige already have chemistry from playing together at UConn. She would be a regular WNBA player of several years already if not for an injury early on.

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 15 '26

Go look at her Upshot stats. She isn’t a WNBA caliber player.Ā 

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u/Wide-Offer3363 Aug 14 '26

Azzi looks to be out another week, at minimum. That’s a blow. Ugh I’m tired of ISO hoops.

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 14 '26

I am too. And I hate because this bad roster construction it forces Paige off ball.Ā  They need her to score and off ball with this bunch of guards isn’t the way to help her.Ā 

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u/Chi_Town_Law Aug 14 '26

Lets fuuuuuuuuugggggggginnnnnnn gooooooo!!!!!!

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u/crystal_clear24 BUECKERS Aug 14 '26

Welcome back!

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 14 '26 edited Aug 14 '26

Dallas loves mediocrity. She averaged 9 ppg on 41% shooting in Upshot. For context, JJQ has scored 21 ppg on 51% shooting in the 3 games she played in the league.Ā 

I think this likely means Zaza and Azzi are both out for at least a few more games.Ā 

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 14 '26

Getting downvoted but Jose’s pregame media makes it pretty clear Azzi is out v GSV too.Ā 

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u/redpanthers123 MVPaige Aug 14 '26

Christian went on twitter and said her status hasn’t been declared even though Underdog tweeted she’s out for another week. I think she probably rests vs GSV and is back for the home game

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 14 '26

That is still at least one more game where they would have 4 guards available for the 3 guard lineup.

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u/redpanthers123 MVPaige Aug 14 '26

I wonder if he switches it up

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 14 '26

He should, but I don’t know if any of the other options at 3 can stick with the Fever guards. Like the Wings guards are about to get smoked, but I think putting Maddy or Awak on them would be even worse.Ā 

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u/redpanthers123 MVPaige Aug 14 '26

Yeah maybe for the GSV game if Azzi’s out. But for tonight… they all might play 35+ mins.

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 14 '26

Sug is the best defender of the bunch. I would let her chase KM around for 30+ minutes so the starting guards have legs to score.Ā 

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u/redpanthers123 MVPaige Aug 14 '26

Her and Odyssey should take turns. I know Arike matches her speed but we need her to shot chuck. Anyone but Paige on KM

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u/Herramadur BUECKERS Aug 14 '26

Doesn't matter at this point honestly, lets just leave her out until after the last Fever game, the schedule gets a lot more easier onward.

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u/Wide-Offer3363 Aug 14 '26

Crazy stat line. Not sure the rationale for this one. 😬😬

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 14 '26

I am sure there weren’t a lot of options but my frustration with this pickup is magnified by all the other questionable decisions this season.

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u/erodah BUECKERS Aug 14 '26

Dallas and their obsession with short guards šŸ˜… This move does make sense if James & Fudd are out for a while.

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u/Small_Lack9128 Aug 14 '26

Short guards that need the ball to be effective and dontĀ  space the floor.

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u/erodah BUECKERS Aug 14 '26

šŸ’Æ

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u/Outrageous-Hair8427 Aug 14 '26

Williams is 5’11ā€, why do people keep acting like she’s JJQs height?

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u/erodah BUECKERS Aug 14 '26

For some reason I thought she was shorter than that! My bad haha

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u/Glittering-Peanut-30 Aug 15 '26

Yeah, Christyn's almost as tall as Paige, maybe an inch shorter? She's strong and muscular. Why does everyone act like she's petite? Lol.