It’s only the early stages of the 2025 WNBA season, but one thing is already clear: the Dallas Wings might have made a franchise-altering mistake — and fans aren’t staying quiet about it.

From questionable roster decisions to early-season struggles and a missed opportunity in the draft, it feels like the Wings are headed in the wrong direction at full speed. So, what exactly went wrong?

Let’s break it down.

 The Roster Problem: Depth or Disarray?

Heading into the season, Dallas boasted one of the most physically gifted rosters in the league, with standout names like:

Arike Ogunbowale

Satou Sabally (currently sidelined due to injury)

Teaira McCowan

On paper, it looked solid. But in practice? The chemistry is off, the rotations are confusing, and the bench production has been unreliable.

Several rising stars were waived during training camp, including promising young players who are now thriving elsewhere — a decision that’s raising eyebrows in hindsight.

“They had the talent — but they didn’t manage it right,” said one anonymous WNBA scout.

 Draft Night Regrets?

The 2025 WNBA Draft may go down as one of the biggest “what ifs” for Dallas.

With talent like Aaliyah Edwards, Angel Reese, and Rickea Jackson all shining early for their respective teams, Dallas fans are left wondering whether the team made the right choice by passing on key prospects — or not trading up when they had the chance.

In a league with tight roster limits and limited trade flexibility, every draft pick counts. And missing on one can cost you a season.

 Coaching Confusion

Head coach Latricia Trammell is widely respected for her defensive mind, but this season’s start has seen questionable rotations, slow in-game adjustments, and some frustration visibly boiling over on the sidelines.

Starters playing heavy, exhausting minutes

Talented rookies glued to the bench

Defensive schemes breaking down late in games

It begs the question: Is it a coaching issue, or is front office misalignment putting the staff in a no-win situation?

 Fans Are Losing Patience

After years of rebuilding, Wings fans were promised progress — even contention. But early signs point to another inconsistent season, and fan frustration is growing:

“We have the talent. We just don’t know how to use it.”
“Every other team got better. We got more confusing.”

Social media has lit up with calls for change, both on the court and in the front office.

Can It Be Fixed?

Absolutely — but time is running out.

For the Wings to salvage this season, they’ll need:

Satou Sabally to return healthy and dominant

Stronger bench contributions

Better late-game execution

And a serious look at their development pipeline

The pieces are there. The question is: will Dallas learn from this mistake before it’s too late?

 Final Take

The Wings didn’t just miss an opportunity — they may have mismanaged their moment. In a season packed with young superstars and league growth, Dallas is in danger of falling behind.

It’s not too late, but one thing is certain: The Wings made a huge mistake… and now, they have to fix it.