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WNBA Power Rankings: Dallas Wings are a rolling ball of chaos

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June 17, 2025

WNBA Power Rankings: Dallas Wings are a rolling ball of chaos

The Dallas Wings are a rolling, swirling ball of chaos, and the downward spiral might not stop anytime soon.

Welcome to the Week 5 edition of For The Win’s 2025 WNBA power rankings, and if you know a Wings fan, tell them to look away. (They do not want to read this. They’re probably already going through a lot.) Looking at the team’s stats, Dallas surprisingly ranks around the middle of the pack in most league categories. However, defense seems to be the downfall of such a young squad.The Wings are ranked 11th in defensive rating (109.1) and have given up 80 or more points in 11 out of their 12 matchups this season, including 90-plus points five times. Dallas also gives up the second-most fastbreak points to opponents (14) in the league. The Wings’ defense has become a painful sight, and it’s costing them games, begging the question: When will it end?

These are For The Win’s WNBA power rankings for Week 5:

13. Dallas Wings (1-11)

The good news: Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is back after missing three games with a concussion. She even dropped 35 points in her return.The bad news: Even with Bueckers, the Dallas is a mess. Perhaps there was no larger indictment of the state of the Wings than this week’s loss against the Aces. The Wings gave up a brutal 17-2 run to end the game after leading Vegas before the fourth quarter. Making matters worse, a clip of head coach Chris Koclanes and guard DiJonai Carrington in a back-and-forth exchange about a potential challenge with the game on the line went viral, leading to more scrutiny.But it doesn’t stop there. The Wings recently had to sign two hardship contracts because of injuries. Forward Maddy Seigrist is expected to miss a portion of the season after she suffered a bone fracture in her right knee, and guard Ty Harris is out for the season.

12. Connecticut Sun (2-8)

During their lone game of the week, the Connecticut Sun’s offense sputtered down the stretch. As much as center Tina Charles and forward Marina Mabrey are doing their part to help, it hasn’t been enough to power the team to many wins. The Sun have dropped three of their last five games. Hopefully, when rookie Saniya Rivers (illness) comes back, things will start moving again.

11. Chicago Sky (3-7)

Hello, Big Barbie Energy. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese earned the first triple-double of her career on Sunday, and the Sky needed it badly. Unfortunately, forward Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream dropped buckets all over Chicago just days before ― nine 3-pointers from Howard alone ― and that’s enough to make anyone feel defeated.

But, as head coach Tyler Marsh told the team following the loss, sometimes you have to be as desperate as 90’s R&B singers were to get that much-coveted win when you’re in a slump. Lint in our pocket says he played Jodeci’s Cry for You.

10. Washington Mystics (4-7)

The Sky weren’t the only team to suffer against the Atlanta Dream. The Washington Mystics had zero answers in the second half against Atlanta, their only matchup during Week 5. It probably didn’t help that rookie Sonia Citron was the only starter in double figures or that Washington shot a gross 29 percent from the field.

They also gave up *checks notes* 18 3-pointers and only had 12 total assists. Just punt the film into the wind, Washington, and never speak of it again.

9. Los Angeles Sparks (4-8)

The Los Angeles Sparks are still on the ugly roller coaster that comes with being a banged-up team. The week went a little something like this. First, Veteran guard Kelsey Plum went scorched earth on WNBA referees after a loss to the Golden State Valkyries. Then, everything seemed alright as Rickea Jackson found her groove with a 30-point game against the Las Vegas Aces. (Los Angeles even won. That’s nice, right?)

However, the Sparks ran into the Minnesota Lynx and Napheesa Collier. Collier had 16 points in the first half, if that’s any indication of how the 101-78 loss looked. Get healthy soon, Sparks.

8. Las Vegas Aces (5-5)

The Las Vegas Aces are going through it. A’ja Wilson suffered a concussion during a loss to the Los Angeles Sparks and missed two games during Week 5. The Aces did manage to win a gritty matchup against the Wings without Wilson. But days later, against the Phoenix Mercury, they had 19 turnovers, and no amount of scoring from their guard trio of Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd was enough.

Wilson is also expected to miss Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Lynx. So, if production is not coming from Young, Gray and Loyd, the points will have to come elsewhere. Kiah Stokes? Tiffany Mitchell? Dana Evans? Aaliyah Nye? Somebody.

7. Golden State Valkyries (5-5)

The Golden State Valkyries are one of the most feisty teams in the entire WNBA, and at .500, their record is impressive for an expansion team. “We’re a team of sixth women”, center Temi Fagbenle told the media after a win over the Seattle Storm. “We know what it takes to be great teammates, and we know what it takes to step up …” As simple as that concept sounds, it’s harder to execute when everything is new. (Players, coaches, etc.) However, Golden State is making it work. It is currently riding a three-game win streak, and grinding through it down several players, who are either out with injury or are playing in EuroBasket.

6. Indiana Fever (5-5)

Caitlin Clark is back. We repeat: Caitlin Clark is back. Govern yourselves accordingly. Despite missing five games. Clark is seemingly incapable of being rusty. The Fever star had 32 points against the New York Liberty on Saturday, including seven from shots from beyond the arc. Clark brought a lot of life into a Fever team that was, at times, struggling without her.

Having four other players in double figures and shooting 48.6 percent from deep is a great reflection of what Clark’s presence does for the team. The Fever were able to capitalize on a New York Liberty squad that was down two starters, and Indiana rolled 102-88 against the reigning champs after losing to the Atlanta Dream earlier in the week.

5. Seattle Storm (6-5)

Over the last several weeks, it’s been impossible to tell what version of the Seattle Storm will appear from game to game, and Week 5 didn’t help that conclusion. Seattle was able to overcome an 11-point deficit to hand the Minnesota Lynx its first loss of the season. Five players were in double-digits, and their defense was huge down the stretch.

Three days later, they lost to the Golden State Valkyries despite a furious fourth-quarter surge. A brutal moving screen with under 30 seconds remaining only poured salt in the wound. Will the real Seattle Storm please stand up?

4. Phoenix Mercury (8-4)

The Phoenix Mercury should feel really good right now. Forward Alyssa Thomas is back, and with Thomas in the fold, the ball moves. Over the last three games she’s played in, Thomas has had 10-plus assists (15 on May 27, 10 on June 11, and 13 on June 15). Additionally, guard Kahleah Copper is back, and that means more production on both sides of the ball.

What makes Phoenix a particularly dangerous team is that outside of their big three, the bench is also very productive. For example, guard Sami Whitcomb had 18 points on 50 shooting against the Aces, and that’s momentum Phoenix could potentially use through the rest of the season and into the playoffs.

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3. Atlanta Dream (8-3)

If you’ve been sleeping on the Atlanta Dream, time to wake up. (Get it? Sleeping? Dream? Okay. I’ll show myself out.) Atlanta has won seven of its last eight matchups, including every game during Week 5. Without Caitlin Clark, the Dream took care of the Fever with little to no problems. Against the Sky, Rhyne Howard’s 36 points were Chicago’s undoing. Howard let it rain from deep, draining a mind-boggling nine 3-balls.

The Dream also unraveled the Mystics with 18 3-pointers en route to an 89-56 win. Guard Allisha Gray (32 points) was one of several players with a career-high in scoring that day. Gray has been having a career year and should be in the MVP conversations behind Napheesa Collier. Plus, here’s one more player to watch: Forward Bri Jones has been quietly building a case for an All-Star nod, averaging just under a double-double (13 points and 8.7 rebounds) per game, and not enough people are talking about it.

2. New York Liberty (9-1)

The New York Liberty lost a game. (Shocking, we know.) Without starters Jonquel Jones (ankle) and Leonie Fiebich (playing in EuroBasket), New York couldn’t make up for the production loss against the Indiana Fever on June 14, despite beating the Chicago Sky earlier in the week.

Here’s something to keep an eye on: Starting point guard Natasha Cloud hasn’t eclipsed double digits since May 24. The Liberty don’t need Cloud to be a scoring machine every matchup, but without that extra punch, New York could find itself on the losing end of more games if its guard play continues to lag.

1. Minnesota Lynx (10-1)

The Minnesota Lynx also dropped a game this week. (*gasp*) Minnesota lost to Seattle in a 94-84 game that felt like a playoff battle, and truth be told, it wasn’t hard to see coming after escaping the Dallas Wings the game before. The Lync eventually got back in with win column with a 101-78 rout of the Los Angeles Sparks.

MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier had 16 points in the first quarter against Los Angeles and ended her day with 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Those sorts of shenanigans shouldn’t fool anyone. Collier’s been putting together performances like that all season to help the Lynx in their quest to get back to the WNBA Finals. She leads the league in points per game (26.1) and is top-ten in rebounds, steals and blocks per game. As long as Collier is rolling like that, the Lynx will be hard to beat.

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Keith Lee partners with Brooklyn Dumpling Shop in Dallas

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March 6, 2026

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Keith Lee partners with Brooklyn Dumpling Shop in Dallas

Food influencer Keith Lee announced a new phase of his career by becoming an investor in Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, an Asian-fusion restaurant chain with several locations across the U.S.

The announcement was accompanied by a special event at the brand’s Dallas restaurant, where Lee made a public appearance to celebrate the new partnership.

“I love the innovation. I love the way that they move. I love the business mind that they have,” Lee said about his investment in the brand to The News. “I think there is just a bunch of really dope things that we can do together and bring the community together.”

The popular influencer’s presence drew hundreds of people to the restaurant, hoping to meet him in person. Lee interacted with attendees, greeted fans and provided customer service inside the restaurant, taking pictures, chatting and serving menu items.

Keith Lee (left), influencer, food critic and Dallas resident, speaks to Kristel Clouse as she tells him to visit her Forney restaurant Brunch Room Bistro during an appearance by Lee at Brooklyn Dumpling Shop on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Dallas. Lee has joined the brand as an investor as part of a landmark, multiyear partnership.

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“Keith is so hot right now, and what we love about him is his authenticity and the way he always supports the community,” said Jeff Galletly, CEO of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop.

Lee, who has more than 20 million followers on different digital platforms, reviews restaurants across the country. In his videos, he usually eats in his car and gives an honest opinion on the food’s quality. After publishing his review, food businesses are impacted either by stratospheric demand or public disapproval.

“I love Dallas. Dallas is amazing,” Lee said. “We have been here for the last year. It’s really quiet, it’s peaceful. I love it out here.”

Keith Lee, influencer, food critic and Dallas resident, puts on an apron during an... — Keith Lee, influencer, food critic and Dallas resident, puts on an apron during an appearance at Brooklyn Dumpling Shop on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Dallas. Lee has joined the brand as an investor as part of a landmark, multiyear partnership.
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From Dallas, Lee continues traveling across the country to visit restaurants and post his reviews on social media.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is at 2548 Elm St., Dallas. brooklyndumplingshop.com.

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We don’t know why Dallas elected Amber Givens for DA either

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March 6, 2026

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We don’t know why Dallas elected Amber Givens for DA either

Among the many surprises in Tuesday’s primaries, one of the most shocking took place in the Democratic primary for Dallas County district attorney. Amber Givens, a former district court judge with a history of injudicious behavior on the bench, handily beat incumbent John Creuzot, whose leadership and experience in office earned the respect of a wide array of legal and community leaders.

We had expected that Democratic voters would want to retain a public servant who performed his job with diligence and integrity. Creuzot championed innovative, evidence-based programs to address the needs of suspects with mental illness and substance abuse problems.

Instead they elevated someone whose ability to do the job is an open question.

So what happened? We don’t know.

Were primary voters just uninformed about the vast difference in experience and qualifications? Were they most concerned with the races at the top of the ticket, while ignoring lower ballot races? Judicial and county races often get short shrift.

Maybe voters viewed Givens as the more progressive of the two candidates, and preferred her politics. Long ago, Creuzot did run for judge as a Republican.

But as a Democratic district attorney, he’s been a favorite target of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. Early in his first term, Creuzot announced his office wouldn’t prosecute low-level theft of basic necessities, partly to keep impoverished, nonviolent offenders out of jail. He later dropped the policy when he found it had little impact on the crime rate. Creuzot also joined several other big-city DAs and sued Paxton after his office tried to impose onerous reporting requirements on local jurisdictions. The DAs won.

Meanwhile, before her victory, Givens was in the news for all the wrong reasons.

In June, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly admonished her for “failing to comply with and maintain professional competence in the law,” in regards to due process and for failing to treat a defendant with “patience, dignity and courtesy.” Givens was also publicly reprimanded for allegedly allowing a court staff member to substitute for her during a virtual bond hearing and for mistreating attorneys in her courtroom. She appealed the rulings and a three-judge panel in Austin re-tried the case late last month but has not yet issued its verdict.

Givens’ campaign website said the incumbent DA’s office denied evidence was missing for some felony cases. In fact, the Dallas Police Department had lost track of or deleted digital files that the DA’s office didn’t know existed. Even highly professional prosecutors and judges can be stymied by failures in other parts of the criminal justice system.

Her first news conference as DA-elect (there is no opposition in November) revealed few specifics about how she plans to run her new office. Givens emphasized that she was vastly outspent by Creuzot, which is true. She wants to establish community justice councils and set strict deadlines to decide whether to seek an indictment in cases of all types. Neither sounds realistic.

We have to hope for the best, but the record here convinces us Dallas County Democratic voters got this race as wrong as any we can recall.

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Dallas City Council approves resolution to explore leaving Dallas City Hall

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March 5, 2026

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Dallas City Council approves resolution to explore leaving Dallas City Hall

DALLAS – Dallas City Council members approved a measure to explore options for leaving Dallas City Hall while, but left the door open to staying in the iconic building.

Resolution to explore leaving City Hall passes

What we know:

The resolution approved will explore options to buy or lease a new City Hall building. It was amended to include a plan to pay for repairs to the current building that would be compared side by side to the options to leave.

Dallas City Council approved the resolution by a 9-6 vote. The vote came around 1 a.m. Thursday morning after 14 hours of debate.

Councilman Chad West told FOX 4’s Lori Brown that if the city decides to stay or leave City Hall, the resolution includes proposals to redevelop the land around the building.

“We still should be looking at redevelopment options to tie it into the convention center later on, because otherwise it just equals ghost town, which is what we have now,” West said. “And of course, if we decide to move and City Hall itself gets repurposed or demolished and something gets built there, we need to have a projected plan for what that could look like as well.”

Debate on City Hall’s future

Local perspective:

Around 100 residents spoke about their desire to keep the current Dallas City Hall, the historic structure designed by architect I.M. Pei.

“The thought of losing this land to private hands is disheartening. A paid-off asset, unfair to taxpayers, built on what is here,” Meredith Jones, a Dallas resident, said.

“The decision belongs to the people, not the city council,” David Boss, the former manager of Dallas City Hall, said.

Several questioned why the price tag for a repair is public knowledge, but the cost for a move isn’t.

“The public deserves to know the value of the land we are giving up. Dallas deserves a careful decision, not a rushed one,” resident Azael Alvarez said.

Future Mavs arena looms large

Dallas City Council went back and forth on the resolution, amending it before it finally passed. Much of the conversation revolved around the Dallas Mavericks’ potential interest in the site for a new arena.

Mayor Eric Johnson lamented that conversation revolved around the Mavs’ future and not City Hall itself.

“A conversation about a particular sports team and where you want them should never have been part of the conversation because that was not what was infront of us,” Johnson said. “I’ve never seen such vehement opposition to gathering more information.”

Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn wore a Mavericks T-shirt to a recent hearing due to the continued conversation around them.

“We’re talking a lot about the Mavs. They’re the elephant in the room, but they’re actually not here, so let’s at least let them have a seat at the horseshoe,” Mendelsohn said on Monday.

Residents were also upset at the idea of City Hall being bulldozed to make way for a new Mavs arena.

“The Mavericks were ridiculed nationally, and still are. Worst trade in the history of the NBA,” one resident said Monday. “The decision to knock this building down without all the facts and allowing the people to make the decision is your Luka Dončić trade.”

A potential 10-digit repair cost

The backstory:

Experts who assessed Dallas City Hall said the 47-year-old building’s mechanical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems don’t meet modern standards.

It put a $906 million to $1.4 billion price tag on keeping the iconic building, which was designed by the famous Chinese architect I.M. Pei, for another 20 years.

Downtown Dallas Inc., an advocacy group for Downtown Dallas, said last week they support leaving the current City Hall site.

“We believe Dallas City Hall is no longer serving its intended purpose. The important functions that happen and must continue to be evolved and innovated within our city government are inefficient and truly stymied in that space,” said Jennifer Scripps, President and CEO of Downtown Dallas Inc. told the crowd. “Our board called a special called meeting and voted unanimously in support of pursuing options to relocate City Hall and redevelop the site. We were we feel that the opportunity is huge.”

The Source: Information in this story came from FOX 4 reporting.

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