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Wings make perfect last-minute addition before Valkyries game
The post Wings make perfect last-minute addition before Valkyries game appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Dallas Wings are still near the bottom of the WNBA standings. However, Paige Bueckers is coming off her first All-Star appearance and has led the team to a 4-6 record over their last ten games. She and Arike Ogunbowale will have some help hang around the roster for another week as they prepare to take on the Golden State Valkyries on Friday in Grace Berger. The Wings signed Berger to a 7-day hardship contract to give themselves some depth behind Bueckers. The guard played ten minutes against the Seattle Storm in a 92-87 win. While she did not score in her Wings debut, Dallas saw enough to give her another 7-day hardship contract, according to ClutchPoints' Joey Mistretta. The 6-foot guard was the seventh pick in the 2023 draft by the Indiana Fever. However, she was unable to find her footing after her rookie season. She played one regular season game with the Los Angeles Sparks before the Wings picked her up. After signing her newest contract, Berger is available to play as soon as Friday against the Valkyries. On a Wings squad that is so reliant on Bueckers, Berger will hopefully find a role off of their bench. If nothing else, she is a competent backup who can play alongside Ogunbowale when Bueckers sits. Dallas has been trying everything they can this season, including trying out new players on their roster. If things go well, the Wings could decide to sign Berger to a contract that runs through the rest of the season. However, the most likely outcome is that Dallas keeps her around and makes a long-term decision this offseason. Bueckers has done her best to help her team dig out of the massive hole they put themselves in. Unfortunately, the playoffs are likely out of the question. However, that does not mean that the Wings cannot figure things out in the meantime. When it comes to the future of their roster, Dallas has some big questions to answer. Related: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers make CBA stance 100% clear Related: Why Wings' Paige Bueckers isn't 'a fan' of momentum despite big win
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20-07-2025
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Wings add guard depth with signing before Aces clash
The post Wings add guard depth with signing before Aces clash appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Dallas Wings signed guard Grace Berger to a seven-day hardship contract on Wednesday. With Tyasha Harris and Maddy Siegrist out with knee injuries, Dallas qualified for a hardship contract. Berger will provide valuable depth as the Wings prepare to play the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night. DiJonai Carrington is questionable for Wednesday's game as of this story's writing. She has missed a significant amount of time due to a rib injury. Carrington is clearly close to returning, though. It is worth mentioning that the WNBA All-Star break will begin this weekend, so Wednesday's contest is Dallas' final game of the first half of the season. As a result, the Wings may be hesitant to play Carrington. If she is ruled out, the Berger signing will be even more important for the game against the Aces. Regardless of Carrington's final status, though, adding depth is never a bad thing. Berger was selected by the Indiana Fever with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. She spent two seasons in Indiana before signing with the Minnesota Lynx before the 2025 campaign. After two preseason games, however, the Lynx moved on from Berger. She would later land a hardship contract with the Los Angeles Sparks, playing in one game with LA. The 26-year-old is now set to receive another opportunity with Dallas. A 6'0″ guard, Berger could make an impact for the Wings. Overall, she has averaged 3.8 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds per outing across 48 total games played in her WNBA career. Those averages have come across 13.4 minutes per outing. Berger features potential but she needs more playing time to truly establish herself in the league. As for Dallas, the Wings have battled adversity throughout the 2025 campaign. Dallas will attempt to end the first half on a positive note. Wednesday's tip-off is scheduled for 8 PM EST in Arlington, TX. Related: Is DiJonai Carrington playing vs. Aces? Latest Wings' injury update Related: Wings' DiJonai Carrington gets injury status upgrade for Aces game
Indianapolis Star
16-07-2025
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Former Indiana women's basketball star and Indiana Fever player Grace Berger signs with WNBA team
Former Indiana women's basketball and Indiana Fever player Grace Berger is back in the WNBA, with her third team this season. The Dallas Wings signed her to a 7-day hardship waiver contract in the wake of injuries to Tyasha Harris and Maddy Siegrist. Berger was waived by the Minnesota Lynx at the end of training camp, and she appeared in one game with the Los Angeles Sparks last month. 'We will make the city proud': How Indianapolis landed 2025 WNBA All-Star Game The Fever selected her in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2023 WNBA Draft, with a pick they acquired in a 2022 trade with Dallas. She appeared in 47 games with the Fever over two seasons, averaging 3.9 points.
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16-07-2025
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Grace Berger Finds Another WNBA Team
Grace Berger Finds Another WNBA Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Wednesday marks the final day of WNBA action before the All-Star break, and all eyes are on Indianapolis as it prepares to host the league's biggest stars in a weekend full of celebrations, fan events and on-court showcases. While the spotlight is on All-Star festivities, teams around the league continue to adjust their rosters for a second-half push. On Wednesday, the Dallas Wings signed Grace Berger to a seven-day hardship contract. Berger, a former Indiana Fever guard alongside Caitlin Clark, is expected to be available for Dallas' game Wednesday night against the Las Vegas Aces. This is the second hardship contract she has signed this season. Berger was selected seventh overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft by Indiana. She appeared in 36 games during her rookie season and played in 11 games last season alongside Clark, averaging 2.8 points per game. Indiana waived Berger in February. She was briefly picked up by the Minnesota Lynx but was released in May. In June, she signed a hardship contract with the Los Angeles Sparks and played one game before being let go. A standout at Indiana University, Berger was a four-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection from 2020 to 2023. She also helped Team USA win gold at the 2021 FIBA AmeriCup in Puerto Rico. The Dallas Wings enter Wednesday's matchup with a 6-16 record. They'll return from the All-Star break on Tuesday when they visit the Seattle Storm. Following that, they will be in the Golden State before returning home. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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22-06-2025
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WNBA Team Releases Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate After Scoring 0 Points
WNBA Team Releases Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate After Scoring 0 Points originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever have formed an incredible lineup under head coach Stephanie White, led by several WNBA All-Star candidates. Advertisement Indiana is playing its first season under White, who replaced Christie Sides on the sidelines. Throughout the first dozen games of the season, it's clear the Fever are approaching a title-contending roster. The Fever are looking to send multiple players to the upcoming WNBA All-Star game, including Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull and Kelsey Mitchell. All four players were with the Fever last season, much like a guard who was formerly with the Los Angeles Sparks, Grace Berger. Berger, who played with Clark and the Fever last season, recently signed with the Sparks. She was previously cut from the Fever after the 2024 season. Advertisement After one game with Los Angeles, Berger has been released by the Sparks, per Underdog WNBA. Grace Berger played just one game with the Los Angeles Sparks. In a matchup against the Seattle Storm, Berger did not score in 16 minutes and committed three turnovers. Before her stint with the Sparks, Berger played two seasons with the Fever. After being drafted by the Fever in 2023, she played the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Indiana. Berger's best season came as a rookie, when she posted 4.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images While Grace Berger looks to find a new WNBA team, all eyes are on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Advertisement One of the most beloved teams in the WNBA, led by Clark, currently stands at 6-6, third in the Eastern Conference and tied for sixth overall in the WNBA standings. In her second season with the Fever, Clark has averaged 19.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game. Related: WNBA Reacts to Caitlin Clark's Behavior Toward Kate Martin on Thursday Related: WNBA Team Releases Rookie on Wednesday After Scoring 0 Points This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
