The Dallas Wings did not have a very memorable outing this year. Despite the likes of Paige Bueckers playing out of her skin, the team finished as the bottom place. Naturally, following the setback, there have been rumors about the roster undergoing a massive shakeup.
And one of the biggest news coming in from the Wings’ camp involves Arike Ogunbowale. In a recent report, it was stated that Ogunbowale’s time with the Wings has finally come to an end.
Now, as CBA talks stall and teams face uncertainty ahead of free agency, Ogunbowale shared crucial insights about her future with the team.
Arike Ogunbowale Discusses WNBA Future As Dallas Wings Look To Shake Things Up
Since her debut in the WNBA, Ogunbowale has never played for any other franchise. Thus, in her recent statement, the Wings’ star made it very clear that she would definitely want to continue in Dallas. However, the Wings’ star also hinted that even if the team trades her, Dallas will always hold a special place in her heart.
Speaking with DallashoopsJournal.com, Ogunbowale said, “I’ve been here since I was drafted, so it’s like my second home now. Win, lose, or draw, they’re in the stands cheering us on. I just want to be present and show that I appreciate them any way I can.”
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Surely, the team would now want to revisit the possibilities of who they want to secure for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, with rising speculations, Wings’ GM Curt Miller had an interesting take on Ogunbowale.
Curt Miller Shines Light On Arike Ogunbowale’s Future
The rumors and reports might suggest Ogunbowale bidding adieu to the Dallas Wings. But in reality, that might not be the case after all. Speaking about the upcoming roster, the Wings general manager showed significant interest in the veteran guard.
“Paige wants to be involved in recruiting players to Dallas. Arike also initiates free agency conversations with me. It’s exciting that your two best players consistently want to talk future,” said Miller.
It was 20-20 vision from the @DallasWings backcourt in the win over the Liberty 👀🤝
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Paige Bueckers: 20 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 3 STL
Arike Ogunbowale: 20 PTS, 14 AST (career-high), 2 3PM
Arike also became the first player in WNBA history to have 15 PTS & 10 AST in a half!… pic.twitter.com/FBWmZVAWs6
“She’ll pick up the phone and call me—‘What about so-and-so?’ … Since the All-Star break, you see the way she and Paige communicate. You can hear them speaking the same language,” Miller told Dallas Hoops Journal reporter Grant Afseth.
Thus, with a lot of possibilities to explore, fans are now waiting eagerly to see what’s next for the Wings’ star.