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The Dallas Wings (27-17) were eliminated by the Golden State Valkyries 77-73 in Game 3. Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 points, while Gabby Williams led GS with 19. Key injuries to Alanna Smith, Iliana Rupert, Azzi Fudd, and Costanza Verona decimated the roster. Jessica Shepard grabbed 12 rebounds.

This episode analyzes the critical position battles at center and wing, discussing Jessica Shepard's role versus free agent targets. We examine the guard depth crisis with Fudd and Verona out, comparing Paige Bueckers' playmaking to the need for off-ball scorers. We also discuss the lack of bench production compared to Golden State's Veronica Burton.

Topics covered include roster cuts, trending players like Ogunbowale and Shepard, and predictions for free agency additions such as a rim-protecting center and a versatile shooting guard.

In this episode: Center & Guard Position Battles · Wing Depth & Bench Production · Roster Cuts & Free Agency Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/dal/2026-10-07/transcript.html

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