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Dallas Wings Sign Alanna Smith to Reported Three-Year Max Deal

The move signals Dallas' push for a defense-first core ahead of Monday's No. 1 draft pick.

Oct 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) looks to drive past New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) in the first quarter during game two of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Aug 5, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) passes the ball during the first half against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Wings, which announced the signing Saturday night, landed the 6-foot-4 forward on a three-year max deal reported by her agent to ESPN.
  • General manager Curt Miller called Smith the team's top free-agency target and highlighted her ability to guard multiple coverages and finish inside or out.
  • The 2025 co-Defensive Player of the Year averaged 9.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.3 steals for Minnesota, ranking third in blocks and helping the Lynx post the league's best record.
  • Her addition continues an active Dallas overhaul that re-signed All-Star guard Arike Ogunbowale and added forward Jessica Shepard, with the No. 1 draft pick coming Monday.
  • Smith thanked Lynx fans in a farewell Instagram post and arrives as a seasoned starter whose stops in Phoenix, Indiana, Chicago and Minnesota plus an Olympic bronze boosted her profile.