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Dorothy J. Gentry

Dorothy J. Gentry

StrongSide Contributor

Dorothy J. Gentry covers the Wings for StrongSide. A native Dallasite, she is a journalist and educator who covers the WNBA, NBA, G-League and other professional sports leagues. She also writes about pop culture, the arts and religion issues. Her work appears in The Athletic, The New York Times, SLAM Magazine, The Undefeated, and Texas Metro News among others.

Stories by Dorothy J. Gentry

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Jasmine Thomas’ Wings Flight Path Was Fifteen Years in the Making

The longtime WNBA guard's unexpected retirement led to an unusual role with Dallas. But the first steps toward her career transition happened many years and many cities ago.
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After a Season of Growth, the Wings Are Already Eyeing Their Next Steps

A sweep by the Aces leaves a sour taste, but Dallas made significant strides in 2023.
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Natasha Howard Has Become the Wings’ Ballast

The 31-year-old has brought defense, grit, and interior scoring to Dallas. But most of all, she's become a steady presence in the locker room.
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Odyssey Sims Took the Long Way Home

It took time, travels, maturity, and becoming a parent. But the Irving native is back where she belongs.
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Veronica Burton’s Step Forward Is Full of Grace

The Northwestern product has graduated from the fringes of the rotation to Dallas' lead guard. The growth is steady, even when it isn't easy.
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Stories by Dorothy J. Gentry

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The Dallas Wings Are Ready To Try Again

There was much change in the offseason, shaking up the squad and the staff. But one of the team's holdovers, forward Satou Sabally, might be the key to getting a different result.
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The Wings’ Latest Draft Haul Completes an Offseason of Change

They already added the defense and veteran leadership. After a night of bold moves, Dallas believes it now has the shooting, too.
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New Wings Coach Latricia Trammell Is Ready For Her Final Test

Dallas is turning to a coaching lifer to end its championship drought–and its revolving door at head coach.
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The Wings Made Progress. How Do They Take an Even Bigger Step in 2023?

Dallas has a good core, but that doesn't mean all the pieces are in place just yet.
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Vickie Johnson’s Wings Are Still Becoming Who They Want to Be. Will They Get There in Time For the Playoffs?

Dallas' head coach speaks with D Magazine ahead of a homestand that could make or break her team's playoff hopes.
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