History of Dallas Wings in Timeline
The Dallas Wings are a professional women's basketball team in the WNBA, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. They compete in the Western Conference and are owned by a group headed by Bill Cameron, with Greg Bibb serving as president and CEO. Brad Hilsabeck is also part of the ownership group, acquiring his stake in March 2019.
1998: Shock Begin Play
In 1998, the Shock, one of the first WNBA expansion teams, began play with a mix of rookies and veterans.
2002: Team Almost Folds
After an awful season in 2002, rumors arose that the Shock would fold.
2003: Shock Win WNBA Championship
In 2003, the Detroit Shock finished with a 25-9 record and defeated the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA Finals, becoming the first team to go from last place to champions in one season.
2006: WNBA Championship Victory
In 2006, the Detroit Shock won the WNBA championship over the Sacramento Monarchs.
2007: Finals Loss to Mercury
In 2007, the Detroit Shock lost to the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals.
2008: WNBA Championship Victory
In 2008, the Detroit Shock won the WNBA championship over the San Antonio Silver Stars.
October 15, 2009: Official Request to Join League
On October 15, 2009, an investment group in Tulsa made its official request to join the WNBA, hiring Nolan Richardson as a potential head coach and general manager.
October 20, 2009: Relocation Announcement
On October 20, 2009, WNBA President Donna Orender and investors announced that the Detroit Shock would relocate to Tulsa.
January 23, 2010: Team Name and Colors Announced
On January 23, 2010, the franchise announced that the team would remain as the Shock, but their colors were changed to black, red, and gold.
July 20, 2015: Dallas Wings Relocation Announcement
On July 20, 2015, Bill Cameron announced that the WNBA franchise would move to Arlington for the 2016 WNBA season.
July 23, 2015: Relocation Approved
On July 23, 2015, WNBA league owners unanimously approved the Tulsa Shock's relocation to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
November 2, 2015: Team Renamed Dallas Wings
On November 2, 2015, at a press conference, the team was announced to be renamed the Dallas Wings.
April 14, 2016: Uniforms Revealed
On April 14, 2016, the Dallas Wings' uniforms were revealed at the First Annual Wings Draft Party.
2016: Move to Arlington for the 2016 WNBA Season
The Dallas Wings moved to Arlington for the 2016 WNBA season.
March 2019: Brad Hilsabeck Joins Ownership Group
In March 2019, Brad Hilsabeck became part of the Dallas Wings ownership, acquiring Mark Yancey's stake in the team.
2021: Team Chooses Charli Collier #1 Overall
In 2021, the team drafted Charli Collier using the #1 overall pick.
2025: KFAA-TV to Broadcast Most Games
As of 2025, KFAA-TV broadcasts the majority of Dallas Wings games.
2025: Team Selects Paige Bueckers #1 Overall
In 2025, the team used the #1 pick in the WNBA draft to select Wade Trophy winner Paige Bueckers from the national champion UConn Huskies.
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