History of Dallas Wings in Timeline

The Dallas Wings are a professional women's basketball team based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, competing in the WNBA's Western Conference. The team is owned by a group led by chairman Bill Cameron, with Greg Bibb serving as president and CEO. Brad Hilsabeck joined the ownership group in March 2019.

1998: Detroit Shock Founded

In 1998, the Detroit Shock were founded in Auburn Hills, Michigan, marking the beginning of the franchise.

2002: Rumors of Shock Folding Arise

Rumors arose that the Detroit Shock would fold after the team's awful 2002 season.

2003: Detroit Shock Win WNBA Championship

In 2003, the Detroit Shock defeated the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA Finals, becoming the first team in league history to go from last place one season to WNBA champions the next.

2006: Detroit Shock Win WNBA Championship

In 2006, the Detroit Shock won the WNBA championship over the Sacramento Monarchs.

2007: Detroit Shock Lose WNBA Finals

In 2007, the Detroit Shock lost to the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals.

2008: Detroit Shock Win WNBA Championship

In 2008, the Detroit Shock won the WNBA championship over the San Antonio Silver Stars.

October 15, 2009: Official Request to Join the League

On October 15, 2009, an investment group made its official request to join the league.

October 20, 2009: Detroit Shock Relocation to Tulsa Announced

On October 20, 2009, it was announced at a press conference that the Detroit Shock would relocate to Tulsa.

January 23, 2010: Tulsa Shock Colors Announced

On January 23, 2010, the Tulsa Shock announced that the team colors would be changed to black, red, and gold.

2010: Move to Tulsa

In 2010, the Detroit Shock moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and became the Tulsa Shock.

July 20, 2015: Franchise Move to Arlington Announced

On July 20, 2015, Bill Cameron announced that the Dallas Wings franchise would move to Arlington for the 2016 WNBA season.

July 23, 2015: WNBA Owners Approve Tulsa Shock Relocation

On July 23, 2015, WNBA league owners unanimously approved the Tulsa Shock's relocation to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to play out of the College Park Center at the University of Texas at Arlington.

November 2, 2015: Team Renamed Dallas Wings

On November 2, 2015, at a press conference at College Park Center, the team was announced to be renamed the Dallas Wings.

April 14, 2016: Uniforms Revealed at Wings Draft Party

On April 14, 2016, the Dallas Wings' uniforms were revealed at the First Annual Wings Draft Party; the light uniforms were primarily lime green, and the dark uniforms were predominantly blue.