ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings made a statement move to bolster their defense, signing reigning Co-Defensive Player of the Year Alanna Smith to a multi-year contract, the team announced Monday.
Smith, a seven-year WNBA veteran and All-Defensive First Team selection, arrives in Dallas with a reputation as one of the league’s most versatile defenders. Known for her length, rim protection, and ability to guard multiple positions, she gives the Wings a much-needed presence on the interior.
The addition signals a clear priority for Dallas: tightening up on the defensive end while building around a core that already features high-level scoring. Smith’s ability to disrupt passing lanes and alter shots should immediately elevate a unit that struggled with consistency last season.
Beyond her defensive accolades, Smith brings playoff experience and a steady veteran presence to a roster looking to take the next step in a competitive Western Conference. Her impact isn’t limited to the stat sheet—coaches and teammates around the league have long praised her communication and leadership on the floor.
With this move, the Wings continue shaping a roster designed not just to compete, but to contend. Adding a reigning top defender in her prime could prove to be one of the more pivotal offseason decisions as Dallas eyes a deeper postseason run.
