ARLINGTON, TX (July 8, 2025) — The Dallas Wings announced Tuesday that they have waived forward Liatu King, concluding her short tenure with the franchise. King, who signed a rest-of-season contract on July 2, appeared in two games for the Wings, contributing in limited minutes during an injury-riddled stretch for the team.
The 6-foot-1 forward averaged 2.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 0.2 steals per game over her two appearances. Her signing came amid a challenging run for Dallas, which has been navigating a string of injuries to key players including Arike Ogunbowale, Maddy Siegrist, Ty Harris, and DiJonai Carrington.
King, a standout from the University of Pittsburgh, entered the league undrafted but quickly built a reputation overseas and during training camps as a hard-nosed rebounder with solid instincts around the basket. Her performance in practice and potential to bring energy off the bench earned her the midseason opportunity with Dallas, who were looking to patch gaps in the rotation.
Despite the Wings’ thin roster and reliance on rookies and depth players, King saw minimal court time and didn’t have the chance to establish a consistent role. Her release suggests that the Wings are either expecting players to return to health soon or are looking to adjust their roster ahead of a crucial midseason stretch.
Roster Shuffle Continues
King’s release marks the latest move in a season that’s been anything but stable for the Wings. At 6–14 on the year, Dallas currently sits near the bottom of the WNBA standings and is searching for a lineup combination that can provide scoring, perimeter defense, and physicality inside. With several rookies already logging heavy minutes and veterans sidelined, Dallas has cycled through multiple rest-of-season and hardship signings to stay afloat.
King was one of several players added on short-term deals as the team adapted to its depleted rotation. Her signing aligned with a four-game homestand, during which the Wings tried to piece together contributions from across the bench.
Limited Sample, Modest Production
While her WNBA sample size was small, King’s presence was felt in flashes. She recorded her best outing in her debut, where she tallied four points and grabbed three rebounds in just under eight minutes of action. Her physicality on the defensive end and energy in transition were evident, but with a crowded frontcourt rotation once Teaira McCowan and Myisha Hines-Allen returned to form, King’s minutes became harder to come by.
From a statistical standpoint, King’s 2.8 points per game came on efficient shooting, but her opportunities were too few for her to make a sustained impact. Her rebounding average (1.9 per game) ranked third among Wings bench players in her two-game stint.
What’s Next for King?
Liatu King now returns to the free-agent market with WNBA experience on her resume — a valuable asset for teams seeking midseason depth or preparing for playoff contingencies. With the 2025 season nearing its midpoint and injuries continuing to affect rosters across the league, King may receive another call-up in the coming weeks.
She remains a promising developmental talent with a strong motor and rebounding instincts — tools that many WNBA coaches covet in training camp and beyond.
Wings Moving Forward
For Dallas, the focus remains on stabilizing a young roster and staying competitive despite injuries and inexperience. Rookie guards JJ Quinerly, Paige Bueckers, and Aziaha James have seen their responsibilities grow dramatically in recent weeks, while McCowan anchors the paint. The team’s front office is expected to remain active as the Wings aim to remain playoff-relevant in the second half of the season.
For now, the Wings part ways with King after a brief but respectable stint, continuing their ongoing effort to find the right mix amid a turbulent 2025 campaign.
