STWF Sports | ARLINGTON, Texas | June 14, 2026 — The Dallas Wings made a roster move Sunday, announcing that guard JJ Quinerly has been waived as the team continues to adjust its rotation during the 2026 WNBA season.

Quinerly, a West Virginia University standout, was selected by Dallas with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Her departure closes a short but productive chapter with the Wings, highlighted by a rookie campaign in which she quickly showed she could contribute at the professional level.

During her first season in Dallas, Quinerly appeared in 34 games and earned 13 starts. She averaged 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 steals per game while shooting 42.6 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from three-point range. For a third-round selection, those numbers placed her in rare company.

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Since 2000, Quinerly became just the fourth player drafted in the third round to average at least 6.0 points and 2.0 assists during a rookie season. She also became just the third player in that group to shoot better than 40 percent from the field, showing efficiency and composure beyond what is often expected from a late-round pick.

Her rookie year gave Dallas valuable backcourt depth. Quinerly brought defensive energy, ball-handling and scoring ability off the bench, while also stepping into the starting lineup when needed. Her ability to attack the lane, space the floor and pressure opposing guards made her a useful piece during stretches of the 2025 season.

The 2026 season, however, brought a different role. Quinerly appeared in just two games for the Wings this year, averaging 1.0 point and 1.0 assist. With Dallas navigating a competitive roster and shifting backcourt responsibilities, opportunities became limited.

The move comes as the Wings continue through a busy part of their schedule and work to maintain their position in the standings. Dallas entered the week with a strong start to the season, but roster decisions remain part of the grind as teams evaluate depth, health, matchups and long-term flexibility.

Quinerly’s release does not erase what she accomplished in Dallas. As a rookie, she made a strong case that she belonged at the WNBA level. Her production, especially as a third-round pick, stood out in a league where roster spots are limited and late selections often face a steep climb just to make a team.

At West Virginia, Quinerly built her reputation as a tough, explosive guard capable of scoring at multiple levels and defending with edge. That same competitiveness translated during her time with the Wings. She played with confidence, handled pressure moments and gave Dallas meaningful minutes during her first professional season.

For the Wings, the decision reflects the reality of roster management in the WNBA. With limited spots available, teams are often forced to make difficult moves even when players have shown promise. Dallas remains focused on finding the right balance around its core while continuing to compete in a demanding regular season.

For Quinerly, the next step will be about finding another opportunity. Her rookie résumé gives her a strong foundation, and her combination of shooting, quickness and guard versatility should keep her on the radar for teams seeking backcourt depth.

Dallas now moves forward without one of its 2025 draft picks, while Quinerly exits Arlington having already shown she can make an impact when given minutes. Her time with the Wings was brief, but her rookie season offered a clear reminder of why Dallas took a chance on her in the third round.