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Reuters
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- Reuters
Wings sign G Grace Berger for remainder of season
August 12 - The Dallas Wings signed guard Grace Berger to a rest-of-season contract on Tuesday. Berger, 26, had been playing on a seven-day contract and made her first career WNBA start on Sunday. She is averaging 1.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in six games (one start) for the Wings this season. A first-round pick (seventh overall) by Indiana in 2023, Berger owns career averages of 3.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 54 games (one start) with the Fever (2023-24), Los Angeles Sparks (2025) and Wings. --Field Level Media
Indianapolis Star
5 hours ago
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- Indianapolis Star
Over the years: Former IU standout, Indiana Fever guard Grace Berger still in WNBA
IU Dallas Wings guard Grace Berger (9) controls the ball in front of New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) during the second half at College Park Center. Jerome Miron, Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Paige Bueckers #5 and Grace Berger #9 of the Dallas Wings in action during the second half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on August 05, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Ishika Samant, Getty Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images LA Sparks guard Grace Berger (34) dribbles the ball against Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) in the first half at Arena. Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Minnesota Lynx guard Grace Berger drives to the basket against Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins during the first half of a WNBA preseason game May 6 at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Kamil Krzaczynski, Imagn Images WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Grace Berger #34 of the Indiana Fever reacts after missing the game winning shot in the fourth quarter against the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on September 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. Greg Fiume, Getty Images Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) (right) and guard Grace Berger (34) warm up before the start of the game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Indiana Fever Victoria Vivians and Emma Cannon help Grace Berger up during their game against the New York Liberty Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Clare Grant/IndyStar Grace Berger #34 of the Indiana Fever drives to the basket against forward Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Connecticut Sun during the second half at the Mohegan Sun Arena on June 10, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. Brian Fluharty, Getty Images Grace Berger #34 of the Indiana Fever poses for photographers during media day activities at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 1, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michael Hickey, Getty Images Jeff Dean, Getty Images Grace Berger in Indiana Fever training camp on April 30, 2023 Indiana Fever Photo Grace Berger is introduced as a new player for the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever selected the Indiana Hoosiers standout with the seventh overall pick in the WNBA draft. Jenna Watson/IndyStar Apr 10, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Grace Berger poses for a photo with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Fever during WNBA Draft 2023 at Spring Studio. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Hoops Hype Grace Berger poses for a photo on the Orange Carpet prior to the 2023 WNBA Draft at Spring Studios on April 10, 2023 in New York City. Getty Images Indiana Hoosiers guard Grace Berger (34) drives to the basket during the game against Purdue at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. Bobby Goddin/For IndyStar Indiana's Grace Berger (34) cuts down part of the net after the second half of the Indiana versus Purdue women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times Indiana's Grace Berger drives past Purdue's Ae'Rianna Harris during Thursday night's game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers play tonight at Iowa. (Rich Janzaruk / Herald Times) Indiana's Grace Berger attempts a shot during the game against Minnesota at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. Indiana Hoosiers guard Grace Berger (34) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) confront each other after a Berger layup during the game against Iowa at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Sunday. Bobby Goddin/Herald-Times Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes and Grace Berger carry the Big Ten Championship Trophy out during the first half of the Indiana versus Iowa men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 2 8, 2023. Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times Indiana's Ali Patberg (14) and Grace Berger (34) during the National Anthem before the first half of the Indiana versus Charlotte women's NCAA First Round game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times Male forward Destiny Combs hip-checks Sacred Heart guard Grace Berger in the Seventh Region girls basketball semifinals. Thursday, March 1, 2018 David R. Lutman, Special To Courier Journal
Indianapolis Star
05-08-2025
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- Indianapolis Star
Former Indiana women's basketball star and Indiana Fever player Grace Berger signs 3rd contract with Dallas
Grace Berger, a former Indiana women's basketball star and member of the Indiana Fever, has signed a third seven-day hardship contract with the Dallas Wings, the team announced Tuesday. Berger will be eligible to play vs. New York tonight. Berger was in training camp with the Minnesota Lynx and played in one game with the Los Angeles Sparks. She has played 55 minutes this season, scoring 7 points with 10 rebounds. The Fever selected Berger in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2023 WNBA Draft, with a pick they acquired in a 2022 trade with Dallas. She appeared in 47 games with the Fever over two seasons, averaging 3.9 points. Berger was a four-time All-Big Ten performer, averaging 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists from 2018-23, including IU's 2021 Elite 8 run. She had three triple-doubles for the Hoosiers. A seven-day contract is only available to teams in the second half of the season, and it allows flexibility when they don't want to commit to a guaranteed contract. Players will earn the prorated minimum base salary. They can sign up to three seven-day contracts with a single team, but can sign with multiple teams during that time. Teams can also elect to sign those players to a rest-of-season contract at any point.
Yahoo
25-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Wings make perfect last-minute addition before Valkyries game
The post Wings make perfect last-minute addition before Valkyries game appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Dallas Wings are still near the bottom of the WNBA standings. However, Paige Bueckers is coming off her first All-Star appearance and has led the team to a 4-6 record over their last ten games. She and Arike Ogunbowale will have some help hang around the roster for another week as they prepare to take on the Golden State Valkyries on Friday in Grace Berger. The Wings signed Berger to a 7-day hardship contract to give themselves some depth behind Bueckers. The guard played ten minutes against the Seattle Storm in a 92-87 win. While she did not score in her Wings debut, Dallas saw enough to give her another 7-day hardship contract, according to ClutchPoints' Joey Mistretta. The 6-foot guard was the seventh pick in the 2023 draft by the Indiana Fever. However, she was unable to find her footing after her rookie season. She played one regular season game with the Los Angeles Sparks before the Wings picked her up. After signing her newest contract, Berger is available to play as soon as Friday against the Valkyries. On a Wings squad that is so reliant on Bueckers, Berger will hopefully find a role off of their bench. If nothing else, she is a competent backup who can play alongside Ogunbowale when Bueckers sits. Dallas has been trying everything they can this season, including trying out new players on their roster. If things go well, the Wings could decide to sign Berger to a contract that runs through the rest of the season. However, the most likely outcome is that Dallas keeps her around and makes a long-term decision this offseason. Bueckers has done her best to help her team dig out of the massive hole they put themselves in. Unfortunately, the playoffs are likely out of the question. However, that does not mean that the Wings cannot figure things out in the meantime. When it comes to the future of their roster, Dallas has some big questions to answer. Related: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers make CBA stance 100% clear Related: Why Wings' Paige Bueckers isn't 'a fan' of momentum despite big win
Yahoo
20-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Wings add guard depth with signing before Aces clash
The post Wings add guard depth with signing before Aces clash appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Dallas Wings signed guard Grace Berger to a seven-day hardship contract on Wednesday. With Tyasha Harris and Maddy Siegrist out with knee injuries, Dallas qualified for a hardship contract. Berger will provide valuable depth as the Wings prepare to play the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night. DiJonai Carrington is questionable for Wednesday's game as of this story's writing. She has missed a significant amount of time due to a rib injury. Carrington is clearly close to returning, though. It is worth mentioning that the WNBA All-Star break will begin this weekend, so Wednesday's contest is Dallas' final game of the first half of the season. As a result, the Wings may be hesitant to play Carrington. If she is ruled out, the Berger signing will be even more important for the game against the Aces. Regardless of Carrington's final status, though, adding depth is never a bad thing. Berger was selected by the Indiana Fever with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. She spent two seasons in Indiana before signing with the Minnesota Lynx before the 2025 campaign. After two preseason games, however, the Lynx moved on from Berger. She would later land a hardship contract with the Los Angeles Sparks, playing in one game with LA. The 26-year-old is now set to receive another opportunity with Dallas. A 6'0″ guard, Berger could make an impact for the Wings. Overall, she has averaged 3.8 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds per outing across 48 total games played in her WNBA career. Those averages have come across 13.4 minutes per outing. Berger features potential but she needs more playing time to truly establish herself in the league. As for Dallas, the Wings have battled adversity throughout the 2025 campaign. Dallas will attempt to end the first half on a positive note. Wednesday's tip-off is scheduled for 8 PM EST in Arlington, TX. Related: Is DiJonai Carrington playing vs. Aces? Latest Wings' injury update Related: Wings' DiJonai Carrington gets injury status upgrade for Aces game
