Amy Okonkwo has joined Dallas Wings on a seven-day hardship contract, weeks after starring as Nigeria won a fifth straight FIBA Women's AfroBasket title.

The Dallas Wings announced the signing of Amy Okonkwo to a seven-day hardship contract on Thursday, and she'll be immediately eligible to play against the Seattle Storm on Friday.

Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist has established herself as a core foundational piece for the organization as they go through a rebuild. Siegrist was the No.3 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft and has dealt with an anterolateral tibial plateau fracture in her right knee that kept her out of the lineup for nearly two months this season.

It’s been a difficult season for the Dallas Wings, who hold the WNBA’s third-worst record at 9-26 and have dealt with a myriad of injuries.

The Dallas Wings visit the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena as LA fights to stay alive in the WNBA playoff chase, sitting one game back of Seattle.

Lobo’s remark reinforced a growing sentiment across the league that the award is no longer up for debate. While Washington Mystics ’ Sonia Citron had been mounting a strong challenge with steady play, Bueckers’ breakout performance shifted momentum heavily in her favor.

It is no secret that the Dallas Wings have endured a difficult season. The Wings are rebuilding. Despite the success of rookie Paige Bueckers, Dallas holds a lackluster 9-26 record as of this story's writing. However, there is far more to the story than simply underperformance.

Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers is back to the center of attention again in light of recent events between Bueckers and Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunni