Wings Rookie Fudd Out for Season
Wings rookie Azzi Fudd undergoes season-ending knee surgery, leaving the team without its top scorer and 3-point threat.
The Update
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, will miss the remainder of the regular season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her right knee. The procedure is scheduled for next week in Connecticut, where Fudd starred during her college career at UConn. Fudd has not played since August 5 due to ongoing knee soreness.
Why It Matters
Fudd’s absence is a significant blow to the Wings, who are currently 2-7 since the All-Star break and sit in eighth place in the league standings. She leads the team in both three-pointers made and steals, and ranks fourth in scoring. The team holds a slim lead over the Portland Fire for the final playoff spot, but their postseason outlook is clouded by the loss of their top perimeter threat.
What to Watch
The Wings will need to lean heavily on reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers to maintain their playoff position without Fudd.
Sources
- cbssports.com — Fudd's surgery details, timeline, and team performance context.
- Associated Press — Confirmation of season-ending nature and location of surgery.
