Azzi Fudd out for the season following knee surgery announcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings will undergo surgery next week to address ongoing right knee soreness, as announced by the team today. The rookie, a top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, confirmed she will be out for the remainder of the season. Fudd expressed gratitude towards her supporters and the Wings organization, stating she knows what comes next: rehab and recovery. She last played on August 5 against the Washington Mystics before being sidelined due to discomfort. The Wings plan to provide further updates post-surgery.
- •Fudd will have surgery next week for her knee injury.
- •She thanked fans and the Wings organization for their support.
- •Fudd last played on August 5 against the Mystics.
- •Wings have won one game since losing Fudd to injury.
- •The team will update her status after the procedure.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Azzi Fudd Says She Knows ‘Exactly What Comes Next’ After Wings Announce She’s Out for the Season
"The Wings said Fudd will undergo surgery next week and begin rehabbing “immediately”
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