Azzi Fudd to miss rest of season after knee surgery

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Azzi Fudd to miss rest of season after knee surgery
Summary

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season due to arthroscopic surgery on her right knee, as confirmed by the team on August 19. Fudd was the top selection in this year’s draft and was expected to play a key role for the Wings. The nature of her injury and surgery details have not been disclosed. Updates on her recovery process will follow.

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  • •Dallas Wings announced Fudd's season-ending surgery on August 19.
  • •Fudd was the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
  • •Details about the injury and recovery process are pending.
  • •Fudd's role in the Wings was anticipated to be significant this season.
  • •The team will provide updates on her condition.
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  • 9:49 PMESPN — Wings star Fudd out for season with knee injury
  • 9:39 PMBleacher Report — Azzi Fudd Undergoes Surgery, Latest News on Wings Star's Injury Status Amid Knee Issue - Bleacher Report
  • 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — What season-ending injury to No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd means for Wings' WNBA playoff chances
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No 1 draft pick to undergo arthroscopic procedure Fudd has not played for Dallas since 5 August Rookie guard averaged 13.1 points in 30 games Dallas Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the WNBA season because of soreness in her right knee, the team announced Wednesday. Fudd will undergo an arthroscopic procedure in Connecticut early next week and begin rehabilitation immediately afterward. The Wings said they would provide an update following the procedure. Continue reading...

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Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games. The team said Wednesday that Fudd will have arthroscopic surgery on her right knee next week in Connecticut, where she starred for UConn before becoming the Huskies' second consecutive top overall pick by Dallas. Reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 choice last year.

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Dallas Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd, who has missed the team’s last five games with right knee soreness, has been declared out for the remainder of the season. The organization announced Wednesday that Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, will undergo arthroscopic surgery to deal with the issue. Fudd previously…

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