Azzi Fudd to miss rest of season after knee surgery
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:49 PMESPN — Wings star Fudd out for season with knee injury
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — What season-ending injury to No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd means for Wings' WNBA playoff chances
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Azzi Fudd Out for Rest of Rookie Season to Undergo Knee Surgery
- 8:48 PMThe Guardian Sport — Dallas Wings’ No 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd ruled out for remainder of season
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Azzi Fudd out for season: Wings rookie No. 1 pick to undergo knee procedure
- 8:31 PMCBS Sports — Wings rookie Azzi Fudd to undergo right knee surgery and miss remainder of WNBA season
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd to undergo season-ending surgery
"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...
"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.
"Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, the top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, will miss the rest of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her right knee, the team announced Wednesday. This story will be updated. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Dallas Wings, WNBA, women's sports 2026 The Athletic Media Company
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External links- ESPNAug 19, 2026, 9:49 PMWings star Fudd out for season with knee injury
Wings star guard Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's WNBA draft, will undergo a procedure on her injured knee and miss the remainder of the season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:13 PMWhat season-ending injury to No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd means for Wings' WNBA playoff chances
Fudd will undergo surgery to remedy right knee soreness and will not return this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:04 PMAzzi Fudd Out for Rest of Rookie Season to Undergo Knee Surgery
Fudd last played for the Wings in their loss to the Mystics on Aug. 5
- The Guardian SportAug 19, 2026, 8:48 PMDallas Wings’ No 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd ruled out for remainder of season
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...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:40 PMNo. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:34 PMAzzi Fudd out for season: Wings rookie No. 1 pick to undergo knee procedure
Azzi Fudd, the WNBA's 2026 No. 1 overall pick, is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
- CBS SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:31 PMWings rookie Azzi Fudd to undergo right knee surgery and miss remainder of WNBA season
Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, has not played since Aug. 5 due to ongoing knee soreness
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:22 PMDallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd to undergo season-ending surgery
Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings in this year's WNBA draft, will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address ongoing right knee soreness.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:16 PMDallas Wings’ top pick Azzi Fudd to undergo season-ending knee surgery
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, the top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, will miss the rest of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her right knee, the team announced Wednesday. This story will be updated. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Dallas Wings, WNBA, women's sports 2026 The Athletic Media Company
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