Dallas Wings struggle without Azzi Fudd ahead of Fever rematch
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The Dallas Wings face challenges as they prepare to play the Indiana Fever without Azzi Fudd, who is sidelined due to a right knee injury. Fudd has missed six games this season, leading to a stark contrast in team performance: the Wings are 19-11 with her and just 1-5 without her. Her absence has been felt acutely in recent losses, including a defeat to the Golden State Valkyries. Dallas remains in playoff contention but must rely on other players to step up while they await updates on Fudd's return, which is currently uncertain. The Wings are set to host the Fever at American Airlines Center on Thursday night.
- •Dallas Wings are 20-16, eighth in the WNBA standings.
- •Azzi Fudd has not played since August 5 due to knee issues.
- •Wings lost to Golden State while Fudd was out.
- •Upcoming rematch with Indiana Fever is on Thursday night.
- •Dallas averages 0.167 win percentage without Fudd.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Azzi Fudd's season-ending injury continues a concerning trend
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Azzi Fudd injury update: Wings rookie gets tough news for season
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Wings rookie Azzi Fudd to undergo knee surgery, will miss rest of regular season
- 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Azzi Fudd injury leaves Wings facing alarming reality before Fever rematch
"Dallas has remained cautious with Azzi Fudd’s right knee injury, but an alarming record without the rookie shows how badly the Wings need her back.
"Azzi Fudd has been dealing with right knee soreness and has missed the Wings' last five games as a result.
"The Wings will hope this is the end of Fudd's recurrent knee problems.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:52 AMAzzi Fudd's season-ending injury continues a concerning trend
The Wings will hope this is the end of Fudd's recurrent knee problems.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:23 PMAzzi Fudd injury update: Wings rookie gets tough news for season
The Wings got bad news on Azzi Fudd's injury on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:09 PMWings rookie Azzi Fudd to undergo knee surgery, will miss rest of regular season
Azzi Fudd has been dealing with right knee soreness and has missed the Wings' last five games as a result.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 11:44 AMAzzi Fudd injury leaves Wings facing alarming reality before Fever rematch
Dallas has remained cautious with Azzi Fudd’s right knee injury, but an alarming record without the rookie shows how badly the Wings need her back.
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