Wings sign Kitija Laksa to replace injured Azzi Fudd
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Dallas Wings have signed guard Kitija Laksa to a rest-of-season contract in response to Azzi Fudd's season-ending knee injury. The team, which has lost seven of its last 11 games, is looking to secure a playoff berth. Laksa played under Wings coach Jose Fernandez at the University of South Florida and brings playoff experience from her time with the Phoenix Mercury. Dallas needs one win against the Portland Fire on Tuesday to clinch its first playoff spot in three years.
- •Azzi Fudd is sidelined for the remainder of the season.
- •Dallas Wings have struggled, with seven losses in 11 games.
- •Kitija Laksa previously played for the Phoenix Mercury.
- •Wings need one win against Portland Fire to clinch playoff spot.
- •Laksa averaged 17.8 points per game at USF under Jose Fernandez.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Wings' Azzi Fudd replacement already has a connection to Dallas
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