Dallas Wings Star Guard Azzi Fudd Out for Season Due to Knee Injury
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On Wednesday, the Dallas Wings announced that star guard Azzi Fudd was out for the season with a knee injury. Fudd, who has a history of knee problems, will undergo a procedure on a knee that has sidelined her for the past two weeks.
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SB NationOn Wednesday, the Dallas Wings announced that star guard Azzi Fudd was out for the season with a knee injury. Fudd, who has a history of knee problems, will undergo a procedure on a knee that has sidelined her for the past two weeks.
ESPNWings 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.
The Guardian SportDallas Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the WNBA season because of soreness in her right knee, the team announced Wednesday.
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Fudd’s rookie season ended with her averaging 13.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.8 blocks across 30 games. Among rookies, she ranked fourth in points per game and first in made 3-pointers.
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Yahoo SportsFudd's rookie season ended with her averaging 13.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.8 blocks across 30 games. Among rookies, she ranked fourth in points per game and first in made 3-pointers.
The Guardian SportFudd leads all WNBA rookies in steals per game, while ranking second among first-year players in blocks and third in scoring. Her scoring average is the third-highest by a rookie in Wings history.
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The Wings haven’t shared a ton of information regarding this upcoming procedure, but it’s inherently more concerning that Fudd has a long history of knee issues.
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Yahoo SportsThe Wings haven't shared a ton of information regarding this upcoming procedure, but it's inherently more concerning that Fudd has a long history of knee issues.
The Guardian SportFudd 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.
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01 Yahoo Sports In an Instagram story later Wednesday, Fudd thanked fans for their support, writing, "I know exactly what comes next: rehab, put in the work, come back ready and better than before. Grateful for my family, my circle, and the Wings organization for the support. Thank you for all the messages today. They mean a lot to me."
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02 SB Nation In an Instagram story later Wednesday, Fudd thanked fans for their support, writing, “I know exactly what comes next: rehab, put in the work, come back ready and better than before. Grateful for my family, my circle, and the Wings organization for the support. Thank you for all the messages today. They mean a lot to me.”
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03 The Guardian Sport Dallas selected Fudd with the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft after she spent five seasons at UConn. She helped the Huskies win the 2025 national championship and was named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player.
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04 Fox Sports United States men's national team forward Haji Wright will reportedly miss up to 12 weeks of the Premier League season due to a quad injury.
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