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Azzi Fudd to Undergo Knee Surgery, Missing WNBA Season

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, No. 1 pick, will have knee surgery in Connecticut after ACL and meniscus tears in 2023 and an ACL-MCL tear in 2019, causing her to miss the season.
She averaged 13.1 points, 1.8 assists and 1.73 steals and won the WNBA 3-Point Contest in July.
Dallas has doubled last year’s wins but went 2-7 since the All-Star break, falling to eighth and clinching a playoff spot.

History

Historical Context

In April 2012, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose tore his ACL in Game 1 of the first-round playoffs, ending the reigning MVP’s season after the Bulls had posted a league-best 50-16 record. The same injury risk resurfaced in 2024 when Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd required knee surgery, leading teams to prioritize medical protocols and deeper rosters.

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Story summary

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, No. 1 pick, will have knee surgery in Connecticut after ACL and meniscus tears in 2023 and an ACL-MCL tear in 2019, causing her to miss the season.
She averaged 13.1 points, 1.8 assists and 1.73 steals and won the WNBA 3-Point Contest in July.
Dallas has doubled last year’s wins but went 2-7 since the All-Star break, falling to eighth and clinching a playoff spot.

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