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Dallas Wings Announce Azzi Fudd Will Miss Season

8/21/2026

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Azzi Fudd Out

The Dallas Wings announced that No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will miss the season after knee surgery.
The team said on August 20, 2026 she will undergo arthroscopic surgery on her right knee.
Fudd averaged 13.1 points, 1.8 assists, 1.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals and shot 43.7%, 37.6% from three in 30 games.
The Wings are 20-16, eighth in the WNBA, and have lost four of five games since her injury.

Summary

Fudd Wins

Caitlin Fudd became the first rookie to win the WNBA 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend.
She helped UConn capture the 2025 national championship and earned Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors.
Fudd will join Project B, a new 5-on-5 league offering higher salaries, for its November-April inaugural season.
Her record-setting 62 three-pointers placed her among the league’s top rookie shooters.

History

Historical Context

Approved by the NBA board on April 24 1996, the WNBA launched its first season on June 21 1997; the Houston Comets captured the inaugural title, beating the New York Liberty 65-51 with Cynthia Cooper named Finals MVP. That early reliance on breakout stars echoes today as Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd’s knee injury follows her record-setting three-point contest win, underscoring the league’s continual dependence on new talent.

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Azzi Fudd Out

The Dallas Wings announced that No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will miss the season after knee surgery.
The team said on August 20, 2026 she will undergo arthroscopic surgery on her right knee.
Fudd averaged 13.1 points, 1.8 assists, 1.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals and shot 43.7%, 37.6% from three in 30 games.
The Wings are 20-16, eighth in the WNBA, and have lost four of five games since her injury.

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