In brutal news for the Dallas Wings, their No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Azzi Fudd, will miss the remainder of this season.
Fudd is due to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on her troublesome right knee, the same knee that has bothered her throughout her college and pro career to date, which includes two ACL tears. The young Wings guard announced the difficult news and upcoming procedure on social media.
Azzi Fudd Shares Disheartening Update on Season-Ending Injury
In a difficult update for Wings fans and for Fudd herself, the rookie guard broke her silence on her Instagram stories Wednesday. The 23-year-old provided details on the injury that has kept her out since the first week of August and will now bring her rookie season to a premature end.
The update read: “Most of you probably already saw. I’ve got a small procedure coming up on my knee, and I’ll be out as I recover. I know exactly what comes next: rehab, put in the work, come back ready and better than before.”
Fudd also took time to thank her fans and the Wings, among others, for standing by her: “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.”
Azzi’s message as she leaves to recover for the rest of the season. Rest up Fudd 🩷 pic.twitter.com/72Qnh304P3
— Azzi Fudd Report (@AzziReport) August 19, 2026
The Wings have struggled of late, going 1-4 since her absence. Despite this, they are clinging to the league’s final playoff spot with a 20-16 record largely on the back of another marvelous season from her backcourt partner, Paige Bueckers. Averaging 20.5 points per game on 50.5% shooting, Bueckers is firmly cementing herself as one of the best players in the WNBA.
The Wings will be counting on Bueckers to carry them to a playoff berth in Fudd’s absence. For Fudd, however, it has to be concerning that she is suffering an injury to the same knee that has seen her endure two torn ACLs plus an MCL tear. Now she is on the sidelines facing another procedure on that troublesome knee without being able to complete her rookie year.
Nevertheless, according to her social media message, she will attack her rehab and aim to come back stronger next season, hoping her right knee troubles will be in the rearview mirror and that she’ll be an even better player than before.
Fudd had a strong rookie year, finishing with averages of 13.1 points per game on 45.6% shooting, plus solid range at 39.7% from the perimeter, showcasing her tantalizing talent when healthy.
