Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd will undergo arthroscopic surgery on her right knee and miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season [1, 2].
The loss of the league's top rookie creates a significant void in the Wings' rotation as the team pushes for a postseason berth. Fudd was expected to be a cornerstone of the offense during the final stretch of the regular season.
The team announced the news on Wednesday, noting that the procedure is scheduled for early next week [1, 3]. Fudd will travel to Connecticut to have the surgery performed [5].
The decision follows a period of ongoing soreness in her right knee [4, 2]. Fudd has not appeared in a game since Aug. 5, when the Wings suffered a loss to the Washington Mystics [4].
Fudd entered the league with high expectations after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft [1]. Her absence leaves the Dallas backcourt shorthanded during a critical juncture of the season.
The Wings have not specified a timeline for her rehabilitation, though the surgery marks the end of her rookie campaign [2, 3].
“Azzi Fudd will undergo arthroscopic surgery on her right knee and miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season.”
The loss of a first-overall pick in their debut season is a significant setback for the Dallas Wings' immediate competitive window. Beyond the immediate impact on the 2026 standings, the injury raises questions about Fudd's long-term durability and the team's ability to integrate their top prospect into the system until the next season.
