Azzi Fudd out for season: Wings rookie No. 1 pick to undergo knee procedure

Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, is out for the rest of the season.

The Dallas Wings rookie will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address “ongoing right knee soreness,” according to an announcement from the team Wednesday.

Fudd is set to have the procedure in Connecticut early next week. The Wings have eight games remaining in the regular season and a 20-16 record as they sit at No. 8 in the league’s standings, right on the edge of playoff contention

In her rookie season, Fudd averaged 13.1 points, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals over 30 games with 24 points. Her last appearance was two weeks ago, and she still leads all rookies this season in both 3-pointers (62) and steals (52).

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) receives a pass from center-forward Aliyah Boston (7) with Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) defending in the fourth quarter at Target Center on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) receives a pass from center-forward Aliyah Boston (7) with Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) defending in the fourth quarter at Target Center on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) blocks a shot by Chicago Sky guard Sydney Taylor (12) during the second half at the American Airlines Center on July 12, 2026.

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Fudd also became the first rookie in WNBA history to win the 3-point shooting contest during last month’s All-Star weekend. She credited the accomplishment, in part, to her long experience battling injuries throughout her career. Even during her time playing for decorated UConn head coach Geno Auriemma with current teammate Paige Bueckers, Fudd missed games with multiple lower leg issues.

Fudd and Wings teammate Aziaha James were both at Wednesday’s practice but did not participate during the media viewing portion.

When asked about their respective injury statuses, first-year Wings coach Jose Fernandez said there were no new updates to share.

The Wings next host the Indiana Fever on Thursday.