{
  "id": 2011083,
  "title": "Azzi Fudd out for season: Wings rookie No. 1 pick to undergo knee procedure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/azzi-fudd-out-for-season-wings-rookie-no-1-pick-to-undergo-knee",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T20:34:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/azzi-fudd-season-wings-rookie-203447729.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Azzi Fudd, the top overall selection in the 2026 WNBA Draft, is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a right knee issue. The Dallas Wings' newcomer will undergo an arthroscopic surgery, as confirmed by the team's announcement on Wednesday. Fudd is scheduled to undergo the procedure early next week in Connecticut. The Wings, currently on an 8-game run in the regular season with a 20-16 record, are positioned at No. 8 in the league standings, just shy of playoff qualification. During her rookie campaign, Fudd averaged 13.1 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.7 steals in 30 games, scoring 24 points per contest. She played her last game two weeks ago and remains the leading rookie in 3-pointers (62) and steals (52) this season. Fudd also holds the distinction of being the first rookie in WNBA history to win the 3-point shooting contest at last month's All-Star weekend. She credited her success in part to her extensive experience dealing with injuries throughout her career. Despite her time playing under renowned UConn coach Geno Auriemma, alongside current teammate Paige Bueckers, Fudd had to sit out games due to recurring lower leg problems. Both Fudd and her teammate Aziaha James were present at Wednesday's practice but did not take part in the media viewing segment. When asked about their injury status, first-year Wings coach Jose Fernandez stated there were no new updates to report. The Dallas Wings will next host the Indiana Fever on Thursday.",
  "summary": "Azzi Fudd, the WNBA's 2026 No. 1 overall pick, is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}