{
  "id": 2179354,
  "title": "What Azzi Fudd’s injury means for the Dallas Wings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/what-azzi-fudds-injury-means-for-the-dallas-wings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:43:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/womens-sports/1125554/azzi-fudd-injury-dallas-wings-odyssey-sims"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Wings have announced that their star guard, Azzi Fudd, will miss the entire upcoming season due to a knee injury. Fudd, who has previously dealt with knee issues, will undergo surgery on the knee that has kept her out of action for the past two weeks. She expressed her gratitude for the support she has received, stating that she is \"ready and better than before.\" Fudd, who averaged 13.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.8 blocks in her rookie season, led the team in net rating while playing. With Fudd sidelined, veteran guard Odyssey Sims has stepped up, averaging 8.9 points and 2.9 assists per game when she comes off the bench. However, Sims will have a tougher time replacing Fudd's defensive prowess. The Wings, who had a 20-16 record, now find themselves trailing by 4.5 games in the 8th and final playoff spot. The team's focus is now on a potential playoff run, but Fudd's long-term health remains a significant concern, given her history of knee injuries.",
  "summary": "On Wednesday, the Dallas Wings announced that star guard Azzi Fudd was out for the season with a knee injury. Fudd, who has a history of knee problems, will undergo a procedure on a knee that has sidelined her for the past two weeks. In an Instagram story later Wednesday, Fudd thanked fans for their […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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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."
}