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Wings G Azzi Fudd (knee) to undergo season-ending surgery Wings guard Azzi Fudd will undergo arthroscopic surgery on her right knee early next week and miss the rest of the season, Dallas announced Wednesday. Fudd will undergo the procedure in Connecticut to address "ongoing right knee soreness," according to the team. Fudd was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She hasn't played since Aug. 5 due to the soreness. Fudd reported pain in the knee during warmups before a game against the Golden State Valkyries on Aug. 7. She missed that contest as the first of five absences prior to Wednesday's announcement. Reporters saw Fudd at practice Wednesday and asked coach Jose Fernandez about her status after practice. Fernandez said, "I don't have anything new to share," shortly before the Wings announced Fudd was done for the season. Dallas chose Fudd ahead of TCU's Olivia Miles in the draft and Miles has been the superior player and is drawing MVP consideration. Part of the reason for the pick was Fudd's dating relationship with star Paige Bueckers, who began their close bond as teammates at UConn. Fudd averaged 13.1 points, 1.8 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 30 games (24 starts) this season. She shot 39.7% from 3-point range and also became the first rookie to win the WNBA 3-point contest during All-Star Weekend. Fudd previously sustained two serious knee injuries during her career, one in high school and one at UConn. --Field Level Media 3 Most Overrated Teams in the AP Top 25 Preseason Poll WNBA Picks Today: Best Bets for Tuesday, August 18 4 NBA Teams That Have Had a Rough 2026 Offseason 5 Fights the UFC Should Make After UFC 330 - MLB Best Bets: 3 Picks to Target on Sunday’s Full Slate - MLB Betting Picks Today: Two Best Bets for Saturday, August 15 - UFC 330 Betting Guide: Best Bets for Makhachev vs. Machado Garry - UFC 330 Picks: Top Plus-Money Underdog Prediction - UFC 330 Odds Movement: Edson Barboza, Vicente Luque See Major Line Swings - UFC 330 Betting: Where Is the Sharp Money Landing This Weekend? - Diamondbacks vs. Braves Prediction: Best Bets for Friday Aug. 14