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Azzi Fudd Undergoes Surgery, Latest News on Wings Star's Injury Status Amid Knee Issue
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- Dallas Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd will undergo season-ending surgery on her right knee to address persistent soreness, with the procedure scheduled for next week.
- Fudd has been sidelined since August 5 and finishes her rookie season having played 30 games, averaging 13.1 points per game and shooting 39.7% from three-point range.
- Durability concerns have followed Fudd since college due to multiple right knee injuries, including ACL and MCL tears in high school and at UConn.
- The Wings currently hold the eighth seed in the WNBA standings, aiming to secure a playoff spot with a 4.5-game lead over the ninth-place team and eight games remaining.
- Fudd's absence raises challenges for Dallas, as her floor-spacing ability was expected to be a key asset in the postseason for coach Jose Fernandez.
