# Azzi Fudd Is OUT for the Season — Can the Wings Still Make a Playoff Push? | Nneka Retires

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Podcast: [Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425)
Published: 2026-08-20T16:26:28+00:00
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Azzi Fudd’s season is officially over, and the Dallas Wings now face a major challenge heading into the playoff race. After missing the team’s last five games, Fudd will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on her right knee. What does her absence mean for Dallas, especially with the Wings sitting at 2-7 since the All-Star break? We break down Fudd’s impact on the Wings, her impressive rookie season, and what Dallas needs to do from here — starting with tonight’s matchup against the Indiana Fever. Plus, we recap two key WNBA games: 🏀 Minnesota Lynx 77, Golden State Valkyries 66 — Olivia Miles leads Minnesota with 20 points and 7 assists before leaving with an ankle injury, while the Lynx continue their dominance over Golden State. 🏀 Washington Mystics 93, Toronto Tempo 82 — Kiki Iriafen posts 21 points and 13 rebounds as Washington controls the glass and eliminates Toronto from playoff contention. And finally, Nneka Ogwumike announces her retirement after 15 seasons in the WNBA. We look back at her incredible career and what her legacy means for the league. Chapters: 2:00 Azzi Fudd Is Out for the Season 7:00 What’s Next for the Wings? 10:30 Lynx vs. Valkyries Recap 15:40 Mystics vs. Tempo Recap 21:00 Nneka Ogwumike Announces Retirement

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