Wings Sign New Guard After Azzi Fudd's Season-Ending Injury
Summary
The Dallas Wings signed guard Kitija Laksa for the rest of the season after rookie Azzi Fudd suffered a season-ending knee injury. Laksa will help fill the roster spot and provide shooting support as the Wings compete for the last WNBA playoff position.Key Facts
- Azzi Fudd suffered a knee injury that ended her season.
- The WNBA gave the Dallas Wings a Season-Ending Injury Exception to sign a new player.
- Kitija Laksa signed a contract to join the Wings for the rest of the season.
- Laksa played college basketball at the University of South Florida and averaged 17.8 points per game.
- She was drafted 11th overall by the Seattle Storm in 2020 but debuted in the WNBA in 2025 with the Phoenix Mercury.
- Laksa appeared in 33 regular season games and 2 playoff games in 2025.
- The Wings face the Portland Fire in a key game for the final playoff spot.
- A win would secure the Wings’ place as the 8th team in the 2026 WNBA playoffs.
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