Azzi Fudd May Face WNBA Fine for Latest Comments

News ArticlePublishedMay 04, 2026 at 12:06 AM EDTupdatedMay 04, 2026 at 12:07 AM EDTBy Megan ArmstrongThe Dallas Wings selected former UConn star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13.Fudd seamlessly fit in with the Wings at training camp last month, and she already feels comfortable enough to speak her mind about how uncomfortable she is with WNBA officiating."Honestly, I feel more confused," Fudd told reporters after the Wings' 101-84 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. "Like, I thought you could be physical in the W, and anytime you touch someone, it's a foul. So, I'm not really sure whether to be physical, whether to [be hands off]. I'm still figuring that out."Second-year guard Aziaha James and veteran forward Jessica Shepard couldn't contain their laughter as Fudd spoke. James patted Fudd on the back, while Shepard said, "Yeah, you're still figuring this out, too, because you may get hit with a fine."...Fudd is new to this, but criticizing WNBA officiating is not new at all. The WNBA regularly fines players for public criticism of its officials, though the league doesn't disclose the fine amounts. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham