Azzi Fudd questions WNBA officiating after preseason foul calls
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Updated · Fox News · May 4
Azzi Fudd questions WNBA officiating after preseason foul calls
10 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 4
The Dallas Wings rookie, drafted first overall in April, made the remarks after Sunday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces.
Fudd said she expected more physical play in the league but found that "anytime you touch someone, it's a foul," drawing amused reactions from veteran teammates.
A league source told Front Office Sports she will not be fined, despite the WNBA's history of penalising players for criticising referees, including Sophie Cunningham in 2025.
Did the WNBA just set a new precedent for player criticism, or was Azzi Fudd’s case a rookie exception?
With player salaries now soaring, are WNBA fines for criticizing officials becoming effectively meaningless?
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