Five thoughts from Wings vs. Aces: Azzi Fudd gets more comfortable in Dallas' offense

Azzi Fudd gets more involved

The No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, Fudd scored four points on 2-of-7 shooting against the Fever in Dallas’ first preseason game. She scored in double figures on Sunday against the Aces, finishing with 12 points on 4-of-10 shooting. She was 3-of-4 from the free-throw line. “I definitely felt a lot more comfortable out there tonight than I did the other night,” Fudd said. “I think each game is going to get a little bit better.”

67 trips to the free-throw line

The Wings committed 13 turnovers, nine less than they recorded against the Fever. But the foul trouble did not cease. Dallas racked up 27 fouls and Vegas had 38 free-throw attempts. Meanwhile, the Wings had 29 free-throw tries.

Aziaha James making strides in Year 2

A 2025 first-round draft pick, James averaged 7.5 points in her rookie season with the Wings. James looks primed to top that in 2026. She scored 17 points in Dallas’ win over Indiana last week and recorded a team-high 18 points on Sunday. “I think [playing in] Unrivaled helped a lot,” James said.

Paige Bueckers on the assist

Bueckers scored 11 points and showed off her court vision on Sunday, recording a game-high nine assists. She had no turnovers. “Tonight, she just made the right read every single time,” forward Jessica Shepard said of Bueckers. “She draws so much attention that she creates so many easy looks for everyone else on the court.”

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