WNBA makes decision on punishment for Azzi Fudd for

May 3, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Dallas Wings guards Azzi Fudd (35) and Paige Bueckers (5) at the start of the second half against the Las Vegas Aces at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Dallas Wings number one overall pick Azzi Fudd questioned the WNBA’s physicality after wrapping up her first preseason as a professional. Fudd bluntly told reporters that the officiating was much tighter than she was originally led to believe.

“Honestly, I feel more confused. I thought you could be physical in the W, and anytime you touch someone, it’s a foul,” Fudd said in her post-game presser after Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces.

“So I’m not really sure whether to be physical…I’m still figuring that out.”

Criticism of officiating typically warrants a punishment in the form of a fine from the league officials, but the WNBA has reportedly decided that Fudd’s comments weren’t strong enough to draw a fine.

“Azzi Fudd will not be fined for her comments about officiating,” Colin Salao reported on Monday.

Salao also reported that Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White is hoping for a somewhat different whistle to start the 2026 season than there has been in recent seasons, following a series of offseason meetings on how officiating could improve.

“I hope that we’re going to see a lot of whistles early and that that’s going to continue because players will adjust,” White said. “We just need it to be consistent.”

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