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Dallas Wings Add Alysha Clark After Selecting Azzi Fudd No. 1

The signing underscores a win-now plan built around a Bueckers–Fudd backcourt under a richer CBA.

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) poses for photos with Azzi Fudd who was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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New York, NY, USA; Azzi Fudd poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards.
Azzi Fudd poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being drafted.

Overview

  • Dallas reached a one-year deal with three-time champion Alysha Clark on Wednesday, a day after drafting UConn guard Azzi Fudd first overall.
  • Fudd’s rookie deal is set at $500,000 under the new collective bargaining agreement, which marks a sharp rise from recent No. 1 pick salaries.
  • The No. 1 pick reunites Fudd with 2025 top pick Paige Bueckers in Dallas, with team leaders praising Fudd’s elite shooting, quick release and off-ball movement as roster fits.
  • League changes are reshaping team building as the CBA lifts the salary cap to about $7 million, introduces revenue sharing and enables million‑dollar contracts alongside higher rookie pay.
  • The draft reshaped the league map as UCLA set a record with six selections, Golden State traded No. 8 pick Flau’jae Johnson to Seattle, and expansion clubs Toronto and Portland made their first picks.