{"id":246312,"date":"2026-06-01T18:30:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/chennedy-carter-calls-out-critics-azzi-fudd-after-aces-fall-to-wings\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T18:30:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:30:54","slug":"chennedy-carter-calls-out-critics-azzi-fudd-after-aces-fall-to-wings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/chennedy-carter-calls-out-critics-azzi-fudd-after-aces-fall-to-wings\/","title":{"rendered":"Chennedy Carter Calls Out Critics, Azzi Fudd After Aces Fall to Wings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>A recent Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings on-court clash <a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25432270-chennedy-carter-shades-azzi-fudd-calls-out-critics-social-media-posts-after-aces-loss-wings\" id=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25432270-chennedy-carter-shades-azzi-fudd-calls-out-critics-social-media-posts-after-aces-loss-wings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spilled over onto social media<\/a> this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Aces guard Chennedy Carter clapped back at critics on Threads after Las Vegas lost to the Wings on the road, 87-95. The <a href=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/chennedy-carter-las-vegas-aces-training-camp-contract-controversy-2026\/\" id=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/chennedy-carter-las-vegas-aces-training-camp-contract-controversy-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">training camp signee<\/a> defended her performance while sparking a new rivalry with Wings rookie, Azzi Fudd.<\/p>\n<p>The physical matchup on the court set the stage for the online drama.<\/p>\n<p>Fudd led all scorers with 22 points, shooting an efficient 9-of-15 from the field to power the Wings to victory. The game also marked her first start of the 2026 WNBA season.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Carter provided a solid 14 points for the Las Vegas Aces off the bench. Still, fans quickly began comparing the two guards online \u2014 and the social media chatter soon caught <a href=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/chennedy-carter-wnba-basketball-ready\/\" id=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/chennedy-carter-wnba-basketball-ready\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WNBA veteran&#8217;s<\/a> attention.<\/p>\n<section class=\"iframe w-100 d-flex justify-content-center\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rook got them shook? Chennedy complaining she\u2019s on a leash? Aces locker room drama already? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lSMVfH5L0o\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/lSMVfH5L0o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Meli <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/1f3f9.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udff9\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" \/> (@LiMeli0) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LiMeli0\/status\/2060484571699765625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">May 29, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carter-responds-to-azzi-fudd-comparisons-on-threads\">Carter Responds to Azzi Fudd Comparisons on Threads<\/h2>\n<p>Carter used her platform to defend her performance and highlight her perceived edge.<\/p>\n<p>She pointed out a specific play where she crossed up Fudd, claiming she &#8220;made her ankle touch the ground.&#8221; Carter also referenced her limited minutes, telling followers to watch out when her &#8220;leash is off.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Statistically, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/player\/_\/id\/4280892\/chennedy-carter\" id=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/player\/_\/id\/4280892\/chennedy-carter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carter has excelled<\/a> during her brief stint in Vegas, averaging 19.1 points per game off the bench this season.<\/p>\n<p>While she&#8217;s been at the center of <a href=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/what-led-to-the-dreams-suspension-of-chennedy-carter\/\" id=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/what-led-to-the-dreams-suspension-of-chennedy-carter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">locker room controversies<\/a> before, the former Chicago Sky star has stayed relatively quiet since returning to the league. She&#8217;s become a valuable asset for coach Becky Hammon, who praised her ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/chennedy-carter-27-points-aces-sun-recap-may-2026\/\" id=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/chennedy-carter-27-points-aces-sun-recap-may-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;cook&#8221; opponents<\/a> on the court.<\/p>\n<p>But Fudd, who has yet to address Carter&#8217;s comments, is finding her rhythm too. <\/p>\n<p>The guard just logged consecutive 20-point games for Dallas, placing her firmly back into the Rookie of the Year conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, this week&#8217;s online activity has made the next Aces vs. Wings matchup on June 15th a must-watch.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/chennedy-carter-azzi-fudd-aces-vs-wings-wnba-social-media-beef\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chennedy Carter Calls Out Critics, Azzi Fudd After Aces Fall to Wings<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Just Women&#039;s Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/justwomenssports.com\/reads\/chennedy-carter-azzi-fudd-aces-vs-wings-wnba-social-media-beef\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings on-court clash spilled over onto social media this weekend. Aces guard Chennedy Carter clapped back at critics on Threads after Las Vegas lost to the Wings on the road, 87-95. The training camp signee defended her performance while sparking a new rivalry with Wings rookie, Azzi Fudd. 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