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Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers break silence on Wings relationship status
TL;DR
Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers, both No. 1 picks in the WNBA Draft, have addressed their relationship status during a press conference. The pair will now be teammates with the Dallas Wings, raising questions about their on-court dynamic.
Key points
- Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers are both No. 1 picks in the WNBA Draft.
- They are now teammates with the Dallas Wings.
- Bueckers addressed their relationship during a press conference.
- Their relationship has raised questions about their on-court dynamic.
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Ever since the July 2025 announcement of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's relationship, questions have swirled about the pair at the WNBA level. During the 2026 WNBA Draft, the broadcast made obvious nods to the relationship while cutting to Bueckers as Fudd was taken No. 1 overall.
With Fudd headed to Dallas, the two have become not only back-to-back No. 1 picks but also teammates. Questions have swirled about how this dynamic might influence the duo on the court.
Paige has now addressed those comments in an opening statement during a Monday press conference. Here's what to know from her statement.
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Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers break silence on Wings relationship status
In a press conference Monday, Bueckers gave an opening statement about her relationship with Fudd, emphasizing that she only planned to address the situation once.
"Quite frankly, I believe me and Azzi's personal relationship is nobody's business but our own. And what we choose to share is completely up to us. We've never let anything that happens off the court carry onto the court, and that's what we'll continue to do." Bueckers said, according to ESPN's Alexa Philippou.
Are Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers dating?
Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers were confirmed to be dating as recently as July 2025 when they officially announced their relationship during WNBA All-Star weekend. Whether or not they are still together is not confirmed, though there have been no public reports of a breakup.
Q&A
What did Paige Bueckers say about her relationship with Azzi Fudd?
Paige Bueckers addressed comments about her relationship with Azzi Fudd during a press conference, clarifying their status.
How does Azzi Fudd's move to Dallas impact her relationship with Paige Bueckers?
Azzi Fudd's move to Dallas means she and Paige Bueckers will be teammates, which may influence their dynamic on the court.
When did Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers announce their relationship?
Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers announced their relationship in July 2025.
What are the implications of Fudd and Bueckers being back-to-back No. 1 picks?
Being back-to-back No. 1 picks adds pressure and expectations on both players as they navigate their relationship and teamwork in the WNBA.
