Sports · November 6, 2026
Wings teammates Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd announce breakup, reveal split happened
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Dallas Wings teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd announced on Friday that they ended their romantic relationship over a year ago. During an episode of Fudd's podcast, 'Fudd Around and Find Out,' the two stars clarified that they were no longer a couple prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft. This disclosure was intended to dispel 'narratives' suggesting that their relationship influenced the Wings' decision to select Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick. Both athletes emphasized that they remain close friends and professional teammates, having already played an entire season together following their split. They also addressed the reception of their personal lives, calling for an end to hostile messages directed at them and their families.
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- Yahoo SportsSports network
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd share relationship update nobody saw coming
Read at Yahoo Sports ↗ - New York PostTabloid
Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd reveal breakup as they’re overwhelmed with ‘hate’
Read at New York Post ↗ - CBS SportsSports network
Wings teammates Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd announce breakup, reveal split happened
Read at CBS Sports ↗ - The GuardianMainstream
‘We’re still cool’: Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirm split and reject WNBA draft speculation
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have ended their romantic relationship.
- The split occurred over a year ago.
- The announcement was made on Azzi Fudd's podcast, 'Fudd Around and Find Out.'
- Both players currently play for the Dallas Wings.
- The pair previously played together at UConn and won a national championship in 2025.
Reported by only some outlets
- Azzi Fudd was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
- Paige Bueckers is a two-time All-Star.
- The pair first met at a USA Basketball camp/tryout in 2017.
- The athletes mentioned receiving hostile or hateful messages regarding their relationship.
- Bueckers confirmed their relationship status during the 2025 All-Star weekend.
Confirmed
- Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are no longer a couple.
- The breakup happened more than a year before November 2026.
- The announcement took place on the 'Fudd Around and Find Out' podcast.
- The players are teammates on the Dallas Wings.
Reported
- The players have been overwhelmed with hate and hostile messages sent to friends and family. (New York Post and The Guardian)
- Bueckers confirmed the relationship during the 2025 All-Star weekend. (New York Post)
Rumor
- Fudd was drafted No. 1 overall because of her relationship with Bueckers. (Social media 'narratives' cited by the players)
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