Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirm breakup, revealing on the Nov. 6 episode of Fudd’s podcast Fudd Around and Find Out that their romantic relationship ended more than a year ago. The Dallas Wings teammates, who first met at UConn, addressed the news directly and with humor, making clear they have long since moved on while remaining close friends and colleagues.
Setting the Record Straight
During the conversation, Fudd brought up the subject and the two laughed as she acknowledged the split, adding that she wasn’t sure how else to phrase it. Bueckers backed up the timeline, noting the relationship had been over for well over a year. That detail matters because the two are now on the same WNBA roster, a situation that has fueled speculation about how their personal history might affect their professional lives.
Bueckers pushed back on any suggestion that their past relationship played a role in Fudd landing in Dallas. Fudd was drafted in April, and Bueckers stressed that the selection was based on merit, not their connection. She noted they were no longer together before the draft took place and asked that people stop connecting the two events.
Professional and Still Friends
Both players emphasized that they have already spent a full season as teammates while broken up, and they described themselves as fully professional and focused on basketball. Bueckers called Fudd an excellent person and player and said the friendship remains intact. Fudd, 23, agreed with Bueckers’ assessment and said they would not be commenting further on their private lives.
The two also used the platform to address the negativity that followed their relationship. Bueckers said they do not tolerate hate of any kind and do not want their names or images used to spread it. She noted that family members, friends and teammates had received negative messages during the relationship, and she made clear that such behavior has never aligned with who they are.
Looking ahead, Bueckers said they intend to remain good teammates and professionals, and she asked that fans not punish them for eventually moving on with other people. She kept the tone light, joking that they still plan to enjoy themselves. Fudd echoed that sentiment and closed the topic by saying they have addressed what needed to be addressed and that the rest will stay private.
