Fastrack · Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd Confirm Breakup, Remain Friends

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd said Friday they are no longer together. They announced it on Fudd's podcast, Fudd Around and Find Out.

Over a year since the split, which predates Fudd's draft, Bueckers said.
No. 1 overall: Dallas took Bueckers in 2025 and Fudd in 2026.
27-17 record for Dallas, a 17-win improvement and first playoffs in three seasons.
13.1 points per game for Fudd across 30 rookie games.

Why it matters: Fudd's selection at No. 1 drew questions about whether Bueckers influenced the Wings' pick. Bueckers rejected that, saying Fudd was drafted because she deserved it.

Bueckers said they played the full season as exes and stayed professional.
Both asked fans to stop sending hate to them and their families.

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Center coverage, 8 sources: The center presents it as a straightforward breakup announcement, stressing the timing and that the two remain friends.

USA Today2dPaige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd announce breakup, say they remain friends TMZ2dPaige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Announce Break-Up, Reveal Split Happened a Year Ago Heavy2dWings Drama? Paige Bueckers Reveals Azzi Fudd Breakup Timeline Newsweek2dPaige Bueckers Makes Major Admission About Azzi Fudd After WNBA Season PennLive2dWNBA stars make major announcement: ‘We are no longer together’The Dallas Morning News2dWings' Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd deliver key message to fans while announcing breakup WPLG Local 102dPaige Bueckers says she and Azzi Fudd broke up before the Dallas Wings made them teammates again WPXI Pittsburgh2dPaige Bueckers says she and Azzi Fudd broke up before the Dallas Wings made them teammates again

Left coverage, 3 sources: The left treats the story as celebrity culture news, focusing on fan speculation and the pair staying close friends.

The Cut2dPaige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Broke Up Over a Year Ago Cleveland.com2dWNBA stars make major announcement: ‘We are no longer together’The Guardian2d‘We’re still cool’: Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirm split and reject WNBA draft speculation

Right coverage, 3 sources: The right frames it as a revelation that answers draft questions, tying it to the Wings' season results.

New York Post2dWNBA couple Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd secretly split 'over a year' ago, beg fans to stop commenting on romance Daily Mail2dPaige Bueckers reveals she broke up with Azzi Fudd BEFORE WNBA Draft made them teammates again OutKick2dPaige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirm breakup, say they split over a year before becoming teammates

What’s next: Fudd missed the playoffs after season-ending right knee surgery. Dallas lost its first-round series 2-1 to the champion Golden State Valkyries.

Fudd said they had addressed what they needed to, and the rest will stay private.
How Fudd's knee recovery will affect her availability for next season.