Dallas Wings Duo Bueckers and Fudd Confirm Breakup on Podcast

Dallas Wings teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirmed Friday that they are no longer a couple. The announcement came during an episode of Fudd's podcast, "Fudd Around and Find Out," where the two discussed their personal lives for the first time since joining the franchise.

Fudd initiated the conversation by stating, "We are no longer together." Bueckers added that the relationship ended more than a year prior. This timeline means the two were not romantically involved for the duration of the 2026 WNBA season, which they played side by side.

Bueckers addressed the timing of the split relative to Fudd's draft selection. She clarified that they were not together before Fudd was drafted into the league. "We were not together before she got drafted, so all of those narratives can go to bed," Bueckers said. She emphasized that Fudd earned her spot in Dallas on merit, noting, "She was drafted because she deserved it, because she's an amazing human, amazing basketball player."

The players stated they remain on good terms. Bueckers described them as "the utmost professionals" who are still friends. They did not provide further details regarding the specific reasons for the split or when they decided to make the news public.

The pair had previously declined to discuss their status. At Fudd's introductory press conference in April, a Wings public relations staffer said the team would respectfully decline to comment on the players' personal lives. Weeks later, Bueckers stated that their relationship was nobody's business but their own and that they would not address the topic again during the season.

Fudd's rookie season was cut short after 30 games due to season-ending knee surgery. Before her injury, she became the first rookie to win the 3-Point Contest. She averaged 13.1 points and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 39.7% from three-point range. She earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team.

Bueckers finished the regular season averaging 20.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. She led the Wings to a No. 7 seed and the franchise's first playoff appearance since 2023. The team lost in the first round to the Golden State Valkyries, slipping a 16-point lead in Game 3. Bueckers earned All-WNBA Second Team honors and finished sixth in MVP voting.