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WNBA Stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Confirm Breakup
WNBA stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirm breakup after over a year, vowing to remain professional teammates.
In brief
WNBA stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirm breakup after over a year, vowing to remain professional teammates. WNBA stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirmed their breakup over a year ago, stating they remain friends and professionals despite the relationship ending. Originally reported by E! Online.
WNBA Stars Confirm Breakup
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirmed they are no longer together after over a year.
“I don’t know how else to say that.”
Relationship Timeline
The duo first sparked romance rumors during their time playing basketball together at University of Connecticut.
Teammates Before Breakup
They were teammates on the Dallas Wings, confirmed their relationship in July 2025, and broke up over a year ago.
Bueckers' Statement
Bueckers explained they were not together before she got drafted, emphasizing they remain friends and professionals.
“We’re still friends, we’re still cool. We broke up over a year ago, so we played an entire season together.”
Addressing Fan Obsession
Bueckers acknowledged fan obsession with their romance and vowed to address hate without using their names to spread negativity.
“We don’t stand for hate of any kind. We don’t condone that.”
Fudd's Confirmation
Fudd confirmed they broke up over a year ago and will not speak further about their relationship.
“We’ve addressed everything that we need to and the rest will stay with us.”
Future Plans
Both confirmed they will remain great teammates and professionals, focusing on basketball and future relationships.
“We’re still going to be great teammates. We’re going to be professionals.”
Fan Response
Fans were surprised by the breakup, but Bueckers and Fudd emphasized they remain friends and professionals.
“We’re the utmost professional. We care about basketball.”
Relationship Duration
The breakup occurred over a year before they became teammates on the Dallas Wings.
Draft Details
Fudd was drafted first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 draft, and Bueckers confirmed their relationship in July 2025.
Professional Commitment
Bueckers and Fudd emphasized they will not be punished for future relationships or activities.
“We should not get punished for that as well.”
Teammate Focus
Both confirmed they will continue to prioritize basketball and their careers over personal relationships.
“We’re still going to have other friends. We will eventually move on.”
What to remember
WNBA stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd confirmed their breakup over a year ago, stating they remain friends and professionals despite the relationship ending.
