Dallas Wings Decline to Comment on Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers Relationship

The pair publicly confirmed their relationship on TikTok last summer, but the team is keeping their personal lives private.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:52am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a WNBA basketball game, with the players' bodies and the court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes, conveying the tension between the players' personal lives and the public's interest in them.The relationship between Dallas Wings stars Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers remains private, as the team declines to comment on players' personal lives.Dallas Today

During Azzi Fudd's introductory press conference with the Dallas Wings, a reporter asked about her relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers, who she played with at UConn. However, a Wings representative quickly stepped in and said the organization would respectfully decline to comment on players' personal lives. General manager Curt Miller later reiterated that the team would never discuss athletes' personal relationships.

Why it matters

The reunion of Fudd and Bueckers, who were the last two No. 1 overall WNBA draft picks, has drawn significant national attention. However, the Wings are emphasizing player privacy and declining to comment on the personal lives of their athletes.

The details

Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, faced questions about her relationship with Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 pick and reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, who is already on the Dallas roster. Fudd and Bueckers publicly confirmed their relationship on TikTok last summer. When a reporter asked Fudd about whether they remain together and if they had spoken with other WNBA couples about playing as teammates and partners, a Wings moderator quickly intervened, saying the team would respectfully decline to comment on players' personal lives. General manager Curt Miller later reiterated that the organization would 'never' discuss athletes' personal relationships.

  • Fudd and Bueckers publicly confirmed their relationship on TikTok last summer.
  • Fudd was introduced as the Dallas Wings' 2026 No. 1 overall draft pick on April 16, 2026.

The players

Azzi Fudd

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, who starred with Paige Bueckers at UConn.

Paige Bueckers

The 2025 No. 1 overall WNBA draft pick and reigning Rookie of the Year, who is already on the Dallas Wings roster and previously played with Azzi Fudd at UConn.

Jose Fernandez

The head coach of the Dallas Wings.

Curt Miller

The general manager of the Dallas Wings.

Pam Flenke

A moderator for the Dallas Wings.

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What they’re saying

“I understand why you have to ask that question, but we're going to respectfully decline from commenting on players' personal lives.”

— Pam Flenke, Dallas Wings moderator

“We will never comment on athletes' personal lives.”

— Curt Miller, Dallas Wings general manager

What’s next

The Dallas Wings will begin their 2026 WNBA season in May, with Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers expected to be key contributors on the team.

The takeaway

The Dallas Wings are taking a firm stance on maintaining the privacy of their players' personal lives, even as the relationship between Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers continues to draw national attention. This approach highlights the ongoing tension between athletes' desire for privacy and the public's interest in their personal lives.