Bueckers Escapes Fudd Drama with Croatia Trip

WNBA star Paige Bueckers visited former UConn teammate Nika Muhl as Azzi Fudd faced awkward press conference in Dallas.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:03pm

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Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers enjoyed a vacation in Croatia as she met up with former UConn teammate Nika Muhl, while Azzi Fudd was caught up in an awkward relationship saga back home. Bueckers and Fudd revealed they were in a relationship in 2025, but the Wings organization shut down a question regarding their personal life during Fudd's introductory press conference.

Why it matters

Bueckers and Fudd's high-profile relationship has been a major talking point, with some respecting their privacy and others questioning why the topic was avoided during the press conference. The situation has sparked a debate over the coverage of WNBA stars' personal lives.

The details

Bueckers uploaded several photos to Instagram of her trip to Croatia, where she linked up with Muhl. Meanwhile, Fudd faced an uncomfortable press conference in Dallas, where a team representative shut down a question about her relationship with Bueckers. The organization said they would 'respectfully decline from commenting on our players' personal lives'.

  • In July 2025, Bueckers and Fudd revealed they were in a relationship.
  • Bueckers attended the 2026 WNBA Draft and watched Fudd get drafted first overall by the Dallas Wings.
  • During Fudd's introductory press conference with the Wings, the team shut down a question about her relationship with Bueckers.

The players

Paige Bueckers

A Dallas Wings star who visited former UConn teammate Nika Muhl in Croatia while her girlfriend Azzi Fudd faced an awkward press conference back home.

Azzi Fudd

The Dallas Wings' first overall draft pick in 2026, who faced an uncomfortable press conference where the team declined to comment on her relationship with Paige Bueckers.

Nika Muhl

A Seattle Storm player and former UConn teammate of Paige Bueckers, who Bueckers visited in Croatia.

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What they’re saying

“Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers are in a long-term relationship, and nobody's mentioning it. And the WNBA clearly has asked people not to mention it. It's very journalistically confusing to me.”

— Jeff Pearlman, Longtime journalist

The takeaway

Bueckers and Fudd's relationship has been a major storyline, but the Wings' decision to avoid discussing it has sparked a debate over the coverage of WNBA players' personal lives. While some respect their privacy, others argue the topic is relevant and newsworthy.