Dallas Wings teammates Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers, the past two WNBA No. 1 draft picks, confirmed their romantic relationship has ended during an appearance on Fudd's podcast. Bueckers stated they are no longer together but emphasized they remain friends and professionals. The former UConn teammates addressed rumors linking their relationship to the Wings' draft decision, with Bueckers asserting Fudd was selected based on merit alone.
Fudd, who averaged 13.1 points in 30 games before season-ending knee surgery, provided a positive health update, noting extensive rehab and training. Bueckers, who averaged 20.9 points and earned All-WNBA second-team honors, reflected on Dallas's first-round playoff loss to the champion Golden State Valkyries, praising their physical defense. Both players expressed excitement about the team's move to the larger American Airlines Center next season while hoping for reduced scrutiny of their personal interactions.
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