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Bueckers Declares Private Relationship with Fellow Wing Fudd

4/28/2026

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Bueckers Private Relationship

On April 27 2026, Paige Bueckers said her relationship with Azzi Fudd is private.
Bueckers and Fudd, the 2025 and 2026 No. 1 draft picks, now share the Dallas Wings roster.
Bueckers said the pair never let personal matters affect play and that Fudd earned the top pick on merit.
Dallas Wings public relations declined to comment on the relationship when asked at Fudd’s April 16 2026 press conference.

Summary

Fudd, Bueckers Debut

The New York Wings will debut Azzi Fudd and Caitlin Clark Bueckers in a preseason game against the Indiana Fever on April 30.
Azzi Fudd was selected No. 1 in the 2026 draft after posting a 17.1-point average and 44.7% three-point shooting at UConn.
Caitlin Clark Bueckers and Azzi Fudd first met at the 2017 USA U16 camp and later helped win the 2025 NCAA title.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 the Houston Comets, an original eight WNBA teams, won the first championship with an 18-10 regular-season record and Finals MVP Cynthia Cooper. Their high-profile players set a media precedent. The 2026 Dallas Wings, featuring top picks Azzi Fudd and Caitlin Clark Bueckers, echo that legacy as their relationship attracts scrutiny.

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Bueckers Private Relationship

On April 27 2026, Paige Bueckers said her relationship with Azzi Fudd is private.
Bueckers and Fudd, the 2025 and 2026 No. 1 draft picks, now share the Dallas Wings roster.
Bueckers said the pair never let personal matters affect play and that Fudd earned the top pick on merit.
Dallas Wings public relations declined to comment on the relationship when asked at Fudd’s April 16 2026 press conference.

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