The Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd pairing has attracted a lot of eyeballs after the Dallas Wings picked another UConn Huskies rookie in this year’s WNBA draft. Their on-court relationship, along with their off-court romantic bond, has been a topic of discussion in the WNBA world. However, the legend Candace Parker did not believe questions had arisen due to their romantic relationship.
A controversial moment happened earlier when Fudd faced the media after being selected by the Wings. A reporter from the panel asked about her off-court relationship with Bueckers, but it was quickly shot down by the team’s PR personnel.
In a conversation with the Indiana Fever superstar Aliyah Boston on Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston, Parker said that increased scrutiny could not be because of their romance rumors, as several players have dated and have been asked about their partners. She said:
“When you have more exposure and more cameras and lights, there’re gonna be questions like that. You can handle it the way you want to; some people are open with their personal lives, and some people aren’t… I don’t think it’s like a “gay thing.””
While Parker believed that every player sets the boundaries and decides how to handle such personal questions, Boston was unfazed by such situations, as she admitted that she was “single pringle.” The situation when Fudd was subjected to personal questions during her first press conference went viral on social media, and several fans and analysts shared their opinions.
Azzi Fudd enjoys first practice with Paige Bueckers
Even though outside noises have consistently surrounded Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, the two guards were seen enjoying their time during the first practice session of the Dallas Wings. Teams have already kicked off practice camps, and new players were seen in team-building activities before the 2026 season.
A user posted on Instagram:
“Paige Bueckers + Azzi Fudd practice together for the 1st time in the WNBA as members of the Dallas Wings”
While Bueckers and Fudd were seen having fun during practice sessions, the two elite guards do not need to build chemistry. They have already proved their mettle with success at the college level and are now set to reciprocate that in pro leagues.
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