Love & Layups: Paige Bueckers Is ‘Playing for the Other Team’ — and Running the Court

Paige Bueckers just scored big — both on and off the court.

The WNBA rookie casually came out during All-Star Weekend, and honestly? It was the sweetest “oops” since Kristen Stewart said she was in love on live TV.

Bueckers confirmed she’s dating fellow hoops queen (and former UConn teammate) Azzi Fudd during a slightly chaotic interview.

At the 2025 WNBA All-Star festivities’ WAG Talk, the Dallas Wings star was asked, “How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?” — and didn’t even flinch.

Girlfriend reveal? “Azzi Fudd,” she smiled. That’s it. That’s the game-winning shot!

When pressed later about the moment — and about Fudd’s now-iconic phone case that literally says “Paige Bueckers’ Girlfriend” — the 23-year-old called the whole thing “a setup,” laughing off the low-key reveal.

“We haven’t officially announced anything, but stuff’s been happening that has it out there,” she told People. “So, it is what it is.”

A low-effort, high-impact soft launch? We approve.

Love & Layups

The duo has long sparked speculation from eagle-eyed fans (and sapphics with Wi-Fi), thanks to their close friendship and shared college history.

In the WAG Talk trivia challenge, Bueckers rattled off personal details about Fudd with suspicious ease — from her high school and Gatorade Player of the Year win to who her dad played for and which basketball legend she’s named after.

That’s not just teammate energy. That’s I-know-your-Starbucks-order energy.

On the Record

Although putting their relationship in the spotlight, Bueckers isn’t sweating it.

“We’re in the entertainment business,” she said. “We understand the importance of the media and how they drive our sport and help bring more eyes and attention to it.”

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Bueckers is still navigating the fame game, but her vibe is clear: she’s learning, she’s unbothered, and she’s in love.

Court Wins & Big Deals

Before all the romance chatter, Bueckers was making headlines for her basketball hustle. She was the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.

But wait, there’s more: the shooting guard also inked a three-year deal with Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league.

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And get this — her first-year paycheck from Unrivaled reportedly outpaces her entire WNBA rookie contract. That’s a flex you can’t bench.

Bueckers is running the court, poised to break hoops records and quietly rewriting the playbook on love.

With a major WNBA draft win, a lucrative Unrivaled deal, and a high-profile relationship, this rookie is a triple threat.