Dallas Wings stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd stress that their personal relationship won't impact their professional performance as they prepare for the upcoming WNBA season. Bueckers emphasized that their focus is on basketball, stating that their personal lives are private and unrelated to their roles on the court. Both players come off strong college careers, with Bueckers having won the Rookie of the Year award after leading the league in scoring. The Wings, however, face the challenge of overcoming a history of losses, tied for last place last season. Leadership and professionalism will be key as they aim to rebuild the franchise.

By the Numbers
  • Paige Bueckers averaged 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game in her rookie season.
  • The Dallas Wings tied for last place in the WNBA with 34 losses, the 13th losing season in the last 16 years.
State of Play
  • Bueckers and Fudd's partnership aims to strengthen the Wings' backcourt alongside four-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale.
  • The team is focusing on professional conduct, despite personal relationships, to foster a competitive spirit.
What's Next

As the season approaches, Bueckers and Fudd will look to leverage their chemistry and experience to elevate the Wings' performance. They will need to adapt quickly to professional challenges to transform the franchise's longstanding struggles into success.

Bottom Line

To turn around a history of losses, the Dallas Wings must prioritize a professional approach and leverage the strong working relationship of Bueckers and Fudd as they aim for improvement in the upcoming season.