WNBA Romances: See Who Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese Have Teamed Up With

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The Dallas Wings helped both their team and star player Paige Bueckers‘ personal life with their choice in the draft.

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd, a standout shooting guard from the University of Connecticut, with the first overall pick in the WNBA draft on April 13th. Fudd previously excelled playing alongside Paige Bueckers and is known for her impressive scoring ability.

Paige Bueckers and Caroline Dudd, former teammates who won a national championship together at UConn in 2025, publicly began dating last summer. Bueckers confirmed the relationship in a July interview with WAG Talk, shortly after Fudd was spotted with a phone case declaring herself ‘Paige Bueckers’ Girlfriend’.

Now that Paige Bueckers and I will be teammates again in Dallas – she was drafted by the Wings last year – I’m really excited,” Fudd told ESPN after being selected by the Texas team. “She’s a fantastic person and player, and it’s going to be a lot of fun playing with her again.”

Of course, this couple isn’t the only pair of professional basketball players who have found romance.

Okay, so I was reading this interview with Caitlin Clark – seriously, I follow everything about her – and she was talking about playing basketball with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. Apparently, their late-night games get intense! She said she’s definitely the better shooter – can you even imagine?! – but Connor tries to pretend he’s better. It’s so cute and competitive, I’m obsessed! She just casually dropped that she outshoots him more often, and I nearly screamed. Seriously, a queen!

During a recent TikTok segment for the Big Ten Network, Connor McCaffery was asked to respond to random questions. When he drew a photo of Caitlin Clark, he playfully quipped, “That’s someone who can’t guard me – and that’s all I’m saying!”

But it turned out to be true – the former Butler assistant coach confessed, “I’ll be honest, she’s incredible… Her shooting range is limitless, and she’s definitely a skilled basketball player.”

They’ve been working closely together for the last three years, and it shows. Other players in the league, like Clark, Bueckers, and Fudd, have also found success in their personal lives. Check out our rankings below!

WNBA star Angel Reese recently said on her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, that she’s decided to keep her romantic life private. She explained that she won’t be publicly announcing any relationships until she’s married. While she might go on dates, she doesn’t plan on sharing pictures of a partner on social media – ‘You’re gonna have to catch me,’ she joked.

Rumors are swirling that WNBA star Angel Reese, nicknamed “Bayou Barbie,” is dating Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. Reese hinted at the relationship on TikTok, posting a video of a large rose arrangement with the caption, “That’s a sign!” Fans also noticed Carter wearing a t-shirt with Reese’s face on it at the 2025 WNBA All-Star game, further fueling the speculation.

The college champion, who will be on the second season of The Hunting Wives, showed her support by going to a Magic basketball game in December 2025. She wore a jersey with “My Man” written on it.

Game recognizes game, and two-time WNBA champion A’ja Wilson is the Ace of Bam Adebayo‘s heart.

People started speculating about the couple’s relationship in the summer of 2024, but A’ja Wilson subtly confirmed the romance when she attended NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2025.

I’m absolutely gutted my All-Star isn’t going to be there, you guys! I told People magazine that Bam didn’t make the roster, and it just breaks my heart. But honestly? He needed this. He’s been working so hard, he deserves a break. So, I’m just letting him get all the rest he needs – honestly, that’s the best Valentine’s Day gift I could possibly give him. Seeing him recharge is everything!

Things are really exciting as Bam Adebayo showed his support for A’ja Wilson, who was named an All-Star for the fifth year in a row, at the WNBA All-Star event in July 2025.

In a later interview with Time magazine, where she was named Athlete of the Year, she shared that she and her partner had been secretly working together much earlier than people thought, starting before their debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

She and Bam are hoping to start a family together. She described him as her life partner, saying he’s had a huge positive impact on her life and the lives of her family, making her wonder what her life was even like before he came along.

Sabrina Ionescu has earned many accolades as a player for the New York Liberty, in the WNBA All-Stars, and on the U.S. Olympic team, but she cherishes her wedding day with NFL player Hroniss Grasu above all else.

She shared a photo from her wedding on Instagram with the caption: “March 10, 2024 – the day I married my best friend and soulmate. Truly the best day of my life!”

WNBA champion Breanna Stewart found love with Spanish basketball player Marta Xargay Casademont. The two met while playing on the same professional team in Russia in 2018, and married in 2021. They became parents to their daughter, Ruby, in August 2021, and welcomed their son, Theo, in October 2023.

Marta stopped playing professional sports in 2021, but remains a dedicated supporter of her wife. After Breanna’s team, the New York Liberty, won the championship in 2024, Marta shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, “So incredibly proud of you!”

WNBA star Caitlin Clark has been in a relationship with basketball player Connor McCaffery, who previously worked as an assistant coach at Butler University, since April 2023.

Connor and his girlfriend frequently share their affection online. For her 23rd birthday, Connor posted a heartfelt message praising her positive influence and expressing how much he appreciates and loves her.

Brittney Griner, who went on to become a highly celebrated WNBA player, first met her wife, Cherelle, when they were both students at Baylor University in Texas.

They got married in June 2019. In 2022, Cherelle strongly supported her wife, a basketball star for the Connecticut Sun, when she was held in Russia for ten months after being accused of drug offenses.

Brittney and her wife, now a lawyer, welcomed their son Bash on July 8, 2024.

Betnijah Laney, a shooting guard for the New York Liberty and a 2021 WNBA All-Star, is married to Jordan Hamilton, who played for several NBA teams including the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, and Houston Rockets.

To celebrate their second wedding anniversary in 2023, Betnijah shared on Instagram that she loves being held by her spouse, writing, “Your arms are my favorite place to be.”

WNBA stars Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor, who played together on the Phoenix Mercury, married in 2017 after dating for eight years. Now retired from basketball, the couple enjoy spending more time with their two children, Leo and Isla.

In July 2025, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers revealed she is dating Azzi Fudd, who was previously her teammate at UConn.

After being the first pick in the 2026 draft by the Wings, Azzi is thrilled to team up with Paige both on and off the court. “I can’t wait to play with Paige again,” Azzi shared with ESPN on draft night, April 13th. “She’s a fantastic person and player, and it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Before starting her 2024 season with the Indiana Fever and returning to the Seattle Storm in February 2025, Katie Lou Samuelson had a busy personal life. She married basketball player Devin Cannady in April 2023, and they welcomed their daughter, Aliya, in August 2023.

Napheesa Collier, a WNBA star, is now a wife and mother, adding to her already impressive accomplishments like winning two Olympic gold medals and being named MVP of the 2025 All-Star Game.

Minnesota Lynx player Napheesa Collier became engaged to basketball coach Alex Bazzell in October 2019, and they married in 2022. They welcomed their daughter, Mila Sarah Bazzell, that same year.

Allie Quigley and Courtney Vandersloot, who both play for the Chicago Sky, got married in December 2018. They have a daughter named Jana, born on April 8, 2025.

In 2021, the couple made history as the first married pair to both win a professional sports championship, taking home the WNBA Finals title. Then, in May 2025, Vandersloot went on to break her wife’s team record, becoming the all-time leading scorer for the Chicago Sky.

In March 2021, Alyssa Thomas publicly revealed she was dating her Connecticut Sun teammate, DeWanna Bonner.

Oh my gosh, you guys, DeWanna is engaged! I was SO thrilled when Alyssa proposed to her during the WNBA All-Star Weekend! And it’s just… perfect! DeWanna is already a mom to the sweetest little twins, Cali and Demi, who were born in 2017. She shares them with her ex-wife and former teammate, Candice Dupree – they were such a power couple! I just love seeing DeWanna so happy.

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