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Amid the silence from UConn's Azzi Fudd on the birthday of Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers, a WNBA analyst shut down the rumors. Bueckers celebrated her 24th birthday last week, and fans were speculating that she had broken up with Fudd. The main reason is Fudd's silence on social media and not posting anything for the star guard's birthday.On Instagram, the latest post from Fudd was an advertisement with Madison Reed. Before that, the last time she posted on the social media platform was on September 27. On X, her last activity was on September 17.Because of her inactivity, rumors started to spread among fans about how the couple had broken up. However, WNBA analyst Trysta Krick shut down the rumors after the couple was seen together for UConn's Ring Night on Thursday."At that time, it wasn't ridiculus," Krick said. "We actually wanted to know from a news perspective. Have they broken up? That changes everything in terms of the WNBA draft."To me, that just showed me that there's no world that they truly broke up. Because, how absolutely devastating would it be if you just through a breakup and now all through training camp and preseason and non-Con, she basically just lives at UConn now." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe breakup rumors also calmed down after Bueckers and Fudd were seen together dining at Hell's Kitchen. The couple had dinner at the famed restaurant.In July, Paige Buckers confirmed that she is in a relationship with her former college teammate. There have been speculations from the fans about their relationship. This started when both players would be seen wearing each other's jerseys and shirts.Additionally, one of Fudd's Instagram stories gave fans a major hint. In June, the future WNBA star posted a mirror selfie and fans saw "Paige Bueckers' Girlfriend" written on her phone case.Paige Bueckers to star in a sports dramaAfter taking over the WNBA, Paige Bueckers is taking her talents to the big screen. According to reports, Bueckers will star in a drama film, "Jess & Pearl," for Apple Original Films. Deadline's Justin Kroll reported on the basketball star's next venture after winning the 2025 Rookie of the Year.Scandal writer Zahir McGee will be one of the producers of the project. In addition to sharing her acting chops, the Wings star will also be an executive producer for the film."Set in the world of women’s basketball, the film follows two phenoms who forge an extraordinary bond as teammates until fame, competition and the ruthless business of college athletics threaten to turn their friendship into an epic rivalry," Kroll wrote.No further details have been discussed regarding the next step in Paige Bueckers' new chapter.
