Paige Bueckers is back in the spotlight again, but this time it is not just about basketball. The WNBA star was recently seen spending time with her former UConn teammate Nika Muhl during a vacation in Croatia. The photos quickly caught attention online, especially because fans are already talking about her rumored relationship with Azzi Fudd. This comes just days after Azzi Fudd was picked No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft. That moment brought even more focus on Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, as the two are now set to play on the same team again. While many expected them to address their relationship publicly, things did not go that way.Now, with new pictures surfacing from Croatia, fans are once again trying to understand what is really going on off the court.
Paige Bueckers and Nika Muhl Croatia trip draws attention as Azzi Fudd Dallas Wings moment sparks questions
Paige Bueckers shared a set of vacation photos on social media from Zagreb, Croatia. In those pictures, she is seen smiling and relaxing with Nika Muhl and a few other friends. One photo, taken in front of a mountain view, stood out as the two looked very close and comfortable together.Paige Bueckers captioned the post, “A twin trip needed for the soul. Can confirm they have sharks in the Croatian Sea.” Nika Muhl replied in the comments, calling it the “Best surprise ever.” The interaction added more buzz, with fans reading into every detail.At the same time, Azzi Fudd was dealing with media attention after joining the Dallas Wings. During her first press conference, a reporter asked her directly about her relationship with Paige Bueckers. Before she could answer, a team PR staff member stepped in and stopped the question. According to USA Today reporter Meghan Hall, the staff member said they would have Azzi Fudd decline to respond.That moment quickly spread online. Some people felt the question was fair. Former NFL player Dez Bryant openly supported the reporter. He said that personal questions have always been part of sports and added that if players are public about their lives, questions will follow.Dave Portnoy also shared a similar view. He said the question was fair to ask, even if the players chose not to answer.Meanwhile, Nika Muhl is going through a tough time in her own career. The Seattle Storm guard recently confirmed that she has torn her ACL again, this time in her other knee. It is her second major injury in just one year, which has slowed her progress since entering the league in 2024.So while Paige Bueckers enjoys her time off the court, the conversation around her keeps growing. Whether it is her friendships, her private life, or her return to playing alongside Azzi Fudd, fans are watching closely.
