
Media silence around Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers' WNBA romance sparks questions
Jeff Pearlman questions why WNBA reporters largely ignored the Azzi Fudd–Paige Bueckers relationship, suggesting a possible league or agent mandate to avoid mentioning it. Draft coverage from ESPN and other outlets largely omitted the romance, with some pieces like People acknowledging it. The piece frames the silence as a barrier to LGBT visibility in sports and calls for more transparent reporting on how personal relationships affect coverage and access, especially when the players are teammates for Dallas.

