The Dallas Wings’ selection of Azzi Fudd at No. 1 overall to reunite her with Paige Bueckers drew attention beyond basketball, given their history as UConn teammates and reported relationship. Journalist Jeff Pearlman questioned why coverage largely avoided mentioning it, suggesting broader sensitivities around LGBT narratives in sports media. The debate now sits alongside expectations for the Wings’ new backcourt.
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Veteran journalist claims WNBA pressured reporters to ignore Fudd–Bueckers relationship in draft coverage
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