The basketball industry has seen some of the best lesbian couples, with some being a major part of the WNBA community and which has grown to be among the most popular names known. As players their success has no bounds, but their personal life, including relationships, has been a popular one too.
1. Paige Bueckers & Azzi Fudd
Rivals turned best friends turned girlfriends is what the story of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd’s love story is about. The two met each other in high school during tryouts for the USA National Team, in which they both qualified. They also went together to the same college, UConn.
Fudd decided to continue playing for UConn, entering his fifth season after deciding not to enter in the 2024 WNBA draft season. Meanwhile, in the next season, Bueckers got draughted as the first overall pick by the Dallas Wings. The two have been official since then.
2. Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay Casademont
Another WNBA power couple who got married in 2021. Stewart represents the New York Liberty team, while Marta is a former Spanish basketball player. Before getting their engagement and marriage, the two first met as part of the Russian professional women’s basketball. They are also parents to two lovely children.
3. Anna Petrakova and Candace Parker
Anna Petrakova and Candace Parker got married back in 2019. They played together for UMMC Ekaterinburg and started dating since then. The former players are currently living a happy married life with three children.
Parker was one of the finest players in the WNBA and is the first female to do commentary for the NBA. She is currently the president of Adidas women’s basketball. Petrakova, on the other hand, is a former Russian player and a four-time Olympian.
4. DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith
NaLyssa Smith, a forward player of the Indiana Fever, and DiJonai Carrington, a guard or forward of the Connecticut Sun, are college sweethearts. The two started dating in college when they played together at Baylor University.
The couple was set to play together in the same team for the Dallas Wings in the 2025 season, but fate had different plans. Smith ended up getting traded to the Las Vegas Aces.
5. Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner
The Connecticut Sun former teammates and WNBA stars Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner are back together in the same team to represent the Phoenix Mercury. The basketball duo got engaged during the 2023 WNBA All-Star Weekend.
