WNBA’s Love Stories: On and Off the Court

Celebrating power couples who share ambition and the spotlight.

Beyond the exceptional athleticism, the WNBA cultivates inspiring connections, showcasing love stories that resonate both on and off the court. From teammates turned romantic partners to college pairs reunited, the league fosters deep relationships among elite athletes.

Power Couples Shine in the WNBA

The connection between **DeWanna Bonner** and **Alyssa Thomas** exemplifies a thriving WNBA relationship. After **Bonner** joined the Connecticut Sun in 2020, the two quickly bonded. “We had nothing else to do but to get to know each other better, and that led [us] down this current path,” **Bonner** told ESSENCE. By 2023, they were engaged.

Another fashionable pair, **NaLyssa Smith** and **DiJonai Carrington**, initially played together at Baylor. Though a brief reunion with the Dallas Wings occurred in 2025, their bond remains strong regardless of team affiliations.

Finding Love and Support in the League

For **Natasha Cloud** and **Isabelle Harrison** of the New York Liberty, their relationship, confirmed in 2025, has brought immense positivity. On “The Pivot Podcast,” **Cloud** expressed how impactful their relationship has been: “We [weren’t] looking for each other when we found each other, and we fell in love. It is the most, like, beautiful, most calming, sound thing to my career, to my life. I feel like I have flourished since being with her because she has calmed every part of my life down. She has, like, focused me, directed me.”

From Teammates to Partners

**Paige Bueckers** and **Azzi Fudd**’s relationship developed from high school basketball camps. They were teammates at UConn until **Bueckers** was the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. According to a recent ESPN report, WNBA viewership is up 21% this season, highlighting the growing interest in these athletes’ lives both on and off the court (ESPN).

Similarly, **Courtney Vandersloot** and **Allie Quigley**, former teammates on the Chicago Sky, exemplify relationship goals. Married in 2018, they were the first married couple to win a championship in professional sports and welcomed their first child in 2025.

Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Success

**Breanna Stewart** and **Marta Xargay Casademont** connected while playing in Russia for Dynamo Kursk. Their bond deepened after **Stewart** suffered an injury. They married and had their first child in 2021. While **Xargay Casademont** retired, **Stewart** continued her career, achieving MVPs, championships, and Olympic gold.

As teammates for over a decade on the Phoenix Mercury, **Diana Taurasi** and **Penny Taylor** secured three championships together. They married in 2017, after **Taylor**’s retirement, and later had their second child. Their enduring partnership showcases a legacy of success and mutual support.