Fans of the NBA take an intense interest in pretty much anything to do with it. The elite players who compete in the league are as much celebrities as they are professional athletes.
Of course, fans are fascinated by their performances on the court from week to week. You only have to look at the popularity of DraftKings’ NBA player props to see that.
But they are also keen to follow the happenings in the personal lives of the players. These mega-rich sports stars lead dating lives that are full of glamour and drama.
In this article, we will look at some of the NBA WAGs that are fueling the tabloid and online gossip sites.
Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian
Hold on – don’t click away because you think we’re late and don’t know that they broke up a while back. Because….did they? Tristan Thompson is a player who has had an impressive NBA career. Since joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011, he has been a consistent performer at the top level and won accolades like NBA Champion.
His off-court activities have earned just as much attention though – mainly his colorful dating life. Thompson had a turbulent relationship with tabloid favorite Khloe Kardashian.
This had every dating gossip lover in their element, as it involved pregnancies and infidelities. The two got together for the first time in 2016, at a time when Thompson already had a pregnant girlfriend.
She was Jordan Craig and she later went to court for child support payments. Thompson and Kardashian became media favorites, breaking up and reuniting multiple times.
Along the way, they had a daughter in 2018. They then had a second child in 2022, before Thompson was caught cheating again. Some believe the two are secretly still together.
Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion
Another very high-profile NBA WAG is Megan Thee Stallion, who is the current partner of Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson. Megan is more than just a WAG, though, as she is a successful rapper with Grammy Awards to her name.
This pair first appeared in public together during the summer of 2025. They were photographed taking a romantic holiday together in the sunshine.
It is early days for their relationship, but it is an exciting development for gossip fans. They could even be described as a ‘power couple’, as both are major stars.
Jalen Green and Draya Michele
One of the NBA WAGs that attracts the most media interest is Draya Michele. She is a former model who now works as a reality TV star and businesswoman.
She is dating Phoenix Suns (formerly Houston Rockets) player Jalen Green. Nothing about that is especially remarkable, but what has created such a buzz is the age gap between them.
While Green is just 23 years old, Michele is 40. This has led some observers to criticize their relationship, whereas others have pointed out that they are both adults.
It has to be said that neither Green nor Michele seems remotely phased by the controversy. Michele has spoken out publicly to defend their relationship, but Green made the bigger statement by getting her face tattooed on his back.
We will just have to wait and see if they last the course.
Devin Booker and Kendall Jenner
The Jenner sisters – Kendall and Kylie – are notorious media figures and everything they do attracts attention. The on-again, off-again relationship between Kendall and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns is a classic example.
They first got together during the summer of 2020 and it lasted for just over two years. After they broke up, Jenner was linked to musician Bad Bunny, but now they are rumored to be back together.
Those rumors actually started early in 2024, but they have persisted ever since. They were a very public couple the first time around – being seen together at events like Grand Slam tennis finals.
If they are giving it another go, they are being much more private than before.
LeBron James and Savannah James
LeBron James is an NBA legend, having had a glorious career with the LA Lakers. He has been just as successful in his personal life, too, which he shares with his wife, Savannah.
This couple is a much more stable one than the others featured here. They are widely recognized as a happily married pair – and have been married for 12 years.
Savannah is another NBA WAG who has much more to her credit than just that. She has her own business and is involved in philanthropic work.
What makes the story of these two even more engaging is the fact that they are childhood sweethearts. They first met and fell in love during high school, which is a reminder that true love does still exist.
When it comes to their dating lives, top NBA players are a mixed bunch. Some of them are chaotic, while others find the right person early on.
