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The NBA isn’t just highlight reels and buzzer-beaters – it’s also full of romantic storylines that rival anything you’ll find on Netflix or reality TV. Whether it’s unexpected pairings, drawn-out breakups, or wild twists no one saw coming, some NBA relationships are so layered that they deserve their own 30 for 30.

Here are the most bizarre, unexpected, and talked-about NBA relationships as of July 2025:

1. Klay Thompson & Megan Thee Stallion

“The nicest person I’ve ever met.”

This one genuinely caught fans off guard. Klay Thompson – the stoic, boat-loving sharpshooter and Megan Thee Stallion – the unapologetically confident Grammy-winning rapper – are officially together.

Klay Thompson-Megan Thee Stallion is the perfect example of when opposites attract 😂pic.twitter.com/4yX5G3J2MS

— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) July 18, 2025

In July 2025, Klay went public by sharing vacation photos from a tropical getaway. Megan followed up at her foundation gala, confirming the romance and praising Klay in multiple interviews with PEOPLE and Page Six.

“This is my first relationship where I’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy.” – Megan Thee Stallion

Quiet off the court, Klay has finally stepped into the celebrity spotlight – not with drama, but with love. And fans? They’re surprisingly here for it.

READ MORE: Klay Thompson’s Dating History

2. Devin Booker & Kendall Jenner

On-again, off-again… again.

Their relationship has been a full-on rollercoaster. From quarantine sightings in 2020 to going Instagram-official in 2021, Booker and Jenner kept fans guessing for nearly three years.

They reportedly split in 2022, got back together, and by early 2025 were said to be “solid.” But by June? Sources confirmed they had broken up again, citing conflicting schedules and communication issues.

If this were a playoff series, it went to Game 7 – twice – and no one won.

3. Tristan Thompson & Khloé Kardashian

Four years broken up – but the headlines never stopped.

It started with cheating scandals, a reconciliation, a second child via surrogate…and enough drama to anchor multiple seasons of The Kardashians.

As of July 2025, Khloé put the speculation to rest on her podcast, saying:

 “We’ve been broken up for… this December will be four years.”

She also shut down marriage rumors and laughed off claims that their split was a publicity stunt. While Tristan keeps bouncing between NBA teams, his name remains more viral off the court than on it.

4. Jordan Clarkson

From Kendall to Maggie – and always in the headlines.

Jordan Clarkson keeps his private life quiet, but paparazzi and fan pages have filled in the gaps. After being linked to Kendall Jenner in 2016, he’s reportedly dated Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber (pre-Justin), and Filipino actress Maggie Wilson.

As of July 2025, Clarkson is in a public relationship with singer-songwriter Maggie Lindemann, who has spoken about the relationship openly in recent interviews.

📲 | @MaggieLindemann via Jordan Clarkson’s Instagram Story pic.twitter.com/g1p6NAm6UN

— Maggie Lindemann Nation (Fan Account) (@Iindenation) February 14, 2023

Wildest timeline moment: In 2023, he was reportedly seen with an ex just days after being linked to someone else – elite off-court footwork, honestly.

5. Ben Simmons & Maya Jama

An engagement that disappeared overnight.

Simmons and British TV personality Maya Jama had what looked like a fairytale engagement in 2021. But by 2022, she was seen without the ring – and by 2023, it was over without a word.

In 2025, Maya finally opened up about the split, saying she wanted to chase her career dreams – hosting Love Island and gracing Vogue – before settling down. She rekindled things with rapper Stormzy, but that relationship also ended in mid-2024.

Ben, meanwhile, has kept quiet -both about Maya and, unfortunately, on the stat sheet.