12 NBA Players who dated Hollywood celebrities

The NBA world has gained popularity, and thus, the relationships of NBA players are unable to remain under the cover. The relationship grabs the fans' and media's attention, especially if an NBA star is dating a celebrity.

Surbhi Khera
September 5, 2025
4 min read

12 NBA Players who dated Hollywood celebrities — © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The amalgamation of the two worlds- sports and entertainment seems interesting. Over the years, there have been several NBA players who dated or married various celebrities creating some most talked-about relationships. They have captured the limelight not only for their performances in the respective fields but also for their romance.

12. Rick Fox

Rick Fox began dating Eliza Dushku in 2009 after he divorced Vanessa Williams. The couple moved in together by 2010. But in June 2014, they closed the chapter of their relationship because Dushku wanted a different lifestyle and longed for Boston. She even said, “Rick’s an L.A. guy and I’m a Boston girl.”

11. Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons and Kendall Jenner began dating in mid-2018 when they were spotted together. On ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’, Kendall confirmed the relationship. The couple went their ways due to privacy reasons and scheduling conflicts. They have been spotted together even after their breakup and have remained cordial without any major drama.

10. Glen Davis

Glen Davis was married to Jenna Gomez for about two years, and they reportedly got divorced in 2015. The relationship and divorce remained low-profile. While some media channels reported that Davis’ involvement with a model was the reason behind the split but none of them confirmed the report.

9. Amar’e Stoudemire

The Knicks’ forward Amar’e Stoudemire was briefly linked to the R&B singer Ciara in 2011. They were spotted together at various events. Both of them remain quiet regarding the relationship. It ended in the same year, and the reason was kept away from the limelight.

8. Matt Barnes

The former NBA forward, Matt Barnes, dated Gloria Govan for a long time before they got married in 2013. They even welcomed twin sons together. Their relationship was kept away from the limelight. But their public arguments soured the relationship and led to a messy end. Later, Gloria got married to Derek Fisher, a former teammate of Barnes.

7. Tristan Thompson

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s relationship was no less than a rollercoaster and became a hot topic of celebrity gossip. They began dating in 2016 and seemed inseparable. In 2018, the couple welcomed their daughter, but their relationship, which seemed perfect in public, unraveled behind closed doors. There were multiple cheating scandals, and it is reported that Tristan cheated on Khloe just a few days before their daughter’s birth and was even involved with Kylie Jenner’s best friend. Khloe gave Tristan multiple chances, but Tristan gave her fresh betrayals.

6. Tony Parker

Spurs’ star Tony Parker got married to Eva Longoria in a lavish ceremony in Paris in 2007. Their relationship was seen as a perfect amalgamation of two worlds-sports and Hollywood. Just in three years of marriage, their relationship crumbled, and they got divorced in 2011. There were allegations against Parker of sharing inappropriate messages with another woman and being unfaithful.

5. Rick Fox

The Lakers’ forward, Rick Fox, married Vanessa Williams in 1999 but filed for divorce in 2005. Even after their separation, they maintained a cordial relationship for their daughter. Their busy careers and long-distance relationship were the primary reasons for the divorce; rumors of infidelity also floated for a long time, which was not confirmed by any of them.

4. Lamar Odom

Odom and Khloe Kardashian’s romance began in 2009, and they got married just a month later. They married in a ceremony that was filmed for the popular show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’. Later, the couple launched a spin-off show, ‘Khloe and Lamar’. Their relationship appeared effortless on screen, but was hit by rocks behind the scenes because of Odom’s substance abuse and infidelity. Eventually, they parted ways, and the divorce was finalized in 2016.

3. Blake Griffin

Clipper’s star Griffin and Kendall Jenner dated for a brief period and grabbed the media’s attention. They were often spotted together, and Jenner also attended the Clippers games. As per sources, it was a casual relationship that was not meant to be serious. Moreover, their career being the priority led to further gaps.

2. Kris Humphries

Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian dated for a short period and got married in 2011. Their marriage lasted for only 72 days. Their marriage was cited as a publicity stunt, which attracted coverage and accusations. Even Humphries accused the eldest Kardashian of using the marriage for popularity and television ratings of her show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’.

1. Dennis Rodman

Dennis Rodman and Madonna dated for a brief period in 1994. It was one of the most publicized relationships in the history of the NBA, which eventually had a long-term impact on their professional lives. Multiple stories have been circulated about their relationship, including the claim by Rodman that Madonna offered him a fortune to father a child with her, though Madonna has always refuted this report.