It’s been a juicy couple of days for fans of the NBA’s wives and girlfriends.
Recent news has included Cleveland Cavaliers superstar guard Donovan Mitchell’s engagement to Grammy Award-winning artist Coco Jones.
But nobody is getting more attention than Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Klay Thompson, who is dating one of the most popular rappers in the world: Megan Thee Stallion.
Rumors began circulating about Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion after the rapper posted bikini photos with Thompson in the background.
Fans weren’t entirely sure it was Thompson at the time, because he was so distant in the background.
But the pairing made sense: Megan Thee Stallion is from Texas, where Thomspon now plays. Plus, Thompson’s face is just too recognizable even when it’s blurry. Fans could recognize that iconic goatee anywhere.
But then, instead of shying away from the rumors, Thompson confirmed them on his own Instagram account with a photo of him kissing Megan Thee Stallion and another holding her hand. Megan Thee Stallion’s face isn’t seen in the flicks, but the nails and hair clearly match her bikini pics.
As it turns out, the new couple was on vacation together in the Bahamas, where Thompson’s father Mychal was born.
Klay and Megan’s Relationship History
Thompson hasn’t had a relationship publicly since he dated actress Laura Harrier from 2018 until 2020.
Harrier is most famous for her role in Spider-Man: Homecoming as Liz Allan, Peter Parker’s first love interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thompson and Harrier were one of NBA fans’ favorite couples for the short time they were together.
Megan Thee Stallion, on the other hand, was most famously in a relationship with fellow rapper Pardison Fontaine from 2021 until 2023.
She also has a history of dating NBA players. In 2024, she was linked to NBA star Torrey Craig, who last played for the Boston Celtics.
This relationship is the most high-profile for both Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion though, by a long shot.
What’s Next For Megan and Klay?
In her professional life, Megan Thee Stallion has teased that a new album, rumored to be called Megan: Act III, will drop sometime in 2025.
When she releases the new album, fans can likely expect her to announce subsequent tour dates as well.
As for Thompson, he is gearing up for the 2025-26 NBA season. It will be an exciting season in Dallas, and Thompson will get to play alongside No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, as well as established NBA stars Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis.
Thompson averaged 14 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2 assists per game for the Mavericks last season. He’ll look to bounce back to scoring 20 or more points per game, which he has tallied most of his career.
As a team, the Mavericks will look to compete for an NBA title. That was once thought impossible for 2025 after the trade of superstar Luka Doncic, but the Mavericks experienced a great twist of fortune when they were able to draft Flagg.
A starting lineup with Flagg, Thompson, Irving and Davis is among the best in the league if every player is healthy and playing at their full potential.
And if Megan and Klay keep going strong, it’s also very likely that Dallas fans will spot Megan courtside at Mavericks games this season.
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