The sports world has another high-profile WAG – that stands for wives and girlfriends if you don’t already know – in Megan Thee Stallion, who started dating Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson in the summer of 2025.
And just like another pairing between an A-List musician (Meg boasts three no. 1 hits on the Hot 100 as well as three Grammys) and an athletic legend (Thompson earned four championship rings as a key part of the Golden State Warriors), the duo receives a lot of attention for their coupling. (And also similar to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, there are plenty of criticism from basketball fans – and commentators – too.)
But nothing phases the lovers. “We met and it was such a meet cute,” Megan told People in July. “I won’t tell you how and I won’t tell you when, but it was a movie,” adding that “he’s the nicest person I’ve ever met in my life.”
Between golfing outings, games, and plenty of PDA-packed posts on their social media accounts, Megan and Klay seem more than comfortable sharing their journey with everyone, while still having time for their own careers. (Her latest single “Lover Girl” – with the appropriately sexy and loved-up lyrics “My man, my man, my man, my baby, my baby/ Dickin’ me down, spoilin’ me, drivin’ me crazy” – dropped at the end of October, and he returned to the court for his 13th season in the NBA the same month.)
Keep reading below for a complete timeline of their blossoming relationship.
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July 9, 2025: The Softest of Launches?
Before making it public, the “WAP” star posted a bikini photo on her Instagram, and fans speculated that they could just make out the basketball player in one of the pics in the carousel.
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July 12, 2025: Klay Teases the Relationship
In another soft launch, Thompson’s Instagram dump on this day features what appears to be Meg from behind, as well as a hand-holding pic, with the caption “Sweet Bells Son.”
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July 16, 2025: The Hard Launch
Just a few days later, the two made their red carpet debut at the rapper’s Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala – which raised $1.2 million for underserved communities in Houston and around the world – in New York City. “This is my first relationship where I’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy,” she told Page Six at the Event.
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July 19, 2025: It’s Instagram Official
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July 23, 2025: A Golf Outing – And a Declaration of Love
While in Arkansas for work, Megan agreed to hit the links with Thompson. “So today, my man wanna take me to play golf, so I’m going to let him pick my outfit,” she explained in the video. (For the record, he chose a lavender skirt and white top.) “Ever since I’ve been in love, my golf game’s reaped all the benefits!” he said as they tallied up their scores.
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July 30, 2025: Now It’s His Turn
She’s not the only one posting. Megan made her clear debut in the hooper’s feed, too: “Klay is taking me on another adventure and we’re going fishing,” she said in the video.
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Aug. 19, 2025: A Home Cooked Meal
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and Megan takes her cooking responsibilities seriously. “So Klay had never had spaghetti and catfish together before, and ever since the first time I made it for him, he ask me for this s—t like every week,” she said.
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Oct. 22, 2025: Their Love Goes Courtside
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Oct 30: Did They Move in Together?
In another photo dump on Meg’s account, she can be seen making “heart hands” with her boyfriend in front of a house while holding a key, prompting fans to wonder in the comments if they live together now – and if a ring is next.
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Nov. 13, 2025: Meg Gets Blamed for His Troubles on the Court, But Klay Claps Back
Thompson lost his starting spot on the Mavericks, and critics had some thoughts. On the Hoopin’ N Hollerin’ podcast, co-host (and retired NBA player) Jason Williams insinuated that Thompson’s lackluster start to the season could be due to his love life. “I’m from West Virginia, man. I’ve been taught a lot by some old folks, old white folks. It only takes one p—y to drag a battleship across a desert. That’s how powerful it is,” he said. “I ain’t saying that’s what it is, but that might be what it is.”
In response to William’s accusations, Thompson blasted the take on Instagram. “Referring to my GF as a ‘p—y’ is so disgusting and disturbing. Especially from someone who played in the NBA. How would yall feel if I referred to your wives in such a way,” he wrote. “Do better fellas. Very disappointing.”
