The NBA finals are heating up—and so are the love stories behind the scenes. From Steph and Ayesha Curry’s sweet, decades-strong bond to Kyle Kuzma and Winnie Harlow’s high-fashion romance, the NBA’s cutest couples are giving us something to cheer for beyond the court.
Tyrese Haliburton & Jade Jones
The Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton began dating his longtime girlfriend Jade Jones in April 2019 after meeting at Iowa State. They get bonus points for Cutest Couple with the addition of their adorable dog, Ames!
Isaiah Hartenstein & Kourtney Kellar
Isaiah Hartenstein of the Oklahoma City Thunder first connected with his now-wife Kourtney Kellar back in 2019. Three years later they were engaged, and in July 2023 they married! The two have been enjoying married life, and even ventured into parenthood with their son Elijah, born in May 2024.
Kyrie Irving & Marlene Wilkerson
Kyrie Irving and his wife Marlene Wilkerson lead a fairly private life, but the two do still have a number of adorable photos on Instagram.
Lebron & Savannah James
No list of the NBA’s cutest couples is complete without the GOAT, LeBron James. He and his wife Savannah have been married over ten years now and share three children together: Bronny (who you may have seen playing alongside his dad for the LA Lakers), Bryce, and Zhuri.
Luka Dončić & Anamaria Goltes
Lakers star Luka Dončić and fiancée Anamaria Goltes have been together for over a decade (!!!), dating since 2016. In July 2023, Luka proposed in Slovenia, and later that year, the pair welcomed their first child Gabriela.
Joel Embiid & Anne de Paula
Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid married Anne de Paula in July 2023, after meeting through a mutual friend in 2018. The two live a relatively quiet life with their son Arthur Elijah, whom they welcomed in September 2020.
Steph & Ayesha Curry
Arguably the cutest NBA couple, Steph and Ayesha Curry have been down for each other for over a decade (yes, really). The pair met when they were both teens, and have been married since 2011. In that time, they’ve welcomed four children: Riley (13), Ryan (9), Cannon (6), and Caius (1).
Kyle Kuzma & Winnie Harlow
Kyle Kuzma of the Milwaukee Bucks began dating model Winnie Harlow in 2020, and made her one happy woman with his proposal in February 2025. We can’t wait to see those wedding photos!
Russell & Nina Westbrook
Russell and Nina Westbrook have been holding it down for years—they first met back in high school! From there, the two played basketball at UCLA where they officially began dating. This August marks their ten year wedding anniversary, and we’re sure they’ll be celebrating with their three kids.
Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union-Wade
Sure, he’s retired now, but there’s no couple cuter than former point guard Dwyane Wade and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union-Wade. The two have been married for over ten years now, and share one daughter together. Kaavia Wade was born in 2018, joining her half-siblings from Wade’s previous relationships: daughter Zaya and son Zaire who he shares with ex-wife Siovaughn Funches, and son Xavier who he welcomed in 2013 with Aja Metoyer.
From Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s iconic power pairing to Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones’ rising-star romance, the NBA’s cutest couples prove that love and basketball really do go hand in hand. When it comes to heart and hustle, these duos are scoring big.
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