by Michele BirdBuzzFeed Contributor Let's be honest - going through a breakup is never fun. And if you can't get enough of celeb couples, you know NBA stars often have their romances in the spotlight. Here are the relationships that started as slam dunks but eventually led to tears and heartbreak: 1. To start, Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson went public with their relationship in July 2025. While they seemed like #couplesgoals from the start, things ultimately fizzled in April 2026 after the rapper alleged he had been unfaithful.