Did Jimmy Butler make a move on Jennifer Lopez after her split with Ben Affleck?

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s roller-coaster love story spanned over two decades, filled with proposals, breakups, and marriages to others. However, their fairytale ended when Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck on August 20, 2024. Amid their ongoing divorce proceedings, rumors are swirling that Affleck has already moved on, as he’s been reportedly seen spending time with Kathleen Alexandra ‘Kick’ Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Adding to the buzz, a viral tweet claimed that six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, fresh from his trip to China for the Yao Foundation Charity Game, allegedly slid into Lopez’s DMs shortly after she filed for divorce. The most amusing part? JLo supposedly replied, ‘Yhu got a ring?’

But here’s the catch: it’s all fiction. The tweet originated from NBA Centel, a parody account that mimics NBA Central, known for posting humorous, fake NBA news. This parody gained traction likely due to Butler’s past connections with high-profile women, including Shakira and Miley Cyrus.

Shakira

In mid-2023, after several dinners and outings together, rumours swirled that Shakira might be dating Jimmy Butler when she attended a Miami Heat game to support him. The speculation grew until Butler addressed it in a Rolling Stone interview.

He dismissed the romance rumours, saying, "They just make things up because we are friends. Just because people hang out doesn’t mean they are a couple." Butler went on to praise Shakira, calling her "a great human being and incredibly talented," and mentioned that her kids are big fans of his team. So, are they dating? According to Butler, the answer is no.

Selena Gomez

In the fall of 2020, the singer-actor was rumoured to be dating Butler after dining together in New York. Their outings were seen as casual dates, and despite no confirmation from either, the rumours persisted due to their celebrity status. The situation was likened to a classic ‘duck’ scenario.

Miley Cyrus

In 2013, rumours circulated that Jimmy Butler and Miley Cyrus might be dating after he attended one of her parties. While there’s no concrete evidence of a relationship, media and fan speculation fueled the gossip. One thing’s clear: Jimmy Butler is a big fan of Miley Cyrus.

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