Did Jimmy Butler really shoot his shot with JLo, amid her breakup with Ben Affleck? Here’s all you need to know
“Let me innnnn,” we’re talking about Adele’s hit, “Easy on Me,” but it also makes you wonder if that’s what Jimmy Butler might have said to Jennifer Lopez when he allegedly slid into her DMs.
According to a viral tweet, the six-time NBA All-Star, Jimmy Butler, who was recently in China for the Yao Foundation Charity Game, supposedly sent a DM to Jennifer Lopez, who’s fresh out of her divorce from Ben Affleck. And the funniest part? JLo reportedly responded with, “Yhu got a ring?”
But here’s the thing: while this might sound fun and believable, it’s not true. Yep, we’ve been fooled again! For those unfamiliar, here’s the scoop. The account that posted the news about “Jimmy Butler taking his shot at Jennifer Lopez 💀” is called NBA Centel, a parody account that plays on the name NBA Central. They post funny, fake news about the NBA just for laughs
Shakira
In mid-2023, after a few dinners and other outings together, the media speculated that Shakira might be dating Butler after she attended a Miami Heat game to support him. Weeks went by with rumors flying until Butler himself cleared the air in a Rolling Stone interview.
Selena Gomez
No intro needed here. The famous singer and actress was linked to Butler in the fall of 2020 after they were spotted dining together in New York. Reports described their outings as casual dates, and while neither of them confirmed the relationship, the rumors gained traction due to their celebrity status.
Iggy Azalea
Back in 2018, Jimmy Butler was rumored to be dating Australian rapper Iggy Azalea after they were seen together at a restaurant in Los Angeles and a few other places. Iggy had previously been in a relationship with another NBA player, Nick Young.
Miley Cyrus
This one’s more of a hidden gem. In 2013, rumors swirled that Butler and Miley Cyrus might be an item after Jimmy attended one of her parties.
Finally, Kaitlin Nowak
Butler has not only excelled on the court but has also amassed an $80 million net worth off it, supported by his partner, Kaitlin Nowak, who remains largely out of the public eye.
Not much is known about how they met, but a few details have surfaced. In 2020, they were seen together at Super Bowl LIV to watch the Kansas City Chiefs’ 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. She’s also been a regular at Butler’s NBA games.
As for Jennifer Lopez, TMZ reported that she and Ben Affleck had filed for divorce without a lawyer (The New York Post later noted that Lopez cited irreconcilable differences as the reason). According to TMZ, the couple had been working on a settlement for months, with negotiations becoming increasingly tense. They have yet to reach an agreement.
While it’s an interesting idea, a quick check of social media reveals no evidence of Jimmy Butler and JLo together. So, for now, we’re left hoping, but it looks like we’ve been Centel’d again!