There’s been a frosty conclusion to “Hot Girl Summer.” Klay Thompson is now entering an uncertain offseason with the Dallas Mavericks, without the partner fans had grown accustomed to seeing him with. On April 25, 2026, Megan Thee Stallion announced her split from the sharpshooter, ending a relationship that had become a fixture of both the music and sports worlds. In her statement, Megan cited a compromise of “trust, fidelity and respect” as the catalyst for the breakup. What followed was a series of scathing posts where the rapper accused him of cheating on her and “horrible mood swings” during the NBA season.

As Megan pivots toward the “peace and clarity” she mentioned in her statement, fans are left to dissect the dissolution of a couple who once seemed inseparable. Now all that’s left is to trace the timeline from red-carpet debuts to luxury birthday gifts and figure out where it went wrong.

First Linked: Summer 2025

Rumors of a romance first began to swirl during the 2025 NBA offseason when the pair were spotted together at various high-end establishments. Neither party had confirmed the status of their relationship, but eagle-eyed fans noted their frequent interactions on social media and shared sightings.

Klay Thompson‘s dad, Mychal, was asked directly about the rumors. The plot twist was that he had no idea who Megan Thee Stallion was! That would change in the weeks to come. While many were scratching their heads, wondering how the four-time NBA champion crossed paths with the Grammy-winning artist after his trade to Dallas, they dropped a big hint about their relationship.

From social media to red carpet official – July 2025

Klay Thompson soft-launched their relationship through a sneaky photodump on July 12. Somewhere in that carousel of pictures was a photo of them kissing. That seemed to confirm the previous sightings weren’t a coincidence.

The rumors were confirmed at Megan’s charity, the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City on July 16. Thompson and Megan arrived together and posed for pictures. Megan even called Klay the “nicest person” to reporters.

Megan Thee Stallion, the official Mavericks WAG – October 2025

The rest of Klay’s offseason was dedicated to Instagram and TikTok posts with the rapper, which further made fans fall in love with this pair. By the time the NBA season rolled around, Megan Thee Stallion had become a fixture at the Mavericks games. She was at the season-opener against the Spurs when she gifted Captain Klay a nautical-themed necklace. The start of the NBA season coincided with the release of her new song, “Lover Girl,” reportedly an ode to Klay.

The usual WAG drama kicked in soon. Meg was blamed for Thompson losing his starting spot amid a shooting slump. It didn’t take long for Thompson to slam the commentary as “disgusting.”

Thanksgiving with the Thompsons – November 2025

November was a whirlwind for the Mavericks, who saw Nico Harrison get fired, Mark Cuban return to basketball operations, and Anthony Davis finally make his season debut. AD’s game was going to be in Los Angeles for the first time since the infamous trade that swapped him for Luka Doncic, right during Thanksgiving weekend. Mychal Thompson was the announcer for that game.

Mychal, who now knew who Megan Thee Stallion was, proudly revealed the rapper was cooking the entire Thanksgiving feast for the Thompson family. MTS flexed her cooking skills on social media. But sadly, that post is now gone, along with all traces related to any and all Thompsons.

Trouble in paradise and family approval – December 2025, January 2026

As with any celebrity couple, it didn’t take long for the cheating rumors to start. But in December 2025, it was MTS that was accused of cheating on the guard. However, the rumors proved to be groundless, and the couple was going strong.

In January 2026, Mychal even vocalized his adoration for his son’s then-girlfriend. He called her a “very nice lady” but refused to comment on whether a proposal was in the near future.

That same month, social media found its favorite Megan and Klay moment was when she was at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks’ game against the Mavs. Their sideline kiss overshadowed the Mavs’ 114-97 win amid a rare uptick in their tumultuous season.

In a candid interview with PEOPLE, Megan opened up about the stability Thompson brought to her life. “This is one of the first times that I’ve ever been just overly comfortable,” she told the mag and did her signature giggle to reiterate, “I’m comfy, babe!”

Double birthday celebrations + a special manifestation: February 2026

The pair’s birthdays are exactly a week apart – Klay, February 8, and Megan, February 15 – and they made their birthday month special with extravagant gifts. MTS declared his 36th birthday ‘Klay Day’ and shared glimpses of her gift, a private performance by his favorite group, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Thompson matched her energy a week later, gifting her a $200,000 blue Bentley on her birthday. She thanked him for the gift with a loved-up Instagram post.

Later that month, the rapper revealed that she sees a future with the NBA star while filming a YouTube video with Olympians Brittany Bowe and Hilary Knight, who’d gotten engaged shortly prior. “Manifesting my engagement, too,” MTG said while crossing her fingers.

The last sign of happy times: March 2026

As the NBA season intensified, Megan continued to show her support for the Dallas Mavericks. She posted a viral mirror selfie in late March, posing in front of Thompson as he held her waist, showcasing a united front despite the rigors of the basketball schedule.

This post would later be viewed with irony following Megan’s claims that she “held him down” through difficult mood swings during the final months of the season.

The breakup: April 25, 2026

The definitive end to this whirlwind romance came on Saturday morning, when Megan shared a black background post on her Instagram Stories, insinuating that Thompson wasn’t ready to commit.

“Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house… got ‘cold feet,’ ” Megan wrote on Instagram. “Holding you down through all your HORRIBLE mood swings and treatment towards me during your basketball season, now you don’t know if you can be ‘monogamous????’ ”

She closed the post with “B—- I need a REAL break after this one .. bye yall.”

Immediately after the social media outburst, Megan released her formal statement to PEOPLE, confirming the end of the relationship. “I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay,” Megan said in the formal statement. “Trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward. I’m taking this time to prioritize myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.”

Klay Thompson has not responded to the cheating allegations or the breakup. The split marks the end of one of 2026’s most talked-about celebrity pairings, leaving the Mavericks star to focus on the team’s rebuilding efforts under a cloud of personal controversy.