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The “Kardashian Kurse” is back in the spotlight. While her ex, Bad Bunny, headlines the Super Bowl LX Halftime show, Kendall Jenner stirred the internet with her wittiest commercial for Fanatics. And that seemed to draw another ex out of the woodwork. Despite the jokes, Jenner’s history with NBA stars is extensive, marked by high-profile romances that have dominated headlines for years.

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Which NBA star has Kendall Jenner dated apart from Devin Booker? Is Blake Griffin among them?

Beyond her well-documented on-and-off relationship with Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, Kendall Jenner has been linked to several NBA players. Blake Griffin is indeed among her most notable exes. Here’s a brief look at the timeline.

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Jordan Clarkson: They dated briefly in 2016 when Jenner was 21, and Clarkson was with the Los Angeles Lakers. They were spotted together at Coachella and Hollywood nightclubs, but there was no formal confirmation of their relationship until she made an indirect reference to it in her Super Bowl commercial.

“This pool? Basketball boyfriend one missed the playoffs,” Jenner said. “I guess nobody was getting a ring in this house.”

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Blake Griffin: The pair began dating in the summer of 2017 while Griffin was the face of the Los Angeles Clippers. Jenner was frequently spotted courtside at their games. She vaguely referenced their unlabeled relationship in a Vogue interview, saying, “He’s very nice.” Their romance fizzled out after Griffin was traded to the Pistons, and as Jenner says in the ad spot, “flopped out of the league.”

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Ben Simmons: Their on-and-off relationship lasted between 2018 and 2019 when Simmons played for the Philadelphia 76ers. The most dramatic twist in this relationship came years later when his sister publicly mocked the socialite’s cooking skills on social media.

Devin Booker: Booker‘s relationship with Jenner was unpopular among the Suns’ fanbase. They started dating in 2020, confirmed their relationship on Valentine’s Day 2021, and he reportedly attended her sister, Kourtney’s, 2022 wedding. They went their separate ways in the same year but reportedly rekindled their romance twice.

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Did Jenner ever get engaged to an NBA player? Understanding the relationship history

Despite the intensity of her relationships and the frequent public appearances, Kendall Jenner has never been engaged to any of her NBA boyfriends. Unlike her sisters Kim Kardashian (who infamously married Kris Humphries for 72 days) and Khloé Kardashian (who had a turbulent relationship with Lamar Odom and Tristan Thompson), Kendall has maintained a more guarded approach to her private life.

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During her relationship with Simmons, rumors of a potential engagement swirled after a 2019 interview in which she was asked if they would get married.

“Maybe,” Jenner said before their breakup. “Definitely not now, but maybe one day.”

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Similarly, her three-year journey with Devin Booker never resulted in a proposal. The pair reportedly split because of their hectic careers. But their interactions over the Fanatics commercial and his recent ankle injury have fans speculating if they’re together again.

Jenner is a slight outlier in the Kar-Jenner empire. She doesn’t showcase her relationships on the family’s flagship show unless she’s confident about its future. Thus, it would be a bit of a wait before we really know whether Jenner and Booker are back together.

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Caroline John is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports, specializing in league comparables. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism and Communication and brings eight years of experience to the sports desk. Caroline made a mark in NBA media by covering the life of Shaquille O’Neal, which led to an exclusive interview with Josh Halpern, CEO of Shaq’s Big Chicken franchise. Her coverage was also personally highlighted by Shaq, who shared her article about his DJ Diesel persona and rapper GAWNE on Instagram. Drawn to the philanthropic work of LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal, Caroline started following the NBA for its character both on and off the court, and has since become a respected voice covering many of the league’s biggest names. Her reporting stands out for accuracy, recognition from industry figures, and a strong connection with readers. Away from sports, Caroline is an avid reader, finding equal passion in books and storytelling.

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