Memphis Grizzlies‘ star Ja Morant keeps making his way to the news headlines for different reasons. Recently, he engaged in an on-court battle with none other than LeBron James, as the Grizzlies took on the LA Lakers. The clash began near the end of the first half, when Morant and James traded baskets, each responding with the “too small” gesture, escalating the intensity between the two.

Morant got a technical foul at one point as the battle heated up. However, it was all in good spirits. “Just two guys from the inner city who love to compete,” LeBron said, labeling the duel as something top players do to better their game. Among the different reasons for making the news has been his love life, which raises a question, who has Ja Morant dated or dating?

Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant had a long-term relationship with KK Dixon, which began before his NBA career took off. The two reportedly started dating informally in 2017 and made it official the following year. Morant attended Murray State University in Kentucky, where he played two seasons for the Murray State Racers, while Dixon was attending Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. While details on how they met are limited, here’s a closer look at KK Dixon.

Who is Ja Morant’s ex-girlfriend KK Dixon? Do Morant and Dixon have a baby together?

Kadre Dixon popularly known as KK Dixon is the ex-girlfriend of NBA star Ja Morant. Born in August 1999, to parents DeShannon and Christal, Dixon was a college athlete herself and played Volleyball and even Basketball at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Kadre also has two siblings, Tyrik and BrayLee. Her elder brother, Tyrik, plays basketball for Missouri State University.

She is the founder and CEO of Dixon Brands LLC. Her company helps different individuals discover their potential and fulfill their lives by linking them to multiple backgrounds. Kadre is also a author of a children’s book, Kaari & Kree’s Ultimate Coloring & Activity Book.

After meeting Morant as a freshman the couple dated for two years, after which they welcomed a baby daughter, Kaari Jayden Morant back in 2019. Morant and Dixon’s daughter was reportedly born two months early and due to this has to stay in the hospital for longer. The couple did break up in 2023 due to unknown reasons, but, despite their personal differences, they still continue to raise their daughter together. Morant and Dixon even run a Instagram handle together for their daughter sharing posts of traveling, napping and enjoying her dad’s games.

Ja Morant’s family

Ja Morant is the son of Tee Morant and Jamie Morant, both of them are former athletes. Jamie his mother was a basketball and softball player whereas his dad Tee was a hooper too. Morant also has a younger sister Teniya who also plays basketball at her high-school. So, hooping runs through the Morant household.

Is Morant dating anyone right now? Rumors around the Grizzlies star

Ja Morant and KK Dixon broke up back in 2023 as per Distractify. Since then, Ja has been linked with a couple of different women. Rumors started to develop in late 2022, that he is dating Brooklyn Nikole, who is rapper Latto’s older sister and a model. She represents Select Models, an agency based in Atlanta according to sources.

They were reportedly spotted together in public on more than one occasion, however neither of the two ever confirmed anything. Then Morant was reported to have been dating TV star and and rapper Drake’s ex, Johanna Leia. Neither part ever confirmed the rumors, however, Johanna’s involvement with athletes is not new the age gap between him and Morant is 18 years.