Kayla Nicole was the name in headlines for the past 6-7 years. She has always kept her life under the public’s watchful eye. Especially with her high-profile relationships. We all knew about her relationship with the Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, but there is another one. Former NBA Star Iman Shumpert. We will get to him in a minute. What’s new about her you might ask and no, the title isn’t a clickbait. It’s just something she posted that sounded like news!

In her IG story, it appears she was at an NBA game, a scene that may seem familiar given her past ties to the basketball world. While many know her from her time with NFL star Travis Kelce, Kayla’s history with former NBA player Iman Shumpert also adds an interesting layer. It seems like Kayla might be enjoying a night out with a friend, possibly keeping things low-key. You can check out the story, that ain’t Shumpert. But the connection to basketball is undeniable. By undeniable, I meant, Undeniablely bad….

In a podcast, Kayla Nicole revealed that her breakup with Iman Shumpert was painful, especially due to the public nature of it. She shared that Shumpert had lied about their relationship for months before going public with his new partner, singer-actress Teyana Taylor. Nicole was heartbroken after learning Shumpert had already started a relationship with Taylor, even after she moved to New York to be with him. The public attention on Shumpert and Taylor deepened her devastation. And the worst of it all, she was dumped via text. Yeah, she had it tough man.

Ultimately, Kayla continues to balance a life full of intriguing relationships and a love for sports, staying active in the industry even as she keeps her personal life mostly under wraps now. Whether it’s a friend, colleague, or something more, the “Date Night” element is something fans can only guess at for now. But, it’s not just her Instagram story that’s trending. She even made a prediction on the Chiefs vs. the Bills game today.

Is Kayla a reporter turned clairvoyant now?

Kayla Nicole is all about the Chiefs, especially Travis Kelce (but not in a creepy ex-gf way). She gave him some words, saying, “They have guys they can throw the ball to that’s not going to drop it in the end zone.” And yeah, she’s not wrong—Kelce is that dude in the red zone with 77 career touchdowns, always clutch when it’s go-time. If you think those 77 are low. Check again, because most of those 77 TDs are game-changing.

She also gave a shout-out to Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid for always coming through when the pressure’s on. Mahomes has hit nearly 4000 yards like it’s nothing, and Reid’s coaching is what keeps KC at the top. Together, they’ve already bagged two Super Bowls, and they’re not new to clutch moments. They will chase for that 3-peat.

Even though Kayla’s lowkey cheering for Josh Allen and the Bills. She’s keeping it 100% real, saying, “As much as I’d love to see somebody else in the Super Bowl… it’s not going to happen.” And honestly? She’s probably right. Mahomes and Kelce are built differently, and with the Chiefs running the AFC like they do. It’s hard to see anyone else making it to the big game.

Even though Kayla’s all about the Chiefs, the stats say the Bills might be lowkey ahead. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives Buffalo a 54.6% chance to beat KC in the 2025 AFC Championship Game. It’s a small edge, but with Josh Allen’s cannon of an arm and the Bills’ squad stacked up, they could totally make some noise. But with Mahomes running the show and Kelce always clutch, it’s hard to see the Chiefs slipping up. The Bills might bring the heat, but the Chiefs? Yeah, they’re built for these moments.