Kim Kardashian and Athletes: Every Sports Star she’s Dated — or Been Rumored to Date — in One Timeline

Kim Kardashian’s love life has intersected with the sports world for nearly two decades — sometimes in confirmed relationships, sometimes in tabloid smoke, and more recently in viral, AI-fueled “wait…is this real?” moments.

Below is a rundown of the most widely reported athlete connections (not every internet whisper), with links to source coverage so you can track what’s fact, what’s rumor, and what’s been denied.

At a glance

• Reggie Bush (NFL) — long, on-and-off relationship in the late 2000s. (People)
• Miles Austin (NFL) — short 2010 relationship; split attributed to distance/schedules. (CBS News)
• Kris Humphries (NBA) — married in 2011; divorce finalized in 2013. (ESPN)
• Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer) — linked in 2010 after being seen together in Madrid (unconfirmed). (TMZ)
• Tom Brady (NFL) — dating rumors; she referenced them publicly during his roast. (People)
• Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL) — reported “hanging out”/rumored relationship in 2023–24. (E!)
• Lewis Hamilton (F1) — fresh 2026 dating buzz after Super Bowl suite appearance and “Paris” chatter. (People)
• Luka Dončić + Kevin Durant (NBA) — viral/AI rumors she says were fake. (Yahoo)

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Reggie Bush (NFL): the early “celebrity sports couple” era

• Mid/late 2000s: Kardashian and Bush dated on-and-off during his Saints years.
• 2009–2010: Reports framed distance and schedule strain as a recurring issue, and Bush spoke publicly about challenges tied to the spotlight. (People)

Miles Austin (NFL): a quick 2010 chapter

• Summer 2010: Kardashian was linked to Cowboys wideout Miles Austin.
• September 2010: Multiple outlets reported they split, with a source saying it was mutual and largely about distance + busy schedules. (CBS News)

Kris Humphries (NBA): the marriage that became sports-pop culture trivia

• Aug. 2011: Kardashian married then-NBA player Kris Humphries.
• Oct. 2011: She filed for divorce after 72 days of marriage (a detail that’s basically permanent internet ink).
• 2013: They reached divorce terms in April; finalization followed that summer. (ESPN)

Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer): Madrid photos, big headlines, no confirmation

• April 2010: Tabloid coverage linked the two after Kardashian was seen out in Madrid with Ronaldo. (TMZ; Page Six)
• Context: This is best categorized as a “spotted together” rumor — widely repeated, never firmly confirmed by either side in mainstream reporting.

Tom Brady (NFL): the rumor she turned into a punchline

• 2023: Online dating speculation picked up around Brady and Kardashian.
• May 2024: Kardashian addressed it on stage at Netflix’s Brady roast, joking about the rumors without confirming anything. (People)

Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL): “hanging out,” then lots of smoke

• Sept. 2023: Reports said Kardashian and Beckham were “hanging out,” while also stressing she was focused on family and work. (E!)
• 2024: People characterized him as the athlete she was “most recently linked” to in that period. (People)

Lewis Hamilton (F1): the newest “sports power-couple?” chatter

• Feb. 2026: Kardashian and Hamilton fueled rumors after being spotted together in a Super Bowl suite, with reporting also pointing to a recent “Paris” hang. (People)
• Follow-up reporting: Another People report said they had plans to see each other again and were taking things slowly. (People)

Luka Dončić + Kevin Durant (NBA): the AI rumor era

• Jan. 2026: Kardashian said an AI-generated/fake post made it look like she was flirting with Dončić, calling the situation “insane.” (Yahoo)
• She also referenced an AI image/quote pairing her with Durant that she denied.