Kevin Durant’s girlfriend timeline: Who has the player dated?

Kevin Durant’s girlfriend timeline: Who has the player dated?

Kevin Wayne Durant, also famous as KD, is an American basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is considered one of the game's best players, having achieved a lot in his career. Kevin Durant’s girlfriend timeline includes his ex-fiancé Monica Wright and several alleged relationships. Here is a look at the athlete's love life.

Kevin Durant at Fanatic Fest NYC and on the court mid-game
L: Kevin Durant speaks during Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center. R: Durant looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets. Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Chris Coduto (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Kevin Durant is very private about his dating life and only recently shared why he remains single.
  • Most of his relationships are based on rumors. The only confirmed affair he has had is with Monica Wright, a former WNBA player.
  • He was engaged to Monica but the pair parted ways in 2014.

Profile summary

Full nameKevin Wayne Durant
NicknameDurantula, Slim Reaper
GenderMale
Date of birth29 September 1988
Age37 years (as of May 2025)
Zodiac signLibra
Place of birthWashington DC, United States
Current residenceCurrent residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfrican-American
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet6’11”
Height in centimetres211
Weight in pounds240
Weight in kilograms109
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourDark brown
MotherWanda Durant
FatherWayne Pratt
Siblings3
Relationship statusSingle
SchoolNational Christian Academy, Oak Hill Academy, Montrose Christian School
CollegeUniversity of Texas at Austin
ProfessionBasketball player
Net worth$300 million
Instagram@easymoneysniper
Twitter@KDTrey5
Facebook@KevinDurant

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Kevin Durant’s girlfriend timeline

Kevin Durant commenced his NBA career in 2007 and has played for five different teams in the NBA, winning the NBA championships twice (2017 and 2018), among other achievements. While much is known about his basketball career, the sports personality seems to keep his love life under wraps.

Facts about Kevin Durant
Top 5 facts about Kevin Durant. Photo: @Chris Coduto (modified by author)
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If you are wondering who the NBA star has dated, below is a list of alleged Kevin Durant's ex-girlfriends.

Lana Rhodes (2021)

Lana Rhoades in a white hoodie and in a NYPD t-shirt
Former adult actress and content creator Lana Rhodes. Photo: @lanarhodes on Instagram (modified by author)
Source: UGC
  • Full name: Amara Lynee Maple
  • Date of birth: 6 September 6, 1996
  • Age: 29 years (as of 2025)
  • Profession: American social media influencer, podcaster, and former adult film actress

She is an American former adult actress, content creator, and entrepreneur. Lana Rhoades and Kevin Durant’s relationship speculation emerged in June 2021. On her podcast 3 Girls 1 Kitchen, the content creator claimed to have gone on a date with a basketball player from New York.

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The player is thought to be Durant since she revealed that he was from the Brooklyn Nets and was a Virgo. Later, there were rumours that Lana was pregnant with Kevin’s baby, but it turned out not true. She denied ever dating one of the NBA's top stars, KD.

Cassandra Anderson (2018)

Cassandra Anderson, a rumoured Kevin Durant's girlfriend
Cassandra Anderson, a rumoured to have dated Kevin Durant's girlfriend in 2018. Photo: @current_affairs (modified by author)
Source: Facebook
  • Full name: Cassandra Anderson
  • Date of birth: 25 May 1990
  • Age: 35 years (as of 2025)
  • Profession: Real estate agent

Cassandra is a realtor from California, United States. Kevin Durant and Cassandra Anderson have known each other since 2017. She was a common figure among attendees watching the Golden State Warriors games when Kevin played for the team.

In January 2018, Cassandra was on a Snapchat date with the basketball player, and later he was seen on her profile leading to rumours that the two were an item. However, neither of them confirmed whether they were in a relationship or not.

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Dai Frazier (2018)

Dai Frazier posing for a selfie and walking down a runway
Supermodel Dai Frazier. Photo: @daifrazier on Instagram (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Dai Frazier
  • Age: Not confirmed but she may be in her late 20s to early 30s
  • Profession: Professional model

Supermodel Dai Fraizer was first alleged to be Kevin Durant’s partner in 2017 before the two went separate ways. In 2018, their dating rumours resurfaced after the model captioned a video on her Instagram story “easy money”, seemingly pointing out Kevin Durant’s Instagram name. The two have never confirmed whether they were dating.

Apryl Jones (2017)

April Jones posing on red carpets
April Jones reportedly dated Kevin Durant in 2017. Photo: @IMBD (modified by author)
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Apryl Shantell Jones
  • Date of birth: 15 December 1986
  • Age: 39 years (as of 2025)
  • Profession: Reality TV personality, singer-songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur

Actress and social media personality Apryl Jones was allegedly Kevin Durant’s girlfriend in 2017. Even though the basketball player has not commented about the alleged relationship, Apryl, in a YouTube video posted by 9MagTV, said she never had a relationship with the basketball star.

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At some point, she alleged that she had been massaged by him and other celebrities such as Paul Pierce and Shaquille O’Neal.

Brittney Elena (2017)

Brittney Elena posing at a red carpet and in pink pants at an establishment
Model and actress Brittney Elena. Photo: @brittneyelena on Instagram (modified by author)
Source: UGC
  • Full name: Brittney Elena
  • Date of birth: 23 March  1989
  • Age: 36 years (as of 2025)
  • Profession: TV actress, model, host, and social media influencer.

Model and actress Brittney Elena is also among alleged Kevin Durant’s girlfriends, and they were said to be seeing each other in 2017. They reportedly hung out together frequently during the basketball season, leading to their dating speculations. Despite the speculations, neither Kevin nor Brittney confirmed whether or not they dated in the period they were linked.

Jasmine Shine (2016)

Jasmine Shine, selfie and sitting on a couch
Kevin Durant’s girlfriend timeline: who has the player dated?
Source: Facebook
  • Full name: Jasmine Shine
  • Age: Estimated mid‑20s to early 30s
  • Profession: Instagram model and social media influencer

Jasmine Shine, a social media personality, is said to be the NBA player’s long-time girlfriend. The two had an on-again-off-again relationship.

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In May 2016, they were spotted together at a basketball game, sparking rumours of an eminent marriage proposal. However, their relationship was short-lived, and they parted ways.

Monica Wright (2014)

Monica Wright playing on court
Monica Wright #22 of the Virginia Cavaliers posts up against Jackie Nared #3 of the Maryland Terrapins at the Comcast Center on February 8, 2010, in College Park, Maryland. Photo: G Fiume
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  • Full name: Monica Ashante Wright Rogers
  • Date of birth: 15 July 1988
  • Age: 38 years (as of 2025)
  • Profession: Basketball executive, former player and coach

Kevin Durant’s ex-girlfriend Monica Wright, was a basketball player before venturing into coaching. She first interacted with the Phoenix Suns’ player in 2006 at the McDonald's All-American games and maintained close contact.

It is unknown when their romantic relationship commenced, but they revealed their engagement in 2014. They called off their engagement a few months later and parted ways. In an interview with GQ, the NBA player said he loved her but did not love her the right way,

I had a fiancée, but…I really didn’t know how to, like, love her, you know what I’m saying? We just went our separate ways.

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What is Kevin Durant's age?

Kevin Durant is 37 years old as of 2025. He was born on 29 September 1988.

Is Kevin Durant single?

The Phoenix Suns player is seemingly not in a relationship with anyone in 2025. Despite being romantically linked with several women in the past, none of the relationships is confirmed. He shared in 2024 why he is single and remains single.

What was Kevin Durant's single post about?

Durant recently opened up on his Instagram stories about why he is still single. He described himself as a massive overthinker who always cares deeply and chooses to play it safe. He also spoke about his love for old-school romance, which he finds rare in his generation.

What is Kevin Durant's height?

Kevin Durant is officially listed as 6 feet 11 inches tall. Earlier in his career, he claimed to be 6 feet 9 inches. However, barefoot measurements and NBA re-checks place him closer to 6 feet 10¾ inches. In sneakers, he likely stands around 7 feet.

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Who is Kevin Durant's mom?

Kevin Durant’s mother is Wanda Durant. She had Kevin at age 21 and raised him and his older brother, Tony, largely on her own while working night shifts at the post office and other jobs. Known affectionately as “Mama Durant,” she has become a motivational speaker, philanthropist, and CEO of her Hope Dream Believe Achieve platform.

Has KD ever dated?

Yes, Kevin Durant has dated before and was engaged. He dated the WNBA player Monica Wright, but they split in 2014. He has been linked to several women but none has been confirmed.

Has KD ever had a wife?

The NBA star has never married but he was engaged to Monica Wright, a WNBA player. They however broke off the engagement in 2014.

Why does KD stay single?

Kevin Durant has spoken openly about why he remains single. He says he is a deep thinker who often overanalyzes situations. He admits he cares deeply and prefers to be cautious. He also values old-school romance, which he believes is rare in today’s generation. These traits make relationships challenging for him.

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Fast facts about Kevin Durant

  1. Is Kevin Durant in a relationship? No. However, the basketball star has been in a few relationships in the past. Some of his relationships have been confirmed, while others remain rumours.
  2. Who did KD use to date? He was once engaged to WNBA player Monica Wright, but they split in 2014. He has also been linked to Jasmine Shine, Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, Dai Frazier, Amy Shehab, and Lana Rhoades.
  3. Did Kevin Durant date a Kardashian? There is no evidence that Kevin Durant ever dated a Kardashian. In January 2025, rumor circulated linking him to Kendall Jenner but it was debunked as false.
  4. Who is Kevin Durant engaged to? He is currently not engaged but was once engaged to Monica Wright.
  5. Is Kevin Durant married? No. The basketball star has never been married.
  6. Who is Kevin Durant dating? The Phoenix Suns player is seemingly not dating anyone at the moment.
  7. How many kids does Durant have? He does not have children.
  8. Who is Kevin Durant's wife Monica Wright? Monica is not Kevin Durant's wife. They were engaged but called off the engagement and parted ways before they tied the knot.
  9. How much is Kevin Durant worth? His net worth is $300 million.

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