Basketball stars Bam Adebayo, 29 and A’ja Wilson, 30, have been seen together so frequently lately, that it’s sparked a whirlwind of rumors. So, the question remains: are they truly dating, or is it all just a series of coincidences?
Let’s rewind a bit. A’ja was previously in a committed relationship with Josh Cunningham. They made things official in 2018. But as often happens, relationships evolve, and they’ve since gone their separate ways.
Now, before we start drawing lines between A’ja and her alleged-boyfriend Bam, it’s worth considering that their recent appearances together could be the result of a long-standing friendship. And this is pretty clear from the fact that the rumored couple have a business partnership that started around 2022. With investment in Masters, a cutting-edge fitness app, throwing their weight behind a $2.7 million initial funding round, both athletes are hands-on, serving as trainers within the app.
Along with this, both are deeply committed to giving back. Wilson runs the A’ja Wilson Foundation, supporting kids with dyslexia, while Adebayo’s organization, Bam, Books, and Brotherhood, focuses on uplifting single moms and creating opportunities for children.
But again are all their recent sightings necessarily the result of business pursuits? With their busy schedules and overlapping circles in the sports world, it wouldn’t be surprising if they simply find themselves in the same places at the same time. But then again there is definitely a romantic possibility, which is what most of their fans are willing to believe.
Well, the two are undoubtedly turning heads by appearing together at several public events. Fans caught wind of their playful interactions during Team USA basketball training camp in July 2024, setting social media abuzz.
Another buzzworthy moment was their signature handshake, a fun and friendly gesture that quickly became a topic of conversation on social media. As one fan tweeted,
A’ja & Bam really got a secret handshake?? …Yeah they not beating the allegations 😆 pic.twitter.com/IfUDoWSkxZ
— 𝘋 𝘌 𝘕 𝘕 𝘐 𝘚 🇰🇪 (@dennis_k_g) August 11, 2024
The sightings didn’t stop there. One Reddit user added more fuel to the fire:
A little more confirmation that A’ja and Bam are dating. I personally was at the pre-season game at South Carolina where he was there in a suite. Dawn and Her mom were also spotted in that suite.
Additionally, his Miami Heat teammate Jaime Jaquez Jr. was asked about the dating rumors while streaming Apex Legends. His playful response?
Listen, I’m not saying nothing. I cannot confirm or deny anything I don’t know… I plead the 5th.
His response only added to the mystery, leaving fans even more curious about what’s really going on between the two.
Adding fuel to the fire, the pair was spotted once again in August in Paris – yes, the city of love itself! Paparazzi caught them leaving a store and casually hopping into a car together. Needless to say, this sighting in such a romantic location sent speculation into overdrive.
Bam Adebayo and A’Ja Wilson spotted leaving at store and hopping in a car together in Paris. Via @defcondoug . pic.twitter.com/PxZgUmZmt5
— NBA & NFL GOSSIP (@nbagossippp) August 12, 2024
On August 19, 2024, A’ja posted a photo wearing a wrinkled white t-shirt. 40 minutes later, Bam made a separate post, which fans believe was a playful response directed at her:
Do people still iron their clothes?? Or did it stop after Covid?
Fans are clearly shipping these two, with comments suggesting they’re trying to hide their romance. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and their playful social media banter only adds fuel to the fire. While we’re still waiting for official confirmation, it’s getting harder to chalk up all these signs to mere coincidence.
Whether they’re lighting up the court together or apart, one thing’s for sure: fans are loving every minute of this potential romance. Until they decide to spill the beans, we’ll just have to keep watching and wondering if there’s more to this dynamic duo than meets the eye.
