Rumors of Shakira possibly hooking up with an NBA star have been doing the rounds this week as the playoffs continue to heat up.

The Denver Nuggets await their opponents as the Eastern Conference affair between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics isn’t quite done yet, with the latter winning their first game of the series on Tuesday night.

Jimmy Butler scored 29 points on the night yet wasn’t quite himself as the Heat suffered a 116-99 home defeat and are now set to return to Boston with a 3-1 series lead. Butler has been the man in these playoffs as he’s led the Heat on an improbable run after they had to claw their way to the postseason via the Play-In tournament. And he’s since attracted some attention from the aforementioned pop star.

Shakira, who lives in Miami, was spotted at Game 3 on Sunday and has apparently made an advance toward Butler, so to speak. According to the Shakirastuff fan account, the world-famous singer followed the forward on Instagram and he’s since followed back.

While that hardly means there’s anything going on, fans are running with it.

Following rumors he hooked up with Rachel Nichols in the bubble back in 2020, could Jimmy Buckets actually pull this off?

Do note that Shakira and Rachel kinda look alike. But Jimmy should only have one thing on his mind right now.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.