Draya Michele has rejected reports claiming she ended her relationship with Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green over allegations of infidelity and received $150,000 per month in child support for their daughter.
The 41-year-old model, influencer and former “Basketball Wives” star responded directly to the unverified claims on social media. In comments under posts sharing the story and in a related photo she posted, Michele stated the reports contained “false facts” and noted that she and Green “on vacation right now… but go off.”
Draya & Jalen Green on the move ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mIuqMuXyPN
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She accompanied the denial with a photograph of herself and the 24-year-old NBA player together during their trip, providing visual evidence that the couple remains together. The image quickly circulated across Instagram and other platforms as fans and media outlets shared screenshots of her response.
The rumor originated from a social media outlet known as Rap Up and spread rapidly on Instagram, Facebook and X. It alleged that Michele had left Green because of cheating and walked away with a large monthly child support payment for their daughter, Lyght Green, who was born in May 2024. No court records or independent confirmation of the financial claims have surfaced.
Michele and Green have been publicly linked since late 2023 and have faced ongoing scrutiny largely tied to their 17-year age difference. Green, the former No. 2 overall pick who was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Suns, has largely kept a low profile regarding his personal life outside of occasional public appearances with Michele. The couple welcomed their first child together in 2024 and have continued to appear together at events despite periodic rumors of tension, including a reported public argument in 2025.
Michele has an older son, Kniko, who is roughly the same age as Green. She has addressed age-gap criticism in the past, framing much of the online commentary as rooted in double standards.
Social media reaction to both the initial rumor and Michele’s rebuttal has been divided. Some users expressed support for the couple or relief that the dramatic claims appeared unfounded. Others continued to voice skepticism, often centering comments on the age difference, past narratives about the relationship or broader opinions about high-profile athlete partnerships. Phrases such as “receipts” and references to “clickbait” appeared frequently in discussions.
This episode highlights several patterns common in modern sports and entertainment coverage. Unverified stories about athletes’ personal lives spread quickly on social platforms, where engagement often rewards sensational claims. Public figures increasingly use direct posts and visual “receipts” to push back in real time, bypassing traditional media gatekeepers. For young NBA players like Green, whose on-court performance already draws intense analysis (he dealt with injuries during the 2025-26 season after the trade), off-court scrutiny adds another layer of public pressure.
The couple’s decision to share vacation imagery serves as a straightforward counter-narrative. While it does not address every online critic, it provides contemporaneous evidence that contradicts the core allegation of a recent split. Similar dynamics have played out with other athlete-couple rumors, where initial reports later require clarification or retraction once principals respond.
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