Donovan Mitchell’s thrilling basketball gameplay and captivating dating life make for juicy scoops that fans can’t get enough of. The NBA star’s relationship with singer/actress girlfriend Coco Jones has been the talk of town lately.
Although the duo has not officially addressed their dating buzz, their appearances at parties and events have made things quite apparent.
It is not the first time that the Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard has been in the spotlight due to his dating story. The New York-born has been in previous relationships that drew public attention, including with ex-girlfriend, Tinara Westbrook.
Quick Facts on Donovan Mitchell
| Full Name | Donovan Vernell Mitchell Jr. |
| Date of Birth | September 7, 1996 |
| Place of Birth | Elmsford, New York |
| Age | 28 Years Old |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 215 lbs (98 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Donovan Sr. and Nicole Mitchell |
| Siblings | Jordan Mitchell (younger sister) |
| Education | Canterbury School, Brewster Academy, University of Louisville (2015–2017) |
| Profession | NBA Player |
| Draft Year | 2017 (13th overall pick by Utah Jazz) |
| NBA Teams | Utah Jazz (2017-22) Cleveland Cavaliers (2022- present) |
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Social Media | Instagram (@spidadmitchell), X (@spidadmitchell), Facebook (@spidadmitchell45) |
Are Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones Dating For Real? Or Is She Just a Rumored Girlfriend?
Even though Donovan and Coco have yet to confirm their dating story, their subtle hints suggest there’s more to the story than just a rumor.
Coco Jones is a Grammy-winning singer (for her single “ICU“) and an actress. She portrays Hillary Banks in the TV series Bel-Air (2022–present).
While rumors about the NBA star and Coco’s potentially secret relationship swirled in early 2024, it wasn’t until the fall of that year that things began to take shape. The duo was spotted holding hands at Usher’s concert in Brooklyn in September 2024.
In a video posted by a fan, they were seen sitting together and holding hands as they enjoyed the show.
However, it was not the first time, they were seen at the same event. Earlier in July of that year (2024), both Mitchell and Jones were at Michael Rubin’s 4th of July White Party. Yet, the two did not get photographed together.
According to an article by the NY Post, the 6 feet 3 inches tall basketball player allegedly met the ‘Here We Go’ singer at the white party in 2023 and began dating afterward.
Fans assume that this may be the reason behind Coco’s frequent appearances in Cavaliers games to support Donovan. On January 11, 2024, she attended the Cavaliers vs. Nets game in Paris, France, where she turned heads in a cropped red cable-knit sweater and a schoolgirl mini skirt.
During the New Year’s Eve game between the Cavaliers and Lakers (122-110), Coco was seen in the stands—fans speculated she was there to cheer on Donovan—wearing a Y2K-inspired look: a pinstripe black dress over a long-sleeve black shirt, paired with a mini-dress and knee-high leather boots.
The duo follows each other on Instagram, but neither has posted pictures confirming their romance. Yet, fans have already picked up on the clues.
Donovan Mitchell Is Not The First NBA Star Coco Jones Dated
Before Coco Jones’ relationship sparkles with Mitchell, she dated NBA stars like Sandro Mamukelashvili (2018-2022) and Klay Thompson (2021 – 2023).
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Who Is Donovan Mitchell’s Ex-Girlfriend Tinara Westbrook Why Did They Break Up?
Earlier, the six-time NBA All-Star was in a relationship with Tinara Westbrook, an entrepreneur. Donovan and Tinara were a thing throughout 2022, but by 2023, their romance had fizzled out.
Ms. Westbrook is the CEO of Anna Santana Hair Care Company, which she started at the age of 15. It was named “20 most eligible Atlantans of 2022.”
Aside from that, she is an Instagram influencer with over 183K followers. Moreover, she is a global ambassador of the non-profit, National MS Society.
As reported, Donovan and Tinara went Instagram official on September 27, 2022, when the latter shared pictures of her with the NBA star. However, they didn’t share how their dating story began.
Then, in November 2022, the now-former duo made headlines with their outing at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood, shortly after the Cavaliers’ loss to the LA Clippers.
Tinara Westbrook used to frequently share snaps with her NBA star boyfriend and her attendance at his game on her social media.
However, on Valentine’s Day of 2023, the duo didn’t share or mention each other on their social profiles, which was odd- given that, they used to frequently express their adoration for each other earlier.
As a result, rumors of their break up began to swirl, which eventually turned out to be true.
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Mitchell Once Dated Deja Lighty, The Daughter Of A Music Producer
At the beginning of his NBA career, Donovan was reportedly in a relationship with Deja Lightly, the daughter of late American music producer, Chris Lighty (b. May 8, 1968 – d. August 30, 2012). Mr. Lighty was the co-founder of the record label Violator and manager of rapper 50 Cent.
Even though the former couple never disclosed their courtship, it is reported that they began dating in 2017. The same year, Mitchell had become the first-round (13th overall) pick of the Utah Jazz in the NBA draft.
However, after two years of relationship, Donovan and Deja broke up silently in 2019.
Many presumed that it was due to long-distance- the NBA star playing in Utah and his then-lover worked as an account executive at Cleveland Cavaliers.
Three years after their break up, Donovan was traded to the Cavaliers in September 2022, where his former girlfriend used to work.
As for Deja, she is no longer working for the team (left in 2018 after four months)- in fact, she does not work in sports.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Deja, a graduate of Temple University, later worked in onefinestay, Marauder Organization, and Jones Road Beauty. Her most recent work experience was as a social media manager at Game Seven Agency (August 2022- December 2022).
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, the NBA player has yet to marry but has been in a few relationships in the past.
Yes, Donovan has scored 50+ points in four games (three in playoffs and one in regular season). While playing for the Cavaliers, he made 71 points in a 145-134 win against the Chicago Bulls on January 2, 2023, which is also his career-high.
Mitchell has played for two NBA teams so far: Utah Jazz (2017-22), and Cleveland Cavaliers (2022- present). He was the 13th overall pick of the Jazz in the 2017 NBA draft.
Donovan, who plays as a shooting guard for the Cavaliers, earns a salary of $34.848 million in the 2024-25 season. He had signed a three-year $150.32 million contract extension with the team on July 7, 2024.
The NBA player stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and has a wingspan of 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m).
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