Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James and his longtime girlfriend, Parker Whitfield, have reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram, fueling speculation about a potential breakup. The move on the social media platform is often seen as a sign that a couple has ended their relationship.
James and Whitfield, who met in high school, made their relationship public around October 2024. While they generally kept their relationship private, they were occasionally seen together at basketball games and interacted on each other's social media accounts.
It is unclear exactly when the mutual unfollowing occurred. James recently returned from a trip to Slovenia with the Lakers roster as he prepares for his third NBA season. Whitfield is the daughter of Hollywood producer Salli Richardson-Whitfield and actor Dondré Whitfield.
The couple was seen attending several games together, including during LeBron James' participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Given the couple's private nature, it is unlikely that either will publicly comment on their relationship status if a separation has indeed occurred. However, if the social media activity is an indication, fans may not see Whitfield courtside at Lakers games this season.