The 2025-26 NBA season is starting to gain momentum, with teams having already played nearly one-fourth of the regular season games. With the standings taking shape, players are focused on maintaining their winning streak. For Wendell Carter Jr., though, it seems that Angel Reese is more important.
While the player is delivering on the floor, leading the side in rebounds (just like AR5), he ensures that he keeps the love flowing. Wendell Carter Jr already confirmed a relationship amid swirling rumors, and now delivered a subtle hint in the game against the Miami Heat.
Wendell Carter Jr. Confirms Angel Reese Romance
In the unpredictable East, the Orlando Magic maintained their ranking with consistent performances. Recently, they defeated the Miami Heat in a close home game. Though the Magic center couldn’t deliver big on the night, his shoes caught all the attention.
Wendell Carter Jr. laced up the Angel Reese 1 in the “Receipts Ready” colorway, an unmistakable nod to the WNBA star. The act was more important since he wore the shoes right after confirming their relationship.
The story, starting from Reese’s birthday party, reached an interesting phase where the couple openly accepted their relationship. Earlier in the NBA season, Reese was cheering for NBA boyfriend Wendell Carter Jr. at an Orlando Magic game. And now Carter’s words and his on-court tribute created a defining moment.
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While everything seems to be sailing smoothly for the pair, the Magic star got some checks from the in-game commentators during the game against the Knicks.
Wendell Carter Jr. Gets Reality Check Over Relationship With Angel Reese
The Magic continued their stunning run against the strong Knicks side, winning the game by 11 points at Maddison Square Garden. While F. Wagner emerged as the highest scorer with 37 points, Carter Jr. also had an impactful game, making sure his side stayed on top. However, the 6-foot-10 center was playing well when Walt Frazier, commentator on the night, addressed the ongoing Angel Reese rumors.
Frazier said to Mike Breen, “Wendell Carter getting kudos these days, Mike. He’s dating Angel Reese. Well, when you Google his name that’s all they have.”
Clyde: "Wendell Carter getting kudos these days Mike. He's dating Angel Reese"
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) November 22, 2025
Mike: "Keeping up on the romance in the NBA and WNBA?"
Clyde: "Well when you Google his name that's all they have" pic.twitter.com/rwfTtAVczG
Interestingly, Wendell Carter Jr won’t mind this Google search. He is looking to win on both fronts – the league and his personal life.