Adele was spotted looking cosy next to LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul as they sat courtside at game 5 of the NBA Finals in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday.
Making a rare public appearance to watch the Phoenix Suns unsuccessfully take on the Milwaukee Bucks in a match watched by millions nationwide, the Cold Shoulder songstress, 33, was pictured laughing with Rich, 39, who leant into her.
ESPN announcer Brian Windhorst set tongues wagging over the relationship status of the pair, declaring on a late-night podcast following the game that they were an item.
Dating? Adele was spotted looking cosy next to LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul as they sat courtside at game 5 of the NBA Finals in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday
‘Rich Paul brings his girlfriend to the game to sit next to LeBron. His girlfriend is Adele,’ Windhorst said.
He went on: ‘Rich Paul is at the game with Adele. This is the first time that they’ve come out in public together!’
MailOnline has approached reps for comment.
Adele donned a statement-making black coat that was stamped with bleached patches for the fun night out as she showcased her headline-hitting weight loss.
Rumours: ESPN announcer Brian Windhorst set tongues wagging over the relationship status of the pair, declaring on a late-night podcast following the game that they were an item
Tongues wagging: ‘Rich Paul brings his girlfriend to the game to sit next to LeBron. His girlfriend is Adele,’ Windhorst said
Who is Adele’s new boyfriend Rich Paul?
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The 411: Agent Rich Paul represents some of the NBA’s biggest stars and is dating Adele [pictured 2019]
Rich Paul is one of the NBA’s top sports agents, with basketball stars including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons and John Wall on his books.
The 39-year-old is worth an estimated $46 million (£33.4 million) and has negotiated more than $1 billion in active deals for his high-profile clients during his career.
In 2020, he made Forbes’ list of the world’s top 10 most powerful sports agents, hitting No. 9 on the list. He was classed No. 2 globally in basketball. He was also featured on the 2020 Ebony Power 100 List.
He is the founder of Klutch Sports, part of United Talent Agency (UTA), which leapt up 23 places on the list of the world’s most valuable sports agencies within a five year period, following Paul’s involvement. Paul now leads UTA’s sports division.
He was raised in Cleveland in a one-bedroom apartment above his father’s store, R & J Confectionery and went to a Roman Catholic high school.
His first foray into business saw him buying vintage sports jerseys from Atlanta, selling them out of his car n Cleveland, often making $10,000 per week.
He met LeBron James at the Akron–Canton Airport in 2002, selling him a jersey. They have been friends and now colleagues, ever since.
She also rocked a pair of black leggings that showcased her toned physique and teamed her figure-hugging bottoms with open-toe heels.
Her long blonde hair cascaded past her shoulders and the Rolling In The Deep singer accessorised with stylish pieces of jewellery when she stepped out for the sporting event over the weekend.
The doting mother kept a sizable facial covering on for most of the match, however occasionally removed it to share jokes with Rich, who looked stylish in a denim jacket while he sat alongside the elegantly-clad songstress.
Getting into the spirit of the game, Adele was pictured waving around an orange towel to show her support for the home team – the Phoenix Suns – at one point.
Close? Making a rare public appearance to watch the Phoenix Suns unsuccessfully take on the Milwaukee Bucks in a match watched by millions nationwide, the Cold Shoulder songstress, 33, was pictured laughing with Rich, who leant into her
Cosy: ‘Rich Paul is at the game with Adele. This is the first time that they’ve come out in public together!’ Windhorst said
Statement-making: Adele donned a statement-making black coat that was stamped with bleached patches
In depth: She enjoyed her animated courtside conversations
Several other stars attended the event and were spread out along the courtside seating area.
Vanessa Hudgens put on a stellar performance while singing The Star-Spangled Banner prior to the start of the game, while the likes of Lil Wayne and LeBron James joined Adele in the audience.
It seems Adele is quite the sports fan of late, as her last social media appearance was to show support for the England team during the Euros.
Woo! She was feeling chatty during the day out to the star-studded match
Waving flags: Getting into the spirit of the match, Adele was pictured waving around an orange towel to show her support for the home team at one point
Gorgeous: Adele rocked a pair of black leggings that showcased her toned physique and teamed her figure-hugging bottoms with open-toe heels
In good company: Several other stars attended the event and were spread out along the courtside seating area including rapper Lil Wayne (pictured)
All eyes on the screen! The game was watched on by a series of megastars
Last week, The Three Lions failed in their bid to lift the trophy after Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka missed penalties like manager Gareth Southgate famous did at the old Wembley stadium in Euro 96.
Adele, took to Instagram after the game wearing a red England shirt and beamed while writing in the caption: ‘You did us so proud! You brought our game home and brought us all together.’
Adele’s rare outing comes days after it was reported by MailOnline that the superstar had purchased a third home next to the other two properties she owns in Hidden Valley, a Beverly Hills suburb.
Having a laugh: She was in fits of giggles for much of the game
A serious moment: She was looking serious later on as she drank in her surroundings
I whip my hair back and forth! Her lustrous locks were on display as she shook her head from side to side
Happy days: It seems Adele is quite the sports fan of late, as her last social media appearance was to show support for the England team during the Euros
On the mic: Vanessa Hudgens put on a stellar performance while singing The Star-Spangled Banner prior to the start of the game
The new house sits next door to both her current home and the house she purchased from her ex-husband, Simon Konecki, in 2019 and Adele purchased the residence from Nicole Richie and her musician husband, Joel Madden.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom mansion, which comes equipped with a pool and basketball court, was sold for $9,950,000 on May 26.
Adele’s trio of properties look to have the potential to create a giant compound to which she can invite her very famous neighbours like Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Lawrence, and Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.
New crib: Adele’s outing comes days after it was reported that the superstar had purchased a third home next to the other two properties she shares in Hidden Valley, a Beverly Hills suburb
