• Sports broadcaster declares she’s retiring from dating professional athletes
  • Comments came during appearance on Harry Jowsey’s Boyfriend Material podcast
  • Kevin Durant’s brother Tony offered a stern warning in response

LOS ANGELES, CA (TDR) — Kayla Nicole wants to date team owners now. The 34-year-old sports broadcaster made that clear this week. She announced on a podcast that she’s done with athletes. The entrepreneur now has her sights set on the executive suite.

Nicole Reveals New Dating Strategy

Nicole appeared on the Boyfriend Material podcast with host Harry Jowsey. Her interest spiked when Jowsey said he co-owns a Los Angeles rugby team. The conversation shifted to her dating preferences.

“I keep saying I don’t want to date any more athletes, but I’m down to date the owners of the teams. I’m really just open… the bar is really in hell these days.”

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Nicole dated Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on and off from 2017 to 2022. Kelce now plans to marry pop superstar Taylor Swift.

Tony Durant Warns Nicole About Owners

The comments drew an unexpected response. Kevin Durant’s older brother Tony posted a warning on Instagram.

Tony Durant played college basketball at Towson University. He now coaches the sport. His comment suggested Nicole should reconsider chasing team owners.

Nicole Has Shared This View Before

This isn’t new territory for Nicole. She expressed similar feelings on Angel Reese’s podcast in October 2024. The Pepperdine University graduate later softened the stance. She said she’d prefer something different rather than ruling out athletes entirely.

Recent Controversies Follow Nicole

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Nicole has faced increased scrutiny lately. Old tweets with offensive language resurfaced this month. She apologized on Instagram. She called the posts ignorant and hurtful.

Her Halloween costume also raised eyebrows. She dressed as Toni Braxton from “He Wasn’t Man Enough.” Some saw it as a dig at Kelce and Swift.

Nicole says she’s focused on protection now. She won’t date publicly until she finds the right person. For now, she’ll keep looking for love among team owners.

Will Nicole’s plan to date team owners lead her to the owner’s box—or more drama?

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