Former ESPN reporter Kayla Nicole sent her wishes to NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods after the couple announced their engagement on Instagram on Thursday. Woods and Towns reportedly began dating in May 2020 and are now planning to take the next step in their relationship.

When Nicole caught wind of the couple’s engagement post, she was happy for them.

“Stunning. Congratulations 🥹♥️,” Nicole commented.

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The IG post featured several pictures of the couple together. In one snap, Towns got down on one knee at a rooftop overlooking New York City.

Woods and Towns were close friends for a few years before they began dating. They also credited their years-long friendship for their strong relationship.

“I think it’s kind of cool dating your best friend,” Woods said on her Instagram series “Regular-ish” in September 2021. “We know each other. We know each other’s hearts. We know each other on good days and bad days and we’ve been through a lot of bad days together.”

The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Towns with the top pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He spent nine years with them.

In October 2024, Towns was traded to the New York Knicks.

Former ESPN reporter Kayla Nicole sets new rule on dating athletes

In November, Kayla Nicole appeared on Harry Jowsey’s “Boyfriend Material” podcast and said that he no longer plans to date athletes.

“I keep saying I don’t want to date any more athletes,” Nicole said, “but I’m down to date the owners of the teams.”

Nicole also said that she prefers people with a strong character and personality.

“I’m more so invested in people’s character and personality,” Nicole said. “I used to have a very, like, detailed physical descriptors and career and no kids—all that stuff kind of goes out the window.”

Nicole had an on-again/ off-again relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce from 2017 to 2022.