Is Michael Porter Jr dating Ice Spice? A deleted Instagram story has fans talking after a butterfly tattoo and courtside sighting

A short Instagram Story from Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has set off dating talk online, with fans convinced it quietly pointed to rapper Ice Spice. The clip didn’t stay up long, but screenshots spread fast, and the guessing started almost immediately.There has been no confirmation from either side. Still, the mix of a deleted post, a visible tattoo, and recent courtside timing has been enough to keep people talking.

Michael Porter Jr's Instagram Story Everyone Noticed

Over the weekend, Michael Porter Jr. posted a brief Instagram Story showing coffee being poured from a brass kettle onto a spiral pastry. A woman was in the frame, but her face was never shown. What stood out was a red butterfly tattoo on her left forearm.

Fans quickly pointed out that the tattoo looks identical to one worn by Ice Spice. Screenshots circulated across X and Instagram before the Story was deleted. The removal only added to the speculation, with many suggesting the post was never meant to stay public.

Why Ice Spice’s courtside appearance at a Nets–Celtics game mattered

The rumors gained traction because Ice Spice had already been seen courtside at a Brooklyn Nets game earlier this season. She attended a matchup against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center, a detail fans quickly folded into their theories.

Celebrities attend NBA games all the time, but paired with the Instagram Story, the timing stood out to many online.

Fan reactions range from quiet curiosity to outright skepticism

Reactions online were mixed. Some fans treated it as a quiet hint at a new relationship. Others dismissed it as overreach, noting how easily a single image can be misread. A few referenced Porter’s past comments about dating, where he said he avoids relationships tied to people he knows in the NBA.Neither Michael Porter Jr nor Ice Spice has posted anything else that would add clarity.

There have been no likes, comments, or follow-up posts that suggest intent either way.

Ice Spice’s history with athlete relationships adds public context

Ice Spice rose quickly with songs like “Princess Diana” and “Barbie World” and has been open in the past about a brief, casual relationship with NFL player Sauce Gardner. She has also shown she’s comfortable deleting posts and keeping parts of her life offline.Michael Porter Jr, now 27, joined the Nets following a 2025 trade from Denver.

On the court, he has averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 22 games. Off the court, his dating life has drawn attention before, including past links to Madison Pettis, Madison Prewett, and Kelsey Calemine.

Is Ice Spice dating Brooklyn Nets Michael Porter Jr?

Right now, there’s no solid proof. Tattoos can match by coincidence, and courtside appearances don’t mean much on their own. Until either person addresses it directly or appears publicly together, this remains speculation.Also read: Taylor Swift’s subtle Kobe and Gianna Bryant tribute revealed in The End of an Era docuseriesFor now, it’s a reminder of how quickly a single post can turn into a story once it hits the internet.