Image Source: Anthony/Instagram Anthony Edwards’ dispute with Ayesha Howard made headlines recently when she demanded $500,000 in damages along with a public apology. Interestingly, Ayesha Howard is not the only woman Anthony has been romantically involved with. If one takes a look at Edward’s private life, messy and complicated are the two words that immediately emerge in thoughts. At one point in time, Edwards faced a difficult situation when four women claimed that he was the father of children born to them. Let’s dive into the complete dating history of the NBA star currently embroiled in a fallout situation with Ayesha Howard, the mother of his daughter, Aubri.
1. Shannon Jackson
Shannon Jackson and Anthony Edwards made their relationship public in 2020, the year he was drafted into the NBA. It is perhaps the only relationship Edwards has fully acknowledged in public. Jackson is often seen sitting on the courtside during Edwards’ games.The duo welcomed a baby girl, Aislynn, on March 1, 2024. Before that, in 2023, they also hosted a baby shower ceremony, which was attended by Edwards’ teammates.
2. Daja Carlyle
According to various media reports, Aislynn, shared with Shannon Jackson, is not Anthony Edward’s first child. In September 2023, Daja Carlyle made public the news of her daughter, Aris, born to her, and went on to reveal that Anthony Edwards was present in the hospital during her birth.Anthony filed a paternity suit in 2024 to legitimize the child, as they were not married. He, later, agreed to child support, too, via a confidential settlement. The petition was filed by Anthony for legitimization, custody, child support, and parenting time, as per a weekly In Touch.
3. Ally D
Ally D came out just one month after the birth of Aris, claiming Anthony Edwards to be the father of her son, Amir, who was born in October 2023. To prove that she and Edwards were in a relationship, she shared screenshots of the messages they exchanged.Also, a redacted DNA test report was shared to establish paternity of the child, per a report published in Yardbraker.There are no records available of how and when Edwards met Ally. Edwards never confirmed nor denied this relationship, keeping the air around his personal life quite mysterious.
4. Ayesha Howard
After welcoming a daughter with Shannon Jackson, Anthony Edwards got into another legal trouble due to his complicated personal life. In October 2024, Ayesha Howard gave birth to a daughter, Aubri Summers.Edwards filed a petition for paternity and child support before the birth of the child in September 2024. Since then, their legal battle has been a regular entry in the gossip columns. Edwards agreed to child support, but as per Georgia’s regulations, in a new turn of events in February 2025, claiming Georgia was the place where Ayesha resided. Ayesha challenged it, saying that she moved to California before the child was born.Anthony’s lawyers called Ayesha’s pregnancy a planned move and mentioned in child support case, “It is clear that the conception of the minor child was a planned-out scheme for Ayesha, who recently attached documentation demonstrating that she was tracking her ovulation around the time that she became pregnant.”Ayesha fired back, stating, “Rather than address these jurisdictional facts, Mr. Edwards has instead resorted to personal attacks once again attempting to malign my character while disregarding the legal implications of his own conduct. Such deflection does nothing to rebut the clear legal basis for jurisdiction and only underscores his continued refusal to accept responsibility.” She further mentioned in her reply against Edwards’ lawyers’ claims, “Among the most disturbing claims in his recent filing is the assertion that I sought to become pregnant using a menstrual tracking app an everyday health tool used by millions of women. This baseless accusation is an attempt to distract from the central issue: Mr. Edwards initiated unprotected sex and unilaterally removed a condom during intercourse without my consent.”She provided textual message exchanged between them in support of her statements to prove that Edwards was fully aware of the risks and consequences of unprotected sex, making her eligible for the child support.A recent development in the legal battle between Ayesha and Anthony Edwards saw Ayesha seeking $500,000 in financial damages and a public apology from the NBA star earlier this month. She has stated that the damages are being sought to cover the expenses she has incurred for the legal procedures, rather than as child support or to share parenting duties.Edwards’ tumultuous personal life remains mysterious in the absence of any official comments from the NBA star. On the professional front, the Minnesota Timberwolves star is on a tour to China for promotional activities.Also Read: Anthony Edwards claims ex Ayesha Howard is delaying custody deal with demands of $500,000 and public apology