It’s a bird… it’s a plane… no, it’s just social media doing what it does best: spreading rumors like wildfire! But this time, Connecticut Sun’s Olivia Nelson-Ododa came in to douse the flames herself, loud and clear, with one iconic tweet that has everyone talking. And no, it’s not about basketball—this one’s about love, or rather, the lack thereof.
Picture this: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, the towering Sun center, confidently striding into Game 3 of the playoffs in a chic all-black ensemble, exuding nothing short of boss energy. As expected, fans were quick to jump on social media to share their excitement. Amidst all the chatter, one fan stirred the pot by questioning if Tiffany Hayes, the Las Vegas Aces’ baller, could “throw hands” for the affection of the Sun’s star.
“Can Tiffany Haynes fight???😭😭 CAUSE DAMNNNN ONO IS SO STUNNINGGG!!!🫠🫠,” the fan tweeted—clearly, a little too invested in a fictional love triangle. But instead of letting the rumor mill churn, Olivia herself decided it was time to play referee. She swiftly quote-tweeted back:
“hi! we are NOT dating. hope this helps!”
Ouch! A short, sharp, and straight-to-the-point buzzer-beater, silencing those overzealous shippers faster than a Nelson-Ododa block. And as if the internet wasn’t buzzing enough, fellow WNBA star and comedy queen Dearica Hamby jumped in, adding fuel to the fire—except this fire was full of laughter.
“Lmao tell them you’re also in my meetings 😂😂😂😂,” Hamby quipped, leaving fans in splits and further clarifying that, no, there’s no secret romance here. Just a lot of false narratives and fans who might need some cold water splashed on their faces.
But where did all this drama start? The origin remains a mystery, as hazy as a long-distance three-pointer. However, Olivia’s focus is crystal clear: she’s got no time for love rumors—she’s too busy trying to lead her squad past the Minnesota Lynx in their heated playoff series.
The Sun in Trouble: Can They Avoid Getting Burned?
Right now, the Connecticut Sun are standing dangerously close to the playoff cliff’s edge, one loss away from packing their bags and saying goodbye to their championship dreams. They initially shined by sweeping the Indiana Fever in Round 1 (sorry, Caitlin Clark fans—better luck next year), but Napheesa Collier and the feisty Minnesota Lynx have thrown them off balance.
After nabbing a crucial Game 1 win in the Lynx’s backyard, the Sun have been unable to bring that same fire, dropping the next two games like a slippery ball in crunch time. Now, with their backs against the wall, it’s win-or-go-home time. Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones, and the rest of the squad need to show up big—or they’ll be watching the rest of the playoffs from their couches.
To make things even spicier, the Sun’s midseason acquisition, Marina Mabrey, who was expected to be the missing piece of the championship puzzle, hasn’t quite lived up to the hype in this series. She brought her spark when it mattered during the regular season but has yet to find her groove against Minnesota’s tough defense. What happened to that All-Star flair?
As for the Lynx, Napheesa Collier has been nothing short of a wrecking ball—knocking down jumpers, blocking shots, and flexing her MVP-worthy skills every chance she gets. Her presence alone has thrown Connecticut off-kilter, and unless the Sun can figure out how to cool her down, it might just be “night-night” for their playoff run.
What’s Next for the Sun?
Game 4 is set to tip-off at 5 p.m. ET, and it’s going to be a nail-biter. Will the Sun rise to the occasion and force a Game 5 showdown, or will they crash out in the most anticlimactic way possible? One thing is for sure: there’s no room for mistakes. No rumors, no distractions—just pure, unfiltered basketball.
And speaking of rumors… maybe Olivia should put out a “NOT DATING” T-shirt, just to remind everyone. Because clearly, some fans aren’t getting the memo.
So, set your alarms, grab your popcorn, and brace yourself. Whether the Sun shines or gets eclipsed, it’s going to be a spectacle. And hey, at least we know one thing for certain: there’s no romance subplot to distract us from the real drama—playoff basketball.
