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Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones Announce Engagement on Instagram

The pair, who dated privately for two years, unveiled their engagement with a sunset proposal photo and video that drew congratulations from peers and fans

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Coco Jones attends the 67th Grammy Awards // Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on and smiles during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.

Overview

  • Mitchell shared a beachside Instagram carousel featuring a sunset photo of him kissing Jones and a video of his kneeled proposal at a tropical resort
  • Their representatives said the moment came after Mitchell’s All-Star season and Jones’s sold-out tour and added that the couple looks forward to building a life together
  • Jones first confirmed their two-year romance in March on the Club Shay Shay podcast, where she explained her preference to keep aspects of her personal life private
  • Mitchell, a six-time NBA All-Star under a three-year, $150 million Cavaliers contract, and Jones, a Grammy-winning singer who released her debut album in April, have both reached career milestones this year
  • Celebrities from sports and music—including Russell Wilson, Ciara and Angel Reese—joined fans in showering the newly engaged couple with congratulatory messages on social media