The friendship between Kim Kardashian and basketball player Tristan Thompson, notably Khloé Kardashian's ex, has been grabbing headlines and drawing speculation. The duo, after their Miami escapades, was once again spotted together, this time enjoying Drake’s Inglewood concert on August 13. A bystander noted, "They arrived in the same vehicle, clearly enjoying each other’s company, with Khloé nowhere in their conversation."
Their camaraderie has birthed whispers about a possible relationship between Kim, the 42-year-old entrepreneur behind Skims, and 32-year-old Thompson. A source informed In Touch, "Their closeness is evident, and they’re not being secretive about it, not even from Khloé. It's a tough situation. Khloé certainly doesn't want to witness her sister with the man she had such a tumultuous past with."
Khloé’s bond with Tristan, the father to her children, True and Tatum, had its share of upheavals, chiefly due to the well-publicized infidelity issues in 2018, 2019, and 2021. The source revealed, "Despite the past, Khloé harbored hopes of reconciliation. Kim used to support him, and their relationship seemed platonic. It's hard to believe Kim views Tristan romantically, though with the Kardashians, one can never say."
However, irrespective of the nature of Kim and Tristan’s relationship, the emotional toll on Khloé is evident. The insider noted, "It's a hit to Khloé's pride. She dreams of a future with Tristan, but with Kim's increasing presence, it feels like a distant dream."
The internet hasn't shied away from voicing their observations. Comments range from accusing Kim of relishing attention from her sister’s partners to pointing out how she's often been notably friendly with Tristan.
Historically, Kim's gestures towards Tristan have been protective and friendly. She publicly supported him during his NBA matches and even had him by her side during her daughter North's basketball game. Notably, she previously excluded a jest about Tristan's infidelities from her SNL monologue and even expressed envy over certain parts of Tristan and Khloé’s relationship, leading Khloé to quip, "We always seem to desire what the other possesses."
As the story unfolds, the dynamics between the trio seem more convoluted. The source encapsulated the sentiment saying, "While Kim is out socializing with Tristan, Khloé is home, managing parental duties. Her feelings of betrayal are justifiable."