Suns veteran Royce O’Neale drops couple pictures with stunning actress Paige Hurd leaving fans shocked

Fans were left stunned as Suns veteran Royce O'Neal went public with his relationship with Hollywood star Paige Hurd.

Suns veteran Royce O’Neale drops couple pictures with stunning actress Paige Hurd leaving fans shocked

Fans stunned as Royce O'Neale goes public with relationship with Paige Hurd

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale recently set social media abuzz by sharing holiday photos featuring himself and actress Paige Hurd. The pair appeared to enjoy intimate and festive moments. The photos were met with surprise and intrigue among fans, who were taken aback by the couple going official.

Hurd has been a staple in the film industry, having played prominent roles in shows like Power Book II: Ghost and Everybody Hates Chris. Interestingly, she is also the goddaughter of the late legendary rapper DMX. The couple revealed their relationship through a series of festive photos posted on Royce O’Neale’s Instagram account.

“2024… Trusting in the Lord with all my heart, I’m thankful and grateful for the highs and the lows that allowed me to grow to become a better version of myself every day. 2025… GOD continues to lead and guide me along my journey.”

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The photo dump saw O’Neale recapping his year with on-court photos and pre-game outfits. Most notable, however, were his photos alongside Hurd, which were the cause of major interest from fans. Hurd’s connection to O’Neale stunned fans as they tried to process the unexpected pairing.

Royce O’Neale, currently sidelined with a left ankle sprain he suffered during the Suns’ recent loss to the Golden State Warriors, has been enjoying a strong season despite his injury. He’s averaging career-highs with 10.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while shooting a scorching 44.1% from beyond the arc. This impressive production has made him an integral part of the Suns’ rotation, even as he recovers from his injury. He is set to be reevaluated in 10 days, the team announced Tuesday.

Fans react to Royce O’Neale and Paige Hurd’s Hollywood relationship

The unexpected pairing of Royce O’Neale and Paige Hurd didn’t go unnoticed by fans, particularly on social media platform X. The comments ranged from humorous disbelief to outright amazement. Most comments, however, were directed towards O’Neale, as many fans joked about the ability of wealthy and well-connected NBA players to land high-profile relationships.

Paige Hurd has over 2.1 million Instagram followers and a successful career in television. So, it was understandable why fans had such a strong reaction to her announcing her relationship with Royce O’Neale, although he has been a consistent role player for a number of teams.

While O’Neale continues to recover from his ankle injury, this off-court revelation has shifted some attention away from his career-best season. As the Suns prepare for the second half of the season, fans will be eager to see the veteran return to the court. But for now, it’s his personal life that’s making the headlines.