Former NBA Player, Kent Bazemore Paid A Substantial $1.5 Million After Divorce From His Wife and The Mother Of His Two Children, Samantha Serpe

October 12, 2026

This article was last updated by Aditi Rai on October 8, 2026

Former NBA player Kent Bazemore’s wife, Samantha Serpe, filed for divorce from the player in 2026 after five years of marriage.

Bazemore has been a professional basketball player since college, playing for prominent teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks.

In addition to his successful professional career, Kent Bazemore enjoyed a fulfilling family life with his wife and children.

However, after five years of marriage, Serpe filed for divorce, that their relationship was “irretrievably broken” in 2026.

After over a year, Kent and Samantha’s divorce was finalized in 2026, sparking significant interest online.

Kent Bazemore Shares Two Children, Jet and Nixon, With His Ex-Wife

married his longtime girlfriend, , on July 9, 2017, in Asheville, North Carolina.

In 2018, the player celebrated his first wedding anniversary and shared a with his wife on Instagram with a caption that read:

On this day, one year ago, we decided to take our first step towards forever. This year has thrown us numerous obstacles, some almost defeated us, but here we are standing strong and ready for more

Moreover, Kent dated his wife for five years before their marriage and has always been open about their relationship in public.

Furthermore, the player often shared pictures and expressed his appreciation and love for his partner online.

Kent and Samantha also share two children: a 4-year-old son, Jett, and a 2-year-old daughter, Nixon.

The couple raised their children together in a loving environment as responsible parents but ultimately decided to part ways for the best.

Kent had a heartfelt Valentine’s Day post on Instagram dedicated to his wife just a year before their separation.

The news of their separation shocked fans online, as the couple had always appeared to be a happy family.

Kent Bazemore Paid A Hefty Sum Of Money For His Divorce Settlement Along With Ongoing Child Support

In the couple’s divorce settlement, the former NBA player paid his ex-wife, Samantha Serpe, a substantial $1.5 million for her share of their marital home in Atlanta.

Furthermore, Kent retained sole ownership of his Porsche 911, Audi RS6, and Dodge Ram 1500, while Samantha kept ownership of the Mercedes G550.

Additionally, the court has required the professional player to pay his ex-wife $5,000 per month in child support.

Although the former Hawks player expressed his desire for more stability for his family in previous years, he and his wife couldn’t save their relationship.

In a 2026 interview with Mercury News, the player shared how his constant moves due to one-year contracts affected his wife, saying:

Tired of bouncing around. wife is definitely sick of it. she’s human, man

As a result, fans have speculated that this issue might have contributed to their split, although no official confirmation has been disclosed.

Despite their relationship appearing to be a perfect fairytale through their constant online posts, the couple ultimately reached a point where reconciliation was no longer possible, according to .

Ultimately, Kent Bazemore had to pay a substantial sum of money following his divorce from his ex-wife and the mother of his two children.

In Case You Didn’t Know

<li> Kent Bazemore played since his days at Old Dominion University, but he gained prominence after signing a four-year, $70 million deal with Hawks. </li>
<li> Kent’s wife, Samantha, is an athlete and used to play hockey at Villanova University. </li>
<li> The basketball player recently joined the Greensboro Swarm on January 28, 2026. </li>

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