Donovan Mitchell Enlists Russell Wilson and Ciara for Matchmaking

Published: August 5, 2026, 5:50 pm

Donovan Mitchell has reached out to NFL star Russell Wilson and his wife, singer Ciara, to assist 76ers star Jaylen Brown in finding a romantic partner. The request followed a recent Twitch livestream where Brown openly discussed his desire to find love with his audience. During the broadcast, Brown encouraged his viewers to help him find a love interest, stating that if anyone had suggestions or knew someone, they should share it in the comments.

Brown’s search for a partner was inspired by the relationship between Mitchell and Grammy-winning singer Coco Jones. Having attended their wedding ceremony in Connecticut this past Saturday, Brown spoke highly of the couple, calling their union a beautiful event and praising their dynamic. Mitchell, in response to seeing clips of Brown's livestream on Instagram, commented, "Aye @dangerusswilson @ciara please help a brotha," tagging the celebrity couple.

Russell Wilson and Ciara have developed an unofficial reputation as matchmakers among their social circle. The couple has previously been credited with setting up Mitchell and Jones, as well as Normani and wide receiver DK Metcalf, who became engaged in March 2025. In a February 6 interview at The One Party by Uber, the couple shared their enthusiasm for their matchmaking hobby. Ciara noted that it feels like a fun game and brings them joy to help their friends find love, while Wilson added that they believe in the process and find it rewarding to connect people.

6, the couple revealed that they get excited when they help people find love."We get excited when we get to help our friends find love, and it brings us joy," Ciara said."We believe in love, and whenever we can set people up, it's always the best," Wilson added.Later, she described her matchmaking hobby as a fun game."It's kind of a fun game for us at this point, but it makes us happy when people can experience love.

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