Matt Barnes Caught Cheating on Fiancée Anansa Sims: Unveiling the Celebrity Scandal
The relationship between former NBA star Matt Barnes and his fiancée Anansa Sims has taken a dramatic turn after Sims publicly exposed Barnes for allegedly cheating with eight different women. The scandal, which includes detailed receipts such as airline tickets, Uber transactions, and messages, has shocked fans and reignited discussions about Barnes’ past relationships.
A History of Breakups and Makeups
Matt Barnes and Anansa Sims first met while attending UCLA in the late 1990s. Though they dated on and off, they eventually rekindled their romance in 2018. However, their relationship was not always smooth. Sims previously ended things, accusing Barnes of infidelity, but they later reconciled. At one point, Barnes even filed a restraining order against Sims, adding more complications to their already tumultuous relationship.
Despite their rocky past, Barnes proposed to Sims in 2022, and the couple became engaged. Between them, they share seven children—including two from their relationship, three from Sims’ previous relationship, and two from Barnes’ past marriage.
The Explosive Cheating Allegations
As of 2025, it appears their engagement has crumbled before making it to the altar. Sims shocked the public by revealing that Barnes had allegedly been involved with eight different women behind her back. She did not hold back, providing names, dates, and even social media handles of the women involved.
Some of the alleged mistresses include:
Ms. Kalisha (Love & Hip-Hop star) – Allegedly spent time with Barnes in Denver in January 2025.
Autumn London – Claimed to have been involved with Barnes for six years.
Peter Thomas’ Daughter – Messages suggest a possible connection.
I Am Liz & Corine Silver – Sims provided messages as proof of communication.
Ashley Lord – Allegedly handles Barnes’ car insurance, adding a professional boundary crossed.
Haley Camden – Another woman allegedly exposed through Sims’ investigation.
Sims also shared a deeply personal statement, expressing heartbreak over Barnes’ actions:
“I once loved a man so much that I was fixing him while he was breaking me. Matt met eight different women in January.”
Past Controversies and Patterns
This is not the first time Barnes has been accused of infidelity. His former wife, Gloria Govan, also faced a tumultuous relationship with him, with rumors of cheating surfacing in their marriage. The drama reached a peak when Barnes got into a physical altercation with former Lakers teammate Derek Fisher, who was dating Govan after their split.
In another controversy, Barnes was accused of neglecting Sims’ older children from her previous marriage. Reports claimed that her children felt unloved and ignored, with Barnes allegedly only interacting with them during meals.
Additionally, Sims’ ex-husband filed a restraining order against Barnes after an altercation at an NFL playoff game, where Barnes allegedly spit in his face.
What’s Next for Matt Barnes and Anansa Sims?
The couple’s relationship seems to be beyond repair, with Sims making it clear that she is done with Barnes. However, many question whether she will truly walk away or eventually reconcile as she has in the past. With seven children involved, their dynamic remains complicated.
Fans have mixed reactions—some supporting Sims for exposing Barnes, while others believe she should have kept the matter private if she planned to stay with him. Regardless of the outcome, this scandal has further solidified Barnes’ reputation as a controversial figure both on and off the court.
