Ben Affleck and Son Samuel, 12, Cheer on the Los Angeles Lakers Courtside in Rare Father-Son Outing

Mar. 15, 2025

Ben Affleck and his son Sam at a Los Angeles Lakers game.Photo:Allen Berezovsky/Getty

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Ben Affleckis enjoying some quality time with his son.

The actor, 52, and his son Samuel, 12, took a trip to the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, Nov. 10, enjoying the home game from courtside seats. The father-son duo cheered and laughed together in sweet pictures from the pair’s rare public outing.

TheGone Girlstar shares kids Samuel, Violet, 18, and Seraphina, 15, with his ex-wifeJennifer Garner. Affleck and Samuel’s NBA excursion comes amid the dad of three’s ongoing divorce fromJennifer Lopez.

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Ben Affleck (R) and Samuel Garner Affleck attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena.Allen Berezovsky/Getty

Last week, a source told PEOPLE that the singer and actress, 55, whofiled for divorcefrom Affleck in August,continues to “keep in touch” with his children.

“Jennifer is doing well. She doesn’t dwell on the past,” the insider said of theUnstoppablestar. “She’s so grateful for everything that she has. The divorce is still being worked out.”

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The source added, “Jennifer keeps in touch with the Affleck kids. Her whole family loves them. She wants them to know that they can always reach out if they need anything at all.”

“New Haven with my favorite Yalie! 💙,” Lynda’s caption read as she posed for a snap with the student.

source: people.com