(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Chris Brown has reportedly been spending time with Rihanna and her family.

The former couple have been making headlines of late with their seemingly on-off friendship following their messy split. Chris and Rihanna have been spotted partying at the same nightclubs twice in the past two weeks, although they reportedly kept their distance from each other.

However, sources have told the New York Post that the exes have been spending time together in private - with Rihanna's family.

According to the publication, the two were spotted in the company of the singer's loved ones to watch a basketball game at the weekend.

"Rihanna arrived first in a yellow cab, with her family and friends, and was escorted to a private room. Brown arrived a little later and joined her and her family. They sat on the same couch together rooting for the [Miami team] Heat," the onlooker said.

"There was no sign of his girlfriend."

Chris is currently dating Karrueche Tran.

Rihanna and Chris' friendly behaviour has shocked many following their messy domestic violence case. Chris pleaded guilty to assaulting Rihanna at a pre-Grammy Awards party in 2009, after which they split. (C) Cover Media