Over the summer, rumors swirled about a potential romantic connection between Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and pop sensation Taylor Swift. These speculations began circulating after a post on Twitter claimed to have spotted the two celebrities leaving a bar together.

The rumors gained traction rapidly, especially given Reaves’ breakout performance during the playoffs. For a rising star like Reaves, dating one of the most prominent pop stars in history would have been a significant development in his burgeoning career. However, it turned out that these rumors were baseless, and Reaves clarified the situation later in the summer.

Reaves took the rumors in stride, understanding that it was all in good fun, and chose not to make a big issue out of it. Nonetheless, the source of the initial rumor remains unknown.

When it comes to internet rumors, being linked romantically to a global superstar like Taylor Swift is relatively benign. Considering the attention Swift is currently receiving at every Kansas City Chiefs game, the Crypto.com Arena would likely have turned into a spectacle if she had started appearing regularly to support the Lakers.