Austin Reaves and Taylor Swift. Images: Instagram/@austinreaves12 and @taylorswift
Did sparks just fly between Taylor Swift and LA Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves?
While Swifties are still processing their emotions following reports of the multi-awarded Grammy winner’s rumored split with 1975 frontman Matty Healy, new reports have alleged that the “Love Story” singer is hanging out with Reaves.
According to multiple entertainment news platforms in the US, the rumors ignited when Swift was reportedly seen with the 25-year-old NBA rising star at a bar in Arkansas.
While both parties have yet to provide any response or attention to the rumors, Reaves’ brother, Spencer appeared skeptical when he reacted to a post about the supposed romance on Twitter.
The older Reaves’ tweet, which were just several crying-while-laughing emojis, generated reactions from some users.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/vEpZrBYBvA
— Spencer Reaves (@SpencerReaves31) June 6, 2023
One particular user commented that they would have believed the rumor if they had not known about Austin’s girlfriend. The same user shared a video showing Austin and Jenna Barber, who the video identified as the pro baller’s girlfriend.
woulda believed this if i didnt know austin has had a girlfriend for a while now pic.twitter.com/wJPJQxVJmF
— Austin reaves (@honest_laker) June 6, 2023
Barber’s latest post on her Facebook profile is a birthday greeting for the younger Reaves, who celebrated his birthday last May 29. Barber, who is from Arkansas, left a short and sweet message to “my person,” ending it with “love you so much!”
Austin Reaves and Jenna Barber. Screenshot from Jenna Barber’s Facebook profile
Even before the rumored split from Healy, which one source claimed was due to the musicians’ busy schedules and realization that “they’re not really compatible,” Swift’s love life was previously in the spotlight in early April after her split with long-time boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn. EDV