Austin Reaves, the 25-year-old guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, has been in the limelight ever since the Lakers’ playoff run, where he impressed the Lakers’ fans by putting up spectacular numbers and contributed to crucial games by contributing on both sides of the hardwood. Fans are intrigued about knowing about their star’s personal life and in particular the most talked about topic among fans is the love life of the players.
Often, athletes’ names get tied up to musicians and actors, wherein fans’ curiosity is piqued to know about their relationships. Rumors have been brewing about the Lakers’ guard dating the pop sensation Taylor Swift.
Austin Reaves snubs Taylor Swift dating rumors
Austin Reaves has firmly shut down the baseless rumor surrounding his alleged relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift. On the All the Smoke podcast, Reaves dismissed the rumor as “all bulls–t,” stressing that he has never even met the pop star.
Austin Reaves says he doesn't know Taylor Swift 😅
(via All The Smoke Podcast, @shobasketball) pic.twitter.com/XRxKXAB2fa
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 21, 2023
The rumor originated from a Twitter post, and quickly gained immense traction, accumulating 4.4 million views on the platform.
Following her breakup, Taylor Swift was reportedly seen in an Arkansas Bar this weekend with star Laker basketball player Austin Reaves pic.twitter.com/tpRhfz3V4g
— The Refrigerator (@RefrigeratorLAL) June 5, 2023
Despite lacking any substantiation, various websites perpetuated the story, suggesting a potential romance between the two. Hillbilly Kobe’s brother, Spencer, promptly addressed the rumor on Twitter, attempting to thwart the gossip. As Taylor Swift’s romantic life perpetually draws attention, Hillbilly Kobe found himself unwittingly caught in the spotlight.
Nevertheless, AR-15 has had an outstanding summer, signing a new four-year, $53.8 million contract with the Lakers after a stellar peak season in 2022-23.
Who is Austin Reaves’ girlfriend Jenna Barber?
AR-15 has been in a long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart, Jenna Barber. They first met at Cedar Ridge High School in Newark, Arkansas, and despite the challenges of an LDR, their bond has endured over the years.
While Reaves attended Wichita State and later transferred to Oklahoma, where he thrived as a collegiate star and NBA prospect, Barber pursued her education at Arkansas Community College and then the University of Arkansas. Graduating in 2022, she has been working at a pharmaceutical company since 2019 and wholeheartedly supported Reaves during his basketball journey.
Barber’s unwavering presence at Lakers games, cheering passionately for her partner, has been admired by numerous fans. Currently, both Austin and Jenna seem content in their relationship, prioritizing their commitment to making it work while navigating their respective careers.
However, with all the new rumors emerging, do you think Austin Reaves is cheating on his girlfriend with Taylor Swift? Let us know your thoughts and opinions on this incident in the comments section.
