Austin Reaves shuts down Taylor Swift dating rumors again: 'Not for me' / News - Basketnews.com

Austin Reaves addresses and dismisses dating rumors about Taylor Swift, emphasizing his preference for a low-key lifestyle and confirming that there was no truth to the speculation.

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Austin Reaves, a Team USA and Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard, has once again addressed an off-court rumor that had been circulating on social media.

Austin Reaves

Position:SGAge:25Height:196 cmWeight:93 kgBirth place:Arkansas, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

The 25-year-old athlete had been rumored to be dating global pop sensation Taylor Swift.

In his appearance on ESPN's 'The Lowe Podcast' with host Zach Lowe, Reaves opened up about the speculation, emphasizing his preference for a low-key lifestyle.

"I am a very simple person that likes to keep all my business on a down low," Reaves said. "I mean, she is literally amazing -- music, what she has done for her career. Her fans are literally the best fans in the world. But yeah, not for me. I am happy where I am at."

Since there was no relationship between the two, Reaves was asked about the communication to put those rumors to an end. Did Team Swift reach out to Team Reaves?

"I do not think there was any communication," he responded. "And I probably would not know that just because my circle is so small. That one was so out of left field. I do not go out. I am a homebody. Me being at the bar, first of all, was far-fetched. And then her being in Arkansas, I would assume, was pretty far-fetched, too."

Reaves had previously debunked the dating rumor during an appearance on the 'All The Smoke' podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson in July.

"I have never met her, never talked to her," Reaves said at the time. "All bulls--t. They said we were in a bar in Arkansas. That's crazy. … It's not true."

On Sunday, Swift was at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce and his team defeat the Chicago Bears 41-10.

Meanwhile, Reaves recently completed his participation in the FIBA World Cup 2023 as a member of Team USA. In a tournament where the U.S. finished in fourth place, the Lakers player averaged 13.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists over the course of eight games.

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