Austin Reaves has gained notoriety in the last year as a result of his outstanding season with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the young security guard sᴜddenly discovered himself embroiled in a scandalous love affair.

Early in June, rᴜmours claimed that pop sensation Taylor Swift and Austin Reaves had been seen in a club in Arkansas. News of Swift’s breakup with her ex-boyfriend quickly spread. Naturally, speculations of a romance between the singer and the Lakers guard started to circulate.

After receiving a large salary, Reaves is obviously taking advantage of his offseason. The former undrafted player secured a lucrative four-year, $54 million contract in free agency to continue his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The rҽal kicker is that Reaves is already committed to someone. According to reports, they had been dating for about ten years. The couple met in high school in 2014, where they even shared a hometown and a common high school.

Barber has been Reaves’ unwavering ally throughout his NBA career, from his undrafted status to his pivotal role in the Lakers’ supporting cast. During the postseason matches against the Golden State Warriors, she was by his side as well. Their social media posts make it plain how long they have been in love. Their close relationship has been documented in several blogs and images over the years, with Barber frequently spotted supporting Reaves from the floor at Crypto.com Arena while donning a Reaves shirt.

Although some fans may have wished for Reaves and Taylor Swift to get along, it seems to be little more than idle rᴜmor. Reaves has made it obvious that he wants to stay out of the spotlight and concentrate on basketball. Although the love affair made headlines, Reaves’ primary focus is still on the court.