Online chatter recently linked Rui Hachimura with pop superstar Doja Cat, but the Los Angeles Lakers forward wasted no time shutting the story down. The buzz began when an Instagram page—one that openly labels itself as satire and frequently posts NBA-related gossip—shared an old photo of the two from a public event and suggested they were romantically involved.
The post teased fans with a speculative caption asking whether the supposed couple “made sense,” sparking comments and reposts across social media. Despite the account’s disclaimer that it has no official ties to Kevin Durant, the rumor picked up steam quickly.
Hachimura’s Blunt Response Goes Viral
Hachimura soon noticed the chatter and jumped into the comments to set the record straight. Keeping things short and unmistakably clear, he dismissed the claim with a blunt denial, adding a laughing emoji for emphasis. His response quickly went viral, effectively putting an end to the speculation.
The same parody account later followed up with a tongue-in-cheek “breaking news” update, acknowledging that the Lakers forward had personally denied the claim and joking that his recent on-court form clearly had nothing to do with a secret romance.
Doja Cat’s Past Dating Rumors
As for Doja Cat, she’s no stranger to internet speculation. Last year, the singer was linked to Joseph Quinn, known for his role in Stranger Things season four. Engagement rumors swirled after fans spotted a ring during her performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, but she later clarified online that it was simply a David Yurman ring—not an engagement.
For now, fans can safely file this latest rumor under “internet fiction.” NBA Star Rui Hachimura Shuts Down Doja Cat Romance Speculation, proving once again that not everything trending online has a love story behind it.
