Celebrity dating rumors have always had a way of being slowly and steadily blown out of proportion. As expected, this is exactly what happened when fans on Instagram began linking the Los Angeles Lakers forward, Rui Hachimura, with the pop icon, Doja Cat.
The rumors have ended up going viral across social media timelines and comment sections. They got so blown up that Rui Hachimura actually had to address them, according to Complex.
Lakers star Rui Hachimura said this about Doja Cat dating rumors
When the speculation grew loud enough to reach him, Rui Hachimura made the active decision not play along and draw strong boundaries. According to the report on Complex, he reacted with pure disbelief and outrightly denied any romantic connection with Doja Cat. His statement was simple as well as firm, making it clear that these rumors had nothing to do with his love life.
If you’re wondering where these rumors started up, it’s clear that they did not come from any clearly confirmed resources. According to reports, it seems a satire Instagram account known as Durant was the one to name Hachimura as the ‘mystery man’ that Doja was claimed to have been linked with. They declared this in a post on Jan 28, 2026, and this is where it all started. From here, the speculation spread like wildfire through fan discussion forums, jokes, and of course, various comment sections.
Meanwhile, Hachimura took it upon himself to draw the proper line between online imagination and genuine reality. Doja Cat has not publicly spoken up about this situation yet. However, the LA Lakers forward’s comments seemed to have put these matters to rest for now. In the end, the situation undoubtedly served as a quiet reminder that not everything trending online is real.
