Tyrese Haliburton’s underwhelming start to the 2024-25 NBA season has ignited speculation, but this time, the attention isn’t just on him. Fans are pointing fingers at NCAA basketball sensation Caitlin Clark, alleging her connection to Haliburton may be affecting his performance.

The Indiana Pacers guard, once touted as a rising star, has faced heavy criticism for his inconsistent scoring, particularly in away games. After another lackluster showing in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the conversation shifted from his skills to his personal life.

Rumors of relationship

Social media erupted following Haliburton’s latest road-game struggles. A viral tweet blaming his poor focus on Caitlin Clark’s influence led to a wave of speculation. “Too busy trynna rizz up Caitlin Clark,” one fan mocked, insinuating that his priorities might lie off the court.

The comments didn’t stop there, with some fans questioning whether his rumored connection with Clark is becoming a distraction. “This guy is acting like he’s in college again,” wrote another Twitter user.

Is Caitlin Clark the real issue?

While neither Haliburton nor Clark has publicly addressed the rumors, fans are running wild with theories. “It’s hard to stay focused when you’re chasing someone like Caitlin,” joked one fan. Others have been less kind, accusing Clark of being a bad influence or even directly blaming her for Haliburton’s poor form.

Some are also speculating about how their alleged relationship could affect their respective careers, especially with Clark being a dominant force in women’s college basketball.

Can Haliburton turn it around?

Haliburton’s numbers at home show flashes of his All-Star potential, but his struggles on the road continue to raise eyebrows. Whether Clark’s influence is real or just a social media narrative, Haliburton faces mounting pressure to perform and silence the noise.

For now, the speculation around Caitlin Clark adds another layer of drama to Haliburton’s season-a distraction neither he nor the Pacers can afford.

Kansas City Chiefs President Forced To Address Rumors That Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Relationship Is Just A “Marketing Strategy” For The Team

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
There’s a conspiracy theory for just about everything, including bizarre ones relating to the highly publicized relationship between Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

The three-time Super Bowl champion has been in a relationship with Taylor Swift for over a year. Their rumored romance was confirmed when Swift attended the Chiefs’ Week 3, 2023 home game against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kelce’s romance with Swfit has been a giant win for the Chiefs and the NFL, too. She has brought plenty more attention to the NFL and contributed to the Chiefs’ skyrocketing popularity worldwide.

Naturally, conspiracy theorists believe the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance is simply a marketing ploy to help the Chiefs and the league. But Chiefs president Mark Donovan finally addressed the ridiculous rumor during an appearance on NBC’s “Squawk Box” program:

“I’d love to say that it was a marketing strategy, but it is an authentic relationship. And we’re happy to have it, and it’s been nothing but good for us.

I think the best thing I can say about the whole relationship and the impact it’s had on us is, Taylor Swift is an authentic member of the Kansas City Chiefs kingdom. She’s an authentic fan and that matters to our fans and our fan base and to matters to us and we try to respect that.”