Taylor Rooks' Relationship History: Who Were Her Rumoured Boyfriends? Drake, Kevin Durant, and Dirk Nowitzki Named

Taylor Rooks, a prominent sports journalist and newly appointed co-host of Prime Video's NBA coverage, has long kept her private life away from public scrutiny. Despite maintaining a clear boundary between her personal and professional identity, curiosity around her romantic history has intensified particularly after a name-drop in an unreleased Drake track.

In recent years, Rooks has been linked online to a number of high-profile figures, including rapper Drake, star Kevin Durant, and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. Even her Prime Video co-host Dirk Nowitzki has been mentioned in fan discussions, although there is no credible evidence of a personal relationship.

Now that Taylor recently got married to a mystery man, people have started looking back at her possible past relationships trying to look for clues about her new husband. Here are some of the names we encountered:

Drake Lyric Sparks Speculation

Interest peaked when lyrics from an unreleased Drake song titled Supermax circulated online. In the track, Drake raps, 'I was talking to Taylor over drinks... 'Not everyone can handle this pressure... you're the national treasure,' that's what she said to me'.

Rooks appeared to acknowledge the lyric by reposting a screenshot to her Instagram story with the caption, 'That's what she said to me'. While some interpreted it as confirmation of a deeper connection, Rooks later stated that the two are 'just good friends' and declined to offer additional comment, according to Hip-Hop Wired.

Links to Jack Dorsey and Kevin Durant

Rooks has also been linked to Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, largely due to public sightings at music events. However, neither party has ever confirmed a romantic relationship, and no substantial evidence has emerged to support the rumour, Essentially Sports reported.

Her long-running professional relationship with NBA forward Kevin Durant has also drawn online interest. The pair have worked together since 2012, with Rooks interviewing Durant multiple times and appearing at various industry events, according to Forbes. Some observers have speculated about a possible personal relationship, but both have consistently described their interactions as professional.

Social media chatter has also included Dirk Nowitzki, who co-hosts the NBA studio programme with Rooks on Prime Video. There is no indication, however, that their relationship extends beyond work.

A Deliberate Separation from the Spotlight

Rooks has been clear about her decision to keep her private life out of the public eye. Speaking in a past interview with The Pivot Podcast, she remarked, 'The internet has never once been right about anyone I'm dating... whoever I'm with, I'm not going to be seen in public with'. She also confirmed that her partner is not a public figure.

Her surprise wedding, revealed via Instagram in July 2025, included a carousel of black-and-white photos showing the ceremony and reception. The caption read simply, 'What a night. This is love'. A glimpse at the printed menu revealed the groom's first name, Shane. A-list guests in their wedding included Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Donovan Mitchell, Saquon Barkley, Joy Taylor, and Jack Harlow.

Despite the high-profile guest list, Rooks has kept her husband's identity private. Some reports have speculated that his surname may be Fowler, but this remains unverified.

Rooks has maintained a consistent approach to her personal privacy, offering minimal public comment beyond confirming that her spouse is not a public figure. She has acknowledged her mention in Supermax and reiterated her friendship with Drake.

Other rumours appear to stem from shared public appearances rather than substantive relationships. As she continues her broadcasting career with Prime Video, her personal life remains largely separate from her public role.