Break-Up Rumors, Is Hakeem Olajuwon Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Hakeem Olajuwon, 63, and his partner had split up. Is the American basketball player really single again?

UPDATE 21/10/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Olajuwon spotted alone

A fan spotted Hakeem Olajuwon walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of October 19, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Hakeem back on the market?

A rep for Hakeem Olajuwon was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the basketball player was splitting hit the internet Tuesday (October 20), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Hakeem’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) October 20, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) October 20, 2026

Based on the facts (Olajuwon spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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