Britney denies basketball crush

Britney Spears squashed rumors that the reason she's been on the sidelines of so many Lakers games recently is a crush on team forward Luke Walton. Walton does hold some appeal - but for Spears's cousin Alli, not the popstar herself. Alli, who has been a constant fixture at Spears's side since her release from rehab, admitted her crush photographers and explained it was her idea to show up courtside three times in just over a week. Spears needs the support while she gets her feet back on the ground, and even got teary when a paparazzo told her she is doing great since leaving rehab. "Thank you, I love you," the popstar told the photog. "You could tell that words of support really mean a lot to her right now," said an onlooker.

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