NBA veteran Matt Barnes hinted that there is something going on between him and Rihanna, but RiRi took to Instagram to deny the rumors.

Barnes said in an interview with TMZ that the recent rumors about them are all speculation. The two celebrities reportedly dated twice, but Barnes said that such rumors are not true. He quickly added, though, that their friendship could turn into something special.

"Rihanna is my friend right now. So we'll see where it goes," Barnes said.

Barnes said that his feelings is past the crush phase and there could be a "future" between them. The 35-year-old forward, who played for the Los Angeles Clippers last season, was recently traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

When asked if his recent move from Los Angeles to Memphis could affect their current status, Barnes said that it will not be a factor because Rihanna is rich and has her own jet.

Reacting on the talks about her and Barnes, Rihanna posted a screenshot of the TMZ video on Instagram with several hashtags that translate to "the devil is a liar," "she's not that into you," and "she's not into you at all."

Rihanna also used hashtags to reveal that she has never met with Barnes and that the statement of the NBA veteran hurt her feelings and it could be considered as defamation of character. Check the Instagram post below.

Rihanna is currently being linked to race driver Lewis Hamilton after RiRi reportedly ended her relationship with Real Madrid soccer star Karim Benzema.

E! Online reported that there is no label on the two celebrities because Rihanna is still talking to Benzema, but they are enjoying the company of each other, as they were seen in Barbados last week.

"Rihanna and Lewis had a nice little getaway last weekend in Barbados," an E! Online source said. "Rihanna also spent time with her friends and family but Lewis was the only romantic interest on her mind. They had lots of fun together around the island and also got some private romantic time."

According to Hollywood Life, Rihanna and Hamilton were also together at Griffin night club on Aug. 14. The 'BBHMM' singer went braless and was wearing a skin-tight white outfit, which could be an indication that she is really getting comfortable with Hamilton.