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New York Knicks game analyst Monica McNutt is on an apology tour after she questioned why superstar singer Taylor Swift was at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Speaking with TMZ Sports, McNutt addressed the viral hot-mic moment and the wave of Swiftie backlash that followed June 11, saying that she was “wrong” about Swift not being a Knicks fan.
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“Swifties, I appreciate your passion. I said what I said,” McNutt said. “And here’s the deal, if I’m wrong. I am wrong, apparently, because she’s got an OG Amar’e Stoudemire jersey.”
Taylor Swift on the court after game four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.
“I misspoke. I did not know. But here’s the deal, context, I literally just did a piece on celebrity row. I’ve been with this organization for five years. I know these folks. Ben Stiller. His wife, Christine (Taylor). Spike Lee. All of them. Fat Joe,” she added.
McNutt offered additional clarity, telling the outlet that she had not seen the “New Romantics” singer at a Knicks game this year, or last year.
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“And we just saw her in Cleveland with her fiancé (Travis Kelce). Obviously, Travis supports the Cavs. She didn’t have any Knicks paraphernalia, so I did not know of her Knicks loyalty. But shoutout, T-Swift. We can be united in orange and blue, like, it’s fine.”
McNutt’s backpedaling came less than 24 hours after she was caught dissing Swift to fellow Knicks colleague Tyler Murray shortly after spotting her: “She’s not a Knicks fan. Get outta here, girl.”
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Taylor Swift celebrates with Alana Haim and Este Haim after game four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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