Jalen Brunson defends ESPN analyst Monica McNutt over Taylor Swift comments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Jalen Brunson defended ESPN analyst Monica McNutt after she made critical comments about Taylor Swift during a Knicks game. Following a hot-mic incident where McNutt dismissed Swift as a Knicks fan, Brunson urged fans to cut her some slack. McNutt later acknowledged her mistake, admitting she was unaware of Swift's long-standing support for the Knicks and expressed her appreciation for the singer. This incident has garnered significant attention as it intertwines sports and pop culture amid the ongoing NBA Finals.
- •Brunson spoke out in an MSG Networks interview on June 13.
- •McNutt made her remarks during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- •Swift has been a Knicks fan, as confirmed by her past statements.
- •McNutt later clarified her comments in a TMZ Sports interview.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Defends ESPN Analyst Caught Dissing Taylor Swift
"Monica McNutt angered Swifties by claiming the singer wasn’t a Knicks fan.
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