Knicks radio analyst criticized for comments on Taylor Swift during NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Monica McNutt, the lead radio analyst for the New York Knicks, faced backlash for remarks about Taylor Swift during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. A hot-mic moment captured McNutt saying Swift was not a Knicks fan. The comment came as the radio team speculated about Swift's presence at the game. Swift received a warm welcome from the Madison Square Garden crowd, wearing Knicks colors and displaying team merchandise. Fans quickly criticized McNutt's comments as unnecessarily negative.
- •McNutt questioned Swift’s fandom during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- •Fans reacted strongly, defending Swift’s long-standing Knicks support.
- •Swift attended the game wearing Knicks colors and received applause.
- •The incident underscores the impact of social media on public commentary.
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""She’s not a Knicks fan, get out of here, girl," Monica McNutt, a radio analyst, was heard saying during Game 4.
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