Knicks radio analyst criticized for comments on Taylor Swift during NBA Finals
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 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.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Monica McNutt clarifies Taylor Swift comments: ‘I have not seen her all season’ at MSG
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Monica McNutt apologizes for assuming Taylor Swift wasn't a Knicks fan
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks radio analyst apologizes for questioning Taylor Swift's fandom before Game 4
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt's hot mic diss of Taylor Swift draws Swiftie ire
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Radio Host Apologizes After Throwing Shade at Taylor Swift During NBA Finals: ‘I Misspoke’
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Analyst Caught On Hot Mic Dissing Taylor Swift: ‘Not A Knicks Fan’
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Radio Team Roasted Over Hot-Mic Swipe at Taylor Swift During NBA Finals: ‘Bitter for No Reason’
"NEW YORK — Knicks lead analyst Monica McNutt was still getting blowback Monday after she was caught on a hot mic apparently questioning Swift’s team loyalty at Wednesday’s game. Neither she nor fellow commentator Tyler Murray knew they were already on air. “Is that Taylor Swift down there?” McNutt said as Murray squinted down at the stands and zoomed in to catch a photo of the pop superstar ...
"A harmless comment from Monica McNutt on a livestream of the MSG Networks’ radio call of Game 4 of the NBA Finals became a trending story online after fans of Taylor Swift piled on the analyst for questioning Swift’s New York Knicks fandom. McNutt playfully suggested Swift should “get out of here,” only for Swift…
"New York Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt got dunked on hard after she made a hot-mic comment about the singer’s presence at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 9:00 PMMonica McNutt clarifies Taylor Swift comments: ‘I have not seen her all season’ at MSG
A harmless comment from Monica McNutt on a livestream of the MSG Networks’ radio call of Game 4 of the NBA Finals became a trending story online after fans of Taylor Swift piled on the analyst for questioning Swift’s New York Knicks fandom. McNutt playfully suggested Swift should “get out of here,” only for Swift…
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:18 PMMonica McNutt apologizes for assuming Taylor Swift wasn't a Knicks fan
New York Knicks game analyst Monica McNutt is on an apology tour after she questioned why Taylor Swift was at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 10:01 PMKnicks radio analyst apologizes for questioning Taylor Swift's fandom before Game 4
Monica McNutt said “She’s not a Knicks fan, get out of here, girl” after seeing Swift at the NBA Finals. It turns out Swift is very much a Knicks fan.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 8:45 PMKnicks radio analyst Monica McNutt's hot mic diss of Taylor Swift draws Swiftie ire
NEW YORK — Knicks lead analyst Monica McNutt was still getting blowback Monday after she was caught on a hot mic apparently questioning Swift’s team loyalty at Wednesday’s game. Neither she nor fellow commentator Tyler Murray knew they were already on air. “Is that Taylor Swift down there?” McNutt said as Murray squinted down at the stands and zoomed in to catch a photo of the pop superstar ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:23 PMKnicks Radio Host Apologizes After Throwing Shade at Taylor Swift During NBA Finals: ‘I Misspoke’
New York Knicks radio host Monica McNutt apologized for throwing shade at Taylor Swift in a hot mic moment during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:37 PMNBA Analyst Caught On Hot Mic Dissing Taylor Swift: ‘Not A Knicks Fan’
New York Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt got dunked on hard after she made a hot-mic comment about the singer’s presence at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:34 AMKnicks Radio Team Roasted Over Hot-Mic Swipe at Taylor Swift During NBA Finals: ‘Bitter for No Reason’
"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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