Knicks Analyst Monica McNutt Reacts After Shading Taylor Swift During NBA Finals Game 4
McNutt said she was wrong after the clip spread online and Swift fans pushed back, including Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
- On Thursday, New York Knicks analyst Monica McNutt apologized for hot-mic comments questioning Taylor Swift's fandom during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
- Swift has supported the Knicks since 2014, citing her grandmother's influence and interactions with former player Amar'e Stoudemire as foundations of her long-standing fandom.
- The remarks, caught during the broadcast with colleague Tyler Murray, went viral on social media, drawing immediate criticism from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and other fans.
- In an interview with TMZ Sports, McNutt admitted she was "wrong," noting she had seen photos of Swift wearing an "OG Amar'e Stoudemire jersey."
- McNutt, who has worked with the Knicks organization for five years, emphasized her comments were not malicious amid the high-profile celebrity row environment.
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Monica McNutt Backtracks After Taylor Swift Fan Backlash
Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post / MEGA Taylor Swift‘s return to Madison Square Garden should have been remembered solely for an unforgettable Knicks comeback. Instead, the singer found herself at the center of another online debate after ESPN analyst Monica McNutt questioned her loyalty to the team. The comments quickly spread across social media, prompting Swift fans to dig into the singer’s long history with the franchise and eventually leadi…
ESPN Reporter Who Trashed Taylor Swift on Knicks Game Hot Mic Apologizes
ESPN reporter Monica McNutt trashed pop star Taylor Swift on a hot mic during the New York Knicks game on Wednesday, saying, “Get out of here, girl” upon seeing that the “Cruel Summer” singer was in attendance. “Is that Taylor Swift The post Video: ESPN Reporter Who Trashed Taylor Swift on Knicks Game Hot Mic Apologizes appeared first on Breitbart.
Knicks radio voice responds to Taylor Swift fans after questioning her fandom on air during NBA Finals
Knicks lead radio analyst Monica McNutt said she "misspoke" after she questioned Taylor Swift's Knicks loyalty while on the air during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
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