During Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, singer Taylor Swift attends courtside alongside the HAIM sisters and Mariska Hargitay, according to multiple outlets. In the Knicks’ radio booth, analyst Monica McNutt reacts to Swift’s presence in a hot-mic moment that quickly draws attention online. Several reports say McNutt questions Swift’s loyalty to the Knicks, using dismissive language such as telling her to “get out of here” and calling her “not a Knicks fan.” The comment leads to backlash and coverage across outlets, including claims that the remark appeared on-air unintentionally or while the microphone was still open.
After the incident, McNutt issues an apology. Reports describe her apology as acknowledging that she “misspoke,” and she clarifies that Swift is, in fact, a Knicks fan. Multiple outlets characterize the response as an effort to correct the earlier comment and address the controversy that followed her on-air remark.
