Monica McNutt, presenter radio show about "New- York Knicks» and ESPN basketball analyst, recently retracted her statement that Taylor Swift She's rooting for the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Finals. After commenting that she didn't think the singer behind the hit "Eldest Daughter" was a fan of the famous basketball team, the host faced harsh criticism from fans. The basketball analyst's recent clarification on the matter followed immediately after all the online criticism.
Knicks radio host Monica McNutt admitted she "misspoke" after comments about Taylor Swift sparked backlash.
EXCLUSIVE: New York Knicks radio host Monica McNutt apologized to Taylor Swift for her NBA Finals comment. pic.twitter.com/JLyor4PvIA
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New York Knicks radio host and ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt recently admitted she was "wrong" in her assessment of Taylor Swift's commitment to the Knicks during the 2026 NBA Finals. The host's explanation comes after her comments about the multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter sparked significant backlash from fans online.
On Wednesday, June 10, McNutt was broadcasting Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on the Knicks' home radio station. At one point, the host and her teammate, Tyler Murray, spotted Swift among the celebrity guests at Madison Square Garden. The analyst then commented on the singer-songwriter's presence at the game, quipping, "She's not a Knicks fan. Get out of here, girl." The mic-on moment, captured on camera, sparked a flurry of criticism from fans online.
On Thursday, June 11, Monica McNutt gave an interview to TMZ Sports, where the New York Knicks radio host said, "Swift fans, I appreciate your passion. I said what I said." She then clarified, "I misspoke. I didn't know," referring to her comment about Swift during the 2026 NBA Finals. The analyst further explained, "I just did a report on Celebrity Row." She continued, "I've been with this organization for five years. I know these people. Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor, Spike Lee, Fat Joe." She then added, "I haven't seen her here this year or last year.".
Meanwhile, McNutt also told the news outlet that Swift "wasn't wearing any Knicks merchandise." The host continued, "So I didn't know about her Knicks allegiance." "But respect to Taylor Swift. We can be united in orange and blue," she added.
The original article was written by Nikita Nat on the Reality Tea website.