A radio analyst has sparked backlash after making a savage five-word comment about Taylor Swift during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

The 36-year-old musician was among the celebrities in attendance for Wednesday (June 10) night's game in New York City, where the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in a record-breaking comeback.

But while fans inside Madison Square Garden were excited to spot the pop superstar courtside, one comment from the broadcast team quickly grabbed attention online.

Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay at Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. Credit: Al Bello / Getty

During an off-air conversation, members of the Knicks radio crew were discussing whether the 'Cruel Summer' musician had arrived at the game.

As colleagues, including Tyler Murray, tried to confirm the sighting, someone asked: "Is that Taylor Swift down there?"

Once it was confirmed that Swift was indeed in attendance, the host of the New York Knicks, Monica McNutt, appeared unimpressed.

"She's not a Knicks fan, get out of here, girl," she said.

Taylor Swift fans hit back

The comment quickly circulated on X, where Swift's loyal fanbase, known as Swifties, accused the analyst of taking an unnecessary swipe at the singer.

"Being on air or not, you're still working, this is your job. inform yourself first or just shut up. the level of unprofessionalism is insane, studying to make this your job, and being known for one night only for a mean comment is pretty embarrassing," one fan criticized.

Another said: "Casual misogyny from other women in the big 2026. I thought it was understood women can like sports by now…"

A third defended: "This isn’t the first time taylor’s been to a knicks game nor is it the first time she’s a showed support to them. What was the point of being rude? surely as a female analyst monica mcnutt should be excited about the amount of female fans this will bring attention to the game?"

Even Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy weighed in on the controversy: "Damn. Hate to see @McNuttMonica hating on Taylor Swift. Lots of new faces in the crowd. Don't see her singling them out. Knicks are falling apart at the seams."

Alana Haim, Este Haim, Taylor Swift, and Mariska Hargitay attend Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals. Credit: Al Bello / Getty

Star-studded courtside reunion

The Grammy-winning star's appearance at the game was notable for more than just the viral exchange.

Swift was sitting courtside alongside actress Mariska Hargitay, best known for playing Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

The pair coordinated their outfits, both wearing blue shirts featuring the phrase "Stevie Knicks" in orange lettering.

They were joined by Alana Haim and Este Haim, who also wore Knicks-inspired shirts. Alana's top read "Knickelback," while Este's featured the phrase "Knicole Kidman."

Also spotted at the game were Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Adam Sandler, Michael J. Fox, Julianne Moore, Tracy Morgan, and Nas.

Swift's fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, was not in attendance as he continues participating in the team's mandatory minicamp.

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Basketball fans were convinced Taylor Swift "knew the script" after a video showed her celebrating while the New York Knicks were still trailing behind in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

The 36-year-old singer was among a host of celebrities packed into Madison Square Garden on Wednesday (June 10) as the Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs.

At one stage, there seemed to be very little for Knicks fans to be excited about as the Spurs dominated the opening half and took a 76-49 lead into the break.

NBA fans are convinced Taylor Swift "knew the script" after her bizarre celebration at the Knicks Finals game. Credit: Al Bello / Getty

Spurs' advantage later stretched to 29 points, putting the Knicks on the brink of defeat.

But surprisingly, the Knicks managed to pull off a record-breaking comeback by scoring 26 points in the third quarter before scoring another 32 points in the final period, leading to a dramatic 107-106 victory.

The win means that the Knicks lead the series 3-1 and are just one victory away from their first NBA championship since 1973.

NBA fans think Swift 'knew the script'

Before the comeback was complete, a clip of the 36-year-old 'Karma' singer enjoying herself courtside began making the rounds on X.

The footage shows Swift performing a brief dance alongside Alana and Este Haim before taking her seat.

The moment quickly sparked jokes from fans convinced the Grammy-winning star somehow knew what was about to happen.

"Most obvious script I've ever seen," one user wrote. Another quipped: "You gotta give credit where credit is due... she believed when no one else did. She knew the script."

But not everyone agreed with the conspiracy theories. "She has a winner mentality. Yall not familiar apparently," a third person argued.

A fourth fan added: "That was wild! I want Taylor at every Knicks game going forward."

New York Knicks celebrate their 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 10. Credit: Dustin Satloff / Getty

Star-studded night courtside

Swift was joined by actress Mariska Hargitay and longtime friends Alana and Este from the band Haim.

The 'Love Story' singer and Hargitay both donned blue shirts emblazoned with the phrase "Stevie Knicks" in orange lettering. Meanwhile, Alana sported a shirt reading "Knickelback," while Este wore one featuring the phrase "Knicole Kidman."

Other celebrities in attendance included Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Adam Sandler, and Michael J. Fox.

Another Taylor Swift moment goes viral

Swift's appearance generated headlines for more than just her courtside celebration.

During an off-air conversation, members of the Knicks radio team were discussing whether the singer had arrived at the arena.

After broadcasters attempted to confirm the sighting, someone asked: "Is that Taylor Swift down there?"

Once it was confirmed that she was in attendance, Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt appeared unimpressed. "She's not a Knicks fan, get out of here, girl," she said.

The comment quickly spread across social media and sparked backlash from Swift's fanbase.

"Being on air or not, you're still working, this is your job. inform yourself first or just shut up. the level of unprofessionalism is insane, studying to make this your job, and being known for one night only for a mean comment is pretty embarrassing," one fan wrote.

Another added: "Casual misogyny from other women in the big 2026. I thought it was understood women can like sports by now…"

A third fan noted that Swift's support for the Knicks is nothing new, as she's attended several games at Madison Square Garden over the years.

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There was an awkward moment between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on Monday night (May 25), according to social media users.

The couple were sitting in the front row at Madison Square Garden to watch the New York Knicks take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

Emerging as 130-93 victors and 4-0 winners in the series, the Knicks had superstar fans like Timothee Chalamet jumping around at the final buzzer as the NBA team secured their first Finals appearance since 1999.

It was a momentous occasion for all but a few in the building, including Cavs fan Kelce, who also wasn't given an easy ride on social media after a certain interaction with fiancée and popstar Taylor Swift.

The camera unsurprisingly panned over to the superstar couple numerous times during the game, even capturing a big-screen kiss between the two on the Jumbotron.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seemingly had an awkward moment during the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Credit: IMAGO/UPI Photo

What 'uncomfortable' moment did they have?

While Kelce hyped the arena up by chugging a beer, showing off his Cavs t-shirt to the New York crowd, and even jokingly falling asleep mid-game, another moment stole the headlines.

Swift may have looked a bit embarrassed by Kelce's antics, but she was involved in their most viral moment of the night.

The multi-Grammy award-winning artist was seen reaching into her handbag to reach for something to give to her fiancé.

Kelce wasn't animated at all, as the NFL star took the item from her Swift, with many users assuming that she had passed him her credit card, for some reason.

Fans thought that this alleged power move was fitting, given their gulf in net worth and Kelce's need for more beer.

Fan reaction to the exchange

One fan commented on the video: “Rich people doing stuff,” with another adding: “I thought she passed her credit card to him!”

A third jokingly suggested: “Passing the credit card … “Honey, why don’t you go buy yourself something shiny. Mama's got a game to watch.”

However, a closer look suggests that this is wide of the mark, because while Swift may be worth a lot more, Kelce still earns an average of $18m per year over the course of his contract until 2028.

No, in a situation which many of us can relate to, Kelce was seemingly asking his partner for some gum, likely to combat the beer breath he had built up over the night.

Some other fans noticed this, as one commented: “This chewing gum she gave him was to fix his bad breath.”

Another agreed: “Gum for beer breath.”

A third observed the nature of the exchange, writing: “They look like a married couple already, her passing him some gum, it looks like no questions.”

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Lip readers have shared what they believe Taylor Swift said when the NFL cameras panned to her - once again - during a recent game.

Ever since the 34-year-old started being linked with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, she's been popping up in the crowd at his games, much to the delight of some Swifties.

However, not everyone's been a fan of Swift's appearances, with many stating that it's taking away from the game.

"I really don't want to see Taylor Swift during the game tomorrow. I do not care that your kid will now ask you questions about football because they show her," one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter) prior to the game.

"Dear @NFL Media: Can U Please Stop Forcing Taylor Swift On Football Fans! We Get It She’s At The Game & She’s A Phenomenal Artist! But Damn If We Want To See Her This Much We’ll Go To Her Concert!! Y’all Show Her More Than Y’all Show The Owner Of The Chiefs! We Love Her But DAMN!" another added.

"This game is so rigged lol. I'm not even a fan of either team. But man this is an embarrassment for the NFL. Can't believe we will always remember the 2023 season as the Year Taylor Swift Ruined Football," a third irritated user commented.

While initially, it seemed as though the 'Love Story' singer was fine with the attention, she's now seemingly done with the cameras while she's out trying to support her boyfriend.

At yesterday's AFC championship game (January 28), which saw the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens go head-to-head at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Swift didn't look too pleased when she appeared on the big screen. Check out the moment below:

In fact, in a clip from the game, the 'Bad Blood' singer can be seeing saying something as she looks up at the screen - with social media users believing that she said the words: "Go away, please".

Upon seeing the clip, fans took to social media once again, to express their opinions on the alleged move.

"You know what, she’s got my respect. I know she’s never been at fault for the constant coverage of her at these she games as it’s been nauseating to no end," wrote one user. Really wish the networks would stop this as they only need to show her and other celebrities once.

"She’s there as a fan and spectator, nothing more and less. Media coverage of her at these games has not helped as it’s unintentionally made her an enemy among passionate sports fans," they added.

Others also suggested that even she was aware that the media were "overdoing it."

As the discussion continued online, some also suggested that she was actually not focused on the camera and instead saw a Grammy banner and said: "Oh, the Grammys!"

The Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game 17-10 against the Ravens and Swift ran down to the field to hug and kiss her boyfriend in an adorable moment between the two.

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A singer was praised for her savage response after being heckled while singing the National Anthem.

On Thursday night, a teenager was scheduled to deliver her rendition of the country's anthem at Madison Square Garden during a New York Knicks versus Charlotte Hornets game but was rudely interrupted by a heckler who shouted something from the audience.

While most would try and ignore the hater, the singer decided to call him out without even using any words.

A video of the moment has recently been going viral after it was posted to both Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

The video starts with the girl singing the lyrics: "Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the-" before she is cut off by a man shouting something from the stands.

It is unclear what he said at the time, but the singer decided to stop singing altogether and turn to find the perpetrator with an unimpressed look on her face before recovering and continuing where she left off.

"O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming," she could be heard saying as the crowd around her started cheering in support of her performance.

Knicks' power forward Karl-Anthony Towns was also caught smiling at the reaction, much to everyone's amusement.

Karl-Anthony Towns seemingly loved the girl's reaction too. Credit: Al Bello/Getty

"KAT’s reaction," wrote one user alongside laughing emojis, while another added: "The side-eye. She forgot where she was for a sec, she said oh yeah lemme get back to this anthem."

A third also added: "Glad she stopped gave him his 2 seconds he so desperately needed then continued in key!"

And this user also chimed in to state: "She was like oh hell nah… imma deal wit you after the performance lol."

Others also took the time to praise the singer for her incredible performance.

"Kept going like a champ," one Instagram user said and this person also added: "I was there! She had an amazing voice and the crowd went insane at the end of it!!!"

Another added: "The fact that she continued on like that is a top tier move ngl."

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