Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Addresses Monica McNutt’s Taylor Swift Comment

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Jalen Brunson is playing defense when it comes to Monica McNutt. 

Following a questionable remark by a New York Knicks commentator about Taylor Swift being at Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the team’s point guard addressed her fanbase.

After the Knicks’ championship win on June 13, Brunson addressed Taylor Swift’s fans in an interview with McNutt, saying, “She’s incredibly talented, so let’s be understanding. Everything is okay, I assure you.”

McNutt caused some controversy when she publicly wondered why Taylor Swift was at the basketball game between the Knicks and Spurs on June 10th. The singer attended with her friends, Este and Alana Haim.

During a June 10th broadcast that was later posted online, host McNutt exclaimed, “Is that Taylor Swift? She’s not a Knicks fan! Leave!”

TopMob News previously reached out to the Knicks for comment but did not hear back.

One day later, McNutt addressed the controversy.

I understand everyone’s excited, but I stand by what I said,” she explained to TMZ. “I made a mistake and didn’t realize something at the time. To give some background, I had just finished reporting from celebrity row, and I’ve worked with this organization for five years – I know a lot of the people there, like Ben Stiller and his wife, Christine, as well as Fat Joe. I hadn’t seen the person in question this year or last year.

McNutt confirmed she saw Taylor Swift at a recent basketball game between the Knicks and Cavaliers, but clarified that she believed Swift was there to support her fiancé, Travis Kelce.

It’s clear Travis is a Cavaliers fan,” McNutt added. “I didn’t realize she was also a Knicks fan because she wasn’t wearing any Knicks gear, but good for T-Swift – let’s all come together.

Taylor Swift became a New York fan in 2014, soon after moving to the city. That year, she went to several games and even played basketball with players Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire to celebrate her upcoming album, 1989.

But her love for the team runs even deeper.

She shared that when she was 12 or 13 years old, she sang at halftime during a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. She said this experience gave her a special and wonderful feeling about both the Garden and the Knicks, as they gave her the opportunity to perform at a young age.

For more celeb Knicks fans, read on…

Timothée Chalamet is a big supporter of the New York Knicks. He explained to 7PM in Brooklyn that his grandmother got him into basketball and the team specifically, stating that being a Knicks fan is almost automatic if you live in New York.

As you may have heard, Kylie Jenner has been attending New York Knicks games with Timothée Chalamet, her boyfriend since 2023, to support the team.

Ben Stiller is a die-hard Knicks fan. He’s so dedicated that he claims he’d choose a Knicks championship over winning an Oscar. In a 2025 interview on the New Heights podcast, Stiller explained that even given the impossible choice, he’d take the Knicks winning, simply because he’d have been able to make that decision.

Filmmaker Spike Lee, a devoted New York Knicks fan for years, is confident the team will win a championship with their current roster. In May 2026, he told the New York Post, “I don’t care about San Antonio or OKC – we’re going to win!”

Tracy Morgan remains a huge New York Knicks fan. He told The Rich Eisen Show in 2021 that he’s one of their biggest supporters, right after Spike Lee.

What’s Luv? The way Fat Joe feels about the Knicks.

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Broadcasting live from New York, it’s Pete Davidson! The former cast member of Saturday Night Live is a frequent face in the audience at basketball games.

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Cardi B is known for her song “Bodak Yellow,” but she’s a big fan of the colors orange and blue. She and former NFL player Stefon Diggs made their relationship public at a 2025 basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics.

Anne Hathaway is sporting Chanel boots in the New York Knicks’ team colors! The actress, known for her role in The Devil Wears Prada, subtly showed her support for the team by wearing an orange and blue pocket square during an appearance on The Tonight Show in April 2026.

She described herself as a relaxed and supportive fan to Jimmy Fallon, but admitted she almost wore a vintage jersey to show her enthusiasm.

By the way, Jimmy Fallon is a huge Knicks fan – he even took his oldest daughter, Franny, to some games during the 2026 NBA playoffs.

You don’t need a time machine to know Michael J. Fox is a big Knicks fan! The actor and his wife, Tracy Pollan, are frequent attendees at their games.

As someone who really understands loyalty – both in life and when it comes to sports teams – I can absolutely relate to Jon Stewart’s dedication to the Knicks! He’s been a true fan through thick and thin, and he’s even said himself that he’s a ‘ride or die’ supporter. It’s fantastic to see someone so consistently cheering on their team, no matter what.

Singer Maggie Rogers is a big New York Knicks fan and loves seeing them win, something she’s often shared with her followers.

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2026-06-14 20:18