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Knicks defend Taylor Swift’s fandom

First reported Nov 6, 5:34 PM ET · Latest Nov 6, 6:56 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 6, 7:30 PM ET

Where things stand

The New York Knicks publicly defended singer Taylor Swift after players Tyler Kolek and Miles “Deuce” McBride labeled her a “performative” fan, with the team saying it is “incredibly appreciative” of her support.

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  • Reported The New York Knicks said they are "incredibly appreciative" of Taylor Swift's support. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “the Knicks have come to the defense of Taylor Swift and say they are "incredibly appreciative" of her support” — ESPN
  • Reported Miles "Deuce" McBride called Taylor Swift the "fakest celebrity fan" at games. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “Miles "Deuce" McBride named her as the fakest celebrity fan at games” — ESPN

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Timeline

What changed: A Knicks spokesperson reiterated that Swift has been a fan for many years and thanked her for her continued support.

How this story developed

  1. Answered It remains unclear how the broader fan base or Swift herself will respond to the dispute. — The New York Knicks said they are "incredibly appreciative" of Taylor Swift's support.
  2. New The New York Knicks said they are "incredibly appreciative" of Taylor Swift's support. Miles "Deuce" McBride called Taylor Swift the "fakest celebrity fan" at games.

Every report, newest first

  1. Cancelled? Knicks' Kolek, McBride call out Taylor Swift as 'performative' fan — ESPN

    The Knicks have come to the defense of Taylor Swift and say they are "incredibly appreciative" of her support after Tyler Kolek and Miles "Deuce" McBride named her as the fakest celebrity fan at games.

  2. New York Knicks Defend Taylor Swift After Player Tyler Kolek Calls Her a “Performative” Fan — The Hollywood Reporter

    A Knicks spokesperson said the singer "has been a Knicks fan for many years," while Kolek's girlfriend also weighed in on his comments.

  3. Knicks Rep Thanks Taylor Swift For “Many Years” Of Fan Support After Tyler Kolek Comments — Yahoo Sports

    Nobody can accuse Taylor Swift of being a fake Knicks fan… not even Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek. Following Kolek’s claim that the 14x Grammy winner is a “very performative” fan of the 2026 NBA champions, a rep for the team defended Swift and thanked her…

Questions

  • It is not clear whether Swift will respond or how the comments might affect her relationship with the Knicks or their fan base. Open
  • It remains unclear how the broader fan base or Swift herself will respond to the dispute. Answered by ESPN: The New York Knicks said they are "incredibly appreciative" of Taylor Swift's support.

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More: background

Kolek and McBride, members of the 2026 NBA champion Knicks, criticized Swift’s attendance at games as insincere. The team’s response emphasized her long‑standing fandom and expressed gratitude.

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