{
  "id": 18980982,
  "title": "The Knicks Attempt Damage Control After Tyler Kolek Calls Taylor Swift A Fake Fan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/the-knicks-attempt-damage-control-after-tyler-kolek-calls-taylor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T16:43:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2516990/the-knicks-attempt-damage-control-after-tyler-kolek-calls-taylor-swift-a-fake-fan/news/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Knicks found themselves in a tricky situation after their point guard, Tyler Kolek, made an offhand remark about Taylor Swift being a fake fan during an NBA 2K TikTok livestream with teammate Miles Deuce McBride. The duo's response sparked outrage among fans, who took to social media to defend the pop star. In the wake of the backlash, the Knicks organization released a statement defending Swift's fandom, emphasizing her long-standing support of the organization and her history with Madison Square Garden. The statement came as other members of the team's extended family also chimed in, with some defending Swift's loyalty and others attempting to distance themselves from the controversial answer. The incident highlights the intense loyalty Swift's fanbase, known as Swifties, often displays toward the singer and her continued connection to the Knicks organization.",
  "summary": "The post The Knicks Attempt Damage Control After Tyler Kolek Calls Taylor Swift A Fake Fan appeared first on Stereogum .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}