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Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’m going to get some hate from the Swifties’

We were in the middle of a good, slow late-week break… …only for Tyler Kolek, of all people, to force the Knicks PR into releasing a statement. Here’s that and more before the Knights host the Knickerbockers tonight. Mike Brown…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:30 PM
Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’m going to get some hate from the Swifties’
Key Things to Know
  • Tyler Kolek described Taylor Swift as a performative celebrity Knicks fan, expecting backlash from her fan base.
  • Head coach Mike Brown praised Karl-Anthony Towns' professionalism and early-season play amid ongoing contract discussions.
  • Jalen Brunson and Mike Brown commended Dalton Knecht for his aggressive play after earning unexpected minutes against Chicago.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Knicks rookie Tyler Kolek joked that he expects backlash from fans after calling Taylor Swift a performative celebrity fan at Knicks games. Kolek stated that some attendees appear at games primarily to be seen rather than to support the team, specifically pointing to Swift before conceding he will likely face criticism from her supporters.

The team bulletin also highlighted comments from head coach Mike Brown, guard Jalen Brunson, and center Karl-Anthony Towns. Brown and Brunson praised the recent contributions of Dalton Knecht, while Towns addressed his defensive progress, strong rebounding following Mitchell Robinson's departure, and his focus on defending the Knicks' championship despite ongoing contract matters.

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