ESPN announcers bizarrely refuse to say Taylor Swift’s name during Knicks-Cavaliers game
During a recent NBA playoff game, ESPN announcers chose not to mention Taylor Swift by name, referring to her only as 'Travis Kelce's fiancée.' This decision sparked significant backlash on social media, with fans criticizing the commentators for their perceived slight towards the pop star. Swift and Kelce were in attendance at the game, which has drawn attention due to their upcoming wedding.
- ▪ESPN announcers referred to Taylor Swift as 'Travis Kelce's fiancée' during the Knicks-Cavaliers game.
- ▪The commentators' refusal to say Swift's name led to an uproar on social media.
- ▪Fans expressed their disappointment and confusion over the announcers' choice of words.
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Sports Entertainment ESPN announcers bizarrely refuse to say Taylor Swift’s name during Knicks-Cavaliers game By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published May 23, 2026, 10:02 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google ESPN has just accidentally declared war against the Swifties. Midway through the first quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers on Saturday, the ESPN on ABC broadcast referred to Taylor Swift as “Travis Kelce’s fiancée,” which caused an uproar on social media. As the broadcast showed Swift and Kelce sitting court side at Rocket Arena, ESPN commentators Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson refused to say the pop star’s name.
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