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Vol. I · No. 4 Monday, June 15, 2026 · Evening Edition Price: Free

Hank Azaria “Bothered” by Taylor Swift’s Appearance at Knicks Game

The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94 to 90 in Game 5. The victory followed a 107 to 106 win in Game 4, which featured a 29-point comeback in the second half. The championship run saw a wide range of celebrity support. Actor Hank Azaria, a longtime Knicks fan, expressed being “bothered” by Taylor Swift’s courtside seats at Game 4. During an appearance on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, Azaria stated he was tired of “the whole Taylor sports” and called it “ridiculous” that she received three courtside seats with Alana and Este Haim. Azaria noted that while he was in the arena for Game 4, his seats were in the upper-bowl Cisco Suites, which he described as being “like the ceiling.” He observed that “A+ list” celebrities were at the bottom, while others were “stuck wherever.” Other notable figures were present throughout the series. Jordyn Woods, who is engaged to Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, spoke with The Hollywood Reporter before Game 5. She described the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden as “electric,” noting the floor vibrated during the Game 4 comeback. Woods also discussed her “lucky” orange purse, which fans have associated with team wins. Several celebrities celebrated the title from different locations. Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller were in San Antonio to witness the win, with Chalamet stating it was “way rather this than the Oscars” before joining the team’s locker room celebration. Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, and Mariska Hargitay celebrated via social media. Lopez posted a tribute mentioning the team’s past championship runs, while Cardi B watched the game from her basement. Hargitay posted a tribute to Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, who joked in a postgame interview about trying to get on the show SVU.

Sources

The Hollywood Reporter · Rolling Stone