Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner’s Postgame Hug Steals the Spotlight After New York Knicks’ Thrilling NBA Finals Win

Published 06/11/2026, 10:26 AM CDT

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Recently, Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner, were present at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The two were seen quite often on camera. However, there was one particular occurrence right after the game, when they were seen hugging each other, that gained attention.

While the Knicks' dramatic victory dominated headlines, the celebrity interaction ended up stealing a share of the spotlight. 

Kylie Jenner and Taylor Swift’s postgame interaction caught everyone’s attention

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Taylor Swift arrived at Madison Square Garden to watch the Knicks battle the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. She was one of several celebrities who caught attention courtside throughout the night. Kylie Jenner was also on hand, watching the game with long-time Knicks fan and actor Timothée Chalamet. They were then photographed exchanging pleasantries after the game, and they made headlines online. The short exchange quickly went viral on social media.

The viral video shows a lively scene after the basketball game, within the crowded arena. It also showed fans in the stands and the court area, preparing to leave. In the foreground, the two women, Swift, who is soon to get married, and Jenner appeared to be having a friendly conversation with the pop star smiling and gesturing as she speaks. 

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Meanwhile, the brief courtside exchange between Swift and Jenner has renewed interest in their reported feud. 

Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner's NBA Finals moment reignites discussion about old feud rumors

Early 2024 saw rumors of a feud between Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner start to gain traction at the Golden Globe Awards. There was speculation on social media that a conversation involving Swift’s close friend Selena Gomez was connected to Jenner and her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet. Even though, there was no evidence for the theory, it spread fast on the internet.

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All the speculation was around the claims that Gomez was refused a photo with Chalamet because of Jenner. However, several reports later denied that narrative, with sources saying Gomez was not talking about Jenner or Chalamet in the conversation. No public comments were made by Swift or Jenner about any reported feud. Over time, there was little sign of tension between the two, and their recent friendly interaction at the NBA Finals added further fuel to the discussion that the rumored conflict had been exaggerated. Their postgame exchange was treated as a nice moment between two high-profile celebrities.

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Could Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner’s courtside reunion finally put lingering feud rumors to rest? Let us know in the comments. 

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Bias Sinha

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Bias Sinha is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, where she dives into Hollywood and all things celebrity culture with a sharp, timely lens. Previously, she covered pop culture and wrote on NBA for The Times of India. With a double Master’s degree in English and Education, and over 7 years of experience across creative writing, editing, proofreading, and academic content, she blends structure with storytelling ease.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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