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NBA Announcers Troll Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as Cavs Crash Out

The internet is buzzing after NBA commentators poked fun at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce following the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent playoff elimination.

5/26/2026, 3:00:15 PM

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Hold up, Swifties and sports fanatics! The internet is buzzing after NBA commentators cooked up some serious heat, targeting none other than pop queen Taylor Swift and her NFL beau, Travis Kelce. It seems even their combined star power couldn't save the Cleveland Cavaliers from a brutal playoff exit.

Cavs fans were hoping for a miracle, maybe a good luck charm from the power couple, but alas, it wasn't to be. The Knicks delivered the final blow on Monday, sending Cleveland packing and opening the door for some truly hilarious on-air trolling.

Insiders at "Inside The NBA" didn't hold back. As the final buzzer sounded, the announcers unleashed a "gone fishing" segment, traditionally reserved for teams ousted from the playoffs. But this time, they added a surprising twist.

Instead of just showing the dejected Cavs, the segment featured animated likenesses of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, fishing poles in hand, looking rather forlorn. The implication was clear: even the biggest celebrities couldn't reel in a win for the struggling team.

The internet, of course, went wild. Clips of the "gone fishing" segment immediately blew up on social media, with fans and haters alike chiming in. Some found it hilarious, a perfect send-off for a team that just couldn't cut it. Others, particularly hardcore Swifties, were less amused, calling it disrespectful.

This isn't the first time the couple has been linked to sports outcomes, but it's definitely one of the more public and playful jabs. It just goes to show, when you're as famous as these two, everyone's got an opinion, and sometimes, even NBA commentators can't resist a good meme opportunity.

So, what's next for Taylor and Travis? Probably a much-needed break from basketball drama. As for the Cavs, it's back to the drawing board for next season. But one thing's for sure: the "Inside The NBA" crew just created an unforgettable moment that will be talked about for a long time, thanks to the world's favorite power couple, as exclusively reported by TMZ.

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