Mark Cuban jokingly encourages Taylor Swift to dump Travis Kelce, date Mavericks player

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans shared mixed opinions on whether the rumored romance is for real, or for show after the duo made their first public appearance.

Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban weighed in on the swirling dating rumors around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on Thursday.

Cuban appeared on ESPN’s "First Take" and was asked about the pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and whether their possible relationship is real. Cuban said he believed it to be a real thing, saying he didn’t think Swift would need any extra PR to date a Super Bowl champion like Kelce.

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Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks attends the NBA Las Vegas Summer League against the Oklahoma City Thunder on July 8, 2023, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (Candice Ward/Getty Images)

"So, I think it’s real but… she doesn’t need PR.… Like, literally, she impacts economies when she brings a tour to the city. She’s literally the most popular artist on the planet right now," Cuban said.

"So, what I’m gonna tell ya, Taylor – if you’re listening – sorry, Travis. Break up with him," he jokingly added. "I got a bunch of good-looking single guys that play for the Dallas Mavericks. I got you. I got you."

Cuban later told TMZ Sports that Swift "adds value everywhere she goes." Cuban said the NFL has to be loving what she’s bringing with her to the games. He continued to hype up the single guys on the Mavericks – maybe in an effort to boost the buzz around the Mavs going into the 2023-24 season.

Nothing has been confirmed between the two. Swift is reportedly set to cheer on the Chiefs on Sunday night when the team heads to MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Jets.

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