Coverage dated September 25, 2026 to September 28, 2026

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson kicks off the new season of ‘SNL'

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Host Jalen Brunson and Marcello Hernández (center) with musical guest Katseye during Promos on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

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Deadline
Jalen Brunson Has One Key Problem In New ‘SNL’ Promo (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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Winning his first NBA Championship has opened a lot of doors for Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, including to his first hosting stint on Saturday Night Live this weekend. But there’s one door that’s still giving him problems: the one leading to Studio 8H.
UPI
Watch: Jalen Brunson attempts 'silly' promo for 'SNL' episode with Katseye (opens UPI)
Published Sep 25, 2026
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NBA star Jalen Brunson will host the "Saturday Night Live" Season 52 premiere Saturday, with girl group Katseye to perform as musical guest.
New York Post
Jalen Brunson gifts pricey NYC cookies to hundreds of fans camping out to see him host ‘Saturday Night Live’ (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 26, 2026
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Manhattan resident Jordana Judson braved the rain outside NBC's Midtown studios Friday night in order to secure a spot inside the "SNL" studio to watch the New York Knicks champion host for the very first time Saturday night.
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
You can watch the season 52 premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' for free tonight. Here's how (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Sep 26, 2026
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Live from New York, "SNL" is back! Jalen Brunson is hosting, and KATSEYE is the musical guest. Here's how to watch live for free!
NBC News
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson kicks off the new season of ‘SNL’ tonight (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 26, 2026
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NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, of the 2026 championship-winning New York Knicks, is slated to kick off the 52nd season of “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, the show said.
New York Post
Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ New Tonight? Return Date, First Four Hosts For ‘SNL’ Season 52 (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 26, 2026
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Jalen Brunson hosts the season premiere of SNL!
NBC Los Angeles
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson kicks off the new season of ‘SNL' (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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Host Jalen Brunson and Marcello Hernández (center) with musical guest Katseye during Promos on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
The Hollywood Reporter
Jalen Brunson Brings the New York Knicks to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52 Premiere (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Sep 26, 2026
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Katseye serves as the first musical guest for the new installment.
Variety
Jalen Brunson’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Sees Knicks Starting 5 Roasting Each Other (opens Variety)
Published Sep 26, 2026
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Jalen Brunson’s “Saturday Night Live” monologue featured some familiar faces, as the remaining members of the Knicks starting five visited Studio 8H to roast their team captain. But before Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby appeared on screen, Kenan Thompson took the stage a…
Deadline
‘Saturday Night Live’: Jalen Brunson’s Knicks Teammates Join Him During Opening Monologue (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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Saturday Night Live kicked off its 52nd season with a victory lap for Knicks fans, as host Jalen Brunson was joined onstage by his teammates. The 2026 MVP swapped some quips with teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart during his opening monologue on Saturday’s episode,…
Philadelphia Inquirer
Host Jalen Brunson brings the Knicks to premiere of 'SNL,' with many nods to team's NBA title run (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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Jalen Brunson brought his NBA champion teammates to "Saturday Night Live" for the show's 52nd season premiere
New York Post
Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history hosting ‘SNL’ season 52 premiere (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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Knicks star Jalen Brunson made history as the first New York basketball player to host "Saturday Night Live" for its season 52 premiere.
The Boston Globe
Jalen Brunson hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ season premiere. See all the top moments. (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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The NBA champion and Knicks star hosted the season premiere of "SNL," with Katseye serving as the musical guest.
Deadline
‘Saturday Night Live’: Jalen Brunson Dunks On ‘High School Musical’ Lead, Katseye Crowns Awkward New Girl Group In Season 52 Premiere (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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Following the Knicks’ big win at Madison Square Garden, Jalen Brunson took the stage at 30 Rockefeller Center for his Saturday Night Live hosting debut. On Saturday’s Season 52 premiere, the NBA Finals 2026 MVP showed off some comedic chops in an otherwise business-as-usual episode of the NBC sketch…
Fox News
Knicks star Jalen Brunson shows some solid comedy chops in as 'SNL' season opening host (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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Jalen Brunson brought his Knicks teammates Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns along for his "SNL" hosting monologue.
New York Post
Jalen Brunson hosts ‘SNL’ Season 52 premiere — with help from Knicks teammates (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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“Tonight, I’m going to approach hosting the same way as I approached the Knicks’ Finals games,” the NBA champ told the live audience Saturday.
The Guardian
Saturday Night Live: Jalen Brunson makes for stiff host in underwhelming season premiere (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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There are some promising moments from newer cast members, but the show’s return, after a politically tumultuous period, was lacking in bite The 52nd season of Saturday Night Live opens inside the New York City mayor’s office.
Boston
‘SNL’ recap: Best moments from Jalen Brunson hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ premiere (opens Boston)
Published Sep 27, 2026
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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosted the Season 52 premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on Sept. 26, with Katseye as musical guest.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jalen Brunson revels in his moment as the latest (and hilarious) host of NBC’s Saturday Night Live (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 28, 2026
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The former Villanova guard brought on some of his old Wildcats and current Knicks teammates in a successful first appearance as the host of the popular late-night show.
New York Post
SNL writer offers neat behind-the-scenes scoop on Jalen Brunson’s shooting skit (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 28, 2026
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Jalen Brunson made his highly anticipated “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut this weekend, much to the delight of the New York audience and Knicks fans everywhere.

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