Jalen Brunson hosts SNL Season 52 premiere, first NBA host since LeBron James

Jalen Brunson hosted Saturday Night Live's Season 52 premiere on NBC on 26 September, with Katseye as musical guest, Deadline reported. Deadline reported it was the hosting debut for the New York Knicks star and 2026 NBA Finals MVP. NBC Insider said he is the first NBA player to host since LeBron James in Season 33.