Jalen Brunson hosts SNL with four Knicks teammates in audience
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosted Saturday Night Live on September 27, 2026, with four of his teammates present.

Teammates join host for monologue
Brunson brought Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart to the NBC program. The group sat in the audience while Brunson delivered his opening monologue for the 52nd season premiere. Kenan Thompson portrayed ESPN pundit Stephen A Smith during the segment before the real players appeared.
Players ask questions about team
Towns asked if a player could foul out of the show while Bridges questioned Brunson about his arm length. Anunoby discussed a specific shot from Game 4 against San Antonio during the broadcast. Hart inquired whether Brunson took a pay cut to join the Knicks.
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