What happened: Jalen Brunson anchored the Season 52 opening broadcast of the NBC sketch comedy series. The New York Knicks point guard delivered the opening monologue alongside teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart.

Why it matters: The television appearance included participation in multiple segments, featuring a parody of High School Musical. The global pop group delivered live renditions of their tracks "Hootie Frutti" and "Animal" during the show.

What to watch: New York begins training camp this week ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.