What happened: Jalen Brunson is set to host the season 52 premiere of Saturday Night Live. The Athletic's Law Murray and James L. Edwards III previewed the upcoming television appearance.
Why it matters: Brunson joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Bill Russell, and Charles Barkley as the only NBA players to host the program. He recently handed out cookies to the audience at Studio 8H ahead of the broadcast.
What to watch: The season 52 premiere airs this weekend.