Watch highlights from Knicks' Jalen Brunson hosting Saturday Night Live

Watch highlights from Knicks' Jalen Brunson hosting Saturday Night Live

The King of New York — Knicks Finals MVP Jalen Brunson — hosted the season 53 premiere of Saturday Night Live, and the laid-back Brunson showed off some of his comedic chops.

Of course some of Brunson’s teammates were there — Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Brunson’s usual comedic foil, Josh Hart — and they were part of the monologue.

My personal favorite Brunson skit of the night was a High School Musical take-off. Brunson is the new kid in the school and is going to get pushed away from the basketball team until Jeremy Culhane’s Jake invites him in — and then Brunson’s skills show Jake up. So Jake says he wants to focus on theater, but Brunson bests him at that, too — and takes his girl.

Brunson also was part of a funny office skit where he can’t sink a wadded-up wrapper in the trash can, but will not quit and keeps coming up with excuses why there is one more second on the clock. Then he reveals he’s Jalen Brunson.

You can stream the entire season premiere of Saturday Night Live — including a musical performance by KATSEYE and, of course, Weekend Update — on Peacock.

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Chargers’ Genesis Smith grabs interception of the year candidate against Josh Allen

Chargers’ Genesis Smith grabs interception of the year candidate against Josh Allen

One of the more bizarre developments in the early window of Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season is unfolding in Orchard Park, New York. The 2-0 Buffalo Bills currently trail the 0-2 Los Angeles Chargers 10-3 in the early going, and quarterback Josh Allen has thrown a pair of interceptions in the first half.

Both of those have come from Genesis Smith, and the second of those might just be the interception of the year.

With the Bills trailing 10-0 and facing a 2nd-and-6 situation in their own territory, Allen tries to go over the top of the Chargers secondary, on this post route to D.J. Moore. But the throw ends up in the hands of Smith, somehow:

This replay angle highlights just how unlikely this interception was, as the ball ends up in Smith’s stomach as he rolls over and onto the turf:

Yes, this ends up as an interception:

His first interception of the day was a little easier, however:

Smith’s second interception was the Chargers’ third takeaway of the first half, as James Cook fumbled on the first play from scrimmage:

It has been that kind of day for the Bills.

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Dante Moore injury: Ducks star out with concussion after ugly hit leads to USC suspension

Dante Moore injury: Ducks star out with concussion after ugly hit leads to USC suspension

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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is “expected to return” this season after suffering a concussion versus USC on Saturday night.

Moore was injured on a scramble ahead of halftime, on a scary play that left the Ducks quarterback motionless on the turf, and sparked a melee on the field in the aftermath of the hit. Moore was scrambling for yardage in the red zone, and took a hit to the head from Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens.

You can see the play here:

After the play the game was stopped for several minutes, before Moore was placed on a stretcher, taken off the field via a cart, and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Speaking after the game, won by Oregon by a final score of 41-27, Ducks head coach Dan Lanning provided this update:

“He’s in recovery, so I don’t want to speak too soon, but he’s moving; he has the ability to move. So, we’ll continue to assess him, but I don’t want to speak too soon, but he’s moving.”

As Moore was being evaluated on the field, Stephens was spotted celebrating and smiling. While USC head coach Lincoln Riley did not address that moment after the game, stating that he did not see Stephens on the sideline after the hit, the team announced on Sunday that the linebacker will be suspended for USC’s next game.

Stephens also issued this apology:

Moore had completed 8-of-10 passes for Oregon before leaving due to the injury. He was replaced by Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola, who completed 19-of-25 passes for 289 yards and a pair of touchdowns in relief of Moore.

Oregon is heading into a bye week, and the Ducks next play UCLA on October 10.

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Suns Sign Duop Reath, Kennedy Chandler, Phillip Wheeler; Waive John Camden, Corey Camper Jr, Sam Hoiberg

Suns Sign Duop Reath, Kennedy Chandler, Phillip Wheeler; Waive John Camden, Corey Camper Jr, Sam Hoiberg

The Phoenix Suns set their roster for training camp with a series of moves. Phoenix signed center Duop Reath, guard Kennedy Chandler and forward Phillip Wheeler to Exhibit 10 contracts. To create room for the three signings, the Suns waived John Camden, Corey Camper Jr. and Sam Hoiberg. That trio was signed to Exhibit 10 deals earlier in the week.

Reath may have a chance to earn a roster spot in light of the injury suffered by center Mark Williams. Phoenix would have to create a regular season roster spot for Reath. The 6-foot-9 center appeared in 32 games for the Portland Trail Blazers last season before suffering a torn ACL in mid-January.

Chandler spent most of last season with the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League. On a pair of 10 Day contracts with the Utah Jazz, the 6-foot point guard averaged 15 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists across 11 NBA games.

Wheeler appeared in 46 G League games for the Osceola Magic last season. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 14.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Chandler, Wheeler, Camden, Camper and Hoiberg are all expected to join the Valley Suns for the upcoming G League season. Reath could also join the G League Suns if a roster a spot in Phoenix doesn’t materialize.

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Nuggets Sign Dane Goodwin, Coleman Hawkins, Emanuel Miller To Camp Deals

Nuggets Sign Dane Goodwin, Coleman Hawkins, Emanuel Miller To Camp Deals

The Denver Nuggets signed a trio of players to training camp contracts. Dane Goodwin, Coleman Hawkins and Emanuel Miller all signed Exhibit 10 deals with Denver.

Goodwin appeared in 50 G League games for the Grand Rapids Gold last season. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 15.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game.

Hawkins appeared in 48 G League games for the Grand Rapids Gold last season. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 7.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and nearly a block per game.

Miller appeared in 40 G Leagues games last season split between the Cleveland Charge, Austin Spurs and Windy City Bulls. The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.

Following the NBA preseason, Goodwin, Hawkins and Miller are expected to join the Grand Rapids Gold for the G League season.

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Thunder Sign Andrew Holifield, Robert McCray V, Zhaire Smith To Camp Deals

Thunder Sign Andrew Holifield, Robert McCray V, Zhaire Smith To Camp Deals

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed a trip of players to Exhibit 10 contracts. Andrew Holifield, Robert McCray V and Zhaire Smith all signed training camp deals.

Holifield went undrafted out of Lamar at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 11.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Cardinals last season.

McCray went undrafted out of Florida State at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals as a senior for the Seminoles last season.

Smith appeared in 49 G League games split between the Texas Legends and Oklahoma City Blue last season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 18.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

Holifield, McCray and Smith are all expected to join the Oklahoma City Blue for the G League season after the NBA preseason.

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The Chase Down Podcast joins for a Cavs conversation + WNBA Playoff Preview

The Chase Down Podcast joins for a Cavs conversation + WNBA Playoff Preview

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Cleveland Cavaliers. They talk about the team’s perception, what’s needed to make the James Harden/Donovan Mitchell partnership work, next steps for Evan Mobley, the addition of Peyton Watson and much more!

On the WNBA side, the guys preview the first round of the 2026 playoffs! They discuss the matchups, key battlegrounds, potential X-Factors and schematic twists that could determine the winner of each series.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com

0:47 — Justin & Carter join the show!

56:58 — Aces/Fever

01:12:36 — Lynx/Liberty

01:22:30 — Dream/Mystics

01:30:40 — Valkyries/Wings

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Latest NBA news, rumors heading into 2026 training camps: Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell

Latest NBA news, rumors heading into 2026 training camps: Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell

With NBA training camps opening up next week, news around the league is starting to pick up. While a lot of it is the standard signing of players to Exhibit 10 deals then releasing them — targeting said player for the franchise’s G League team — there is some other news of note, here are the highlights.

Grizzlies release D’Angelo Russell

Memphis has a roster crunch, with 19 players on standard contracts heading into camp, but only 15 can make the opening roster. Cuts are coming.

D’Angelo Russell is the first one, the team announced Friday. This was expected around the league, it had been reported back in July that the Grizzlies were working with Russell to find a trade to a new home for him. That didn’t work out, so they waived him, and it was done early enough for Russell to find a new home before the season starts. Russell had a $5.9 million contract for this season that the Grizzlies will likely eat (they could waive and stretch it to lessen the per-year hit, but they are under the salary cap as it is and can afford to just pay it now).

Russell played 26 games for the Mavericks last season, averaging 10.2 points and four assists per game. Dallas traded him to Washington as part of the Anthony Davis trade, but Russell worked it out with the Wizards and never reported there. This offseason, the Wizards traded Russell to Memphis, which has now released him.

Latest on Mavs bigs Powell, Lively

We have a couple of updates on the Dallas Mavericks big man front.

First, and as expected, the Mavericks have signed Dwight Powell to return to the team, something first reported by Marc Stein. Powell, 35, has played the last 12 seasons in Dallas, and while he doesn’t have a huge impact on the court — 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in 63 appearances last season — his real value to a young team is as a mentor who shows players how to be professional. This contract is only guaranteed for $500,000 until he makes the opening night roster, Powell will have to stay healthy to get paid.

Dallas may need Powell at the start of the season because center Dereck Lively has not yet been medically cleared, reports Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Lively played in just seven games for Dallas last season before undergoing foot surgery last December. If he can get healthy, he would be an interesting fit next to Cooper Flagg.

Cooper Flagg card sets record

While we’re on the topic of Mavericks star, the Cooper Flagg Topps Rookie Debut Patch Card has officially sold through Fanatics Collect’s September Premier Auction for $8.04 million. The auction drew 83 bids over the two-week process.

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Cavs announce training camp roster

Cavs announce training camp roster

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We are just two weeks away from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first preseason game. But first, they’ll be conducting training camp in Spain. The Cavs announced their roster for camp today.

The standard roster, headlined by stars like James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley, will, of course, be there. Newcomer Peyton Watson, as well.

In total, 21 players will be in Spain. This includes the full standard roster, as well as three two-way players and a handful of training camp invites.

Tristan Enaruna, Riley Minix, and Ernest Udeh Jr. make up the two-way spots. Minix and Enaruna have been with the organization since last year, while Udeh is their newest two-way player.

Rashaun Agee, Zack Austin, Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond are the camp invitees.

Training camp is an opportunity to set the tone for the upcoming season. The building blocks of who this team will become should be laid during their trip to Spain. This not only allows them to learn the systems but also to form a closer bond as teammates.

Cleveland reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season after winning 52 games. The Cavs hope to replicate that success and go even further this year.

A full offseason of integrating Harden should help them. The 17-year veteran hardly had time to unpack his bags before the playoff run began. This season allows him more time to adapt and learn his role. That should help everyone around him.

Trading for Watson was Cleveland’s biggest move of the summer. The franchise is excited about the potential for Watson to help them in the immediate short term and in the future. Training camp will give them their first glimpse of how he fits with the roster.

As for the others, younger prospects such as Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor have a chance to prove they belong. Training camp and preseason will be their time to step up. Nae’Qwan Tomlin, as well.

The Cavs are hosting media day for Koby Altman and Kenny Atkinson on Friday afternoon. The players will have their own media day on Monday. After that, it’s off to Spain for Training Camp.

Cleveland’s first preseason game is October 8th.

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Julian Reese, Pelicans Sign Two-Way Deal

Julian Reese, Pelicans Sign Two-Way Deal

Julian Reese and the New Orleans Pelicans have signed a Two-Way contract. Reese was acquired by the Denver Nuggets’ G League affiliate in August and subsequently waived.

Reese appeared in 13 games last season with the Washington Wizards, averaging 11.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.9 minutes.

Reese also appeared in 42 G League games, averaging 8.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18.0 minutes.

Reese went undrafted out of Maryland in 2025.

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