Brunson hosts SNL
Jalen Brunson brought four Knicks teammates to Saturday Night Live’s season premiere on Sept. 26 and served as host, marking a high-profile offseason moment for the defending champions. Brunson’s monologue mixed humor and Knicks references as the team prepares for the new season.
Source: NBA.com
Hawks pack one million meals
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm led a one-day Million Meal Pack on Sept. 26 that assembled one million meals with more than 5,000 volunteers at State Farm Arena. Players including Kingston Flemings, Asa Newell, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Wilson participated in the community event.
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Hornets trade Hield to Bulls
On Sept. 26 reports said Charlotte agreed to send sharpshooter Buddy Hield to Chicago for Rob Dillingham and cash considerations, creating a reported $9.6 million trade exception for Charlotte. The move is part of broader offseason roster tinkering ahead of training camp.
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Skyforce acquire Williams, Etienne
The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced on Sept. 27 they acquired returning rights to Nate Williams and Tyson Etienne from the Long Island Nets in exchange for the returning rights to Dain Dainja. Williams averaged 18.5 PPG, 5.9 RPG and 1.8 SPG in 35 G League games last season.
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NBA camps set to open
Reports on Sept. 27 noted that most NBA teams will hold Media Day on Monday, Sept. 28, with training-camp practices beginning the following day. The piece outlines the league-wide return of teams to facilities and the calendar rhythm ahead of preseason and regular-season preparation.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Cooper Flagg remeasured at 6’10”
Reports from Sept. 27 say rookie Cooper Flagg of the Mavericks was remeasured at 6-foot-10 barefoot at a recent team event; Flagg himself said the new measurement is 6’10” without shoes. The article frames the growth as a notable physical update as he prepares for the season.
Source: Yahoo Sports