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Blake Griffin launches new late night talk show

2026-08-30 · Blake Griffin · Player Focus

Blake Griffin is moving from the hardwood to the Hollywood spotlight. The former NBA All Star has announced he will host a new late night talk show, a surprising career pivot for the retired basketball player. This major entertainment venture headlines a quiet period for Griffin, who has stayed out of the sports headlines since his playing days ended.

A new chapter in entertainment

Griffin's announcement marks his most significant public move since retiring from professional basketball. Details on the show's format, network, or premiere date are still under wraps, but the project signals a clear intent to build a career in front of the camera. The six time All Star has previously dabbled in comedy and acting, making this a logical, if ambitious, next step. His charisma and experience in the public eye could translate well to the late night format.

Staying clear of current sports news

While Griffin makes entertainment news, his name has been absent from recent NBA coverage. Griffin, who last played for the Boston Celtics, is not involved in those discussions.

Other Blakes in the headlines

Stories about other athletes named Blake have dominated recent sports cycles, further highlighting Griffin's move away from the court. Most notably, Major League Baseball pitcher Blake Snell has been a central figure for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In a recent start on August 29, Snell threw five innings of one run baseball, but the Dodgers lost 2-1 to the Detroit Tigers. This followed a stronger outing on August 23, where Snell's six scoreless innings helped secure a 4-0 win and a series sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

DateOpponentInnings PitchedRuns AllowedResult
August 23, 2026Pittsburgh Pirates60Dodgers Win 4-0
August 29, 2026Detroit Tigers51Dodgers Lose 2-1

Meanwhile, in the NRL, a story about rugby league player Addin Fonua-Blake involved a try being overturned by the video review official, known as the Bunker. These concurrent stories underscore that the sports world's current 'Blake' news does not involve the former NBA star.

  • Blake Griffin is launching a late night talk show, his first major project since retiring from the NBA.
  • MLB pitcher Blake Snell had two notable starts for the Dodgers in late August, with mixed team results.
  • NRL prop Addin Fonua-Blake was involved in a video review controversy in a separate rugby league incident.
  • Griffin's post-playing career shift contrasts with the active sports stories involving other athletes who share his first name.

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