Malika Andrews Accuses Jalen Rose of Inappropriate Touch—But Was It Really Him?

During a recent episode of “NBA Today,” an awkward moment caught fans’ attention. As the show wrapped up, Jalen Rose pulled Malika Andrews into a friendly hug. Suddenly, Malika exclaimed on-air, “Get your finger out of my armpit.”

At first, viewers thought Rose might have accidentally touched Malika inappropriately. However, after watching the video closely, it seems Rose’s hands were visible and nowhere near her armpit. Instead, Richard Jefferson, who was just off-camera, may have been playing a joke and was actually the one responsible.

After the incident, Rose and Jefferson exchanged a quick dap, adding to the playful atmosphere. So far, none of the three have commented about the moment on social media.

What Does This Mean?
Despite the initial accusation, it looks like this was all a misunderstanding and part of the lighthearted banter typical on NBA Today. No one appeared genuinely upset, and the incident hasn’t sparked further controversy.

Bottom line:
Jalen Rose did not inappropriately touch Malika Andrews; it was likely Richard Jefferson joking around off-camera. The situation was resolved with laughter and no public statements from those involved.

Looking more into the video, it appears that Richard Jefferson may have been the culprit playing a joke behind them. It certainly was not Rose with his fingers in her armpit.

While all of Jalen’s fingers were visible, Richard was not on camera. Afterward, he and Jalen dapped.

Neither Rose, Andrews, nor Jefferson have spoken out about this on social media.

Everyone Is Praying For Baker Mayfield And His Wife After The Couple Was Forced From Their Home In Tampa Bay

Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily (Photo via emilywmayfield/IG)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily have had to evacuate their home this week because of Hurricane Helene.

The hurricane hit northern Florida pretty hard, causing major flooding and power loss.

Mayfield, his wife Emily, their daughter, and their dog left their residence before the storm hit as a means of caution. Emily furnished her followers with an update on Friday.

“Baker, Koko, Fergus and I evacuated yesterday and are safe,” she said via Instagram. “Our sweet, sweet community got pummeled, but even that doesn’t compare to the people up North who took this storm head on. It’s unfathomable.”

Emily is grateful that Helene did not affect the Mayfield home but revealed she was “praying nonstop” for the people dealing with the impact while also offering tangible assistance.

“I am looking for ways to get out and tangibly help,” she added. “Please send me anything you find, and I will share the good ones.”