NBA marks Jersey Day ahead of Tip-Off on NBC

Flagg opens Year 2 Oct. 21 after ROY run

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Cooper Flagg was no stranger to the jersey swap game during his Kia NBA Rookie of the Year campaign 😮‍💨 Happy NBA Jerse Via @NBA on X

What happened: The NBA marked Jersey Day on Oct. 19 with a nod to Cooper Flagg and his rookie-season jersey swaps. The 2026-27 Tip-Off airs Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: The Tip-Off slate opens the 2026-27 season after a preseason centered on second-year stars. Cooper Flagg enters Year 2 after a Kia Rookie of the Year campaign in Dallas.

By the numbers: Flagg led rookies at 21.0 points per game last season. He joined Michael Jordan as the only rookies to lead their team in four categories.

What to watch: Dallas opens against Houston on Oct. 21 to begin Flagg's second season.

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