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Cooper Flagg to Appear on The Tonight Show
The Dallas Mavericks forward will be a guest on the show next Monday.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Cooper Flagg, a Newport native and top NBA draft pick, is scheduled to appear as a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, February 23. He will be joined by comedian Tracy Morgan, actress Neve Campbell, and the South Korean girl group TWICE.
Why it matters
As a rising star in the NBA, Flagg's appearance on the popular late-night talk show will give him national exposure and help raise his profile among casual basketball fans.
The details
Flagg, who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, will be making his first appearance on The Tonight Show. The episode will feature a mix of entertainment guests, including veteran comedian Tracy Morgan, actress Neve Campbell, and the popular K-pop group TWICE.
- Cooper Flagg is scheduled to appear on The Tonight Show on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The players
Cooper Flagg
A Newport native and top NBA draft pick who was recently drafted by the Dallas Mavericks.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
A popular late-night talk show hosted by comedian Jimmy Fallon.
Tracy Morgan
A veteran comedian who will also be a guest on the same episode of The Tonight Show.
Neve Campbell
An actress who will be a guest on the same episode of The Tonight Show.
TWICE
A popular South Korean girl group that will be a musical guest on the same episode of The Tonight Show.
What’s next
Fans can tune in to The Tonight Show on Monday, February 23, 2026 to watch Cooper Flagg's appearance.
The takeaway
Cooper Flagg's upcoming appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will provide him with valuable national exposure as a rising star in the NBA, helping to raise his profile among casual basketball fans.
