Overview

• NBC and the NBA formally named Kravitz as the artist for the new show open, with NBC Sports’ Tripp Dixon saying he is the right fit to set the weekly tone.
• The anthem is exclusive to Sunday Night Basketball and will complement a refreshed version of “Roundball Rock” rather than replace it.
• The premiere doubleheader on Feb. 1 features the Lakers at the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, followed by the Nuggets visiting the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
• Peacock NBA Monday launches Oct. 27 with up to three national games, and Coast 2 Coast Tuesday begins Oct. 28 on NBC and Peacock with weekly doubleheaders.
• Maria Taylor will host the Sunday studio show alongside analysts Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, while Ahmed Fareed anchors Mondays on Peacock.