Overview

• NBC announced Michael Jordan as a 'special contributor' during its Upfront presentation in New York City on May 12, 2025.
• The network will resume NBA broadcasts this October under an 11-year, $77 billion media rights deal finalized in 2024.
• Jordan expressed excitement about the NBA’s return to NBC, calling it a meaningful part of his career, but his specific on-air responsibilities remain undefined.
• NBC’s coverage will include games on both NBC and Peacock, with iconic elements like the 'Roundball Rock' theme music being revived.
• Jordan joins a broadcast team featuring Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, and Mike Tirico, among others.