Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage
NBC, which returns to carrying the NBA after a 23-year absence, carried all six of Jordan's championships with the Bulls.
NEW YORK — Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins.
NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during a presentation at Radio City Music Hall previewing the network’s offerings during the upcoming television season.
“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said during a video message. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”
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NBC returns to carrying the NBA after a 23-year absence. It had NBA rights from 1990 through 2002 and carried all six of Jordan’s championships as a member of the Chicago Bulls.
This is the first time Jordan has joined a network. His appearances and comments during the 2020 documentary The Last Dance about his career and the end of the Bulls dynasty in 1998 created plenty of headlines.
“Michael’s legacy both on and off the court speaks for itself,” NBC Sports president Rick Cordella said. “We’re incredibly proud to have him join our coverage.”
NBC’s 11-year agreement with the NBA and WNBA begins in October. Peacock will exclusively stream games on Monday night while NBC/Peacock will have regional doubleheaders on Tuesday. NBC and Peacock will also launch Sunday Night Basketball in January.