Michael Jordan joins NBC's coverage of NBA 2025-26 season

A legendary addition to our team!

We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock. pic.twitter.com/Pjsq8tokfi

Jordan, 62, also addressed fans via a brief video message, marking his return to the professional basketball limelight — not as a player or team owner, but as a voice on one of the most anticipated sports broadcasting comebacks in years.

This will be his first on-camera role covering the NBA since his retirement in 2003.

NBC’s new 11-year media rights agreement with the NBA kicks off with the 2025-26 season.

While Jordan’s exact responsibilities haven’t been detailed, the announcement alone has sparked buzz across the sports world, with fans already speculating on whether he’ll appear courtside, in the studio, or behind the scenes.

NBC is really going all out

— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) May 12, 2025

Jordan is and will always be the goat. He transformed basketball. Unfortunately, the nba turned into trash.

— MAGA Firearms & Tech (@magafirearmstec) May 12, 2025

I remember Bull's 6 feat with Michael Jordan many years ago. Miss those times.

Since stepping away from the game, Jordan’s influence hasn’t faded.

He owned the Charlotte Hornets from 2010 until selling in 2023 and cofounded the NASCAR team 23XI Racing with Denny Hamlin in 2020.

NBC previously held NBA broadcast rights until 2002 — and now, with Jordan back in the mix, their return feels nothing short of prime time.