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Michael Jordan Returns to NBA on NBC as Special Contributor

Michael Jordan joins NBC Sports as a special contributor for NBA coverage, marking the network's return to basketball broadcasting after 23 years.

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Michael Jordan will serve as a special contributor for NBC’s NBA coverage as the network prepares to broadcast games starting this October. NBC announced this during its Upfront presentation, heralding its return to the NBA after a 23-year hiatus, having previously aired the league from 1990 to 2002. Jordan expressed his excitement about the opportunity, highlighting NBC's significance in his career. The agreement with the NBA includes streaming on Peacock, with the new season to feature regional doubleheaders and a special 'Sunday Night Basketball' starting in January. Jordan recently sold his stake in the Charlotte Hornets and shifted focus to NASCAR.

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The specific details of Michael Jordan's role as a special contributor for NBC's NBA coverage have not been disclosed.

NBC's historical coverage of the NBA during Michael Jordan's career included significant games and moments that helped define the league's popularity in the 1990s.

The NBA will return to NBC for the 2025-26 season and will also be featured on Peacock.

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