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Michael Jordan unlikely to return to NBC's NBA coverage this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Michael Jordan unlikely to return to NBC's NBA coverage this season

Summary

Michael Jordan is not expected to continue as a special contributor for NBC's NBA coverage this upcoming season. Last year, he participated in only one interview that was split into segments. Although NBC had anticipated more contributions, expectations were not met, leading to disappointment among viewers. Despite initial enthusiasm from the network, reports suggest that Jordan’s appearances fell short of what was promised, with no additional interviews occurring as anticipated. This has led commentators to view the arrangement as one of the most overhyped talent deals in sports media.

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•Jordan appeared once on NBC during the last NBA season.
•NBC had announced his role prior to returning to NBA broadcasts.
•Viewers expressed disappointment over the lack of Jordan's involvement.
•Speculation about more interviews ultimately did not materialize.

Latest Updates

5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Jordan not expected to return to NBC Sports' NBA coverage
5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Jordan ‘not expected’ to return to NBA on NBC, per report

What they're saying

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Michael Jordan’s NBC tenure will resemble his baseball career in length. According to a report by Michael McCarthy in Front Office Sports, Michael Jordan is “not expected” to return to NBC’s NBA coverage this upcoming season. The network announced Jordan as a “special contributor” prior to its return to NBA broadcasting last season, but the…
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