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NBA on NBC ad announces the return of John Tesh's "Roundball Rock." Photo Credit: NBC

NBC officially announces ‘Roundball Rock’ will return with NBA coverage

"It's a thrill to announce that Roundball Rock is coming home."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 3, 2025 0
John Tesh appears on CNBC to discuss "Roundball Rock"

John Tesh on ‘Roundball Rock’ negotiations with NBC: ‘We are talking’

"I'm not holding out. NBC is my friend."

By Drew Lerner OnNov 20, 2024 0
John Tesh detailed how things have gone in negotiations with NBC over the use of his iconic "Roundball Rock." Photo by Connie Sellecca

John Tesh discusses negotiating struggles around ‘Roundball Rock’

"Pretty much right now, with the guys at NBC that make all these decisions, I'm hearing crickets. But I'm ready. And the song is ready."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 14, 2024 0
The NBA will return to NBC's airwaves in 2025.

Return of Roundball Rock to NBA on NBC now in doubt?

NBC already promoted the return of Roundball Rock for the NBA, but negotiations between the network and John Tesh have hit a snag.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 14, 2024 0
'The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz' unveiled the new version of 'Roundball Rock.'

‘The Dan Le Batard Show’ unveils new version of John Tesh’s ‘Roundball Rock’

The "shredded version" of "Roundball Rock" is here.

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 8, 2024 2
NBA on NBC roundball rock

With NBA’s return to NBC, John Tesh’s ‘Roundball Rock’ officially coming home

"Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-basketball, gimme gimme gimme the ball..."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 24, 2024 11
NBA on NBC roundball rock

John Tesh: NBC has already reached out about using ‘Roundball Rock’ for NBA

A new version of the song is also on the way.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 21, 2024 3
NBA on NBC roundball rock

John Tesh confirms NBC could re-license ‘Roundball Rock’ if they get NBA rights

The Fox Sports license for college basketball games doesn't preclude other networks from licensing the theme for NBA games.

By Sean Keeley OnApr 30, 2024 18
NBA on NBC roundball rock

Could NBC bring back ‘Roundball Rock’ for the NBA?

All signs point to "yes."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 23, 2024 9

“Oh boy, we’ve got a problem”: John Tesh recalls bad broadcasting experiences, composing “Roundball Rock”

"That's the worst piece of sports television I've ever seen in my life."

By Ian Casselberry OnDec 25, 2020 5

John Tesh offered ABC/ESPN the rights to use NBC theme “Roundball Rock” for NBA games and was turned down

"They said, 'We’re looking for a different sound.'"

By Phillip Bupp OnOct 27, 2018 15

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