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Stephen A. Smith encouraged Michael Jordan to do more media: ‘Proud of him’
"I don’t think that he’s gonna be shy about saying what he sees at all. As a matter of fact, if he is, he’s gonna have to deal with me"
Michael Jordan’s rumored $40m/year payday for NBA on NBC role ‘inaccurate,’ per report
Tom Brady's Fox Sports deal pays him $37.5 million per year, so this rumor always seemed a little sketchy.
Noah Eagle discusses fear of botching call of a big highlight play that ‘lives forever’
"...especially now, it comes back on Twitter, and then it comes back on Twitter, and then a year from now it comes back on Twitter. So you better be prepared to nail it."
Dominqiue Wilkins ‘shocked’ by Michael Jordan’s NBA on NBC move: ‘It’s got to be a huge payday’
"I’ve seen some of the rumors and it’s like, 'I get it.'"
Carmelo Anthony joined NBC to counter former NBA stars in media who are ‘character-hunting’
"It becomes about what they have done, and because of what you have done, you start to degrade or you start to talk s*it about somebody else or what they're doing and you take the focus off the actual essence of basketball, what we here talking about."
Charles Barkley ‘shocked’ by Michael Jordan joining NBA on NBC
"I know he’s not gonna do a lot"
Brad Daugherty joining NBC’s NBA coverage
Daugherty will also remain a part of Cleveland Cavaliers local broadcasts.
Mike Tirico shares how he’d feature Michael Jordan in NBC’s NBA coverage
Tirico wouldn't put MJ behind the desk.
Michael Jordan will reportedly appear in taped segments for NBA on NBC
Jordan's role remains "nebulous" and could evolve over time.
Michelle Beadle predicts Michael Jordan will only make two appearances on NBC
"I’ll say this, it’s a brilliant hire"
Nick Wright takes dig at NBC hiring Michael Jordan: ‘He should be their gambling expert’
"If they are going to use him the way he should be used, that is going to be an unbelievable addition."
NBA on NBC adds Vince Carter to studio lineup
The NBA on NBC will have Vince Carter in a major studio role alongside Carmelo Anthony when picking up coverage this fall.
NBC’s NBA deal could come at the cost of entertainment jobs
Stephen A. Smith on NBC landing Michael Jordan: ‘Lord have mercy’
"That brother ain’t used to being alright, he’s used to being great"
NBC’s sports future tied to the NBA and Peacock
The NBA and Peacock took centerstage at NBC's Upfront presentation on Monday, showcasing how central the platform is to the network's future.
NBC announces Michael Jordan will contribute to NBA coverage
Are NBA broadcast partners leaving space open for Doc Rivers (or Steve Kerr)?
Two of the most acclaimed NBA broadcasters of the past two decades are both currently coaching in the league as Prime Video and NBC build out their rosters.
NBA on NBC will use AI to bring back original promo voice Jim Fagan
The NBA on NBC is continuing to lean heavily into nostalgia by using an AI version of promo voice Jim Fagan, who passed away in 2017.
NBA on NBC’s Carmelo Anthony looking forward to discussing ‘the game within the game’
"The game within the game, I think, needs to be talked about."
NBC officially announces ‘Roundball Rock’ will return with NBA coverage
"It's a thrill to announce that Roundball Rock is coming home."
NBC wants to bring excitement of Michael Jordan player intro back to NBA
If you are of a certain age and fondly remember the NBA on NBC and the Michael Jordan...
Adam Silver confirms NBC pushing for America vs. World format for 2026 NBA All-Star Game
"It presents an enormous opportunity for us to do something with an international competition instead of the traditional All-Star formats that we’ve used."
Comcast expects NBA will be ‘launch pad’ for Peacock
"We continue to think that acquiring the rights to bring the NBA back to NBC and Peacock is a big deal, big moment, big accomplishment."
Zach Lowe’s Ringer role reportedly allows for possible return to TV
"The basketball writer, podcaster, and analyst might have multiple media opportunities."
