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Fox could have blocked ‘Roundball Rock’ from returning to NBC

"Fox has an exclusive deal for ‘Roundball Rock’ and had to allow NBC to use the song."

And John Tesh is laughing all the way to the bank.

"Progress, but this a very precious asset that’s presentation needs to be executed more meticulously."

"After decades of composing for major sports broadcasts and covering historic events as a journalist, this album feels like a homecoming."

“I’m enjoying the ride.”

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

All signs point to "yes."

NBA rights are in high demand.

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

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

Why isn't Roundball Rock just NBC's overall sports theme music?