Michael Jordan is returning to the NBA. And Stephen A. Smith has an idea on how it could go sour. NBC announced Jordan will be a special contributor to its NBA coverage beginning this fall.

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall previewing the networks offerings during the upcoming television season.

NBC announced Monday that six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, viewed by many as the greatest of all time, will join the network as a special contributor when the NBA returns in October. The announcement was made during NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.