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.

On the latest Sporticast episode, Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Michael Jordan’s newest gig. NBC announced Monday that the NBA legend would be joining some of the network’s NBA broadcasts next year.