Michael Jordan revealed on Tuesday night just before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season that he no longer plays basketball -- not even occasionally in a random gym or driveway.

Maybe it was the nostalgia kicking in, but Tuesday felt bigger than usual for the NBA as it returned to NBC for the first time since 2002.

Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports’ return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night, saying he’s doing so as a way to give back to basketball.

If the basketball world has learned anything about Michael Jordan, it is that he takes things personally. That extends to the quick-witted social media team he employs at Jordan Brand. Jordan's legendary trash talk (backed up by performance) has clearly shaped the company ethos.

Another masterful performance from Stephen Curry has the Warriors superstar in rarefied NBA air: The future Hall of Famer is set to pass Michael Jordan for a rather remarkable scoring record.

NBA legend Michael Jordan sat down with NBC's Mike Tirico for the first edition of his special segment "MJ: Insights To Excellence."

Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan sparked similar concerns during “The Last Dance” documentary. Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest NBA player of all time. As a six-time NBA champion, six-time Finals MVP, five-time MVP, among many other accolades, he has the accomplishments to back up the title.

NASCAR and two of its teams returned to court Thursday after two failed days of mediation and resumed their bitter antitrust fight with a hearing that included team owner Michael Jordan laughing in disbelief at some of the testimony as the two sides hurtle toward a trial.