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.

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.

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.

One of basketball's best-ever players bet the eventual IU national champion that he wasn't long for the Hoosiers.

Michael Jordan 173 3. Kobe Bryant 122 4. James Harden 105 5. Elgin Baylor 88 6. LeBron James 79 7. Allen Iverson 79 8. Oscar Robertson 77 9. Stephen Curry 72 9. Kevin Durant 72 #NBA Bluesky | Oct. Prior to his retirement from the league,