The NBC-owned streaming service is adding a range of new features to differentiate its games from those airing on cable and other services.

Peacock’s Live Streaming Leadership Extends to the NBA with the 2025-26 Season, Giving Fans New Ways to Enjoy the Dynamic Culture around the Sport, League, Teams and Players

NBC also sets the return of Michael Jordan as a special contributor The post Peacock Lures NBA Fans With Courtside Live, ScoreCard and Performance View Features appeared first on TheWrap.

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.

Carter will be in studio one or more nights per week through the playoffs when the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock in October.

Daytona Beach native and basketball legend Vince Carter will join NBC as a studio analyst on its NBA coverage team next season.

Jordan's presence on the court made the NBA on NBC iconic to everyone that watched basketball in the 90s, as NBC was among the many beneficiaries of the dominance of Jordan's Bulls. Now, he'll lend a hand to NBC once again by making his debut as a broadcaster.

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