NBC Reintroduces 'Roundball Rock' for Upcoming NBA Season

NBC has officially announced the return of John Tesh's iconic 'Roundball Rock' theme for its NBA coverage, starting with the 2025-2026 season. The announcement was made during a 60-second commercial aired at the Kentucky Derby, featuring NBA stars like Luka Doncic and Donovan Mitchell, NBC show personalities, and Tesh himself performing the theme at the Intuit Dome. The song, which originally accompanied NBC's NBA broadcasts from 1990 to 2002—an era highlighted by the Chicago Bulls dynasty—will be featured on both NBC and Peacock for regular season and playoff games. NBC Sports president Rick Cordella called 'Roundball Rock' one of the greatest sports themes, evoking memories of the league's golden age. John Tesh expressed his excitement about the theme's return, describing NBC as its 'one true home.' Additionally, former NBA star Carmelo Anthony will join NBC as an analyst when the network resumes coverage.