The return of the NBA on NBC is finally here, and with it comes the revival of one of the most recognizable TV themes in history: "Roundball Rock." John Tesh's original composition, used throughout the NBA on NBC's original run in the 1990s,

"Roundball Rock" is one of the most recognizable sports themes ever. The John Tesh theme returns, along with NBA on NBC, for the 2025-26 season.

By Sanjesh SinghThe 2025 basketball season will see something different — something that hasn't been seen since the early 2000s.NBA on NBC is coming back to television screens and introducing itself to streaming platforms beginning with the 2025-26 league campaign.

The NBA officially returned to NBC on Tuesday night for opening night of the 2025-2026 NBA season for a double header, but the broadcast did not get off to a good start. The first game of the night featured the defending Finals champion Oklahoma City Thunder taking on Oklahoma City icon Kevin Durant and his new team,

A look at the new NBA television landscape, and what to expect as NBC, Peacock and Amazon Prime join ABC and ESPN as rights-holders.

Fans tuning into the NBA this season will have to adjust their viewing habits to new networks and a seven-day-a-week national TV schedule.

Postgame editions will be open-ended on ESPN while ABC will run a half-hour and then continue on the ESPN app. The program will air on 20 dates during the regular season and throughout the NBA Playoffs, including the Eastern Conference Finals and the NBA Finals.