Carmelo Anthony Joins NBC Sports as NBA Analyst for 2025-26 Season

Carmelo Anthony Joins NBC Sports as NBA Analyst for 2025-26 Season

NBC Sports is making a highly anticipated return to NBA coverage for the 2025-26 season, and the network just unveiled a major addition to its broadcast team: Carmelo Anthony.



Carmelo Anthony to Join NBC’s NBA Broadcast Team

• The announcement came during NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage on Saturday.
• Carmelo Anthony, a New York Knicks legend and 10-time NBA All-Star, will join NBC Sports as a lead NBA analyst.
• He’ll be featured alongside other former NBA stars like Jamal Crawford and Reggie Miller.

“BREAKING: NBC Sports announces Carmelo Anthony as new NBA analyst moments ago during Kentucky Derby coverage.”
— Michael McCarthy (@MMcCarthyREV), May 3, 2025

Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle Named as Play-by-Play Voices

• NBC also confirmed Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle as play-by-play announcers.
• Both have been longtime NBC Sports voices, covering the NFL, college football, and major events across the network.

Life After Basketball: Carmelo’s Media Presence Grows

• Since retiring from the NBA, Anthony has become an influential voice in sports media.
• He currently hosts two popular podcasts:
• “7PM in Brooklyn” — co-hosted with The Kid Mero
• “What’s in Your Glass?” — a lifestyle and culture podcast featuring athletes and celebrities.

With NBC Sports re-entering the NBA broadcasting landscape, the addition of a marquee personality like Carmelo Anthony signals a bold and exciting new direction. Fans can expect fresh insights, high-level analysis, and entertaining commentary when the 2025-26 NBA season tips off.