WNBA Legend Sue Bird Joins NBC and Peacock as Analyst

Bird, a 13-time All-Star and 4-time WNBA champion, will provide analysis for the network's WNBA coverage.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:27pm

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WNBA legend Sue Bird, who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame last year, has reportedly joined NBC and Peacock as a WNBA analyst. Bird's exact role is unclear, but she is expected to provide analysis either from a studio or through color commentary during WNBA broadcasts.

Why it matters

Sue Bird is widely considered one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, having won 4 championships and made 13 All-Star teams over her 21-year career. Her addition to NBC's WNBA coverage will bring a wealth of expertise and insight to the network's broadcasts.

The details

NBC has returned to WNBA coverage this season after agreeing to a massive deal with the league and the NBA in 2024. While the network brought in NBA legend Michael Jordan to provide analysis on the NBA side, his role ended up being more limited than expected. Bird's role with NBC and Peacock is still unannounced, but she is expected to bring a similar level of accomplishments and expertise to the WNBA side.

  • Sue Bird was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
  • Bird retired from the WNBA in 2022 after a 21-year career.
  • NBC and Peacock have returned to WNBA coverage this season after a deal in 2024.

The players

Sue Bird

A WNBA legend who was a 13-time All-Star, 8-time All-WNBA selection, and 4-time WNBA champion over her 21-year career. She was selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Seattle Storm in 2002 and spent her entire career with the franchise, having her jersey number retired in 2023 and a statue erected in her honor in 2025.

Michael Jordan

A NBA legend who joined NBC's coverage of the NBA in 2024, though his role ended up being more limited than expected.

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What’s next

NBC has not yet announced the specific details of Sue Bird's role with the network, including whether she will provide studio analysis or serve as a color commentator during WNBA broadcasts.

The takeaway

Sue Bird's addition to NBC and Peacock's WNBA coverage will bring a wealth of expertise and insight from one of the greatest players in league history. Her presence on the network's broadcasts will be a major boost for the WNBA and its growing fanbase.