Mike Tirico was part of ESPN and ABC’s coverage of the NBA until moving to NBC in July 2016. (AP) — Mike Tirico has been officially named as NBC’s lead play-by-play announcer when it begins its coverage of the NBA next season.

Tirico to Serve as Lead Play-By-Play Voice for NBC Sports’ NBA Coverage Beginning with 2025-26 Season; Previously Called NBA Games for ESPN from 2002-2016

Let’s go, Orange! S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications graduate Mike Tirico, who called NBA games for ESPN from 2002-16, is returning to NBA coverage as NBC Sports' lead play-by-play voice, when NBC and Peacock’s coverage of pro hoops tips off this October.

Mike Tirico has been named the lead play-by-play broadcaster for NBC's coverage of the NBA starting with the 2025-2026 season.

NBC announced on Wednesday that Mike Tirico will work as the lead play-by-play announcer for the network's NBA coverage, which begins next season.

“We are excited that Big Event Mike Tirico will be returning to his courtside seat as the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock,” said Sam Flood, executive producer, NBC Sports, in a statement.

NEW YORK — Mike Tirico has been officially named as ... Tirico will call select games on NBC and Peacock the first half of the season, including the season opener in October.

NEW YORK — Mike Tirico has been officially named as ... Tirico will call select games on NBC and Peacock the first half of the season, including the season opener in October.

Let’s go, Orange! S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications graduate Mike Tirico, who called NBA games for ESPN from 2002-16, is returning to NBA coverage as NBC Sports’ lead play-by-play voice, when NBC and Peacock’s coverage of pro hoops tips off this October.

While there is a ton of speculation and intrigue as to who might fill what seats with the NBA’s new media partners at NBC and Amazon next season, this one was not a cliffhanger. As expected, NBC ...

An iconic sports commentator has been named as the lead broadcaster for NBC Sports' NBA coverage beginning next season, with the choice already inside the network.

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