Mike Tirico Named Lead Voice for NBC's NBA Coverage
NBC confirms Mike Tirico will anchor its NBA broadcasts as the network resumes coverage starting October 2025 under a new 11-year deal.
- Mike Tirico, a seasoned broadcaster with extensive NBA experience, will lead NBC's NBA coverage beginning in October 2025.
- NBC's new 11-year agreement with the NBA includes 100 regular-season games, the All-Star Game, exclusive first-round playoff games, and WNBA coverage.
- Tirico will initially call select games, including the NBA season opener, before transitioning to a weekly schedule after completing NFL and Olympic commitments in February 2026.
- NBC's NBA broadcasts will span three consecutive nights weekly, with games airing on NBC and its Peacock streaming platform.
- Jamal Crawford and Frank DiGraci have also been announced as key hires for NBC's NBA broadcast team, signaling the network's commitment to high-quality coverage.