Overview
- Mike Tirico will call two NBA games this week, including Monday's 76ers-Trail Blazers game on NBC Sports Philadelphia and Wednesday's Celtics-Trail Blazers game on NBC Sports Boston.
- These games mark Tirico's return to NBA play-by-play after nearly a decade, with his last regular-season broadcast in 2016 for ESPN.
- Tirico is preparing for his role as the lead voice for NBC's NBA coverage, which begins in October under an 11-year broadcast rights deal with the league.
- NBC's NBA schedule will include Sunday games post-NFL season, Monday games on Peacock, and regional doubleheaders on Tuesdays, with Tirico calling key games and playoff matchups after the Winter Olympics in February 2026.
- Tirico's busy 2025-26 schedule will also feature NFL broadcasts, the Super Bowl, and hosting the Winter Olympics, making it a landmark year in his career.