Mike Tirico Returns to NBA Commentary Ahead of NBC's New Deal

Tirico will call two regional NBA games this week as he prepares to lead NBC's national NBA broadcasts starting in October.

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.