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.

Mike Tirico is quickly becoming a sportscaster for all seasons at NBC.

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

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.

Mike Tirico has been selected as NBC’s lead play ... the league until moving to NBC in July 2016. He also called six NBA Finals on ESPN Radio. According to research from the 506 Sports Archive ...

Nov 14, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; American former professional basketball player Reggie Miller reacts after the game between the LA Clippers against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller is reportedly joining the NBC Sports team. ESPN is citing Front Office Sports with the announcement, as the NBA Hall of Famer will be the color commentator for NBA games alongside play-by-play broadcasters Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle, starting with the 2025-26 season.

Veteran NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico is returning to the NBA. Tirico, the voice of NBA games for 15 seasons for ESPN from 2002-2016, has been tapped to lead NBC Sports’ NBA coverage for the 2025-26 season.