At long last, the NBA is returning to NBC.
After 23 seasons away from the network, NBA games will again be broadcast on NBC beginning in the 2025-26 season. In addition to games broadcast on NBC, they will also be streamed on Peacock, with the streaming service holding exclusive streaming rights to games throughout the week.
The network's much-anticipated return to NBA coverage will feature a star-studded lineup, complete with well-known media members and some of the biggest names in the basketball world.
What a crew we’ve lined up for the 2025/26 NBA season on NBC and Peacock. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/R2yBIQC7gB
— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) October 20, 2025
Here is a complete breakdown of the game announcers and studio analysts making up the NBA on NBC team this year.
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NBA on NBC announcers 2025-26
Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Reggie Miller (analyst), Jamal Crawford (analyst), Zora Stephenson (reporter)
Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Grant Hill (analyst), Ashley ShahAhmadi (reporter)
In addition to the above pairings, which will be used during premier games, the following personalities will be used for NBA broadcasts on NBC and Peacock.
Michael Grady (play-by-play)
Mark Followill (play-by-play)
Terry Gannon (play-by-play)
Austin Rivers (game/studio analyst)
Robbie Hummel (game/studio analyst)
Brad Daugherty (game analyst)
Derek Fisher (game analyst)
Brian Scalabrine (game analyst)
Jordan Cornette (reporter/studio host)
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NBA on NBC studio crew
Carmelo Anthony
Anthony, a 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, begins his formal foray in sports media as a member of the NBA on NBC studio team.
The retired 19-year NBA veteran also hosts the "7 PM in Brooklyn" podcast.
Vince Carter
Carter, the 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year, began his time in sports media before his 22-year playing career ended.
He has done work as a game analyst in the past and joins NBC's studio crew one year after being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Tracy McGrady
A member of the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame class, McGrady has been enjoying retired life longer than his fellow studio analysts.
His media presence has grown in recent years, opening the door for him to be a staple on the NBA on NBC's studio panel.
Maria Taylor
A former NBA host on ESPN, Taylor continues her studio work with NBC as the NBA on NBC's main studio host.
Taylor's extensive work with the network includes hosting "Football Night in America" on Sunday nights and studio work during NBC's presentation of the Olympic Games.
Ahmed Fareed
Fareed is a longtime sports analyst who has worked for NBC on a national level since 2019.
He has provided coverage for the Olympics, MLB and, more recently, NBC's coverage of college football, soccer and the NFL.
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