Jacob Tobey returns as San Antonio Spurs play-by-play announcer
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Play-by-play broadcaster Jacob Tobey has resumed his role with the San Antonio Spurs following his departure earlier this summer. The organization previously parted ways with Tobey in July after social media posts from his girlfriend accused him of an extramarital affair involving a player’s sister. Tobey confirmed his return in a public statement on Friday, acknowledging the need to rebuild trust within the organization and the team's community. The San Antonio Spurs have declined to comment on the matter. Tobey, who was identified as a rising broadcaster last year, expressed his commitment to continuing in the position. The team has not provided further details regarding the terms of his reinstatement.
- •Jacob Tobey has returned to his position as the San Antonio Spurs play-by-play announcer.
- •The broadcaster was initially let go from the role in July.
- •The decision followed public allegations regarding his personal conduct.
- •Tobey stated he intends to regain trust within the organization and the local community.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs news: Announcer reveals he's back after cheating scandal
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs Broadcaster Makes Unexpected Announcement After Scandal With Player’s Sister
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Jacob Tobey returning to Spurs broadcast booth after stepping down amid viral cheating allegations
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — 'Regain trust': Jacob Tobey returns as Spurs announcer after alleged affair
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Jacob Tobey to Return As Spurs Announcer After Affair Allegation
"The San Antonio Spurs play-by-play broadcaster who was involved in a cheating scandal with a player’s sister said he will be returning to the team for the 2026-2027 NBA season. Commentator Jacob Tobey broke his social media silence this week, announcing that he will be returning as the team’s play-by-play commentator next season, despite being […] The post Spurs Broadcaster Makes Unexpected Announcement After Scandal With Player’s Sister appeared first on HEAVY.
"The San Antonio Spurs have had a relatively quiet offseason, most notably adding Tobias Harris in free agency on the heels of their run to the 2026 NBA Finals, where they lost to the New York Knicks. One controversy occurred this summer when Spurs play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey was accused of cheating on his girlfriend with the sister of Spurs […] The post Spurs news: Announcer reveals he's back after cheating scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Jacob Tobey is returning as the San Antonio Spurs' play-by-play announcer nearly two months after stepping down amid a viral cheating controversy.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:45 PMSpurs news: Announcer reveals he's back after cheating scandal
The San Antonio Spurs have had a relatively quiet offseason, most notably adding Tobias Harris in free agency on the heels of their run to the 2026 NBA Finals, where they lost to the New York Knicks. One controversy occurred this summer when Spurs play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey was accused of cheating on his girlfriend with the sister of Spurs […] The post Spurs news: Announcer reveals he's back after cheating scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:20 PMSpurs Broadcaster Makes Unexpected Announcement After Scandal With Player’s Sister
The San Antonio Spurs play-by-play broadcaster who was involved in a cheating scandal with a player’s sister said he will be returning to the team for the 2026-2027 NBA season. Commentator Jacob Tobey broke his social media silence this week, announcing that he will be returning as the team’s play-by-play commentator next season, despite being […] The post Spurs Broadcaster Makes Unexpected Announcement After Scandal With Player’s Sister appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 10:11 PMJacob Tobey returning to Spurs broadcast booth after stepping down amid viral cheating allegations
Jacob Tobey is returning as the San Antonio Spurs' play-by-play announcer nearly two months after stepping down amid a viral cheating controversy.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 10:10 PM'Regain trust': Jacob Tobey returns as Spurs announcer after alleged affair
Cheating allegations were aired out on his own Instagram account earlier this summer.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:42 PMJacob Tobey to Return As Spurs Announcer After Affair Allegation
Tobey was originally let go from the role in July.
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