Jason Benetti to add NBA announcing to NBC Sports role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jason Benetti, the lead voice of NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball, will also serve as a play-by-play commentator for select NBA regular-season and playoff games during the upcoming season. This expanded role allows Benetti to diversify his broadcasting portfolio while continuing his Major League Baseball coverage. His foray into NBA commentary represents a blending of sports expertise for NBC Sports. Detailed assignments and game schedules are expected to be announced later.
- •Benetti is the lead voice of NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball.
- •He will provide play-by-play for selected NBA games.
- •The NBA season is set to begin soon.
- •His role represents a crossover of sports commentary duties.
- •Further details regarding game assignments will be provided later.
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