Jason Benetti to announce NBA games for NBC this season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jason Benetti will join NBC's NBA coverage for the upcoming season, supplementing the existing announcing team. The lead voice of NBC's Sunday Night Baseball will handle play-by-play duties for some regular-season and playoff games. Known for his previous basketball commentary, including the 76ers-Celtics series, Benetti's addition aims to enhance NBC's portfolio without replacing its current announcers. He is expected to call between 10 and 20 games this season, beginning with a triple-header on October 20, featuring matches like Celtics vs. Pistons and defending champion Knicks against LeBron James and the 76ers.
- •Benetti will supplement, not replace, NBC's existing NBA announcers.
- •He is expected to broadcast 10 to 20 games this season.
- •The NBA season opener features a triple-header on October 20.
- •Benetti has a background in basketball commentary and MLB announcing.
- •LeBron James' move to the 76ers adds excitement for the season.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Benetti joins NBC's roster of NBA play-by-play annoumcers
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Benetti set to add NBA play-by-play to his NBC workload
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Benetti Will Call NBA Games for NBC This Season
"NBC Sports is expanding Jason Benetti’s role. The network’s lead Sunday Night Baseball voice will call a mix of regular-season and playoff NBA games this coming season, as first reported by Front Office Sports. pic.twitter.com/OXPrHBEStu — NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) August 13, 2026 Benetti made his NBA on NBC debut this past April, calling Game…
"The lead broadcaster on NBC's "Sunday Night Baseball," Jason Benetti will call between 10-20 NBA regular-season and playoff games for the network.
"Benetti will supplement NBC’s roster, not replace any of its NBA voices.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:29 PMJason Benetti joins NBC's roster of NBA play-by-play annoumcers
The lead broadcaster on NBC's "Sunday Night Baseball," Jason Benetti will call between 10-20 NBA regular-season and playoff games for the network.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 2:20 PMJason Benetti set to add NBA play-by-play to his NBC workload
NBC Sports is expanding Jason Benetti’s role. The network’s lead Sunday Night Baseball voice will call a mix of regular-season and playoff NBA games this coming season, as first reported by Front Office Sports. pic.twitter.com/OXPrHBEStu — NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) August 13, 2026 Benetti made his NBA on NBC debut this past April, calling Game…
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 1:00 PMJason Benetti Will Call NBA Games for NBC This Season
Benetti will supplement NBC’s roster, not replace any of its NBA voices.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 18, 2026, 2:05 AMKevin Durant fires back at Phoenix owner Mat Ishbia over trade comments- NBA•Oct 18, 2026, 1:15 AMShawn Marion on today's game: 'They don't really call plays anymore'
Basketball•Oct 18, 2026, 12:20 AMValkyries won all season long with their swarming defense, hold down Dream to win WNBA Finals Game 1- NBA•Oct 17, 2026, 10:37 PMCoach admits being 'intimidated' to approach Taylor Swift at NBA Finals
- NBA•Oct 17, 2026, 10:10 PMBoston Celtics have waived Tucker DeVries, Hayden …
NBA•Oct 17, 2026, 10:01 PMMegan Eugenio Crowns Collin Murray-Boyles Toronto’s Next Star: “He’s Gonna Bring The Toronto Raptors What It Was In 2019”
