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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 to announce NBA games for NBC this season

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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 Sports