Matt Cord to return as Sixers public address announcer for 29th season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Matt Cord announced he will return for his 29th season as the Philadelphia Sixers public address announcer, reversing his decision to retire. Cord cited the July 1 trade for Jaylen Brown and LeBron James signing with the team shortly after as key factors in his decision. He received encouragement from notable figures, including Allen Iverson, during the offseason. Cord made the announcement on 93.3 WMMR on September 16, 2026.
- •Matt Cord announced his return on September 16, 2026.
- •He originally planned to retire after last season.
- •Jaylen Brown was traded to the Sixers on July 1.
- •LeBron James signed with the Sixers on July 24.
- •Allen Iverson encouraged Cord to continue with his announcing duties.
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — "They made a trade for Jaylen Brown on July 1," Cord …
""They made a trade for Jaylen Brown on July 1," Cord …
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