NBC Sports names Mike Tirico as lead commentator for NBA coverage

NBC Sports has appointed Mike Tirico as the lead play-by-play commentator for its NBA coverage starting next season. He will call at least one game per week after the Winter Olympics in Milan. Tirico has a long history with the NBA, having called games for 15 years at ESPN. He expressed excitement about returning to NBA broadcasts, recalling the network's iconic coverage from the 1990s. No other members of the new NBA team at NBC have been announced yet. Current "Inside the NBA" hosts will remain with ESPN, as they have committed to their show.