NBC Sports is turning to a familiar voice for its highly anticipated return to NBA coverage. Veteran broadcaster Terry Gannon, best known for his Olympic and golf commentary, will join the network’s NBA play-by-play roster beginning this fall.
Gannon, who has been with NBC Sports since 2010, will be part of the network’s broadcast team as the NBA returns to NBC and makes its debut on Peacock. He is expected to call games alongside a group of high-profile analysts that includes Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, and Grant Hill.
“The first 25 years of my life were consumed with basketball and it’s where I got my start as an announcer,” Gannon said. “I am absolutely thrilled to return to calling hoops at the highest level and be a part of the legacy that is the NBA on NBC.”
Gannon’s resume spans more than three decades and includes extensive experience in basketball. He began his broadcasting career as a college basketball analyst for Raycom Sports and Jefferson-Pilot Sports in North Carolina before moving to ESPN in 1993. There, he served as a college and NBA play-by-play voice and was the lead announcer for WNBA broadcasts from 2004 to 2012.
Since joining NBC, Gannon has become one of the network’s most versatile commentators, working seven Olympic Games and regularly contributing to golf coverage, including this week’s Open Championship. He recently earned a Sports Emmy as part of NBC’s broadcast team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Beyond the booth, Gannon brings firsthand basketball experience. He was a key member of North Carolina State’s 1983 national championship team under coach Jim Valvano. That same year, he led the nation in three-point shooting in conferences experimenting with the line and remains NC State’s all-time leader in free-throw percentage.
“Terry’s love for basketball runs deep and his NCAA Championship ring with NC State in 1983 is a testament to his long-standing connection with the game,” said NBC Sports Executive Producer Sam Flood. “He made it clear he wanted back in the mix, and we’re excited to have him on the call.”
NBC and Peacock’s NBA coverage begins in October with Tuesday night games. In 2026, Sunday Night Basketball will follow the conclusion of the NFL season, with exclusive Monday night games streaming on Peacock starting this year.
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