STAMFORD, Conn. – With the NBA returning to NBC and debuting on Peacock one week from today, NBC Sports announced its broadcast assignments for the first two weeks of games ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season beginning on Oct. 21.

Oct. 21

NBA Tip-Off: Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

Play-by-Play : Mike Tirico

Analysts : Reggie Miller , Jamal Crawford

Reporter : Zora Stephenson

Studio Host : Maria Taylor

Studio Analysts : Carmelo Anthony , Vince Carter

Oct. 21

NBA Tip-Off: Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers at 10 p.m. ET

Play-by-Play : Noah Eagle

Analyst : Grant Hill

Reporter : Ashley ShahAhmadi

Studio Host : Ahmed Fareed

Studio Analyst : Tracy McGrady

Oct. 27

Peacock NBA Monday ( and

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