List of Detroit Pistons broadcasters

The following is a list of Detroit Pistons broadcasters, past and present.

Radio

The Pistons current flagship radio station is WXYT-FM 97.1. There are several affiliate stations throughout Michigan.[1]

Television

The Pistons current exclusive local television rights holder is FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.[2]

Current announcers and hosts

  • George Blaha: television play-by-play (FDSND games), radio play-by-play when Pistons are on national television.[3][4]
  • Mark Champion: radio play-by-play (FDSND games). FDSND play-by-play if no one else available.[5][6]
  • Matt Dery: radio pre-game and post-game host (or FDSND play-by-play when Blaha is doing Michigan State football games).
  • Greg Kelser: television commentator (FDSND games).[7][8][9]
  • Mateen Cleaves: Television Studio Analyst (FDSND Games).[10]
  • Rick Mahorn: radio commentator.[11]
  • Grant Long: television analyst and sideline reporter (FDSND games)
  • John Long: fill-in radio commentator.
  • John Mason: Little Caesars Arena (home games) public address announcer.
  • Chris Fillar: radio pre-game and post-game host.
  • Johnny Kane: television play-by-play and sideline reporter (FDSND games).[12]

Former

Former TV flagship stations include WKBD-TV (1972–2004) and WMYD (2004–2008, sharing rights with WDIV-TV).

The Pistons flagship radio station was WJR-AM from 1969 through 1982.WWJ in late 1980s, WDFN in early 2000s WXYT-FM until the end of the 2013–14 season.

References

  1. ^ Detroit Pistons Radio Network affiliates
  2. ^ FSN Detroit Nets Pro Sports 3 pointer
  3. ^ "Pistons Announcers - George Blaha, play-by-play announcer". National Basketball Association.
  4. ^ Dayton, Audrey (September 5, 2025). "Voice of MSU football George Blaha inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame - The State News". The State News. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  5. ^ "Pistons Announcers - Mark Champion - radio-play-by-play". National Basketball Association (NBA.com). Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  6. ^ Edwards III, James L. (October 1, 2017). "Sunday Q&A: As Pistons depart Palace, longtime radio voice Mark Champion travels down memory lane - The Athletic". The New York Times / The Athletic. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  7. ^ "Pistons Announcers - Greg Kelser - television-analyst". National Basketball Association (NBA.com). February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  8. ^ Grinczel, Steve (2006). Gregory Kelser's Tales From Michigan State Basketball. Illinois: Sports Publishing L.L.C. ISBN 978-1-59670-051-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  9. ^ "Kelser, Greg | Detroit Historical Society". Detroit Historical Society. February 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  10. ^ Szczepaniak, Jonathan (July 11, 2025). "Michigan State legend Mateen Cleaves joins Phoenix Suns coaching staff". mlive. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  11. ^ "Pistons Announcers - Rick Mahorn - radio-analyst". National Basketball Association (NBA.com). February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  12. ^ "NBA Championship Game Program (2021)". RetroSeasons. January 9, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
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