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.Detroit Pistons Radio Network affiliates 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.
Television The Pistons current exclusive local television rights holder is Scripps Sports group of local channels, with WMYD as the flagship broadcaster in a syndication network that currently features Grand Rapids Scripps station WXMI, in a contract signed on May 13, 2026. Further stations in the Pistons' region will be announced in the future, primarily as a syndicated offering. Former TV flagship stations include WKBD-TV (1972–2004) and WMYD (2004–2008, sharing rights with WDIV-TV). ON TV, a subscription television service, broadcast games from 1981 to 1983.
Announcers and hosts Television Tom Hemingway, play-by-play announcer (1967–1968) Ray Lane, play-by-play announcer (1971–1972) Dave Diles, play-by-play announcer (1973–1975) Bob Wolff, play-by-play announcer (1975–1978) George Blaha: play-by-play (1978–present) Don Shane: play-by-play (1981–1983) Dennis Franklin: color commentator (1981–1982) John Mengelt: color commentator (1982–1983, 1986–1987) Dave Bing: color commentator (1982–1985) Fred McLeod: play-by-play (1984–2006) Tom Wilson: color commentator (1984–1993) Kevin Loughery: color commentator (1985–1986) Dick Motta: color commentator (1987–1989) John MacLeod: color commentator (1989–1990) Greg Kelser: color commentator (1993–present) Dick Harter: color commentator (1990–1991) Ron Rothstein: color commentator (1991–1992) Mike Fratello: color commentator (1992–1993) Kelly Tripucka: color commentator (1993–2001) Bill Laimbeer: color commentator (2001–2006) Mateen Cleaves: studio analyst (2010–2019).
Radio Bill Flemming, play-by-play announcer (1957–1962) Don Wattrick, play-by-play announcer (1962–1964) Milt Hopwood, play-by-play announcer (1964–1969) Paul Carey, play-by-play announcer (1969–1973) Don Howe, play-by-play announcer (1973–1976) Tom Hemingway, color commentator (1973–1980) George Blaha: play-by-play (1976–1980, 1982–present) Primary radio announcer until 2006. Currently does radio play-by-play when Pistons are on national television. Paul Keels, play-by-play announcer (1980–1982) Greg Kelser: color commentator (1988–1993) Mark Champion: radio play-by-play (1991–1996, 2000–present). Vinnie Johnson, color commentator (1993–2001) Larry Henry, play-by-play announcer (1996–2000) Rick Mahorn: color commentator (2001–present)
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