List of Detroit Pistons broadcasters explained

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.

• Mark Champion

radio play-by-play (FDSND games). FDSND play-by-play if no one else available.

• 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).

• Mateen Cleaves

Television Studio Analyst (FDSND Games).

• Rick Mahorn

radio commentator.

• 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).

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.

Notes and References

1. http://www.nba.com/pistons/radio.html Detroit Pistons Radio Network affiliates
2. http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6542441.html FSN Detroit Nets Pro Sports 3 pointer