Michael Grady will have reduced presence on Timberwolves games this season as national duties grow

Michael Grady, the Timberwolves television play-by-play announcer, will become one of Amazon's regular national NBA play-by-play announcers for the upcoming season. Amazon is beginning its first year of NBA coverage and has added Grady to its rotation alongside Ian Eagle, Kevin Harlan, and Eric Collins.

Due to this national role, Grady will broadcast a reduced, "modified" schedule of Timberwolves games locally on FanDuel Sports Network next season. However, his role with the Timberwolves organization will expand to include creating more digital and social media content, such as game-day previews and player features.

Grady expressed enthusiasm about maintaining his connection to the Timberwolves fanbase while expanding nationally, calling it a privilege to tell the team's stories. The Timberwolves have not yet announced who will handle local play-by-play duties when Grady is unavailable for games.

Additionally, Grady is set to be Amazon's lead WNBA play-by-play announcer. He joined the Timberwolves in 2022 and has partnered with analyst Jim Petersen for the past three seasons. Amazon's NBA coverage is part of a new 11-year partnership between the NBA, Amazon, NBC/Peacock, and ESPN/ABC, replacing Turner Sports (TNT). This new national rights contract is reportedly worth around $76 billion over its lifetime.