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Matt Cord Returning as Sixers PA Announcer for 2026-27 Season
Cord said offseason moves and fan support persuaded him to return for one more season before retiring and helping the Sixers find a replacement.
- On Wednesday, Philadelphia 76ers public address announcer Matt Cord announced his return for his 29th season at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, reversing his retirement decision after just six months away.
- Cord initially planned to retire after the Sixers' playoff loss to the New York Knicks, but the team's blockbuster offseason—marked by trades for Jaylen Brown and the signing of LeBron James—drew him back to the microphone.
- Sixers legend Allen Iverson and current stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe welcomed Cord back in a team video, with Iverson texting, "I think you got one more left in ya."
- Cord confirmed he still plans to retire at season's end and will assist the Sixers in finding his replacement through a winter tryout process beginning this year.
- The 2026-27 season positions the Sixers as potential league contenders with their new roster; Cord said he is "incredibly grateful" to witness memorable moments from the best seat in the house for one final year.
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