Spurs announcer Jacob Tobey returns to role

Jacob Tobey, the San Antonio Spurs' play-by-play announcer, is returning to his role less than two months after his departure amid a public controversy involving his personal life. Tobey announced his return in a statement posted to X on Friday, September 4, 2026, expressing gratitude to the organization for allowing him time to address personal matters. The controversy erupted in early July when a series of posts appeared on Tobey's Instagram Story. The posts, which were later removed, alleged that Tobey had cheated on his girlfriend of six years with Loren Waters, the sister of Spurs guard Lindy Waters III. The posts included what appeared to be photo booth images of Tobey and Loren Waters kissing. Following the viral spread of the allegations, reports emerged that Tobey was no longer with the organization, though neither Tobey nor the Spurs publicly confirmed a formal termination at the time. In his statement announcing his return, Tobey acknowledged the need to rebuild trust. "I thank the Spurs for allowing me time to step away to sort out issues in my personal life," he wrote.