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Charles Barkley said on The Bill Simmons Podcast that the 2026-27 season will likely be his last on Inside the NBA, and possibly Ernie Johnson’s as well, unless Johnson changes his mind. Barkley stayed on the show during its move from TNT to ESPN to protect the staff, expressing strong affection for the crew, while noting that the upcoming season’s schedule hasn’t been announced yet.
Deadline reports the 47th Sports Emmy Awards honoring 2025 sports TV coverage; NBC’s Sunday Night Football won Outstanding Live Sports Series, with Mike Tirico earning Outstanding Play-By-Play and Ernie Johnson taking Outstanding Studio Host. Katie George was named Outstanding Emerging On-Air Talent, and Steve Bornstein received the Lifetime Achievement Award, among dozens of category wins across live sports, studio shows, analysts, documentaries, and more.
The article highlights the major achievements and changes in sports media in 2025, including Ernie Johnson being named Sports Media Person of the Year, significant dealmaking like the UFC and WWE rights, Netflix's rise in sports broadcasting, and ongoing rivalries and battles in sports streaming and broadcasting rights.
The "Inside The NBA" cast signed off for the 2023-24 season with their usual humor, amidst discussions about the uncertain future of their show due to potential changes in NBA broadcasting rights after 2024-25. The broadcast included jokes about their possible penultimate season and shoutouts to behind-the-scenes staff. Despite the uncertainty, the cast, including Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal, maintained their light-hearted style, with notable moments like Luka Dončić's on-set interview and Ernie Johnson's humorous prediction about the Dallas Mavericks' win.
Behind-the-scenes tensions at TNT's "Inside the NBA" surfaced as Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith clashed with Charles Barkley over an unsanctioned interview with a New York Times reporter. The incident highlights the fragile state of TNT's broadcasting rights negotiations with the NBA, with Barkley openly criticizing the network's handling of the situation. As TNT's exclusive negotiation period ends without a deal, the future of the show and its crew remains uncertain.
"Inside the NBA" on TNT, known for its unique blend of entertainment, basketball analysis, and spontaneity, faces an uncertain future as Warner Bros. Discovery has not secured a new media rights deal with the NBA. The show's success is attributed to the chemistry and freedom given to hosts Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith. Despite its popularity and numerous awards, the show's continuation beyond the 2024-25 season is in question, potentially altering the NBA media landscape.
Alabama Crimson Tide's historic Final Four victory was accompanied by a touching shoutout from TNT Sports' Ernie Johnson to radio announcer Chris Stewart, who has battled through health issues including a stroke and bypass surgery. Stewart's call was played on the postgame show, marking a special moment in his 11-year career as the voice of Alabama basketball and upcoming role as the new voice of Alabama football.