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Bruce Pearl remains on Auburn’s payroll as a Special Assistant to the Athletic Director and has been paid $156,250 since resigning as head coach, even as he works as a CBS/TNT analyst covering the NCAA tournament, raising questions about potential impartiality in his coverage of Auburn’s Selection Sunday fate.
The first season of the Emmy-winning HBO Max medical drama 'The Pitt' will air uncut on TNT in December, featuring nudity and graphic medical imagery without edits, to stay true to its depiction of emergency medicine, with advisories provided. The full 15-episode season will be broadcast in back-to-back episodes weekly from December 1 to 29.
The 2025-26 NHL season will feature 172 nationally televised games across ESPN networks and TNT, starting with an opening-night tripleheader on October 7. The schedule includes special events like the NHL Frozen Frenzy, Stadium Series, Winter Classic, and the season's centennials for the Blackhawks and Rangers, with coverage spanning multiple platforms including ESPN, Hulu, and TNT.
ESPN will take over the licensing of Inside the NBA from TNT starting in the 2025–26 season, with the show maintaining its core cast and format, including postgame segments and live coverage during major NBA events. The show will continue to be produced in Atlanta, with minimal changes to its style, but scheduling and platform distribution will be adjusted to fit ESPN's broader media strategy. Both networks will retain control over their respective content, and the cast, including Charles Barkley, is expected to stay on board.
TNT's 36-year partnership with the NBA ended with the Eastern Conference Finals, and its 'Inside The NBA' broadcasts will move to ESPN/ABC next season. The article also covers team strategies for the offseason, notable free agents, and a detailed preview of the upcoming NBA Finals between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, highlighting key matchups and predictions.
Inside the NBA's final broadcast on TNT marked the end of an era as the beloved cast, including Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson, bid farewell amid emotional moments, with the show moving to ESPN due to new TV rights deals, raising concerns about potential changes in style and content.
After 35 seasons on TNT, 'Inside the NBA' has signed off from TNT and will move to ESPN, which will continue to produce the show largely as is, with the original cast and crew, marking a significant transition in NBA broadcasting.
Rob Parker criticizes the move of 'Inside the NBA' from TNT to ESPN, arguing it will diminish the show's unique appeal and authenticity, and predicts it will not feel the same or succeed on ESPN.
Charles Barkley criticized TNT for not informing him directly about ESPN's acquisition of 'Inside The NBA,' which he learned about through friends. Barkley, who has been with Turner for over 20 years, expressed frustration over the company's handling of the situation, especially given the show's importance and his long tenure. Despite the initial communication issues, a deal was reached to keep the show on air as ESPN takes over NBA broadcasting rights.
"Inside the NBA," TNT's popular basketball studio show, will now also air on ABC and ESPN following a settlement between the NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery, TNT's parent company. The agreement allows TNT Sports to retain global rights outside the U.S. and continue producing the show with its current panelists, including Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal. This settlement follows a lawsuit by TNT Sports after the NBA's $77 billion deal with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon. The new agreement extends TNT's partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery for 11 years.
Charles Barkley, a prominent NBA analyst on TNT's "Inside the NBA," has expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding the network's future broadcasting rights. With TNT potentially losing its NBA deal to competitors like Disney/ESPN, NBC, and Amazon, Barkley could become a sought-after media free agent. However, he has made it clear that he is not interested in taking on extensive commitments if he joins another network, particularly ESPN. Negotiations for the NBA's new media rights deal are ongoing, with no final decisions yet.
Kenny Smith may be at risk of losing his position on TNT's "Inside the NBA" as the network's NBA rights are in jeopardy, potentially leading to the show's cancellation. With NBC and Amazon interested in acquiring NBA packages, other crew members like Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal are likely to be pursued by networks, while Smith may not be as highly sought after.
Charles Barkley reminisces about memorable moments on "Inside the NBA," including Shaquille O'Neal's humorous theories and a time Shaq didn't speak to his co-hosts for two days after being mocked. Barkley also discusses the uncertain future of the show and other sports-related topics on the SI Media With Jimmy Traina podcast.
Charles Barkley expressed frustration over the lack of communication from Warner Brothers Discovery/TNT management regarding the future of their NBA broadcasting rights. Barkley criticized WBD CEO David Zaslav for downplaying the importance of the NBA to TNT and lamented the uncertainty faced by employees. He also shared his concerns about the potential end of TNT's long-standing relationship with the NBA and the impact on morale at the network.
Charles Barkley took an interview in an elevator to express his concerns about the potential cancellation of TNT's Inside the NBA due to ongoing negotiations for NBA broadcast rights. He emphasized the impact on the show's staff, stating that while he and his co-hosts are financially secure, many behind-the-scenes workers could lose their jobs. Barkley remains vocal about the uncertain future of the show, which may end after the 2024-2025 season if a new deal isn't reached.