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[Saba Sports News] Fans of the beloved TNT show Inside the NBA got the news they’ve been waiting for about the program’s future.
The show’s fate was uncertain after TNT lost its NBA broadcasting rights starting next season.
However, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand and Jenna West report that the Emmy-winning program will move to ABC and ESPN as part of a recent settlement between the networks.
The iconic panel of Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley is expected to stay intact. While O’Neal has yet to finalize a contract extension, he is reportedly committed to remaining on the show.
The agreement applies only within the United States, as TNT retains international broadcasting rights for Inside the NBA.
Barkley, who had multiple offers to leave, has consistently expressed loyalty to TNT despite the uncertainty. This resolution is a win for him and his co-hosts, ensuring the continuation of the show’s unmatched chemistry and entertainment.
Barkley joined Inside the NBA in 2000 after retiring from his playing career, with O’Neal coming aboard in 2011 to round out the iconic lineup.