Because the 2024 NBA Finals proceed on, it’s laborious not to consider the way forward for “Inside the NBA” on TNT, one of the crucial famed and widespread basketball applications on tv.
The workforce that includes Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and Charles Barkley is about as insightful and entertaining because it will get and the group has clear chemistry that’s laborious to seek out on most reveals.
Nonetheless, the way forward for the present hangs within the steadiness after TNT determined not re-invest in its NBA protection following the 2024-25 NBA season.
The choice got here as a shock to quite a few folks and with “Inside the NBA” more likely to finish, it has followers questioning about what’s going to occur to its stars.
Barkley made headlines this previous week when he introduced that he could be retiring from broadcasting following the conclusion of subsequent season.
TNT subsequently issued an announcement on Barkley’s announcement, through Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.
“Charles is a Hall of Famer and broadcasting icon who is and will always be a beloved member of the TNT Sports family. We’re looking forward to another fantastic NBA on TNT season and further discussion of our future plans with him,” TNT stated.
Column coming however in meantime, right here is TNT’s assertion on Barkley:
TNT Sports activities assertion:
“Charles is a Corridor of Famer and broadcasting icon who’s and can at all times be a beloved member of the TNT Sports activities household. We’re wanting ahead to a different unbelievable NBA on TNT season and…
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) June 15, 2024
TNT didn’t verify or deny Barkley’s choice, which is the sensible transfer from a enterprise standpoint, however says nothing of worth.
In all chance, the drama of what’s been happening with the networks has worn on Barkley who has made sufficient cash in his post-playing days to discover different ventures.
Barkley’s commentary and perception will probably be missed however followers can at the least take solace realizing he’ll be on air for yet another season.
