Charles Barkley reveals why he turned down 'AT LEAST $100M' to stay with TNT - despite network losing NBA rights
7 months, 1 week ago

Charles Barkley reveals why he turned down 'AT LEAST $100M' to stay with TNT - despite network losing NBA rights

Daily Mail  

Charles Barkley claims he gave up at least $100million to remain with TNT - in order to protect the jobs of his co-workers. The former 76ers, Suns and Rockets star initially announced that he would be retiring at the end of the 2024-25 NBA season - when TNT will stop carrying NBA games. Charles Barkley claims he gave up at least $100million to remain as an analyst with TNT Barkley confirmed that he was targeted by TNT's rivals and revealed the staggering amount he sacrificed to stay with his current employer. 'It was a great feeling and I want to thank all those networks for reaching out to me,' he said How much did Charles Barkley lose by returning to TNT?

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Charles Barkley shares candid update on his future with Inside the NBA amid TNT's legal battle with the league over media rights
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Charles Barkley shares candid update on his future with Inside the NBA amid TNT's legal battle with the league over media rights

Daily Mail  

Charles Barkley appeared on The Bill Simmons Podcast this week to deliver a much-anticipated update the future of Inside the NBA and his co-hosts, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith could 'Hey, everything is on the board,' the 61-year-old TNT Sports analyst told Simmons. The ongoing mystery over Barkley's future, as well as that of his Inside the NBA …

Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don’t have the NBA
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don’t have the NBA

Associated Press  

Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract. “Inside the NBA” host Ernie Johnson has also said he intends to remain with TNT but the futures of Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith remain uncertain. Barkley joined TNT in 2000 and has been a part of the iconic “Inside the NBA” show, which has won …

Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don't have the NBA
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don't have the NBA

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Discovery, the parent company of TNT Sports, has sued …

Charles Barkley isn’t retiring or joining another network. TNT ‘is the only place’ for him
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Charles Barkley isn’t retiring or joining another network. TNT ‘is the only place’ for him

LA Times  

Despite previously announcing his intention to retire after next NBA season, Charles Barkley says he plans to remain on TNT “for years to come.” The NBA may be leaving TNT after next season, but apparently Charles Barkley is staying put. Discovery, said in a statement Tuesday that “TNT Sports and Charles Barkley today reaffirmed his long-term commitment that will see …

Charles Barkley not retiring, staying with TNT Sports long term: ‘This is the only place for me’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Charles Barkley not retiring, staying with TNT Sports long term: ‘This is the only place for me’

New York Times  

Charles Barkley will not retire and instead remain with TNT Sports even after it loses the NBA following this upcoming season, TNT announced Tuesday. This is the only place for me.” Charles Barkley is NOT retiring and is staying with TNT Sports long term, sources tell @AndrewMarchand. TNT Sports is trying to stay in business with the NBA by suing …

Charles Barkley sounds off on new NBA TV deal: ‘I’m not sure TNT ever had a chance’
8 months ago

Charles Barkley sounds off on new NBA TV deal: ‘I’m not sure TNT ever had a chance’

LA Times  

Hall of Famer and “Inside the NBA” host Charles Barkley slammed the league Friday for its new media rights deal. Charles Barkley took to Instagram on Friday morning to express the sentiment many basketball fans have felt this week: “It just sucks.” Barkley, a longtime analyst on TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA” studio show, made his remarks in a statement …

Charles Barkley to consider ESPN, NBC, Amazon deals if TNT doesn’t honor full $210 million contract
8 months ago

Charles Barkley to consider ESPN, NBC, Amazon deals if TNT doesn’t honor full $210 million contract

New York Times  

Charles Barkley will either remain with TNT Sports on his 10-year, $210 million contract or he will listen to offers from ESPN, NBC and Amazon Prime Video as he reconsiders retirement, he told The Athletic on Friday. “If you have to sue somebody to stay in a relationship, do you think that is a healthy relationship?” TNT Sports statement on …

For Charles Barkley, save this prediction: He loves this too much to retire
9 months, 1 week ago

For Charles Barkley, save this prediction: He loves this too much to retire

New York Times  

One of my favorite assignments as a sports media writer came in 2013 when I rode the C train in New York City with Charles Barkley. If you have never read this story about Barkley and a gentleman named Lin Wang, I think you’ll find it illuminating because it offers insight into Barkley’s desire to be around people. But a …

NBA legend Charles Barkley announces retirement from TV after 2024-25 season
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA legend Charles Barkley announces retirement from TV after 2024-25 season

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Basketball legend Charles Barkley …

Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with NBA media deals
9 months, 1 week ago

Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with NBA media deals

Hindustan Times  

Charles Barkley said Friday that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA's media deals. Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with NBA media deals The Hall of Fame player has spent the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT, which …

Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with NBA media deals
9 months, 1 week ago

Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with NBA media deals

Associated Press  

Charles Barkley said Friday that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA’s media deals. The Hall of Fame player has spent the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT, which could lose the rights to broadcast NBA after next season. “There’s been a lot of noise around our network …

Charles Barkley says he’ll retire from TV after next year, ‘no matter what happens’ with TNT
9 months, 1 week ago

Charles Barkley says he’ll retire from TV after next year, ‘no matter what happens’ with TNT

New York Times  

Amid an uncertain future for NBA coverage on TNT, Charles Barkley said he will retire from TV after next year. “I have made the decision myself, no matter what happens, next year is going to be my last year on television,” Barkley said on NBA TV after Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. I hope that the NBA …

Charles Barkley says he’s retiring, but this story doesn’t feel over
9 months, 1 week ago

Charles Barkley says he’s retiring, but this story doesn’t feel over

New York Times  

It can be argued pretty persuasively that Charles Barkley has had the greatest combination of a professional playing and broadcasting career in the history of American sports. On Friday, during an NBA TV appearance after Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Barkley said next year will be his final one as a broadcaster on TV. “I ain’t going nowhere other …

Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV

LA Times  

Charles Barkley says his 25th season as an analyst for TNT’s “Inside the NBA” will be his last, even if the network continues to broadcast NBA games. Charles Barkley said Friday that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA’s media deals. “There’s been a lot of noise around our network the last …

Where will Charles Barkley go? What if ESPN loses JJ Redick? Our thoughts on big NBA media issues
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Where will Charles Barkley go? What if ESPN loses JJ Redick? Our thoughts on big NBA media issues

New York Times  

The NBA Finals are always an opportune time to take the temperature of where the NBA stands in the media space and where the broadcast partners are with upcoming deals. As the finals begin Thursday, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand and Richard Deitsch offer their impressions on the NBA media deal saga, what it means for Charles Barkley and “Inside the …

‘Inside the NBA’ ending? Charles Barkley sounds off as cancellation reportedly close
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Inside the NBA’ ending? Charles Barkley sounds off as cancellation reportedly close

LA Times  

NBA Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley isn’t happy about being left in the dark about his network’s negotiations with the NBA. “I’m getting my LinkedIn profile together, so I might call y’all,” Barkley told co-hosts Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker. Is that cool?” “Might” was the operative word, since an official announcement still hasn’t been made about …

Charles Barkley on TNT potentially losing NBA rights: ‘Morale sucks, plain and simple’
10 months ago

Charles Barkley on TNT potentially losing NBA rights: ‘Morale sucks, plain and simple’

New York Times  

Charles Barkley has soared to fame in sports television by speaking his mind — and the iconic NBA broadcaster did not hold back during an appearance with “The Dan Patrick Show” on Thursday. “Morale sucks, plain and simple,” said Barkley, regarding Warner Bros. Discovery’s seemingly losing hand in the negotiations for the upcoming NBA media rights. I’m like, ‘Wait a …

Charles Barkley breaks his silence as popular TNT show 'Inside the NBA' with Shaquille O'Neal faces the AXE
10 months ago

Charles Barkley breaks his silence as popular TNT show 'Inside the NBA' with Shaquille O'Neal faces the AXE

Daily Mail  

Charles Barkley fears up to 200 people could lose their jobs after it emerged that popular show 'Inside the NBA' is facing the axe. Charles Barkley fears 200 people could lose their jobs with 'Inside the NBA ' facing the axe TNT has built a popular crew of Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Barkley 'There's nothing I can …

Barkley, 'Inside the NBA' crew agree to contract extensions
2 years, 5 months ago

Barkley, 'Inside the NBA' crew agree to contract extensions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Charles Barkley will not be …

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