Amid TV uncertainty, ‘Inside the NBA’ continues to be an entertainment blueprint
7 months ago

Amid TV uncertainty, ‘Inside the NBA’ continues to be an entertainment blueprint

New York Times  

ATLANTA — Kenny Smith dances his way to his seat 90 seconds before TNT’s “Inside the NBA” goes live on the air. The show, hosted by Ernie Johnson, includes the former NBA player trio of Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Smith, and they make up a foursome that has set a bar for in-studio sports shows. GO DEEPER TNT Sports' boss said they didn't need the NBA — we're about to find out If WBD does not retain rights to the NBA, the 2024-25 season will be the last for TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” But for now, the show must go on. “I’m not disparaging anybody else’s show, but I think our show has that, and the TNT NBA show has that,” Menefee said. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins said in a recent interview that O’Neal and Barkley don’t “watch basketball on a consistent basis,” unless it’s a game they’re covering for a broadcast.

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‘Inside the NBA’ to continue on ABC and ESPN as part of TNT-NBA settlement
1 month ago

‘Inside the NBA’ to continue on ABC and ESPN as part of TNT-NBA settlement

New York Times  

“Inside the NBA,” TNT’s longtime basketball studio show, will appear on ABC and ESPN as the NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of TNT Sports, have settled their months-long lawsuit, the NBA and Warner Bros. “Inside the NBA” panelists Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith will remain with the show, sources briefed on the agreement …

Inside the NBA 'is SAVED as ESPN agrees to license Charles Barkley & Co's studio show' after TNT lost rights
1 month ago

Inside the NBA 'is SAVED as ESPN agrees to license Charles Barkley & Co's studio show' after TNT lost rights

Daily Mail  

It appears Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal will be coming back next season, only on a different network. Inside the NBA, TNT’s popular studio show, will reportedly be licensed to ESPN and ABC starting next season, when parent company Warner Bros Discovery is set to lose league broadcast rights. In exchange for the rights to 'Inside the NBA', ESPN reportedly …

TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ will move to ESPN next year
1 month, 1 week ago

TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ will move to ESPN next year

LA Times  

TNT’s iconic studio show “Inside the NBA” will live on after the channel loses its rights to carry live games next season. The Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN is expected to announce this week it will license “Inside the NBA” and run it alongside its NBA coverage when its new deal with the league goes into effect next year, according to …

Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don’t have the NBA
4 months, 2 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 …

No more ‘Inside the NBA’? Here are some of Chuck, Shaq, Kenny and Ernie’s top moments
5 months ago

No more ‘Inside the NBA’? Here are some of Chuck, Shaq, Kenny and Ernie’s top moments

LA Times  

We’ve also cried, argued, grieved, taken a tumble, taken a stand, changed diapers, made “awful” Christmas cookies and, of course, talked a lot of basketball with Ernie, Kenny, Chuck and Shaq over the years on TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” At least it felt as if we were active participants. It will be a shame if next season will be the …

My front row seat on ‘Inside the NBA,’ the greatest studio show in sports TV history
5 months ago

My front row seat on ‘Inside the NBA,’ the greatest studio show in sports TV history

New York Times  

The first day I went down to Atlanta in 2005, to TNT’s Techwood Drive studios to do “Inside the NBA,” the show’s producer, the legendary Tim Kiely, made things simple for me. By contrast, in Techwood’s Studio J, from where TNT’s “Inside” was broadcast, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith and, later, Shaquille O’Neal were the stars, along with the best …

Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Kenny Smith walks off ‘Inside the NBA’ set to show solidarity with protesting players
4 years, 3 months ago

Kenny Smith walks off ‘Inside the NBA’ set to show solidarity with protesting players

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Kenny Smith, one of the hosts of Inside the NBA, walked off the set of the show on Wednesday night. Smith did so to show solidarity with the Milwaukee Bucks and other NBA players who are boycotting their playoff games following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. Chris Webber holds back tears while …

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