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

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 stays with TNT, but for me personally, I wanted you guys to hear it from me.” Next year will mark Barkley’s 25th working in broadcasting. “We’re looking forward to another fantastic NBA on TNT season and further discussion of our future plans with him.” TNT Sports’ future with the NBA remains in limbo with one piece of the NBA’s next television rights deal still up for grabs. “Morale sucks, plain and simple,” Barkley said on “The Dan Patrick Show” in May regarding Warner Bros. Discovery’s seemingly losing hand in the negotiations for the upcoming NBA media rights.