ESPN To Broadcast ‘Inside the NBA’ In New Partnership With NBA
Fans of TNT‘s Inside the NBA have received great news after discovering that Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal will continue hosting the very popular sports program well beyond this year.
In a rare collaboration between two competing networks, it was announced that the long-running Emmy Awards-winning basketball show will live on past this current season after TNT‘s contract with the NBA expires. Inside the NBA, which has been broadcast by TNT Sports for the past 35 years, has entered into an agreement with ESPN to continue producing the show as it will live on the ESPN network.
ESPN will be the exclusive home of the iconic ‘Inside the NBA’ starting with the 2025-2026 season
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ESPN, in partnership with TNT Sports and the National Basketball Association (NBA), announced that it will have the iconic Inside the NBA on its platforms (including ABC, both Disney-owned properties) starting next season.
In a written statement, Luis Silberwasser, CEO & Chairman, of TNT Sports said, “At TNT Sports, we take great pride in our Inside the NBA show and know its success is both a reflection of the iconic talent on set and the incredible people behind the scenes who consistently demonstrate the creativity and craft of our great team. We are thrilled to continue to produce Inside the NBA for ESPN and ABC, ensuring fans are able to keep enjoying the magic of this show during the NBA season.”
Meanwhile, the NBA also announced that the dispute between the league and Warner Bros. Discovery (owner of TNT Sports) has ended with this historic arrangement between TNT Sports and ESPN. With the current agreement, the relationship extends for an additional 11 years. The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery will expand their partnership with TNT Sports with included digital properties Bleacher Report and House of Highlights.
“The opportunity to continue the iconic and Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA is a huge win for basketball fans everywhere,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “We look forward to building on our longstanding partnership with TNT Sports and working together to promote NBA content across key WBD and NBA platforms.”
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