The iconic Inside the NBA studio show will officially be featured during halftime and postgame broadcasts on ESPN and ABC starting with the 2025-26 season, per @AdamSchefter. The move marks a historic shift in the sports media landscape, bringing the TNT Sports-produced program to ESPN for the first time as part of a landmark licensing agreement.
The legendary lineup of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith will lead the studio coverage following a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA. Under the terms of the deal, the program will continue to be produced out of TNT's Atlanta studios but will serve as the primary studio presence for ESPN and ABC during marquee events, including the NBA Finals and the conference finals.
The agreement ensures the program remains intact while expanding its reach to ESPN's major broadcast windows, including high-profile regular-season dates such as Christmas Day. This partnership preserves one of the most celebrated shows in sports television history despite the upcoming changes to the league's national broadcasting rights.
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