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Magic Johnson sent support to Michael Wilbon and Ernie Johnson after both NBA broadcasters cited their health in pulling back from TV work.
Ernie Johnson recalled watching Charles Barkley hold back tears on air after Johnson announced his last Inside the NBA season.
Despite his tough-talking personality, Charles Barkley has shown a softer side, particularly when it comes to the people he cares about. However, that doesn’t mean he’s always patient with young fans on Halloween. During a recent appearance on NBA Tip-Off, the Basketball Hall of Famer shared a hilarious story about children showing up at his […] The post Charles Barkley wanted to ‘punch’ kids looking for autographs during trick or treating appeared first on ClutchPoints.
While it’s impossible to know the future, it sure feels like this is the final year of Inside the NBA as we know it. Ernie Johnson, who has worked the Inside desk for nearly four decades, announced that he would be ending his run on the show after this season, and it’s possible that Charles…
Ernie Johnson talks to FOS Tonight about his decision to retire at the end of the NBA season.
The TNT Sports host specifically pointed to the Thunder’s recent injuries.
Charles Barkley opens up about Ernie Johnson’s role in keeping him on Inside the NBA and what Johnson’s retirement means for the show.
ESPN appears determined to keep “Inside the NBA” on the air after Ernie Johnson’s retirement, and the network could turn to one of its own big names to take over the show. The network intends to keep “Inside the NBA” as its flagship NBA program even after Johnson departs, according to Eli Kronenberg and Michael … The post ESPN could consider huge name as Ernie Johnson’s replacement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
On Wednesday, Ernie Johnson delivered the news that everyone knew was coming but refused to believe. After 37 years, the beloved host is walking away from Inside the NBA at the end of the 2026-27 NBA season. “This will be my last season,” Johnson said in his lengthy, sincere announcement video. “Totally my decision. It’s just…
Ever since Ernie Johnson announced his intentions to step down as host of ‘Inside The NBA,’ reactions have been coming in from across the NBA world. One of the latest to offer tribute to Johnson was New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown who expressed his thoughts prior to the team’s game against the Philadelphia […] The post Mike Brown sends message to Ernie Johnson after announcing retirement in 2027 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For the second time in as many years, “Inside the NBA” is facing what some see as an existential threat. This time, it is the retirement of longtime host Ernie Johnson. Johnson addressed the future of the show in an appearance on “Front Office Sports Tonight.” The longtime host said he saw no reason the … The post Ernie Johnson addresses the future of ‘Inside the NBA’ after his retirement announcement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ernie Johnson on his final season of Inside the NBA and Aflac's Check for Cancer campaign.
The end of an era is finally here as the longtime host of ‘Inside The NBA,’ Ernie Johnson, announced his decision to step down from his current role. Although he did not officially say he was retired, he will not be involved as much and certainly won’t continue to host the show. While his announcement […] The post Ernie Johnson hopes ‘Inside The NBA’ continues long after retirement decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Johnson said he doesn’t want to be “blamed” for ending the show.
The 2026-27 NBA season will officially double as an Ernie Johnson victory lap, as the beloved host announced Wednesday his plan to step away from ESPN’s Inside the NBA after this season. “I just wanted to get it out there,” Johnson said of his decision to announce the news now while appearing on The Dan Patrick…
Malika Andrews Emerging As Possible Favorite To Replace Ernie Johnson The Spun
Dan Patrick has already settled on a candidate for sports television’s most unenviable job. Patrick said on Thursday’s edition of The Dan Patrick Show that he hopes Adam Lefkoe is next in line to inherit the Inside the NBA desk, lauding the longtime Turner host as a seamless successor who could assume the role without…
A list of candidates who can potentially replace Ernie Johnson after he retires from Inside The NBA was met with resistance by fans.
Ex-NBA champ drops an emotional tribute to Ernie Johnson and the battle with his son Michael's heartbreaking disease Basketball Network
Ernie Johnson's emotional career decision brings renewed attention to Charles Barkley's previous comments about leaving Inside the NBA.
"Bawling My Eyes Out": NBA Fans Heartbroken After Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith's Emotional Tribute to Ernie Johnson Exit Sportskeeda
The news that Ernie Johnson is leaving Inside the NBA has shaken the sports world, including New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller. He reacted to the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, penning an emotional tribute to the longtime host. Stiller will miss him, but he is also grateful for the years of entertainment Johnson, 70, […] The post Ben Stiller writes emotional message after Ernie Johnson announces Inside the NBA exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ernie Johnson delivered the inevitable news that nobody wanted to accept on Tuesday night: he was ready to retire from Inside the NBA. After decades as the host and face of the best studio show in sports, Johnson has decided to retire at season’s end after one of the most illustrious careers in the business.…
At the end of this season, a pillar of NBA media will take his final bow as Ernie Johnson has announced that he'll be leaving "Inside the NBA."
