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Over his years as an analyst on Inside the NBA, basketball fans have learned quite a lot about Charles Barkley. Earlier this week, he shared his feelings about Trick-or-Treaters, saying he was happy to hand out candy but not interested in signing autographs all night. “I love being home to give the kids candy. I love that,”…
Ernie Johnson recalled watching Charles Barkley hold back tears on air after Johnson announced his last Inside the NBA season.
Charles Barkley is happy to hand out free candy to kids just like every other house on Halloween, as long as those kids treat him just like every other house. Inside the NBA returned to ESPN Wednesday night. It was the first time Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal were on-air together since…
"Inside the NBA" co-host Charles Barkley playfully jabs Shaquille O'Neal about his link to FBI Director Kash Patel.
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…
The Warriors sent the “Inside the NBA” crew personalized jerseys — Charles Barkley’s was extra special. Barkley went viral after an “Inside the NBA” segment of “Who He Play For?” because of the Hall of Famer’s inability to accurately pinpoint where players landed in the offseason. From Moe Wagner to Taurean Prince, Barkley went 0-for-5...
Kyrie Irving is used to having awkward exchanges with media members, but he probably didn’t expect it from Charles Barkley. Irving joined Inside the NBA after the Dallas Mavericks blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night. And during the segment, Barkley was asking Irving about using his own experiences as a veteran star in…
A list of candidates who can potentially replace Ernie Johnson after he retires from Inside The NBA was met with resistance by fans.
Garrett Temple has played for an incredible 16 seasons in the NBA with 12 different teams over the course of his career. But he may always be known as the seminal figure of Inside the NBA‘s “Who he play for?” The iconic mini game show has become a source of laughs for Inside the NBA at the…
Ernie Johnson's emotional career decision brings renewed attention to Charles Barkley's previous comments about leaving Inside the NBA.
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."
