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Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson discuss final season on Inside the NBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:10 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson discuss final season on Inside the NBA

Summary

Charles Barkley has announced that the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season will be his last on Inside the NBA, which will also mark Ernie Johnson's farewell. Johnson, who has hosted the program since 1990, has not officially confirmed his departure. Inside the NBA has played a significant role in shaping sports television since its inception, averaging 1.3 million viewers last season on ESPN. As the show approaches its potential conclusion, discussions arise about how it should honor its legacy and whether it can be effectively replaced.

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•Barkley has been part of Inside the NBA since 2000.
•Inside the NBA averaged 1.3 million viewers last season.
•The program has been pivotal in sports television since 1990.
•There are discussions on how to honor the show's legacy.

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"Inside the NBA didn’t just cover basketball. It changed what sports television could be. And sometimes the best way to preserve a legacy is to know when you’ve reached the final buzzer." The post Inside the NBA Has Built Something ESPN Can’t Simply Recreate appeared first on Barrett Media.
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