Charles Barkley plans to step back from public life after TV retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Charles Barkley announced on September 28, 2026, that he intends to take a step back from public life following his retirement from "Inside the NBA" at the end of this season. This will mark Barkley's last year as an in-studio analyst, concluding his 26-year career with the show. While he plans to reduce his public engagements, Barkley expressed a commitment to remain involved with Auburn basketball. He had intended to retire at age 60 but extended his career upon the encouragement of his colleagues amid TNT's shift of NBA broadcasting rights.
- •Barkley will retire from "Inside the NBA" after this season.
- •He plans to limit his public appearances post-retirement.
- •Barkley intends to stay involved with Auburn basketball.
- •He extended his career after colleagues encouraged him to remain.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley to take 'step back' from public life after TV retirement
"Charles Barkley said Monday that, after retiring from "Inside the NBA" later this year, he plans to take a step back from "public life."
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