Ernie Johnson retires from Inside the NBA after 37 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Ernie Johnson announced his retirement from Inside the NBA, marking the end of a 37-year tenure. Johnson cited age, health issues, and a desire to spend more time with family as reasons for his departure. His exit raises questions about the future of the show, especially regarding potential continuity with co-hosts Charles Barkley and others. ESPN is evaluating whether to continue the program without its iconic figures or to preserve its legacy by adapting its format moving forward.
- •Johnson announced his retirement on October 29, 2026.
- •He has been a central figure of Inside the NBA for 37 years.
- •Charles Barkley hinted at Johnson's retirement earlier this summer.
- •ESPN averaged 1.3 million viewers for Inside the NBA last season.
- •Decisions on the show's future are currently under consideration by ESPN and TNT Sports.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Ernie Johnson Is Irreplaceable, but Inside the NBA Could Have a Future On ESPN
""ESPN has an opportunity to use this moment not to preserve something that can never be replicated, but to build something that feels authentic to the next generation of basketball fans." The post Ernie Johnson Is Irreplaceable, but Inside the NBA Could Have a Future On ESPN appeared first on Barrett Media.
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