Ernie Johnson's retirement plans remain unresolved ahead of NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
As the NBA season approaches, uncertainty surrounds Ernie Johnson's future on Inside the NBA, despite Charles Barkley’s claim that they would both retire after this season. New reports indicate that Johnson's decision has not yet been finalized, contradicting Barkley’s statement. Johnson, 70, has not publicly announced any retirement intentions until now, leading to speculation about possible changes in the show's future amid ongoing discussions about its broadcasting rights with ESPN. Barkley had originally linked his retirement to Johnson's, suggesting a parallel exit from the program, but clarity is still lacking regarding Johnson’s plans.
- •Charles Barkley claims he and Johnson will retire together.
- •Johnson's retirement decision is currently unresolved.
- •Barkley's comments contradict previous lack of public retirement announcements from Johnson.
- •ESPN's licensing arrangement with TNT raises questions about the show's future.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ernie Johnson’s retirement plans aren’t actually settled, per report
"We’re six weeks out from the start of another NBA season, and the annual ritual of Charles Barkley retirement watch has already produced its first wrinkle. Barkley declared earlier this month on The Bill Simmons Podcast that this season would be his last on Inside the NBA — and that it would be Ernie Johnson’s…
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