Fri May 30 02:50:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**”Inside the NBA” Moves to ESPN After 35 Seasons on TNT, Iconic Crew to Remain**

**[CITY, STATE] – [Date]** – After 35 seasons of groundbreaking NBA coverage, “Inside the NBA” will be leaving TNT at the conclusion of the Eastern Conference Finals but not disappearing. ESPN has acquired the rights to the iconic studio show in a landmark deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, ensuring the beloved program will continue to air with its full studio team intact.

The move comes as TNT Sports gains exclusive rights to Big 12 football and men’s college basketball games from ESPN, along with existing College Football Playoff game rights. ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro made the strategic decision to acquire “Inside the NBA” to bolster the network’s NBA studio programming, which has historically struggled to match the show’s impact and popularity.

“ESPN is thrilled to welcome ‘Inside the NBA’ to our family of networks,” said [Quote from ESPN representative, if available]. “We recognize the show’s unique appeal and are committed to maintaining its authenticity and charm. Fans can expect the same insightful analysis, playful banter, and unparalleled chemistry from Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal.”

TNT Sports will continue to independently produce “Inside the NBA” from its Atlanta-based studios, ensuring a seamless transition for the cast and crew. ESPN’s announcement clarified the show will be licensed for broadcast on its own networks.

While the specific scheduling details are still being finalized, ESPN has confirmed that “Inside the NBA” will feature prominently during high-profile events, including pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage of the NBA Finals on ABC, conference finals, NBA playoffs, all ABC games after January 1, Christmas Day, opening week, and the final week of the season.

Despite the move, the heart and soul of “Inside the NBA” will remain unchanged, promising fans years of entertaining and insightful basketball analysis on its new home at ESPN.

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