Sun Jun 01 00:10:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**TNT’s 36-Year Run Broadcasting NBA Ends; “Inside the NBA” Moves to ESPN**
**[CITY, STATE] – [DATE]** – After 36 years of broadcasting NBA games, TNT’s time has likely come to an end. The network’s coverage, known for its excellent game presentation and legendary voices, has consistently respected the needs of both traditional and casual NBA fans.
TNT made Thursday nights feel special, from the attention they put on audio to graphics and camera angles. The legacy includes four lead voices — Marv Albert, Ian Eagle, Kevin Harlan and Dick Stockton — who all have legitimate credentials to be tagged as the greatest NBA gamecaller of all-time. Among those who worked as analysts: Hubie Brown, Steve Kerr, Mike Fratello.
The network’s game coverage began in 1984 when the NBA signed a two-year, $20 million deal with Turner Broadcasting System for an exclusive national cable television package. In July 1989, Ted Turner announced that NBA games would move to Turner Network Television (TNT).
However, TNT’s most enduring contribution has been its studio show, “Inside the NBA,” widely regarded as the best in sports television history. Its unrehearsed, unscripted, and impactful format has resonated with generations of fans and players, playing a significant role in the NBA’s growth. The show’s unique blend of insightful analysis and humor, featuring personalities like Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and host Ernie Johnson, created a dynamic that was unmatched by competitors.
While TNT’s NBA coverage may be ending, “Inside the NBA” will continue next season, produced for ESPN. As the NBA prepares to transition to NBC and Amazon Prime Video, the legacy of TNT’s coverage—one that treated NBA viewers like adults—will not be forgotten.
**About TNT**
TNT has been a leading provider of NBA coverage for 36 years, offering a unique blend of high-quality game broadcasts and a celebrated studio show.
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