Charles Barkley Commits to Long-Term Future with TNT
Despite earlier retirement plans, the NBA legend will remain a key figure at the network as it diversifies its sports content.
- Barkley initially announced plans to retire after the 2024-25 NBA season.
- TNT Sports lost NBA broadcasting rights starting in 2025 but is expanding into other sports.
- Barkley's new commitment includes developing additional shows and sports content for TNT.
- Warner Bros. Discovery, TNT's parent company, is suing the NBA over the media rights deal.
- The future of 'Inside the NBA' remains uncertain without NBA rights, but Barkley will continue with TNT.
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