ESPN Acquires 'Inside the NBA' in Landmark Deal with TNT
The iconic sports show will transition to ESPN and ABC platforms while retaining its original production team.
- 'Inside the NBA' will continue to feature its famous panelists, including Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal, as it moves to ESPN and ABC starting in the 2025-26 season.
- The show will still be produced by TNT Sports, maintaining its signature style and format despite the change in broadcast platforms.
- The deal is part of a broader 11-year agreement between the NBA, ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon Prime for game broadcasting rights.
- Warner Bros. Discovery retains rights to produce NBA content internationally and will continue to manage digital properties like Bleacher Report.
- The agreement includes a settlement of a lawsuit filed by Warner Bros. Discovery against the NBA over previous rights disputes.
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