Overview
- The studio show will appear on 20 regular-season nights, debuting Oct. 22–23, returning on Christmas, and ramping up with ABC’s Jan. 24 primetime launch.
- Inside the NBA continues to be produced by TNT Sports in Atlanta with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith.
- Pregame begins one hour before tip on ESPN and 30 minutes on ABC, with ABC Saturday postgames starting on ABC and continuing on the ESPN App.
- The schedule is backloaded at TNT’s request, and ESPN has told the crew they will not be rushed off for local affiliates or SportsCenter.
- The show will front marquee events and all ESPN/ABC playoff coverage, including the NBA Finals, with postseason dates to be announced later.