ESPN Sets 'Inside the NBA' for 20 Nights, Starting With Oct. 22–23 Debut
ESPN outlines a backloaded plan centered on ABC weekends, with postgame segments after ABC games continuing on the ESPN app.
Overview
- ESPN says Inside the NBA will air on 20 nights this regular season, anchored by ABC Saturday Primetime dates.
- The show debuts Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 on ESPN around season-opening doubleheaders.
- Opening Night listings now show hour-long pregame and postgame windows after earlier 30-minute placeholders.
- Appearances are limited before Christmas, with a more regular cadence beginning Jan. 24 and Sunday Showcase pregames included.
- Postgame shows after ABC broadcasts will continue on the ESPN app, and network leaders and Charles Barkley say long-form runtimes will be preserved.