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Inside the NBA Slated for 30-Minute ESPN Debut on Oct. 22

ESPN’s provisional season schedule lists only one half-hour episode after opening doubleheaders with no additional air dates until Christmas Day.

8/13/25
Inside The NBA On ESPN Set For 30-Minute Slot
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Overview

  • ESPN’s advance schedule assigns Inside the NBA to a single 30-minute slot from 12:05–12:35 a.m. ET on Oct. 22
  • The show is not currently scheduled for any further broadcasts during opening week or the regular season until Dec. 25
  • Under the licensing arrangement, TNT will continue producing the program and retain editorial control while the classic four-man crew remains intact
  • Charles Barkley and fans have expressed concern that the shortened runtime could force cuts to signature segments
  • Industry outlets note the advance schedule is provisional and could be revised before the season opener