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Inside the NBA Wraps Up Final TNT Broadcast Ahead of Move to ESPN and ABC

Ernie Johnson has pledged that all production roles will continue under TNT’s oversight despite the series’ impending network switch.

‘Inside the NBA’ gifts some Louis Vuitton to stage manager Nicole.
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Overview

  • The show will air its remaining TNT episodes this week, marking the end of a nearly 40-year run on the network.
  • The move to ESPN and ABC next season comes as part of the NBA’s new $76 billion media rights deal.
  • Ernie Johnson has assured employees that their roles will remain secure under TNT’s continued production leadership.
  • The on-air team of Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith will front the program on its new networks.
  • The crew honored stage manager Nicole with a Louis Vuitton gift during the final TNT shows in Atlanta.