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Shaquille O’Neal Misses Inside the NBA for Upfront Obligations

Jalen Rose temporarily fills in as O’Neal attends TNT’s promotional events, sparking fan discussion on cast dynamics and chemistry.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo

Overview

  • Shaquille O’Neal was absent from the May 11 and 12 broadcasts of Inside the NBA to attend TNT’s Upfront presentations in New York.
  • Jalen Rose, a TNT correspondent since November 2024, stepped in as a guest host during O’Neal’s absence.
  • O’Neal remains under contract with TNT, having recently signed a reported $15 million annual deal to stay with the show as it transitions to ESPN next season.
  • The temporary replacement reignited fan discussions about the show’s chemistry, with some praising Rose’s analytical style and others expressing nostalgia for O’Neal’s presence.
  • Inside the NBA will move to ESPN/ABC in the 2025-26 season while retaining TNT’s creative control, reflecting broader shifts in NBA media rights.