Shaquille O'Neal Signs $15M Annual TNT Deal as 'Inside the NBA' Moves to ESPN

The NBA's iconic studio show will transition to ESPN next season, with TNT retaining production and its star hosts staying on board.

Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to a long-term contract with TNT Sports worth over $15 million per year, securing his role on 'Inside the NBA.'
'Inside the NBA' will move to ESPN and ABC for the 2025-26 NBA season after TNT lost its broadcast rights but will still be produced by TNT from its Atlanta studio.
All four hosts, including Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and O'Neal, are expected to remain with the show, maintaining its core lineup.
The show's format and frequency may undergo changes, but its hosts could appear more frequently on other ESPN programs.
O'Neal, a popular figure both on and off the court, continues to solidify his place as one of the highest-paid broadcasters in the industry.