US Edition'Thanks for Watching Us. It's the NBA on TNT'
- 'Inside the NBA' on TNT ended its nearly four-decade run on June 1, 2025, following the conclusion of the Eastern Conference finals in Indianapolis.
- This change stems from the NBA's new television agreement spanning 11 years and valued at a minimum of $76 billion, which will shift game broadcasts from TNT to ABC, ESPN, NBC, and Amazon beginning next season.
- The show's core team—Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley—will continue broadcasting most shows from Atlanta on ESPN and ABC, while many TNT production staff joined NBC and Amazon.
- In the final broadcast, O'Neal remarked that despite changes in branding, the core remains consistent, while coach Rick Carlisle praised TNT for an outstanding and memorable tenure.
- The transition marks the end of TNT Sports' NBA coverage, with TNT personnel expressing gratitude and happiness for their time, highlighting a significant shift in NBA broadcasting landscapes.
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TNT'S NBA coverage ends
Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out.
Helena Independent Record
'Thanks for watching us. It's the NBA on TNT'
Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out.
The News-Herald
And with that, an era ends: ‘Thanks for watching us. It’s the NBA on TNT’
By TIM REYNOLDS Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out. The run of “Inside the NBA” on TNT came to an end on May 31 after nearly four decades as a fixture of the league. The show will move to ESPN and ABC next season — and keep Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley together, still doing most shows from Atlanta — but the final TNT sign-off was an emotional one. “I’m proud to say for the last time, ‘Thanks for watching u…
Charles Barkley Made His Thoughts On TNT's NBA Coverage Ending Very Clear
NBA Fans Want Doris Burke Fired (1:31) Last night was the final night of TNT's beloved "Inside the NBA" show, as Turner Sports said goodbye to fans after 35 years of basketball coverage.It was certainly an emotional night for all involved — from Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller, to Ernie Johnson and the rest of the "Inside" crew.Speaking directly to viewers shortly before they went off air, Charles Barkley called working for TNT an "honor" before …
Associated Press News
And with that, an era ends: 'Thanks for watching us. It's the NBA on TNT'
Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out. The run of “Inside the NBA” on TNT came to an end on Saturday night after nearly four decades as a fixture of the league.
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