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Legendary NBA Host Ernie Johnson Announces He'll Be Retiring

Fans of “Inside the NBA” might shed a tear this afternoon. It’s just been confirmed that Ernie Johnson is moving on from the beloved studio show. Johnson, a six-time Sports Emmy Award winner, announced this Wednesday that he’s leaving “Inside the NBA” after the 2026-27 season.

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Ernie Johnson announces this will be his final ‘Inside the NBA’ season

Ernie Johnson is leaving Inside the NBA after this season. He wants to make one thing clear, though. “Just to be clear, I’m not retiring,” Johnson said in a video announcement Wednesday.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Ernie Johnson makes a stunning announcement about his future

Ernie Johnson has been the host of Inside the NBA for a long time, but it turns out this will be his final season. On Wednesday, Johnson announced on social media that he is retiring after the 2026-27 NBA season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28

Ernie Johnson announces he's leaving 'Inside the NBA'

Broadcaster Ernie Johnson had hinted at it, but on Wednesday he made it official.

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Ernie Johnson still deciding whether to retire from ‘Inside the NBA’

Charles Barkley may have gotten a little ahead of Ernie Johnson. Despite Barkley’s recent declaration that the upcoming season would be the last for both men on “Inside the NBA,” Johnson has not settled his retirement plans, according to Front Office Sports⁠.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 4

Charles Barkley says he and Ernie Johnson leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ after season

Charles Barkley has talked about retiring before. Several times, actually. This time, though, he says it’s different. And he apparently won’t be leaving Inside the NBA alone.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 27

Shaquille O’Neal Argues In Favor Of Lakers’ Arena Over Madison Square Garden

There are certain arenas in the NBA in which the vibe and feel of games, especially high stakes ones, are just different. In the minds of many, Madison

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 19

‘Inside the NBA’ finally getting room to breathe during Knicks-Cavs series

Good news for fans of Inside the NBA. The gloves are apparently coming off a little. According to Front Office Sports, the popular studio show featuring

Golden State Warriors News / The Spun / May 7

Draymond Green Was Clearly Embarrassed By Ernie Johnson's Stat

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has shown through the years that he can dish plenty of insults. The more interesting question is whether he can take them in stride.

San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Spurs’ Keldon Johnson Wins NBA Award on Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has played some of his best basketball this season. Johnson has adapted to becoming the Spurs' offensive sparkplug, giving energy and points off the bench.

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Fan mocks Ernie Johnson Jr’s jacket with Rory McIlroy joke and gets brutal reply

Inside the NBA has long been recognised for blending basketball analysis with humour, creating a tone that sets it apart from traditional studio shows.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 20

CBS to swap out Ernie Johnson for former NFL player for much of NCAA Tournament coverage

Ernie Johnson is one of the classic voices of basketball.

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NFL News / The Spun / February 19

Ernie Johnson Is Being Replaced On NCAA Tournament Coverage

We're about a month away from the 2026 NCAA Tournament and the teams are still jockeying for position in the bracket. But one team - the broadcast team - is now forced to make a substitution.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1, 2025

Ernie Johnson gets emotional during final sign-off of ‘Inside the NBA’ on TNT

Ernie Johnson delivered an emotional sign-off on Saturday night for the final installment of “Inside the NBA” on TNT. Johnson and the rest of the “Inside the NBA” crew covered Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind..

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 1, 2025

Ernie Johnson Makes Stark Admission on NBA on TNT's Final Broadcast

Ernie Johnson is one of the most beloved figures on sports television, serving as the host of TNT's Inside the NBA starting in 1990 and continuing all the way up until Saturday night's final game of the Eastern Conference Finals.

NBA News / The Spun / March 26, 2025

Ernie Johnson Announces Decision On Future Of 'Inside The NBA'

The NBA's new media deals begin next season, and that means change for some of the league's biggest media partners. Turner Sports has shown NBA games on TBS and TNT for decades, but that relationship will end at the conclusion of this year's NBA Playoffs.

Ernie Johnson on Illinois' Performance Against Xavier: 'You Believe in Illinois'

Throughout the season, Illinois has been as up and down as any team in college basketball. Although much of the Illini's inconsistency stemmed from youth and inexperience, or injuries and illness, it doesn’t change the fact that none of us knew – or even now knows – what to expect from them.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 16, 2025

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The NBA revamped the format of the All-Star Game to make it more competitive than in previous years. But it continued a problem that's been around for years: starting the game half an hour late.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22, 2024

Ernie Johnson makes announcement about his MLB on TBS status

The much-beloved studio host has been a fixture of Turner’s sports coverage since 1990, though his future with TNT is unclear with the network in serious danger of losing NBA broadcast rights.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 22, 2024

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The NBA should consider lawyering up to prepare for what could be a messy divorce with TNT.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 21, 2024

Report: TNT is still fighting to save its NBA rights

TNT is making a last-ditch effort to retain its NBA rights and save its signature studio show "Inside the NBA."

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2, 2024

Report reveals Ernie Johnson's status at TNT amid NBA rights uncertainty

Charles Barkley may be facing an uncertain future at TNT right now, but there is much more clarity when it comes to his co-host Ernie Johnson.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2024

Is the end near for 'Inside the NBA' on TNT?

The NBA's exclusive media rights negotiating window with Disney (ESPN, ABC) and Warner Bros. Discovery (TNT) will reportedly expire Monday without a new deal.

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