‘Inside the NBA’ debut on ESPN: New network, same showmanship

The legendary show felt exactly the same on its new network. And our columnists say that is exactly the point.

What to expect when the rollicking ‘Inside the NBA’ TV show makes its ESPN debut

For years, ESPN's NBA studio shows couldn't match the alchemy of TNT's 'Inside the NBA.' So they went out and acquired it.

Basketball Fans Torch ESPN And TNT’s NBA Coverage After Seeing The Broadcast That NBC Put On

The NBA returned to NBC's airwaves for the first time in 23 years on Tuesday night and made an immediate impression on basketball fans, who have ...

“Do you want a napkin?” — Kenny Smith's one-liner turns Charles Barkley’s ESPN debut into comedy gold

Charles Barkley made his ESPN debut on Inside the NBA, surprising fans with praise for the network after years of criticism.
Yardbarker

NBA takes over operation of NBA TV from TNT Sports

The NBA has officially taken over control of NBA TV from TNT Sports, according to Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal. The league will now handle all programming, with original content set to ...

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Makes Admission on First Official Night With ESPN

Charles Barkley and the rest of the “Inside the NBA” crew officially open a new chapter on Wednesday night. After being with ...
Awful Announcing

Charles Barkley on ‘Inside the NBA’ licensing deal: ‘TNT just sucks’

NBA season is fast approaching, but one of the sport’s most beloved television programs is still in the dark about its new arrangements. After TNT lost NBA rights in the latest round of media ...