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Charles Barkley criticizes TNT over ESPN transition

NBA legend Charles Barkley has revealed that he learned about Inside the NBA’s move to ESPN through messages from the network’s employees, rather than receiving an official announcement from TNT. Barkley explained that he was at home on a Friday…

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Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 3:55 PM

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Charles Barkley criticized TNT for failing to inform him directly before Inside the NBA moved to ESPN.
Barkley first learned of the move through text messages from ESPN personalities welcoming him to the network.
Scott Van Pelt, Brian Windhorst, Elle Duncan, and Bob Myers were among those who contacted Barkley.

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NBA legend Charles Barkley has criticized TNT for how it handled the transition of Inside the NBA to ESPN. Barkley revealed that he first learned about the show's move from text messages sent by ESPN personalities welcoming him to the network, rather than hearing the news directly from TNT executives.

Barkley stated that ESPN figures including Scott Van Pelt, Brian Windhorst, Elle Duncan, and Bob Myers contacted him before TNT called approximately 90 minutes later. The Hall of Famer expressed frustration at having to learn about the move through the internet and outside contacts before receiving official confirmation.

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