NewsThe NBA’s most popular studio show is back, but this year feels differentCharles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson will bring their award-winning "Inside the NBA" studio show to ESPN and ABC throughout the 2026-27 season. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser, File)APOne of the most popular shows in sports television is getting a major spotlight during the upcoming NBA season.ESPN announced this week that “Inside the NBA” will appear 25 times during the 2026-27 regular season across ESPN and ABC. The award-winning studio show, produced by TNT Sports, will provide pregame, halftime and postgame coverage for many of the league’s biggest games and events. Fans can expect to see familiar faces when the show returns. Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Johnson will once again host alongside analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith. The group has become famous for combining basketball analysis with humor, debate and unscripted moments that often go viral. The schedule begins during NBA Opening Week on Oct. 21 and 22 and continues with weekly appearances during the first month of the season. The show will also be featured around several marquee events, including Christmas Day games, NBA Rivals Week and ABC’s Saturday night coverage throughout the season.For many basketball fans, the biggest appeal is the chemistry between the four hosts. Over more than three decades, the program has earned 21 Sports Emmy Awards and built a reputation as one of the most entertaining studio shows in sports. The playoff schedule has not yet been announced, but NBA fans now know they will be seeing plenty of Barkley, O’Neal, Smith and Johnson throughout the regular season. Chris Pugh covers trending news and national breaking stories, focusing on the moments, conversations, and cultural flashpoints shaping the national news cycle. Chris worked as a digital reporter for...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.
Inside the NBA is heading to ESPN and ABC more often than ever
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