In late 2024, TNT and ESPN reached a historic licensing deal and, as part of it, Inside the NBA will air on the latter network starting this fall. Fans were elated to hear that announcement, though it was preceded by months of uncertainty.

Charles Barkley and the Inside the NBA crew are heading to their new home on ESPN this fall. After TNT lost its NBA broadcast package heading into the 2025 season, an agreement was struck to send the best post-game show on television over to ESPN to make sure it stayed on the air. TNT Sports will continue to produce the show.