Charles Barkley announced that the 2024-25 season will be his final one as a broadcaster, ending a 25-year career with TNT's 'Inside the NBA' amid uncertainties over the network's future NBA media rights. Barkley emphasized his loyalty to TNT and expressed gratitude to his colleagues and fans, making it clear he will not join another network. The announcement has evoked emotional reactions from fans and tributes from fellow broadcasters, including Ernie Johnson. The NBA is currently negotiating new media rights deals with multiple networks, which may result in TNT losing its broadcasting rights. Despite these changes, Barkley is committed to 'passing the baton' to a successor and retiring from television.