ESPN Secures Exclusive Rights to Inside the NBA

ESPN has secured exclusive rights to air the iconic sports show 'Inside the NBA,' starting in the 2025-26 season, as part of an 11-year rights extension with the NBA. The show will continue to be produced by TNT Sports, featuring its renowned cast, including Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal, and will air during key NBA events on ESPN and ABC. This move follows a settlement between the NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery, which previously aired the show, after a legal dispute over broadcast rights. ESPN aims to enhance its NBA coverage by integrating 'Inside the NBA' into its programming alongside NBA Countdown and NBA Today. TNT Sports will retain global broadcast rights outside the U.S., allowing for innovative programming opportunities. The transition marks a significant shift in sports broadcasting, highlighting ESPN's strategy to curate popular existing content rather than solely creating new formats.