Shaquille O'Neal Signs $15 Million Per Year Deal with TNT

Shaquille O'Neal has secured a long-term contract with TNT Sports worth over $15 million annually, ensuring his continued presence on the network's popular show, Inside the NBA. This deal comes as TNT transitions to ESPN for the show's broadcast starting in the 2025-26 season, following a licensing agreement that also includes college sports programming. O'Neal, who joined Inside the NBA in 2011, will remain alongside his co-hosts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson, all of whom have reaffirmed their commitment to the show despite previous uncertainties regarding its future. Barkley, who recently signed a lucrative deal, expressed his intent to stay with TNT, rejecting offers from competing networks. The contract cements O'Neal's status as a key figure in sports broadcasting, reflecting the show's cultural significance and popularity among fans. Overall, the agreement provides stability for the Inside the NBA crew amid a shifting media landscape.