By the looks of it, they are going to buy out Inside the NBA, and they won't return for the 2026-27 season
Why would they do that?
ESPN only acquired Inside the NBA because TNT was threatening to sue ESPN/NBC for winning the rights deal battle. And there was a NBA fan uproar that Inside the NBA was going off air. ESPN was most likely like "Oh f*ck it, whatever we'll keep you on". ESPN didn't want to get the bad press of being heartless. On top of that, they overpaid to keep Inside the NBA
ESPN is known for cutting costs, so no way it lasts long. Them only having the cast on for like 25 appearances during the regular season is downright comical, and shows they were not in the original plans
TNT Sports pushed for the lighter schedule at the beginning of the season.Most of their appearances are after football season. Espn couldn't get them for the whole year?
TNT Sports pushed for the lighter schedule at the beginning of the season.
are in their 60's. I'm sure they all want to lessen their schedule. none of them need the money at this point.Plus, they will be mad busy with NCAA and then the NBA Playoffs right after.all the dudes exceptare in their 60's. I'm sure they all want to lessen their schedule. none of them need the money at this point.