Charles Barkley Indicates He Plans to Leave Inside the NBA
Charles Barkley has indicated his intention to retire from the television show "Inside the NBA," stating "it's time to go." His decision is closely linked to co-host Ernie Johnson, and Barkley has expressed he will not continue with the show…
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 24, 2026 —
Charles Barkley has indicated that he intends to retire from the television show Inside the NBA, saying, “it’s time to go.” His plans are closely tied to co-host Ernie Johnson: Barkley has said he will not continue on the program if Johnson leaves.
The comments point to a conditional decision rather than a confirmed departure date. The information provided does not say when Barkley would leave, whether Johnson plans to depart, or whether the show’s future has been formally decided. It also does not specify whether Barkley has made a final announcement to the program or its broadcaster.
Barkley’s stated position makes Johnson’s involvement central to his own plans for the show. If Johnson departs, Barkley has indicated he would leave as well. If Johnson remains, the summary does not establish whether Barkley would continue or when he might retire.
No further details were provided about the timing of Barkley’s remarks, the circumstances surrounding them, or any response from Johnson or the show. As a result, the available information establishes Barkley’s expressed intention and the condition he has attached to continuing, but does not resolve when or whether either host will leave Inside the NBA.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh on www.masslive.com, see more information here.
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