Charles Barkley Says It May Be “Time to Go” From Inside the NBA
Basketball legend Charles Barkley has stated that he feels it is "time to go" from his role on TNT's "Inside the NBA," discussing his potential retirement from television.
Portland, OR, October 24, 2026 —
Charles Barkley has said he feels it is “time to go” from his role on TNT’s Inside the NBA, raising the possibility that he may retire from television.
The statement signals that Barkley is considering leaving his television role, but the information provided does not confirm that he has made a final decision. It also does not specify when he made the comment, where he made it, or whether he identified a departure date.
Barkley is described in the available summary as a basketball legend. No further details are provided about how long he has been part of Inside the NBA, what prompted his remarks, or whether TNT or the program’s other participants have responded.
The phrase “time to go” is the only quoted wording supplied. Without additional context, it is unclear whether Barkley was referring to an immediate departure, a future retirement plan, or a broader consideration about his television career. The summary characterizes the discussion as concerning potential retirement, rather than reporting a confirmed retirement announcement.
Further details about Barkley’s plans, the timing of any possible change, and the future of his role on the program were not provided. For now, the available information establishes that he has voiced the thought of leaving, but does not establish that he has formally stepped away from Inside the NBA or television.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
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