Ernie Johnson Says Current Season Will Be His Last on ‘Inside the NBA’
Ernie Johnson, the host of TNT's "Inside the NBA," announced that this current season will be his last for the show, though he is not retiring and plans to continue other broadcasting work.
Portland, OR, October 28, 2026 —
Ernie Johnson, host of TNT’s Inside the NBA, announced that the current season will be his last with the show. He is not retiring and plans to continue other broadcasting work, according to the announcement summarized here.
The announcement concerns Johnson’s role on Inside the NBA, rather than an end to his broadcasting career. It does not specify what other broadcasting work he plans to pursue, or whether those plans involve particular programs or networks. No reason for his decision was provided.
The information available also does not identify when or where Johnson made the announcement, define the dates covered by “the current season,” or provide details about the show’s plans after his departure. It does not say whether another host will take his place or describe any changes to the program’s format.
For now, the stated plans are limited to Johnson’s departure from the show after this season and his intention to continue working in broadcasting. The announcement does not describe his future schedule or set a date for any transition. Further details about those matters were not included in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jordan Gartner on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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