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Ernie Johnson Steps Away from Inside the NBA
Ernie Johnson confirms final season on Inside the NBA before 2027.
In brief
Ernie Johnson confirms final season on Inside the NBA before 2027. Ernie Johnson will step down as host of Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season, starting a new production company for sports stories. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Johnson's Final Season
Ernie Johnson announced he will step away from Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season.
Johnson's New Venture
Johnson started a production company called 32 Bowties to tell feel-good sports stories.
Barkley's Commitment
Charles Barkley confirmed he will stay on Inside the NBA for two more years unless Johnson changes his mind.
“Me and Ernie are a package deal. Ernie said to me, 'Chuck, would you please stay for two more years?' I said, 'I love you, man. You're the best. I'll stay for two more years.' So right now, unless Ernie changes his mind, next year is my last year, 100 percent.”
In short
Ernie Johnson will step down as host of Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season, starting a new production company for sports stories.
