ESPN Secures 'Inside the NBA' in Major Sports Media Shift
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ESPN has struck a deal to bring the popular sports studio show 'Inside the NBA' to its network, marking a strategic move to incorporate successful concepts from rivals. The show, featuring Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal, will air on ESPN and ABC starting with the 2025-26 NBA season, particularly during major events. This move reflects ESPN's strategy of acquiring proven sports personalities and concepts from competitors, as seen in previous deals with NFL announcers and the 'Pat McAfee Show.' The agreement also involves ESPN granting Warner's TNT Sports rights to Big 12 games.
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