TNT Faces Turbulence: Barkley Speaks Out Amid NBA Rights Uncertainty
Behind-the-scenes tensions at TNT's "Inside the NBA" surfaced as Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith clashed with Charles Barkley over an unsanctioned interview with a New York Times reporter. The incident highlights the fragile state of TNT's broadcasting rights negotiations with the NBA, with Barkley openly criticizing the network's handling of the situation. As TNT's exclusive negotiation period ends without a deal, the future of the show and its crew remains uncertain.