Charles Barkley announces retirement from television broadcasting

Charles Barkley announces retirement from television broadcasting, surprising his cohosts on TNT during NBA Finals. TNT may lose NBA coverage after next season. Barkley plans to pass on the baton regardless.

Charles Barkley's Retirement Announcement

Stephen A. Smith doubts Charles Barkley is retiring from TNT and NBA television coverage despite Barkley's announcement. Barkley plans to leave at the end of next season regardless of TNT's broadcasting future.

NBA Media Rights Negotiations

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses potential changes in the league's media rights deals, including the possibility of TNT losing its broadcasting rights to competitors like Disney/ESPN, NBC, and Amazon. Negotiations are ongoing, and no official announcement has been made yet.

Charles Barkley's Reaction to TNT Losing NBA Rights

Charles Barkley expresses frustration over TNT potentially losing NBA rights to Disney/ESPN, NBC, and Amazon. He criticizes Warner Bros. Discovery executives and considers taking over production if rights are lost.