Longtime Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson is planning to depart the popular TNT studio show after the current season, according to a report from ClutchPoints. Johnson has been the face of the Emmy Award-winning program since its inception in 1990, serving as the steady anchor alongside analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith.
The 68-year-old broadcaster has been with Turner Sports for over three decades, becoming one of the most respected figures in sports television. His departure would mark the end of an era for what many consider the gold standard of sports studio shows.
No official announcement has been made by TNT or Warner Bros. Discovery regarding Johnson's future or potential successors for the host role.
