Returning to TNT cost me ‘a minimum $100 million’
Broadcast free agency was a “humiliating” experience for Charles Barkley, who gave up “at least $100 million” to return to Turner Sports amid uncertainty over TNT’s NBA slot. First appearance “Dan Le Batard Show with the Stuggotts” On Tuesday, amid speculation that parent company Warnes Brothers Discovery could lose NBA media rights after the 2024-25 […]
NBA rejects Warner Bros. Discovery media rights bid; TNT broadcasts to likely cease after next season
The NBA’s television rights situation has become a hot topic due in part to the popularity of “Inside the NBA,” a long-running studio show featuring Ernie Johnson and former NBA great Charles Barkley. Shaquille O’Neal And Kenny Smith. Despite being one of the league’s media partners for the past few decades, TNT’s parent company Warner […]
Stephen A. Smith blasts TNT after losing NBA broadcasting rights
Stephen A. Smith believes TNT has “failed” in its efforts to continue broadcasting the NBA after its current rights deal expires at the end of this season. The NBA announced Wednesday that the Prime Video streaming platform will become one of the league’s new broadcast partners after TNT “did not comply with the terms” of […]
TNT Sports announces intentions to match Amazon’s NBA media rights deal
The NBA may not be leaving TNT Sports after all, as the network has announced plans to use its rights to continue airing the league’s games. According to multiple reports, TNT Sports is set to strike a deal to match Amazon Prime Video’s 11-year media rights deal. “Throughout our 40-year partnership with the NBA, we […]
TNT matches Amazon NBA rights deal as potential legal battle looms
TNT and the NBA may be on the brink of a legal battle. TNT, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, announced its intentions Monday to continue broadcasting the league in a deal that will match the NBA’s broadcast rights deal. ESPN has retained the NBA Finals in the NBA’s next rights package, while NBC and […]
TNT execs ‘know better’ than to call me over attacks
Charles Barkley is upset with TNT’s handling of NBA rights negotiations, and he’s not worried about being reprimanded by his bosses for publicly voicing his dissatisfaction. With TNT’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly on the verge of losing its NBA broadcasting rights, the 61-year-old Hall of Famer has been on the offensive in multiple […]
Charles Barkley rips ‘clown’ TNT bosses with ‘Inside the NBA’ in peril
Charles Barkley painted an ugly picture Thursday as the future of TNT’s “Inside the NBA” looks increasingly bleak as NBC is reportedly nearing a new rights deal with the league. During an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show,” the 61-year-old NBA great said that if the deal goes through, next season’s “Inside the NBA” will […]
TNT announcer glorifies Obi Toppin’s selfish and reckless dunk
There must be a reason why Stink aerosol cans don’t sell well. Midtown serial shoplifters also avoid stealing stinks. Maybe it has something to do with smell. Still, Stink dominates gaming broadcasts. The most unpleasant attacks on the sense of smell are indulged, forgiven and even depicted as carrying the scent of honeysuckle and gardenia […]
Kendrick Perkins slams TNT crew for being ‘all about Reggie Miller’
Sports media’s number one Knicks fan found out on Wednesday night’s TNT broadcast. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is rooting for the Knicks the same way he played for them, but instead of focusing on the Knicks’ history, analyst Reggie Miller in Game 2 told Jalen -Didn’t appreciate the focus on Brunson’s status. “Are we going to […]
NBC Is Planning A $2.5 Billion Offer To Steal NBA TV Rights Away From TNT: REPORT
Looks like we have a media war on our hands. NBCUniversal is preparing an offer that will see them paying an average of around $2.5 billion per year for NBA television rights as the fees for the league’s in-demand broadcasts are nearing a double in price, according to a Monday report from The Wall Street […]