Charles Barkley has confirmed that the 2024â25 NBA season will be his final year as a commentator on Inside the NBA. Despite previously signing a seven-year contract extension with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, Barkley announced in June 2024 that he would retire following the conclusion of the season. He reiterated this decision in August 2024, stating that the 2024â25 season would be his last on television, regardless of the NBA’s media deal negotiations.
In an emotional farewell on June 1, 2025, Barkley and his co-hostsâErnie Johnson, Shaquille OâNeal, and Kenny Smithâbid adieu to their longtime home on TNT after nearly four decades. The final broadcast on TNT marked the end of an era for the iconic postgame show
đș Transition to ESPN
Following the NBA’s new media rights deal, Inside the NBA transitioned from TNT to ESPN and ABC for the 2025â26 season. The show will air on ESPN and ABC for 20 regular-season game days, including marquee events such as the NBA Finals . Despite the move, the show continues to be produced from Atlanta, maintaining its familiar format and chemistry among the hosts
đŁïž Barkley’s Future with ESPN
While Barkley has committed to retiring after the 2024â25 season, he has expressed concerns about the future direction of Inside the NBA under ESPN’s management. He has voiced apprehension about potential changes to the show’s format and the impact on its dynamic
đ Upcoming NBA Games Featuring the Atlanta Hawks
For fans interested in viewing the upcoming NBA games featuring the Atlanta Hawks, here is their schedule:
- Raptors @ Hawks on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 04:30 PM PDT
- Hawks @ Magic on Friday, Oct 24, 2025 at 04:00 PM PDT
- Thunder @ Hawks on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 at 04:30 PM PDT
- Hawks @ Bulls on Monday, Oct 27, 2025 at 05:00 PM PDT
- Hawks @ Nets on Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 at 04:30 PM PDT
- Hawks @ Pacers on Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 04:00 PM PDT
- Hawks @ Cavaliers on Sunday, Nov 02, 2025 at 03:00 PM PST
- Magic @ Hawks on Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025 at 05:00 PM PST
- Raptors @ Hawks on Friday, Nov 07, 2025 at 04:30 PM PST
- Lakers @ Hawks on Saturday, Nov 08, 2025 at 05:00 PM PST
- Hawks @ Clippers on Monday, Nov 10, 2025 at 07:30 PM PST
- Hawks @ Kings on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 at 07:00 PM PST
- Hawks @ Jazz on Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 at 06:00 PM PST
- Hawks @ Suns on Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 at 05:00 PM PST
- Pistons @ Hawks on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 at 05:00 PM PST
- Hawks @ Spurs on Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 05:00 PM PST
- Hawks @ Pelicans on Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 at 04:00 PM PST
- Hornets @ Hawks on Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 at 03:00 PM PST
- Hawks @ Wizards on Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 at 04:00 PM PST
- Cavaliers @ Hawks on Friday, Nov 28, 2025 at 04:30 PM PST
These games offer an opportunity to watch the Hawks in action during the 2025â26 NBA season.
