BOBBY BURACK: Here is who could replace Ernie Johnson as the next host of 'Inside the NBA'

What happened: Ernie Johnson announced he will retire as host of "Inside the NBA" after the season. The opening has set off industry discussion about who will succeed him on the TNT production, which airs on ESPN. Key numbers: Johnson is 70. "Inside the NBA" moved to ESPN airwaves last season. Why it matters: Sources were not confident about a successor. Malika Andrews and Adam Lefkoe are the names most mentioned, and Charles Barkley has said this is his final season, though he has said that before.

Ernie Johnson announced he will retire as host of "Inside the NBA" after the season. The opening has set off industry discussion about who will succeed him on the TNT production, which airs on ESPN.

Sources were not confident about a successor. Malika Andrews and Adam Lefkoe are the names most mentioned, and Charles Barkley has said this is his final season, though he has said that before.