Legendary host Ernie Johnson announces he is stepping away from 'Inside the NBA' after this season

What happened: Ernie Johnson announced on X that he will step away from "Inside the NBA" after the 2026-27 NBA season, calling it entirely his decision. Key numbers: Johnson is 70 and in his 37th year hosting. He joined the show in 1990 and had bypass surgery 14 months ago. He has been married 44 years and has five grandchildren. Why it matters: Charles Barkley announced last month that the 2026-27 season would also be his last, so the show faces two departures. Johnson said he is not retiring from broadcasting and will continue March Madness coverage and other projects for TNT and CBS.

Ernie Johnson announced on X that he will step away from "Inside the NBA" after the 2026-27 NBA season, calling it entirely his decision.

Charles Barkley announced last month that the 2026-27 season would also be his last, so the show faces two departures. Johnson said he is not retiring from broadcasting and will continue March Madness coverage and other projects for TNT and CBS.