Ernie Johnson Says Current Season Will Be His Last on ‘Inside the NBA’
Ernie Johnson, the long-time host of TNT's 'Inside the NBA', announced that the current season will be his final one on the program. The 70-year-old broadcaster stated he is stepping down to slow down, not to retire, and plans to…
Terre Haute, IN, October 28, 2026 —
Ernie Johnson, the long-time host of TNT’s Inside the NBA, has announced that the current season will be his last on the program. Johnson, 70, said he is stepping down to slow down, but is not retiring from broadcasting.
He plans to continue covering other sports events, according to the information provided with the announcement. No details were given about which events he may cover or how frequently he expects to work after leaving the program.
Johnson’s announcement concerns his role on Inside the NBA; it does not describe a complete departure from his professional work. The information provided does not specify when the announcement was made, when the current season ends, or who might take on his hosting duties after his final season.
Further details about the transition have not been provided. The announcement also does not identify any specific reason beyond Johnson’s stated desire to slow down. For now, the stated plan is that the current season will be his last on the TNT program while he continues to cover other sports events.
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