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Barkley Slams ESPN for Underusing "Inside the NBA" Crew

1/22/2026

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Charles Barkley expressed frustration that ESPN limits the "Inside the NBA" crew, appearing only four times in three months.
He stressed his love for basketball and criticized ESPN for not featuring the crew more prominently, noting he has seven years left on his contract.
Barkley said the transition from TNT to ESPN has been positive.
As the NBA season progresses, fans may grow dissatisfied if ESPN continues underutilizing the show.

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Charles Barkley expressed frustration that ESPN limits the "Inside the NBA" crew, appearing only four times in three months.
He stressed his love for basketball and criticized ESPN for not featuring the crew more prominently, noting he has seven years left on his contract.
Barkley said the transition from TNT to ESPN has been positive.
As the NBA season progresses, fans may grow dissatisfied if ESPN continues underutilizing the show.