Ernie Johnson planning to leave Inside the NBA after this season

After his fellow Inside the NBA star Charles Barkley indicated that they were both done after the 2026-27 season, longtime host Ernie Johnson confirmed that he’s leaving the iconic show. He made the announcement on social media on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Johnson emphasized that he’s been hosting the show “for a long time,” but he doesn’t take anything for granted. It’s time. pic.twitter.com/h1qNwsnkUY — Ernie Johnson (@TurnerSportsEJ) October 28, 2026 Still, he is ready to hang it up, at least from Inside the NBA. He explained his decision to leave the show.