Denver Post · May 13, 2015
Charles Barkley, "Inside the NBA" crew get new multiyear deals
In this photo taken on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson Jr., left, and analysts Kenny Smith, center, and Charles Barkley are shown on the set at the TNT studios in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser, The Associated Press)NEW YORK — Charles Barkley won't be gone fishin' just yet.
After previously suggesting he might leave TNT at the end of his current contract, the Hall of Famer has agreed to a multiyear extension to remain as a studio analyst for "Inside the NBA." The network announced Wednesday that all of the show's stars had received new deals, so Barkley will keep trading barbs with fellow commentators Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal and host Ernie Johnson.