Getty Images Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal return for Inside the NBA’s ESPN debut. The 2025-26 NBA season will feature ‘Inside the ‘BA’ broadcast on both ESPN and ABC, following months of speculation about its future, as confirmed on Thursday, October 9. According to the network , the arrangement is part of a “robust” schedule that ensures the beloved studio program remains at the forefront of NBA coverage. The show,  featuring host Ernie Johnson and analysts