{
  "id": 10564606,
  "title": "Charles Barkley Shares More Thoughts On Retiring From Inside The NBA, And I’m Starting To Believe He’ll Do It This Time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/charles-barkley-shares-more-thoughts-on-retiring-from-inside-the-nba",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T00:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/charles-barkley-shares-more-thoughts-000200955.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Charles Barkley is once again talking about retiring from his role on the TV show Inside the NBA, and this time, he seems more serious about it. In an interview with the Montgomery Advertiser, Barkley confirmed that he intends to retire at the end of the upcoming season, which will be his 27th year with the show. He also mentioned that Ernie Johnson, his longtime co-host, may be leaving the show with him. Barkley expressed that he feels great about retiring and is looking forward to it. He stated that he plans to step back from public life after this year, although he will continue to visit Auburn. Barkley's comments suggest a sense of finality in his decision to retire, which has led some to believe that he is serious this time around.",
  "summary": "Anyone else getting a bit nervous?",
  "key_points": [
    "Charles Barkley plans to retire from Inside the NBA at season's end.",
    "Barkley's 27th year with the show marks his final departure.",
    "Ernie Johnson may leave alongside Barkley, signaling a potential end to the duo."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Charles Barkley appears poised to exit his longtime TV role on Inside the NBA, potentially alongside co-host Ernie Johnson, marking a significant change to his public presence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}