The swift rise and disappointing decline of Chris Webber as an NBA game analyst at TNT Sports was one of the defining stories of basketball media this century. Now, Webber is back at the network as part of its college basketball coverage.

The NBA is launching a new multi-platform streaming offering and the reimagined NBA TV, which will offer live basketball games, highlights and original programming, starting Wednesday.

Changes come as the league takes back control of the app and NBA TV from TNT Sports and Warner Bros. Discovery

NBA legend Charles Barkley provides reassurance that Inside the NBA won't change despite ESPN being the show's new home this season.

ESPN has confirmed a 20-episode Inside the NBA schedule for the 2025–26 season, with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal being relegated to their original roles.

In terms of the new-look “Inside the NBA,” Jon Lewis of Sports Media Watch reported that the first edition will take place on Oct. 22, and unlike its TNT days, it will be a 30-minute window. Whether or not ESPN allows O’Neal and company to continue their hilarious, unhinged banter is yet to be seen.