Here's what to know about "Inside the NBA" in 2025-26 as it transitions from the TNT era onto ESPN's airwaves.

The beloved NBA studio show made its long-awaited debut on ESPN on Wednesday ahead of the first full night of league action, with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson all grouped around a table featuring the ESPN logo brought to you by Popeyes.

Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson premiered on ESPN ahead of a doubleheader Wednesday with laughs, jabs and basketball analysis.

Johnson Jr. is the widely respected, six-time Sports Emmy Award-winning host and anchor of Inside the NBA. Beyond the NBA, he is the lead host for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament coverage on CBS/Turner and has covered numerous other major sporting events, including the MLB, NFL, and the Olympics.

On the second night of the NBA season, Inside the NBA made their highly anticipated debut on ESPN. And the TNT crew picked up right where they left off at their former home with plenty of entertainment and jokes,

Esteemed NBA pre-game show 'Inside the NBA' has moved to ESPN for the 2025-26 season. Here are the best moments from the first broadcast of the year.

The shows after “NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC” will begin right after the game, and “Inside the NBA” will be the pregame show before “NBA Sunday Showcase” on ABC, according to the release.

Bruce Pearl is freshly retired as Auburn's basketball coach, but he'll be staying busy this season, joining TNT's team of in-studio analysts.