Inside the NBA was saved when a historic deal was reached to license the former TNT show out to ESPN, beginning at the start of the 2025-2026 TV season. However, it was later reported that that transition would come with a few changes, worrying fans. Those concerns were apparently realized when Disney’s flagship sports network revealed Inside’s broadcast schedule for the early part of the season. A shortened timeslot and fewer shows seemed to disappoint fans and, now, series co-host Shaquille O’Neal is sharing an upbeat take.
Back in August, it was confirmed that Inside’s new season would hit ESPN on October 22 following the network’s first NBA game doubleheader of the season. What gave fans pause, though, was the fact that the show would only air from 12:05 to 12:35 a.m. ET, which is shorter than the 50-minute slot the show had on its former network. Additionally, after the show airs once more after the October 23 doubleheader (along with NBA Tip-Off) that night, another broadcast of the series won’t be set until the Christmas Day coverage.
