REPORTS: ‘Inside the NBA’ on TNT Crew Member Set to Sign $200 Million Contract With the Agency
Numerous players have made their presence felt in the NBA over the years. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal are two of those athletes. The two big men were renowned for their domination on the court, power, and talent.
In fact, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith currently sit on a panel alongside the two guys for Inside the NBA. The two actors frequently strive to humiliate one another when they are on site.
NBA on TNT’s Charles Barkley has allegedly signed a contract to stay on the network’s air for at least the next ten years, despite rumors that he’d prefer to retire at 60. Currently, Barkley has three years left on a deal that will earn him $10 million annually.
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Charles Barkley to continue with ‘Inside the NBA’ crew
According to the New York Post, Charles Barkley has signed a 10-year contract with TNT that is anticipated to be far north of nine figures. His current contract expires after the 2024–25 NBA season, and so does TNT’s arrangement with him.
If Barkley completes the full deal, the precise amount he will earn is unknown, but it will more than likely exceed $100 million and may perhaps reach $200 million. Before the contract expires, Barkley could opt to leave television.
NEWS: Charles Barkley has a new 10-year deal with TNT that is well north of $100M and likely approaches $200M, The Post has learned.https://t.co/Kq3hESbyMU
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) October 17, 2022
Shaquille O’Neal has already signed a long-term contract, while Ernie Johnson and Kenny “The Jet” Smith have already renewed their contracts, meaning the “Inside the NBA” team will be intact for the foreseeable future.
Barkley is considered as one of the most entertaining sports pundits and has three years left on his current contract, which pays approximately $10 million yearly. Chuck will allegedly work on a number of projects through his production firm, Round Mound Media, after signing the contract, expanding his portfolio.
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