TNT to stipulate reporters actually watch the games.

By Editor-in-chief

March 7, 2025

After uncertainty with Inside the NBA contract negotiations, negotiations have stalled as TNT stipulates that hosts must watch the games before commenting on them. Charles Barkley, notorious for his bad takes, refused to sign, stating, “I know more about ball and already know what will happen in the games.” Hopefully negotiations start up soon as fans crave horrible basketball opinions on dying cable news networks. 

This is a developing story: We’ll give updates on the situation as we learn more.