Charles Barkley Extends Contract with TNT Sports Beyond NBA Coverage

Charles Barkley must wait slightly longer for retirement as he re-signs with TNT Sports. On Tuesday, TNT Sports announced that Barkley has agreed to a new contract extending his tenure with the network beyond the NBA’s likely departure. “I love my TNT Sports family,” the 61-year-old basketball legend said. “My #1 priority has been and always will be our people and keeping everyone together for as long as possible.”

Last week, Barkley told The Athletic that he would consider staying with TNT only if it renewed his 10-year, $210 million contract. The network has agreed to his terms and plans to expand his role beyond NBA coverage. This includes March Madness coverage and potentially incorporating Barkley into NHL programming.

Barkley’s continued presence on TNT Sports is a significant win for the network, which values his charismatic personality and insightful commentary. Fans can look forward to seeing more of Barkley across different sports, further solidifying his status as a beloved figure in sports broadcasting.

Charles Barkley on his decision to not retire and stay at TNT.

“The reason I’m staying at TNT is so that people can keep their jobs. That does not mean I’m going to stay there forever, I can promise you that… I’m just happy a lot of people at Turner will keep their jobs.” pic.twitter.com/96P3px3qvh

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