NBA News - Ernie Johnson Steps Away, Halliburton Hurt Again, Anthony Edwards Surgery

Ernie Johnson to Step Away From ‘Inside the NBA’ After Season

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Ernie Johnson will leave “Inside the NBA” after the 2026-27 season, ending a hosting run that began in 1990 and made him one of professional basketball’s most recognizable voices. Johnson said health concerns and a desire to spend more time with family helped prompt the decision, but stressed he is not retiring and will continue working, including covering the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Charles Barkley called Johnson the show’s unquestionable leader, while ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro praised him as one of sports media’s most respected and beloved figures.

Haliburton Hurt Again, Deepening Pacers’ NBA Season Woes

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Tyrese Haliburton has a strained left hamstring and will miss time, with no return timeline set as he and Indiana’s doctors assess the injury. The Pacers are also consulting a hamstring specialist they’ve used before, after Haliburton played Indiana’s first four games following a torn Achilles in the 2025 NBA Finals. His injury adds to a rough start across the league, with Anthony Edwards, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace among players recently sidelined.

Brown Asked Celtics About Tatum as Tatum Sets Sights on MVP

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Jaylen Brown denied demanding a trade from the Boston Celtics or giving the team ultimatums, saying his representative’s account was that he only sought input on a destination after the team planned to trade him and equal treatment with Jayson Tatum. Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine had said Brown demanded a trade and had a list of demands, but later clarified that Brown did not technically demand one; Brown’s representative called the reports “10,000% a lie.” Tatum said he had no animosity toward Brown, who agreed but joked that Tatum has a “great PR team,” while Tatum also discussed his goal of winning the NBA MVP award.

Barkley Gets Emotional as O’neal Shares Tribute to Ernie Johnson

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Ernie Johnson, longtime host of “Inside the NBA,” announced he will retire from the show after the 2026-27 season. His co-hosts Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal joined him on the program after the announcement, with O’Neal sharing a tribute. Barkley fought back tears as he delivered an emotional tribute to Johnson, whose retirement was attributed to health issues.

Anthony Edwards’ Knee Surgery Could Cost Him $115 Million, Recovery Timeline Revealed

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and could miss up to two months. Team president Tim Connelly said the injury was not a long-term concern, while the Timberwolves hope Edwards can return sometime in December; his absence could also cost him MVP and All-NBA consideration and a potential $115 million supermax extension. Edwards had averaged 33.3 points through his first four games, and LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu are expected to take on larger roles while he recovers.

Britt Mchenry Says Fan Threatened Her With Gang Rape at NBA Game

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Britt McHenry, a former Trump staffer and State Department press adviser, says a male fan made a gang-rape remark during a heated confrontation at a Washington Wizards–Milwaukee Bucks game. McHenry said she was sticking up for herself, and the dispute went viral. She later left her State Department role after the incident became public.