Ernie Johnson to Retire as Host of ‘Inside the NBA’ in June
Ernie Johnson is retiring as host of "Inside the NBA" in June after a 37-year tenure.
Dothan, AL, October 28, 2026 —
Ernie Johnson is retiring as host of Inside the NBA in June, ending a 37-year tenure in the role, according to the information provided.
The summary identifies Johnson’s departure from the hosting position and the length of his tenure, but does not provide a specific retirement date or the year associated with June. It also does not say whether Johnson will continue in another role or offer details about the circumstances behind his decision.
No information was provided about who might host the program after Johnson’s retirement, whether a successor has been named, or how the show’s format may change. The summary also does not include a statement from Johnson or the program’s production team.
Johnson’s retirement marks the conclusion of a long-running period as host, but further details about the transition remain unavailable in the information provided. The program’s plans for its hosting lineup after June have not been specified.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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