Amid an uncertain future for NBA coverage on TNT, Charles Barkley said he will retire from TV after next year. “I have made the decision myself, no matter what happens, next year is going to be my last year on television,” Barkley said on NBA TV after Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. The NBA Hall of Famer said he’s spoken with other networks and plans to stay with TNT until he retires. “I really love TNT, all the people who work here, NBA Television. NBC is the favorite for the final share of TV rights.

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