Ernie Johnson Ending Run As 'Inside The NBA' Host After 2026-27 Season

Ernie Johnson's long tenure as host of "Inside the NBA" will end after this season. The 70-year-old Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer announced the decision Wednesday in a social media video, saying the choice was his own and that "it's just time." Johnson made clear he is not leaving broadcasting entirely. He will continue working, including on CBS and Turner Sports coverage of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. "Just to be clear, I'm not retiring," said Johnson. "Just cutting back. ... So...