Ernie Johnson Says Current Season Will Be His Last Hosting Inside the NBA
Ernie Johnson announced that this current season will be his last as the host of the NBA studio show "Inside the NBA," a decision he described as his own because "it's just time." The report originates from ABC30 Fresno.
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 28, 2026 —
Ernie Johnson announced that the current season will be his last as host of the NBA studio show Inside the NBA, according to a report from ABC30 Fresno. Johnson described the decision as his own, saying, “it’s just time.”
The announcement identifies this season as Johnson’s final one in the hosting role. The report does not provide a specific date for the announcement or say when the season will end. It also does not include details about what Johnson plans to do after leaving the show.
Johnson’s statement frames the departure as a personal decision. No further explanation was included in the information provided, and no additional remarks from Johnson were reported beyond his comment that “it’s just time.” The report also does not name a successor or describe any plans for the show’s hosting lineup after this season.
The announcement concerns Johnson’s role as host of Inside the NBA. It does not state that he is leaving broadcasting altogether or provide details about any other work. Those points remain unspecified in the report.
ABC30 Fresno is identified as the source of the report. No additional information about the announcement, the program’s future, or Johnson’s plans was provided.
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