NBA Tip-Off was the exclusive pregame studio show for the NBA on TNT, then known as Inside NBA. The program moved to ESPN in 2025 after NBA On TNT ended, with TNT Sports licensing the studio show to ESPN. The show, which airs on ABC and ESPN, serves as the primary studio show for marquee league events, including opening week, Christmas Day, the NBA Playoffs, and the NBA Finals.
NBA Tip-Off is unique in sports media as it is produced by TNT Sports in its Atlanta-based studios but broadcast on Disney-owned platforms. It features the iconic Inside the NBA studio team, Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal, who lead pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage.
The core of the show is expert analysis of the day’s featured NBA matchups. NBA Tip-Off breaks down key storylines, player matchups, recent form, and injury news ahead of live game broadcasts. The format includes panel discussion, video highlights, and strategic insights that set the stage for viewers before action begins.
The program also delivers the Inside NBA crew’s signature blend of unscripted humor, deep basketball knowledge, and cultural impact that fans have followed for decades. By maintaining its original production staff at the TNT Sports studios in Atlanta, the show delivers the same free-wheeling format and chemistry despite airing on a different network.
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