Charles Barkley’s future with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) remains uncertain, but the company reportedly has big plans for him beyond NBA coverage. According to Puck News sports correspondent John Ourand, WBD believes Barkley is a “bona fide television star” who can contribute to its news coverage, other sports, and potentially even political talk shows.
Ourand revealed that Barkley’s contract does not have an opt-out clause meaning he could be utilized across various networks. Chuck has already made appearances on TNT’s golf and hockey coverage, and has co-hosted the now canceled political talk show with Gayle King.
There are several options that are out there, including staying with Warner Bros. Discovery. David Zaslav has told people that even having lost the NBA, Charles Barkley is still a bona fide television star. He’s great on television.
Puck News sports correspondent John Ourand said
WBD CEO David Zaslav reportedly wants to expand Barkley’s role, potentially making him a sports commentator beyond just the NBA. However, Charles Barkley has suggested that WBD needs to either guarantee his full contract or release him to explore other opportunities.
The situation remains uncertain, with Barkley maintaining that he will retire after the season. However, it’s unclear whether WBD would block him from accepting a new job to continue covering the NBA elsewhere, or if he will choose to stay with the company.
Charles Barkley, the outspoken host of Inside the NBA, has expressed his admiration for Adam Silver’s intelligence and strategic thinking, predicting that the NBA commissioner will outsmart Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in their legal battle over the league’s media rights deal.
Barkley, who has been critical of WBD’s handling of the situation, believes that Silver’s background as a lawyer will give him an edge in the legal dispute.
We filed a lawsuit but what I think. Number one I am talking out of my ass let me make that clear. And Adam Silver is brilliant. I don’t think he would put himself in that situation, to be honest with you… He was a lawyer and I think he is too smart. So your question is correct. We have filed a lawsuit. But I think the NBA is like it’s too late.
Charles Barkley explained on Podcast P
Barkley’s comments suggest that he has already accepted defeat, praising Silver’s abilities and implying that WBD’s efforts to retain the NBA media rights are unlikely to succeed. The outcome of the legal battle remains uncertain, but Barkley’s prediction adds to the intrigue surrounding the high-stakes dispute.
