Charles Barkley says he has 'spoken to all 3 networks' during TNT's dispute with NBA over media rights bid

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The NBA rejected a bid from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to exercise its right to match an offer from Amazon for a part of the league's 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal Wednesday.

Less than 48 hours after the announcement, WBD, TNT's parent company, filed a lawsuit under seal in New York County Supreme Court.

Charles Barkley, the Hall of Famer and longtime co-host of TNT's popular "Inside the NBA," reacted to the company's failed attempt to renew media rights. 

"Clearly the NBA has wanted to break up with us from the beginning. I'm not sure TNT ever had a chance," he wrote in a statement. In June, Barkley revealed his intention to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 NBA season. On Friday, he hinted he was open to other opportunities.

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Charles Barkley speaks onstage Feb. 12, 2015, in New York City.  (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for American Express)

"I have spoken to all three networks. … I have spoke to three networks," Barkley said Friday during an appearance on the "Dan Patrick Show." 

When Patrick asked whether Barkley would follow through with his retirement plans since he was fielding calls from other media companies, the NBA legend said he was "going to listen" to what the networks had to say.

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"First of all, I'd be stupid not to take their call, but the beauty of this situation … I don't have to make any decision for a year, Dan," Barkley said. "But I told all three networks, ‘Hey I’m honored. I'm flattered that ya’ll want to talk to me, but let's see