What happened: The Inside the NBA crew, carried over from TNT, marked the end of its first season airing under ESPN's NBA umbrella. A grateful farewell message thanked the ESPN family for welcoming the studio team and saluted a longtime teammate.

Why it matters: The studio show's move to ESPN was one of the most closely watched media transitions in basketball broadcasting, preserving a beloved on-air chemistry under a new home. Its smooth first season matters for how the franchise's signature analysis carries forward.

What to watch: Watch for how the crew's role and scheduling are positioned heading into the next NBA season under ESPN.