In a rapidly changing sports media landscape, Charles Barkley's tenure with TNT and Inside the NBA appears to be coming to an end. As the NBA finalizes its media rights deal with Disney (ESPN), Comcast (NBC), and Amazon (Prime Video), speculation is growing about where the Hall of Fame forward will find his next home.

One potential landing spot that has gained traction is Amazon Prime Video. With Amazon's increasing presence in the sports streaming market, acquiring Inside the NBA and adding Barkley to their lineup would undoubtedly appeal to fans. While the financial aspect remains uncertain, Amazon's deep pockets make it a viable option for the NBA's "C" rights package.

Barkley himself has even hinted at the possibility of taking Inside the NBA under his own production company. This could allow him the freedom to sublicense the show to another network, while also keeping the beloved cast intact, including Ernie Johnson who expressed a desire to stay at TNT. While it would be a significant undertaking, it could prove to be a successful venture, as seen with Pat McAfee's foray into independent production.

Another potential destination for Barkley is ESPN. As the NBA's top media partner, ESPN could benefit from acquiring the widely popular Inside the NBA show instead of continuing to struggle with their own NBA studio program. The addition of Barkley would elevate ESPN's roster of talent, especially as the network prepares to launch their direct-to-consumer streaming service.

While NBC may seem like an obvious choice, considering they are replacing TNT as the owner of the NBA's "B" package, it might not be the best fit. If NBC models their NBA coverage after their successful NFL programming, it is unclear where Barkley would fit in, as they have traditionally focused less on high-profile studio analysts.

Although it may be unlikely, the hypothetical longshot of Barkley joining non-TV outlets like Barstool Sports, Meadowlark Media, The Ringer, Yahoo, or networks without NBA rights such as CBS or Fox cannot be entirely dismissed. While these options may not align with the mainstream choices, together they could provide an interesting alternative.

One thing seems certain - Barkley's future at an NBA-less TNT appears highly improbable. While there is a possibility that Warner Bros. Discovery could continue producing Inside the NBA and lease it elsewhere, the likelihood of that happening seems like a total longshot.

As the NBA's media rights deal inches closer to completion, the anticipation grows for where Charles Barkley will land in the competitive sports media landscape. With Amazon, ESPN, and the hypothetical longshot options, the stage is set for one of the biggest sports media free agency moves in recent memory.