The “ Inside the NBA ” crew bid an emotional farewell on TNT over the weekend in what was said to be the show’s final airing on that network before being licensed to ESPN starting next season.

But was it really the last time viewers will see Charles Barkley , Shaquille O’Neal , Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson together on TNT in that format?

Maybe not, based on comments Barkley made Monday on “The Dan Patrick Show.”

Before anyone gets too excited about the notion, however, know that Barkley introduced the topic by saying that “TNT is trying to do something stupid behind the scenes.”

He used the word “stupid” several more times to describe an idea he says is in the works for a show to air on TNT, separate from the one that is moving to ESPN/ABC, that also would have Barkley, O

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