Shaquille O’Neal dishes on move to Texas, next-gen talent, and his ESPN outlook

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DALLAS, Texas– Shaquille O’Neal, the former NBA star and longtime analyst on Inside the NBA, is considering relocating full-time to North Texas as the show prepares to shift networks from TNT to ESPN and ABC next season.

O’Neal said he’s “75% sure” about making the move to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, citing personal appeal, lifestyle, and business opportunities in the region.

The relocation consideration coincides with the high-profile transition of Inside the NBA, which will retain its analyst team — O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson — despite moving networks. O’Neal emphasized that the show’s format and chemistry will remain intact.

If finalized, the move would mark a new chapter in O’Neal’s post-playing career, reinforcing his presence in both sports media and entrepreneurship.

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