TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley will not be on the set when the NBA on TNT returns to the air this Thursday.
Barkley has taken a leave of absence from his TNT duties after his DUI arrest in Scottsdale early New Year’s Eve. A blood test released on Friday revealed that Barkley had a blood alcohol level of .149, twice the legal limit in Arizona.
Barkley will appear in court on January 20.
Turner Sports president David Levy: “I have spoken with Charles Barkley regarding the incident. … This is an important time for Charles as he deals with the legal and personal issues that confront him. Charles is a valued part of the Turner Sports organization and we are concerned for his well-being.”
