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Barkley has a three-year contract worth $30 million with TNT,
working multiple events including the Emmy-winning "Inside the
NBA" studio show alongside Ernie Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal.
Barkley, referred to as a "notorious hack" by hoops peer and
Hornets owner Michael Jordan, has a large following and became
known as an anything goes analyst with Turner Sports.
The LIV Golf Series began in June, paying immense, guaranteed
contracts to golfers to join the new tour and leave established
PGA Tour membership behind. Some players have pointed to the
lighter schedule of events as a tipping point in their decision.
Broadcaster David Feherty is reportedly close to officially
joining LIV from NBC Sports. Arlo White, formerly of NBC, also
joined the LIV.
The Post reported Barkley dined with Greg Norman in Atlanta on
Wednesday, adding, "Norman is going to next prepare Barkley an
offer."
Prominent players have been critical of the Saudi-funded circuit
as a money grab, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia
and Ian Poulter are among the professional golfers who have
aligned with the LIV.
--Field Level Media
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