(Gray News) - Ernie Johnson announced he will be stepping down as host of "Inside the NBA" at the end of the season.

The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer took to social media on Wednesday to explain his decision to step away, saying, "It's just time."Johnson, 70, stated that he would not be retiring, but cutting back.

FILE -- Emmy award-winning host Ernie Johnson checks out the Amex Experience during the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend.((Alison Yin/AP Content Services for American Express)"This is by no means the end. It's just a turning of the page," Johnson said.