CNN is in negotiations to bring in NBA analyst Charles Barkley.

Dylan Byers is reporting, citing two sources, Chris Licht, the CEO of CNN, the former Auburn and NBA star is on Licht’s shortlist of potential candidates for a news-oriented primetime show.

The show, per the report, the TNT “Inside the NBA” analyst would interview “newsmakers, journalists, and other guests about various topics of the day.”

Barkley has always been known to share open, honest, blunt and funny takes.

“Chris is having conversations with dozens of culturally relevant individuals from the worlds of news, sports, entertainment and comedy,” CNN spokesman Matt Dornic told Byers.

A deal with Barkley deal, per the report, would allow Barkley to continue his role with TNT.

Gayle King, per the report, is also being courted.

Mark Heim is a sports reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim.