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During the discussion, Barkley communicated a strong desire for transparency, stating, "I want it in writing." He underscored that he would not be satisfied with mere verbal commitments about his workload. He remains adamant about not overextending himself across various networks, specifically stating that he would not work for both ESPN and TNT concurrently. Barkley refers to his previous engagements with TNT where he was open to taking on additional responsibilities, but he is now approaching his negotiations with a firm strategy.