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Ben Simmons hasn’t been playing to his usual standards ever since making his debut for the Brooklyn Nets this season, and Charles Barkley believes he knows why. In the latest episode of Inside the NBA, Barkley noted that Simmons is mentally blocked right now. To back up his claim, he cited a previous instance when […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed his displeasure with Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who showed support for an antisemitic film. Silver ultimately released a statement on the matter and sat down with the point guard, but the league never took action and actually suspended Kyrie, which has left Charles Barkley rather disappointed. The TNT analyst […]

Charles Barkley firmly believes Steve Nash was not the problem in the Brooklyn Nets’ disastrous year so far. Instead, he thinks if there is anyone that should be blamed, it’s Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. In his latest appearance on Inside the NBA, Barkley talked about the Nets’ decision to fire Nash and pointed out […]

A slap on the wrist. Actually, not even. This is how the Brooklyn Nets and the NBA have reacted to Kyrie Irving promoting an antisemitic film on Twitter. For his part, Hall of Famer turned NBA analyst Charles Barkley is having none of it. The former 11-time All-Star went off on a recent NBA on […]

Klay Thompson has faced a barrage of adversity ever since he tore his ACL in the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ fateful Game 6 tussle against the Toronto Raptors. After missing the entire 2019-20 season, he then proceeded to tear his Achilles prior to the subsequent campaign, delaying his return to the court […]

Charles Barkley is still one of the funniest personalities in sports. His career has gotten a massive second wind as a basketball analyst over at TNT. In a recent episode of Family Feud, Barkley competed alongside his Inside the NBA family together with Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, and Kenny Smith, and it went just as you […]

Klay Thompson got ejected for the first time in his career on Tuesday night following a heated on-court altercation involving Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. To make matters worse, the Golden State Warriors ended up on the wrong end of a blowout loss, 134-105. After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr noted that Thompson’s […]

Russell Westbrook’s second season with the Los Angeles Lakers has been much like his first one, full of struggles and criticisms about his play. With that said, even his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Anthony Morrow thinks he should leave the team ASAP. Morrow firmly believes Westbrook is still capable of playing at a high […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2022-23 season with a 123-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors that wasn’t really as close as it looks. The Warriors dominated the proceedings, and ran away with this game in the third quarter after the Lakers stuck around in the first half. Even though they were in this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to be shopping for a Russell Westbrook trade before the season began. After watching him play in the first half of LA’s opening night tilt against the Golden State Warriors, Charles Barkley believes they need to pull the trigger on the best trade available ASAP. The Hall of Famer […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially begin their 2022-23 campaign on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Many question marks surround this team as they look to return to the playoffs, but most importantly, Anthony Davis needs to stay healthy. In a recent interview with Brad Turner of The LA Times, AD was asked about […]

Charles Barkley has reportedly received a 10-year extension with TNT worth somewhere between $100 million and $200 million dollars, per The New York Post’s Andrew Marchand. Marchand reports that the new deal “likely approaches $200M.” Charles Barkley’s new TNT contract puts to bed any rumors of him leaving TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” Rumors surfaced over […]

There’s no better place than the 2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor the legends of the game. This is when those who have made their mark in the sport are recognized, mostly by those who came before them, a heartfelt and entertaining showcase to those that truly love the game. […]

Before the Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks were considered the frontrunners to land the explosive guard. With that said, it certainly surprised many when things took a different turn. Charles Barkley, however, has some inside information on what happened. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, the NBA legend […]

After a tumultuous offseason spent asking the front office for a trade, Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant just couldn’t catch a break. It’s clear that Durant just doesn’t command respect from some NBA legends. Only a week after being called by Barkley as an “abject failure” for his playing career outside the Golden State […]

It looks like sports fans will have a new target of jokes after former NBA star Jalen Rose showed his (old) Charles Barkley-level golf swing over the weekend. During the Ally Challenge Celebrity Shootout at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Michigan, Rose took part in the competition and showed his rather unpolished golf […]

At this point, it’s safe to say that Charles Barkley is not a fan of Kevin Durant. The Hall of Famer has been critical of the Brooklyn Nets superstar for quite some time now, and you just knew that Sir Charles had to chime in on KD’s recent trade debacle. Barkley did not mince words […]

The Phoenix Suns are running it back this season with the return of their retro 90’s jerseys, famously worn by Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. The organization released an epic video on Twitter making the announcement on Tuesday, with Deandre Ayton rocking the new threads. Check it out: 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘'𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊.@PayPal | https://t.co/mOggQGcSQa pic.twitter.com/9KNoCCZapO — Phoenix […]

Shaquille O’Neal would have had no problem with Charles Barkley leaving “Inside the NBA” for LIV Golf, but that’s not because he hates him or what. In the contrary, since they are really good friends, Shaq wants the best for Chuck. Barkley was linked with a potential gig with LIV Golf this offseason, which would […]

The Golden State Warriors have built a dynasty in the Bay Area during the last decade. Behind Stephen Curry’s immaculate shooting and the team’s savvy roster-building, the Dubs have become a bona fide top-tier team. One of the best things to have happened to the team that cemented their dynasty legacy is the addition of […]

Many long-time NBA fans have been agonizing over Charles Barkley for quite some time now. The former Phoenix Suns star has long been a fixture of the critically-acclaimed “Inside the NBA” show. Recently, though, talks about Barkley potentially joining the budding LIV Golf league have started to surface. The ex-player’s recent comments seemed to indicate […]

Steph Curry further cemented his standing as one of the two best point guards ever while leading the Golden State Warriors to a fourth championship in eight seasons and winning his first Finals MVP award. Hall-of-Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley agrees with that sentiment, but not its particulars. While the vast majority of league […]

If Charles Barkley decides to leave the “Inside the NBA” crew and join LIV Golf, it will be all about the money. The NBA legend made that abundantly clear in his recent interview on the Dan Patrick Show. Barkley, however, noted that it will take an “astronomical” deal to convince him to leave his job […]

The LIV Golf Tour has turned the golf world upside down with its lucrative offers for the PGA’s main stars. With several notable golf stars now under contract, the focus may have turned to notable names outside the tour as well. The biggest name that has drawn attention in recent weeks has been Charles Barkley. […]

Could Charles Barkley be the newest face of LIV Golf? That’s right, you read that correctly. The PGA lost a large number of golfers to the new league. And now, former NBA player and TNT personality Charles Barkley could be taking his talents there as well. According to The New York Post, Chuck met with […]

Charles Barkley is under contract with “Inside the NBA” until 2025, but if he pursues a gig with LIV Golf, it could very well force him to leave the show. According to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, Barkley and LIV Golf’s interest in each other could break up the popular cast of Inside the […]

A number of different golfers left the PGA for LIV Golf. Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson are just a few of the big names that joined the Saudi-backed tour. NBC golf commentator David Feherty joined LIV Golf as well. But those people were all in the golf world. Sure, PGA fans were disappointed. However, […]

No matter the topic, Charles Barkley is never afraid to speak his mind. The 11-time NBA All-Star and TNT talking head most recently voiced his unflinching support for the LGTBQ+ community. Barkley made the profound, genuine statement at Harveys Lake Tahoe, a casino hotel in Stateline, Nevada. He said that he loves gay and transgender […]

Bradley Beal officially became one of the highest-paid players in NBA history after securing a massive $251 million extension with the Washington Wizards. It was a well-deserved extension for the three-time All-Star, who has not only established himself as one of the top players in the game today but also, has proven his unwavering loyalty […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many talents. He is a Hall of Fame basketball player who is considered one of the best centers of all-time. Additionally, Shaq is a basketball analyst, rapper, and actor. And now O’Neal is opening chicken restaurants in Texas, per the Dallas Morning News. According to the article, Shaq is expected […]

Aaron Rodgers and Charles Barkley’s bet in the American Century Championship is on, and it could very well cost the Green Bay Packers quarterback his man bun. To recall, Barkley made a bet with Rodgers last June for the three-round golf tournament. Basically, if the NBA icon finishes higher than him, the Packers QB will […]

Charles Barkley doesn’t exactly seemed concerned with pleasing Dub Nation. In fact, the loudmouth TNT analyst and NBA legend appears more willing than ever to intentionally pit himself against Golden State Warriors fans. At least he has respect and appreciation for the actual Warriors, right? During a break in play at the American Century Celebrity […]

Charles Barkley made a guest appearance in Game 3 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Fresh off of the NBA Finals coverage, Sir Charles decided to take a blatant shot at Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum as the Hall of Famer provided his […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant didn’t hold back in his response to Charles Barkley, who continues to question his legacy and criticize his championship wins with the Golden State Warriors. On Monday, Barkley said on ESPN’s Get Up that in order for Durant to get the respect of old heads like him, he needs to […]

The Golden State Warriors recent NBA Finals victory has people reminiscing on their dynasty. The Dubs have now won the championship in four out of the past eight years. However, some NBA experts and players disagree on who the main star was in year’s past.  CJ McCollum recently fired back at Charles Barkley over a […]

While there might be some that Boston Celtics supporters have gone over the edge with their treatment of Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is definitely not one of them. In a recent interview on NBA Radio SiriusXM, Barkley explained why he believes it’s “weak” that people are criticizing Celtics […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green took a bit of heat after he shared his true feelings about not getting ejected in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The outspoken former All-Star said that he knew he wasn’t going to get tossed simply because he “earned preferential treatment” from the game […]

Draymond Green’s physicality against the Boston Celtics has been a bit of a big issue of late. The Golden State Warriors star stamped his authority in Game 2 and it didn’t exactly sit well with his opponents. If you ask Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, however, he believes he has the answer as to how […]

Kyrie Irving’s future with the Brooklyn Nets remain uncertain, though Charles Barkley is predicting he’ll pick up his player option. The veteran guard could opt into the final year of his contract with the Nets worth $37 million, but there have been talks that he’s seeking a long-term extension that would pay him $245 million […]