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As any basketball fan knows, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant loves his social media. Especially, Twitter. But, he’s also known to be controversial at times when it comes to mingling with fans. Durant recently spoke with Charles Barkley about how his view of social media has changed over the years. Via NBA on TNT: The […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond broke Charles Barkley’s rebound record for the most rebounds in a game by a 76ers player. Whenever your team can get this type of production from a backup center, the organization is going to be happy. Drummond had an insane game against the New York Knicks. He was able to […]

There’s no denying that Miami Heat stud Tyler Herro has been one of the biggest revelations early in the season. Herro has been absolutely balling for the Heat to start the campaign and as a matter of fact, his performances have propelled him as an early contender for this season’s Sixth Man of the Year […]

During his playing years, Sir Charles Barkley was never the most in-shape player in the league. The Hall of Famer spoke from experience as he provided some words of wisdom for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who appears to be struggling with his weight right now. According to Barkley, he’s been in this exact […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley just revealed himself as the biggest boomer in the basketball universe with his latest admission. The Phoenix Suns icon has been quite the character in his time as an NBA analyst for TNT but it seems as though all the limelight still hasn’t convinced him to adapt to the digital world. […]

Ben Simmons is back with the Philadelphia 76ers. But the All-Star has yet to take the court and probably won’t for the foreseeable future. He may be back in town, but that hasn’t shielded him from criticism. Far from it, actually. Charles Barkley, a former Sixers top draft pick himself, spoke out on the Ben […]

The Inside the NBA crew has always had hilarious comedic interactions with each other. Now, with the release of the NBA Top 75 list, Charles Barkley has found another way to mess with Kenny Smith. In the most recent episode of the Academy Award-winning show, Barkley roasted Kenny Smith for not making it to the […]

Nothing signifies the opening of the brand new NBA season better than the tender sound of the bouncing ball, the sweet music of the net swishing, and of course, the loud bickering of Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley. On Tuesday’s opening night, the two Hall of Fame guys went at it again on NBA on […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is a hockey fan. Perhaps not too many people know about that, but a lot have also just realized that when Chuck appeared on the NHL on TNT Wednesday night where he lent his comedic flair to the show, even going as far as to making fun of Wayne […]

Phoenix Suns all-time great Charles Barkley hit out at modern-day NBA stars and the so-called “super teams” once again. Being one of the toughest post players in the league during his time, Suns legend Charles Barkley is well aware of how modern-day big men could dominate the paint. As an outspoken NBA analyst, Barkley has […]

If Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is Muhammad Ali, then Charles Barkley is Sonny Liston—at least according to Shaq. Shaq was spotted on Thursday watching the Las Vegas Aces versus Phoenix Mercury game in Nevada, and interestingly, his wardrobe of choice turned heads. After all, even off the court and outside the NBA on […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has heard his fair share of criticism from talking heads around the league. Kuz struggled to live up to the third star role behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis that many projected for him on the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Lakers star didn’t mince words when taking a shot […]

A lot has been made about the NBA deciding to come out with a new Top 75 list ahead of the new season. Hall of Famers Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have both weighed in on the issue, and Shaq couldn’t help but call out Chuck as soon as he found out why Barkley hadn’t […]

If you didn’t know by now, NBA legend and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley is not a fan of the anti-vaxxers. Last month, he appeared on CNBC and blasted people across the US who refuse to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Then once again this week on The Mike Missanelli Show in Philly, Barkley went off […]

Rich Paul has been making more headlines than usual this past offseason. The power broker long associated with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been taken to court for mismanagement by his former client Nerlens Noel and has also been a visible figure in the ongoing trade discussions surrounding Klutch Sports client Ben Simmons. […]

The Ben Simmons trade rumblings have gone on overdrive in the past week. The Philadelphia 76ers star has reportedly made his trade demands crystal clear, with the expectation that he won’t attend Sixers training camp. While it remains to be seen how things shake out in the coming weeks, there seems to be good odds […]

Charles Barkley and Scottie Pippen have been retired from the NBA for 1985986 years now, but they continue to stir a buzz with their controversial statements. Both Hall of Fame members have never been shy about expressing their opinions on various subjects, NBA-related or not. But for Barkley and Pippen, trash-talking each other is the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a flurry of moves this offseason that catapulted them back to contender status. However, NBA legend Charles Barkley thinks one team had a better offseason than them: the Chicago Bulls. Speaking with Waddle & Silvy of ESPN Chicago, Barkley expressed his belief that the Bulls are now more than capable […]

Almost every major sports show on television has a former professional athlete hosting. Whichever network came up with the idea first struck gold with this one. Fans eat up everything these former stars say, and I’m sure the ratings reflect that. One major problem with these guys hosting is that current players don’t like a […]

Dwight Howard played a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers during their historic title run in 2020. LA missed the services of the veteran big man this past season as he spent the campaign playing alongside Joel Embiid in Philadelphia. Another thing the Lakers missed about Howard is his unique sense of humor. Howard […]

LeBron James is still knee-deep in his own playing career, but that won’t stop the GOAT talk from hovering around him. The Los Angeles Lakers have positioned themselves to compete for yet another title, which could bring huge implications towards his legacy after he hangs it up. But if you ask Charles Barkley, the Lakers’ […]

After winning a title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, does LeBron James have a legitimate claim over Michael Jordan as the GOAT? Well, Sir Charles Barkley does not think so. In the mind of the Hall of Famer, he just doesn’t see how LeBron can ever surpass MJ — or even Kobe — […]

Considering he’s one of the greatest Phoenix Suns players of all time, it came as a bit of a surprise for some that Charles Barkley decided to pick Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Milwaukee Bucks to win the title in the NBA Finals. Barkley himself opened up about this bit of irony in a recent interview, […]

TNT analyst and former NBA star Charles Barkley is a strong advocate for the COVID-19 vaccine and he also had some harsh words for people who refuse to get vaccinated. Barkley appeared on CNBC and called out anyone who refuses to get the shot: Yes, I’m vaccinated,” Barkley said, per CNBC. “Everybody should be vaccinated. […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley just showed that betting on one’s self is not always a good idea. Prior to the final day of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, Barkley revealed that he bet $100,000 on himself to finish within the Top 70 of the tournament that had more than 80 participants. Several sportsbooks offered […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993, when Charles Barkley’s Suns squad lost to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in six games. Phoenix actually had the best record in the NBA that season at 62-20, giving them home-court advantage in the series, and Barkley was MVP. But the Suns […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are headed to the NBA Finals after an amazing season and postseason run. Their opponent is the Milwaukee Bucks and the first game is on Tuesday in Phoenix. Ahead of the NBA Finals, current analyst and former Suns legend Charles Barkley offered up some advice to Booker and Chris […]

The Milwaukee Bucks might be concerned about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury heading to the NBA Finals, but for Charles Barkley, there’s something positive to get from it. In fact, Chuck went as far as to saying it is the “best thing” to happen to the team in the playoffs. Barkley’s reasoning? It provided an opportunity for […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t won any NBA championships in franchise history, but they’re knocking on the door in 2021 thanks to a trip to the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks behind the play of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. While the Suns don’t have a title yet, the organization has been home to some […]

NBA legend and former Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley is rooting for his old team to win the NBA Finals. However, he knows it is easier said than done, especially if Giannis Antetokounmpo plays and returns to good health for the Milwaukee Bucks. In his latest appearance on Inside the NBA on TNT, Barkley shared […]

Charles Barkley is an old-school NBA legend, known for his toughness and rugged play. However, even Chuck wasn’t feeling what he saw during Game 6 of the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, when Patrick Beverley gave All-Star Chris Paul a hard shove from behind. Patrick Beverley was ejected after shoving Chris Paul from behind. […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley is not happy with what Chicago Bulls icon Scottie Pippen is doing–not for his shots at him but rather for “burning bridges.” Pippen has been on the headlines as of late for his rather controversial takes on various people he has a history with, particularly Phil Jackson and ex-teammate Michael Jordan. […]

Remember that show Jackass on MTV a few years back? Man, what happened to those guys? The questions have nothing to do with the NBA Playoffs, it’s just that NBA legend Charles Barkley used the word “jackass” to describe a certain group of people. Barkley was referring to other TV analysts who’ve been trying to […]

Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and the rest of the NBA on TNT crew got quite a surprise during their pregame show of Tuesday’s Game 4 showdown between the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks. Chuck came out with another one of his guarantees and it resulted in an epic appearance from none other than the […]

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have had a longstanding love-hate relationship. The two Hall of Famers are constantly trading jabs at each other, and Chuck just dropped another one on Shaq during halftime of Bucks-Hawks Game 3. Catch Charles Barkley try to make a point on Shaq, but then subtly slip in a nasty dig: […]

Charles Barkley is not one to shy away from making a bold claim. This time around, Sir Charles compared Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Charles Barkley and the TNT crew were in awe of the Bucks’ demolition of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, […]

Scottie Pippen definitely ruffled a few feathers in his recent interview with GQ. One of the personalities that were on his radar was none other than fellow Hall of Famer and former teammate with the Houston Rockets, Charles Barkley. It’s no secret that Pip and Barkley weren’t/aren’t the best of friends, and in his recent […]

Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to an impressive Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, matching a wild record from Charles Barkley to do it. The Suns All-Star finished with 40 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, the franchise’s first 40-point triple-double in the last 28 years. But that’s not where the similarities […]

Charles Barkley has a rather bold prediction that will make Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks fans happy. However, it comes with a rather savage assessment of the team. During the NBA on TNT broadcast on Tuesday for the Bucks’ series against the Brooklyn Nets, Barkley shared his prediction that the Cream City squad will win […]