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Two of Inside The NBA’s finest will be part of a program to spread awareness about COVID-19 vaccination. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are joining the Obamas, Dr. Anthony Fauci and a star-studded cast of celebrities in an NBC special meant to “inform and encourage those who have vaccination concerns,” per CNN’s Kevin Liptak. The […]

Charles Barkley on Monday Night Football? That was very nearly a possibility, according to the Round Mound of Rebound. The Hall of Fame NBA forward casually said he was offered some kind of role for Monday Night Football during an appearance on The Jim Brockmire Podcast. Barkley dropped the gem during a conversation about Twitter commentators. He said […]

With the NBA playoffs right around the corner, teams across the league are fighting for a spot in the postseason. One of those teams is the Los Angeles Clippers, who just so happen to be in third place in a stacked Western Conference. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George leading the way, one would think […]

Chris Paul has been playing terrific basketball for the Phoenix Suns in the 2020-21 NBA campaign. But the fact that most pundits still don’t have him in the MVP race still baffles Charles Barkley. In the latest episode of NBA on TNT on Thursday, the Hall of Fame forward made a strong case for CP3’s […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley agrees that Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden is not on the same level as all-time greats like Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant. The TNT analyst, however, argued that The Beard possesses several skills that are even greater than two of the game’s perceived GOATS. In the latest episode […]

NBA fans are still patiently waiting for the day when outspoken TNT analyst Charles Barkley joins social media. But as far as the Hall of Fame forward is concerned, the day will probably never come simply because he doesn’t want to dignify any person spreading toxicity online. Sir Charles made his point clear in the […]

Chris Paul has been a massive addition for the Phoenix Suns this 2020-21 season, and so Charles Barkley believes he has made a case for MVP thus far. Despite Barkley’s compliments for Paul, Shaquille O’Neal—to no one’s surprise—disagreed with Barkley’s notion of Paul being an MVP candidate. On Friday night, Joel Embiid suffered a scary […]

Earlier this week, Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard was witnessed using an anti-Semitic slur during a livestream on his Twitch account, which has since been suspended. Leonard, who was featured just six months ago during the NBA Finals in a touching tribute to his brother Bailey (who served as a U.S. Marine in Afghanistan), […]

Without a doubt, NBA on TNT is one of the greatest and most hilarious shows on basketball. Among the many stellar moments the show has given fans, Shaquille O’Neal’s hilarious faceplant in 2015 takes the cake. The NBA legend recently shared the inside scoop behind the epic moment. Shaq noted that it was a little […]

The entire league may be bracing for the upcoming 2021 All-Star Game festivities but NBA legend Charles Barkley seems to have other plans in mind. He is aiming to get back in shape once again to prepare for a momentous occasion as his daughter, Cristiana Barkley, is set to tie the knot with a Jewish […]

Charles Barkley is not only an all-time great, as recently, he has also established himself as a respectable announcer and basketball analyst. According to Barkley, having had the privilege to call the games of the likes of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant has made him say with confidence that his is the best job in […]

It’s safe to say that the Houston Rockets, during the latter part of the Daryl Morey era, had one of the most unconventional lineups in the modern NBA. At one point, they paraded 6-foot-7 Robert Covington at the five and a 6-foot-5 P.J. Tucker at the four — or was it the other way around? […]

Charles Barkley recalled his short-lived feud with former Lakers star Kobe Bryant on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” retrospective Thursday night. Never one to shy away from offering blunt assessments of both players and teams as an analyst, Barkley and his co-stars discussed the aftermath that occurred, following his criticism that Kobe Bryant had been “selfish” […]

Respect begets respect. That’s what Hall of Famers Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have been preaching since they started to step foot inside the TNT studios to be part of the “Inside The NBA” crew. Shaq and Chuck have been two of the more vocal members of the “Inside the NBA” panel and have been […]

It came down to the wire between the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards on Thursday night. The Nuggets had a final fast-break opportunity to possibly tie the game and send it to overtime. Instead, we witnessed a completely botched play that got the attention of many in the NBA world. Denver had a three-on-one fast […]

Ben Simmons talked with the NBA on TNT duo of Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal on Thursday following another strong outing in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 11-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at Wells Fargo Center. While the spotlight was on him after recording all-around numbers of 15 points, three rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and […]

Charles Barkley just likened the Philadelphia 76ers duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid to the legendary Los Angeles Lakers duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s reaction is too good not to garner it’s own new article. Heck, this might actually end up being a viral meme. Here’s what Shaq thinks of Sir […]

Charles Barkley will turn 58 this Saturday, and the rest of TNT’s “Inside the NBA” crew — consisting of Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson — made sure to bring a clown to celebrate. Well, not an actual clown, but they had some fun at Chuck’s expense. Shaq, Kenny, and Ernier did a little […]

Charles Barkley wants people to stop using Zach LaVine and Trae Young in the same sentence. The Hall of Fame member firmly believes that the Chicago Bulls superstar has shown incredible improvement this season and he shouldn’t be compared to the Atlanta Hawks playmaker. Barkley’s controversial statement came after both were snubbed for a spot […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley had some strong opinions on Thursday shortly after the starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star teams were announced. The Hall of Fame forward was not pleased with the Western Conference’s starting backcourt of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. If the Chuckster had his […]

When Buccaneers QB Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl on Sunday, the argument on whether or not he is the greatest player of all time in any sport was rehashed. While discussing the topic, Charles Barkley revealed why he has now moved Brady ahead of Michael Jordan in his all-time player rankings. “It’s hard […]

Thursday night featured a high-octane matchup between Stephen Curry‘s Golden State Warriors and Luka Doncic‘s Dallas Mavericks, which quickly turned into a three-point duel between these two Western Conference sides. Basketball Hall of Famer and co-host of NBA on TNT Charles Barkley was on the broadcast and he did not hold back with his criticism […]

Hall of Fame forward and current TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley was amused by Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s shortness with him during a postgame interview on NBA Opening Night. Barkley said he is unsure as to the exact reason Durant appeared upset with him, but he got a kick out of the one-word response […]

The Utah Jazz are the NBA’s hottest team, winning 10 straight games and jumping to the top of the standings with a 14-4 record. Donovan Mitchell is a big reason for the Jazz’s recent dominance, even though he didn’t play in their most recent win against the Dallas Mavericks after being placed in the league’s […]

Only a day after Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant blasted Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal for their takes on current players, the Hall of Fame forward opened fire on Giannis Antetokounmpo for having failed to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to success in the postseason. “He’s got a long way to go as a player. You […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant recently criticized Hall of Famer and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley for suggesting NBA players should receive preferential treatment as it relates to COVID-19 vaccination. Former NBA big man and activist Etan Thomas posted a link to a story from The Hill regarding Barkley’s comments, in which the Round Mound […]

As athletes who play a sport watched by millions around the world, NBA players are no strangers to criticism, whether they are made by strangers online or by fellow players. Some even welcome criticism at times as they look to improve and become better versions of themselves. However, for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

The second installment of HBO’s “Tiger” documentary, which aired on Sunday, covers the downward spiral of Tiger Woods’ marriage and golf career as infidelity and injuries temporarily derailed his life. One section of Part II specifically focuses on his affinity for Las Vegas, where Woods would often travel to party with friends (and Vegas veterans) […]

Hall of Fame big man Charles Barkley had some tough words to say about Kyrie Irving and his controversial situation with the Brooklyn Nets. During a recent appearance on Stephen A’s World, Barkley went off at Irving, telling him to grow up and stop causing distractions. “It’s time for Kyrie Irving to grow up and […]

The biggest news in the NBA world in the past week came on Wednesday when the Houston Rockets dealt James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. While making an appearance on ESPN with Stephen A. Smith, Charles Barkley shared his first reaction to Harden’s blockbuster trade to the Nets. Barkley said that when he heard that […]

Charles Barkley is well-known for saying outlandish things on TNT’s NBA pre-game show and he did just that on Thursday night. Amid all of the issues that the NBA is experiencing with COVID-19 this season, Barkley believes that players should jump the line for vaccines, which led to him being roasted on social media. Charles […]

Charles Barkley knows that Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets has played with multiple star-studded backcourt throughout his NBA career. He won two championships with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the Golden State Warriors, and now he’ll hoop alongside James Harden and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets. When discussing the Harden trade on […]

As expected, Thursday’s episode of NBA on TNT focused on the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets to form a scary trio with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Charles Barkley revealed his first impression about the league’s newest Big 3. Sure enough, the straight-shooting TNT analyst offered his skepticism right away. […]

Charles Barkley has never been afraid to speak his mind. Even though in some cases, his mind is a complete blank. The NBA legend and TNT host once again participated in the annual “Who He Play For” segment of the award-winning show Inside the NBA. The entertaining game shows the faces of different role players […]

NBA analyst Charles Barkley has another bold prediction for this season: the Scott Brook-coached Washington Wizards will make the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Brooks responded by sharing his intent not to let Barkley down. He also shared a touching story on being teammates with the NBA icon. Brooks and Barkley were once […]

The Chuckster is at it again. On Day 1 of the 2020-21 NBA season, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley made another bold, yet familiar, prediction on TNT: the Portland Trail Blazers are winning the Western Conference. The former league MVP even placed a hefty bet, a hundred grand at that, for Portland to make the […]

The Brooklyn Nets made quick work of the Golden State Warriors on opening night, as they blew out the Dubs, 125-99. Kevin Durant finally made his debut for Brooklyn, but aside from his impressive performance, it was also his post-game interview with Charles Barkley that made headlines. Sir Charles threw a question to Durant about […]

Chuck’s got jokes, huh? This time around, he’s taken aim (again) at none other than LeBron James. It was both opening night and ring night for LeBron and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers and everyone was tipping their hats to the 2020 NBA champions. Amid all the talk of greatness surrounding The King […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley was extremely curious about how the redemption-seeking Golden State Warriors will fare in their season opener against the powerhouse Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Tuesday. But after the Nets gave the once invincible Warriors a 125-99 spanking, Sir Charles said the game only left more questions than answers for the […]