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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 […]

The 2020-21 NBA season is set to tip-off on Thursday night on TNT, with the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets playing the first game. During the pre-game tip-off show on TNT, Charley Barkley didn’t take long to make a bold guarantee for the Eastern Conference playoffs. Didn’t have to wait long for Chuck’s […]

Hall of Fame forward and TNT analyst Charles Barkley became the latest in the NBA ranks to criticize Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving for past comments regarding the media. Irving had initially refused to speak with reporters at the start of camp. The NBA subsequently fined Kyrie and the Nets, resulting in Irving calling […]

With the Brooklyn Nets identified as one of James Harden’s preferred destinations, a potential Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Harden has sent shivers down the collective spine of the rest of the league. For Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, however, he hopes that the Houston Rockets do end up trading Harden to […]

Most NBA fans and pundits believe the Philadelphia 76ers will indeed be instant strong title contenders if they can somehow trade for disgruntled Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, however, begs to disagree, claiming the Sixers won’t be significantly better with The Beard running the show. Sir Charles voiced his unpopular opinion […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley made waves on Friday when he put forth an astounding performance on the golf course in a charity event match against Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Barkley teamed up with golf legend Phil Mickelson, who himself seemed shocked at how his partner performed on Friday. According to Mickelson, […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley has been known to fire back at his critics from time to time. Of course, the Chuckster wasn’t going to let the wise-cracking  Jayson Tatum get away with one after he took aim at his rather mediocre golf game. The Hall of Fame forward joined a star-studded list of sports icons […]

Shaquille O’Neal often troll Charles Barkley during their NBA pregame and postgame shows on TNT. Now, while taking part in “The Match 3” with other athletes, Barkley got his revenge as he was seen using a golf ball with O’Neal’s face brandished on the side of it. They really put Shaq's face on Chuck's golf […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is regarded as arguably the best 3-point shooter in NBA history, and he may even have a future in golf. Early in “The Match 3” with Peyton Manning as his golf partner, Curry chipped a nearly-perfect bunker shot onto the green. Steph Curry with the big time shot 🔥 […]

Shaquille O’Neal is not shying away from letting it be known whom he thinks will win in “The Match 3,” a golf charity event that features Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Phil Mickelson and Peyton Manning. With the tournament beginning on Friday, O’Neal admitted to betting $100,000 on Curry’s team to win […]

Charles Barkley and Phil Mickelson’s friendship goes way back. Ahead of Friday’s The Match III, which will feature Mickelson and Barkley facing off against Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning, Mickelson and Barkley shared some amusing insight into their personal history together. Standing alongside Mickelson as the golfer expressed thankfulness for his wife, Amy, Chuck revealed […]

Let the banter begin. On Friday, “The Match 3” (officially called Capitol One’s The Match: Champions for Change) will feature Steph Curry and Peyton Manning teaming up for 18 holes against Phil Mickelson and noted terrible golfer Charles Barkley. The event will air on TNT at 3 p.m. ET, from Stone Canyon Golf Club in […]

One of the main reasons Stan Van Gundy is leaving his cozy TNT gig for the New Orleans Pelicans is because he gets the chance to coach Zion Williamson, who has drawn comparisons to LeBron James and Charles Barkley. Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke, is the […]

The Match is back for another round. In May, Peyton Manning teamed up with Tiger Woods defeated Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson in the second edition of Turner Sports’ “The Match” series of golf matchplay events for charity. Next month, Manning and Mickelson hit the links against for a good cause, and this time they’ll […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley was recently a guest on “The Dan Patrick Show” and the NBA icon absolutely destroyed Kevin Durant, who is now on the Brooklyn Nets after his three-year run with the Golden State Warriors from 2016 to 2019. Barkley, who never won an NBA title during his playing career, said Durant […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ meltdown in Super Bowl LI is one of the most infamous collapses in sports history. It also cost NBA legend Charles Barkley $100,000 in a hefty wager. Barkley spoke about some of his gambling exploits on “The Dan Patrick Show,” saying Atlanta’s stunning title-game defeat was one of his only notable losses […]

Miami Heat star guard Jimmy Butler clearly hasn’t seen a pair of clippers lately, as he’s been going for the caveman-like appearance throughout his stay in the NBA bubble in Orlando. Hall of Famer and TNT commentator Charles Barkley took an opportune moment to land a joke on Butler’s hairstyle (or lack thereof) during an […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star power forward Draymond Green worked with Hall of Famer Charles Barkley for TNT during the Western Conference playoffs, and he did a tremendous job. Many people were wondering if things would be awkward between Green and Barkley since they have called each other out on plenty of occasions in the past. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals in high spirits Saturday night, but Charles Barkley may have sent those hopes crashing with yet another guarantee. Chuck GUARANTEES the Lakers will close out Denver tonight. (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/vilzIXMM4q — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 27, 2020 Barkley, the Hall of Famer, is […]

A few weeks ago, Inside the NBA host Kenny Smith decided to walk off the TNT set as a show of unity to the teams who decided to boycott their games in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting back in late August. As it turns out, co-host Charles Barkley was not at all happy […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley has never been afraid to voice out his opinions. He’s received blowbacks many times in the past but they still don’t stop him from expressing himself. Tonight was no different. He said on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” that he doesn’t agree with the calls for defunding the police in the wake […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes Billy Donovan made a mistake by taking over as Chicago Bulls head coach. Barkley says the Bulls don’t have any good players on the roster: Charles Barkley on @NBAonTNT on Billy Donovan taking #Bulls coaching job: “Only two worse jobs than that — the captain of the Titanic […]

NBA on TNT host Ernie Johnson just showed off his speed and agility on Tuesday, as he smoked co-host Kenny Smith to the big board. The impromptu race went down during halftime of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. To be fair to Smith, he […]

Anthony Davis clinched a win for the Los Angeles Lakers by hitting a buzzer-beater to beat the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday night. However, AD also faced questions regarding his occasional lack of aggressiveness immediately after the game. Former NBA legend and “Inside The NBA” commentator Charles Barkley […]