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NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley thought Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen was going to be the next big thing in the NBA. However, Markkanen has regressed this season and the Bulls are still putrid as a result: Charles Barkley on the state of the Chicago Bulls, including Zach LaVine not getting an All-Star […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley is not happy with what he’s seeing from the Sixers this season. Barkley says the Sixers are soft and are like the “Cleveland Browns of the NBA.” Chuck has some thoughts about the Sixers. 👀 pic.twitter.com/VeVu4cxvw7 — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 7, 2020 The Sixers entered Thursday with a […]

During the 2020 NBA All-Star draft, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley jokingly trolled Houston Rockets guard James Harden. In case you missed what happened, Barkley asked Giannis if he wanted to draft “the dribbler,” referencing Harden. The reigning MVP responded by saying he wanted someone who passes the ball. […]

Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond has been a rebounding machine ever since he entered the league in 2012. So much in fact that the eighth-year center has recorded 41 career 20-20 games. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Drummond’s 41 games of at least 20 points and 20 rebounds ties NBA Hall of Famer […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is clearly miffed by coming up short of an All-Star selection, clearly voicing that anger after the game. He was joined by his fiancée, who complained during the postgame show after the Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-107, and so did his agent, who was as outraged as Beal. “Inside […]

After retired Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal spoke from the heart, retired power forward Charles Barkley, his colleague on the NBA on TNT broadcast, shared his own powerful reaction to the sudden and tragic death of Kobe Bryant and 13-year-old daughter Gianna. “I just started crying — I’m not gonna lie […]

The NBA released the list of the starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star game and it did not include Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley voiced his displeasure with the fact that Butler was left off the list. He believes the acquisition of Butler is the factor that has turned […]

The long-running feud between Charles Barkley and Draymond Green is not over. Recently, Barkley said that the Golden State Warriors big man is not talking as much this season because he is averaging a “triple-single,” a jab at the rather poor statistical campaign Green is having. Of course, Green was ready to respond: “You make everything […]

It has come full cycle for the LeBron James family. As a blossoming prep school prospect from Akron, Ohio, the Los Angeles Lakers star forward was a media darling with national coverage during his teenage years, eventually turning into the number one overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft. Now James’ son, Bronny, is the […]

Charles Barkley has the uncanny ability to be funny unintentionally with his occasional mishaps on live television. The “Inside the NBA” analyst made another one on Monday night when he mistakenly said “Stay and Kleph” instead of “Steph and Klay,” of course referring to Golden State Warriors backcourt Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The rest […]

Inside The NBA analyst Charles Barkley gave rookie Michael Porter Jr. some huge praise after the Denver Nuggets forward impressed in an overtime win over the Golden State Warriors. On a night where the Nuggets were missing 60% of their starting lineup with Jamal Murray, Gary Harris, and Paul Millsap out with their respective injuries, […]

NBA icon Charles Barkley fired shots at Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and his ‘triple single’ average. Ahead of the Warriors’ duel with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Barkley gave Green a good ribbing for his numbers this 2019-20 season. He’s averaging 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and  5.5 assists or in Barkley’s eyes, a […]

Charles Barkley gave yet another piece of inspirational advice to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid in the wake of their tough losing skid. The Sixers have piled up two separate three-game skids in the past two weeks and lost six of their last nine games. Now bound to face the high-octane Houston Rockets at the […]

With the end of 2019 drawing near, the producers at NBA on TNT compiled a top-10 list of the most memorable moments shared this decade between the show’s hosts, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. The NBA on TNT crew is a famous lot, known for their comedic outtakes. The pairing of […]

Charles Barkley is not convinced by the Denver Nuggets’ ability to contend for a title, comparing them to rhinestones — as they appear to be real diamonds at first, but soon reveal their true nature. “It’s not real,” said Barkley during the second part of a Thursday doubleheader, according to Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports. […]

For basketball icon Charles Barkley, Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks can’t use the “hurt last year” card anymore as an excuse for his inconsistencies. Per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, Barkley reiterated that the Mavericks cannot rely on Luka Doncic every night. Barkley states that Porzingis, too, has to be aggressive. “Rick […]

The rookie season of Zion Williamson was highly anticipated by many, especially after he showed many flashes of potential with the New Orleans Pelicans in the preseason. He hasn’t been able to suit up for any regular-season action as a result of a knee injury. The Pelicans are going to teach Williamson how to walk […]

Add Charles Barkley to the list of former NBA greats that are unimpressed by Houston Rockets guard James Harden. Barkley appeared to mock Harden’s tendency to pound the rock by making a dribbling motion during the NBA TNT Tip-Off ahead of Houston’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night: Chuck is wrong for […]

Joel Embiid proved Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal had reason to criticize his play in a win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, as the TNT analysts demanded more than a 22-point, 10-rebound effort from the dominant 7-foot center. The Philadelphia 76ers star wasted no time, pounding a 38-point, 13-rebound, six-assist effort on Thursday, taking […]

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off an impressive victory against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, and this was thanks in large part to a spectacular performance from Sixers All-Star big man Joel Embiid. TNT analysts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal had recently called out the Sixers superstar and suggested that he should look to stamp his […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid said he called Shaquille O’Neal on Wednesday after receiving criticism from him and Charles Barkley in the wake of a non-dominant performance against the Denver Nuggets. Embiid said Shaq thought he was mad at him, but he wasn’t. They talked about Embiid being more aggressive, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. […]

The league’s NBA Mexico City Games 2019 definitely proved to be a success, with avid supporters flocking the Mexico City Arena to witness the Dallas Mavericks take on the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. It was the Mavs who would emerge victorious, 122-111, and for his part, NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley did not seem […]

TNT analysts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal ripped Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for not playing to the full capacity of his abilities, no longer appearing to be the dominant Sixers big man who can take over a game. Embiid recently put up 22 points and 10 rebounds in a nationally-televised game against the Denver […]

The New York Knicks had yet to open their head coaching job up to outside candidates after landing on interim Mike Miller in the wake of David Fizdale’s firing. Yet NBA analyst Charles Barkley has heard the rumblings that San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon could be in the running for the position once it […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and long-time host of NBA on TNT Charles Barkley has recently found himself in some hot waters. As it turns out, this was completely of his own doing, with the 56-year-old opting to apologize for what he deemed to be an inappropriate joke. Statement on behalf of Charles Barkley in response […]

Hall of Famer and TNT studio analyst Charles Barkley is accused of making a violent threat to Axios reporter Alexi McCammond, one he disguised as a joke. McCammond, who covers the 2020 presidential election campaign trail, called Barkley out after he said he supports Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick, only to say he “loves” Democrat […]

NBA Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley and Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green have beefed from time to time over the years, often making amends before making more snide comments towards one another. In the latest entry, the 29-year-old three-time champion compared himself to Barkley while being interviewed by ESPN. “There are […]

10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony grabbed headlines on Thursday when it was announced that he had agreed to a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. The news spread like wildfire, and of course, the guys at NBA on TNT had a few things to say about this recent development. Retired NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has “no idea” why Carmelo Anthony isn’t in the NBA at the moment. Anthony hasn’t played in an NBA game since last year. Melo played in just 10 games with the Houston Rockets before the franchise exiled and traded him to the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls waived Anthony, who […]

We’re barely a few weeks into the new campaign and already, NBA on TNT host Shaquille O’Neal appears to be in mid-season form when it comes to his trolling prowess. Recently, he got the better of co-host and known friend/enemy Charles Barkley, as Shaq was able to trick Chuck into performing a rather lewd gesture […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have shared some hilarious moments on the set of NBA on TNT. Thursday night’s airing was no exception, as the former players went toe-to-toe in a wrestling ring with Chris Jericho, who was making a guest appearance on the show. Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith stood back as Shaq went […]

Hassan Whiteside wasn’t too peeved when he heard about TNT analysts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal criticism of him in the Portland Trailblazers’ 101-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. The pair of Hall of Famers called out Whiteside during  Inside the NBA’s halftime segment for his supposed lackluster performance in the first […]

Hassan Whiteside is the latest NBA player to get ridiculed by TNT analyst Charles Barkley. During the Inside the NBA halftime segment of the Portland Trailblazers versus Los Angeles Clippers game on Thursday, fellow analyst Kenny Smith asked the panel if they think Whiteside knows what his strengths are. “Going to the bank twice a […]

Continuing with what has now become an annual tradition, TNT”s Charles Barkley was once again tasked with playing a game that has grown near and dear to our hearts: “Who he play for.” The game pits Barkley with five different players that have changed teams since last season, asking the Hall of Famer to name […]

NBA Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley says the fight between Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was a “snuggle party.” Chuck’s reaction to the KAT/Embiid altercation 😂 pic.twitter.com/mad0jC2X7p — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 31, 2019 Neither Towns nor Embiid landed a punch. The NBA suspended […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley chimed in on the whole DeAndre Ayton situation, and how the prized Phoenix Suns big man has recently been suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-doping policy. Barkley, who himself is a Suns legend for the great things he did with the franchise during […]

Charles Barkley is never shy about his opinions, and he recently sat down with Martin Rickman of UPROXX’s DimeMag to discuss the current NBA season. The conversation touched on a handful of topics, including the Los Angeles Lakers, how players have to combat aging, and much more. When it comes to the Lakers, Barkley was […]

Charles Barkley is on a roll to start the 2019-20 NBA regular season. Apart from telling Klay Thompson straight up that the Golden State Warriors won’t make it to the playoffs this year, the retired NBA player and current TNT analyst vented his ire to United States Vice President Mike Pence. Barkley explicitly told Pence […]

Charles Barkley is not one to bite his tongue and he has no problem dishing criticism straight to someone’s face. The opinionated Inside The NBA host one again dished out his unfiltered brand of commentary by telling Golden State Warriors’ injured star Klay Thompson that his team won’t even make it to the top eight […]