Charles Barkley Articles - Page 17

Nikola Jokic missed Marcus Morris in the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. But he didn’t miss the opportunity to deliver another memorable performance. Jokic led the Nuggets to the close 103-100 victory to improve to 16-16, finishing with monster numbers of 26 points, 22 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, […]

Former NBA great and TNT analyst Charles Barkley is well-known in his post-playing career for being outspoken on television. Barkley is very opinionated and quickly makes it known which side he is on. Well, Barkley has a gripe about the modern-day NBA and hilariously used Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, who recently broke the […]

Charles Barkley is one funny dude. As it turns out, his sense of humor actually extends to the more significant aspects of his life. Just ask his daughter, Christiana. In a recent episode of Barkley’s podcast with NBA on TNT co-host Ernie Johnson, Sir Charles came to a rather shocking admission about his own daughter. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been playing some great basketball without their Superstar Ja Morant. They are 5-0 on the season without him and only 9-10 with him on the court. Charles Barkley was making his case that the Grizzlies could potentially trade the young star but Kenny Smith didn’t like that idea and shut it […]

Charles Barkley went on a rant on Tuesday when he heard that Lakers fans were ready to get rid of Frank Vogel. The head coach has been with Los Angeles since 2019, and fans are now blaming him for their lackluster season. “Now you all are crossing the line, because I really like Frank Vogel,” […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is embroiled in a scandal he wants absolutely no part of, and it’s all about his ashy legs. After a photo of the incredibly dry skin on his leg went viral, just about everyone has weighed in on the superstar’s lack of a moisturizing routine. After making a joke himself […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have found themselves in a bit of a rough patch. After starting the season on a high note, health and safety protocols took out a portion of the roster, leaving Doc Rivers heavily undermanned. Between playing shorthanded and guys having to play longer stretches, they have struggled to get back in the […]

Charles Barkley had some interesting comments about Brooklyn Nets Superstar James Harden’s outfit. Harden walked into the Barclays Center before the game versus the Golden State Warriors and Chuck did not like his outfit at all. “Man what the hell is his outfit? Hell no I don’t like his outfit. I like his kicks the […]

While there are a handful of superstar pairings in the NBA, very few hold a candle to the tandem on TNT’s Inside the NBA. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have become the NBA’s dynamic analyst duo with their hot takes and no-holds-barred commentary. However, Barkley has recently spoken out on the potential expiration date on […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are not only two of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, but now that they’ve both carved out careers as basketball analysts, they also happen to be some of the most respected broadcasters in the industry today. This is exactly why their opinion on Damian Lillard’s current […]

Shaquille O’Neal and the TNT crew had some words for the NBA after they found out Nikola Jokic was suspended. They were frustrated that Markeiff Morris walks off with only a fine. Charles Barkley had a lot to say, Jokic gonna lose a game check, this probably $300,000. So wait, one guy is gonna get […]

All-time NBA greats Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley made some comments about the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic situation. Jokic and Miami Heat player Markieff Morris got into a fight during the contest after Morris took a cheap shot on Jokic. Shaq and Barkley were both on Jokics’ side in this one. They both pointed out […]

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 […]