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Basketball Hall of Famer and Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley made an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up Monday morning, and shared some major praise for some of the newest inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. When host Mike Greenberg asked Chuck about his memories of facing a young Kobe Bryant at […]

Charles Barkley dished out some noteworthy praise for soon-to-be Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett and Russell Westbrook, two players Chuck is very familiar with thanks to his time in the NBA and covering it. The popular TNT analyst was quick to point out these two players’ intensity during an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up” on […]

NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley announced Monday he tested negative for the novel coronavirus after undergoing tests on March 12, the day after the NBA decided to suspend the 2019-20 season. Via Richard Deitsch of The Athletic: “I’ve received my COVID-19 test results this morning and they are negative,” said Barkley in a statement. […]

Over the past few years, the game has completely evolved to what it has become today. The 3-point shot has arguably become the most important weapon in today’s NBA, and teams that fail or refuse to adapt to this new trend more often than not get left behind. With the advent of this evolution, the […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley offered his support to Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert amid the whole coronavirus fiasco. The 7-foot-1 Frenchman has been the subject scrutiny across the globe for his careless and nonchalant approach to the pandemic virus. He ended up testing positive for the dreaded COVID-19 on Wednesday. Barkley, who was unable to […]

The NBA on TNT had a notable absence on Thursday night as the team prepared to discuss the ramifications of the NBA’s decision to suspend play in the wake of the coronavirus. Charles Barkley did not join his colleagues on set. Barkley instead phoned in to speak with Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith, […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley called for the cancellation of March Madness after the recent coronavirus pandemic forced the hand of many sporting leagues across the country: “Turner Sports and CBS got to close down March Madness, man, because you can’t have these players — even if there’s no fans in the stadium — you can’t […]

The beef between NBA Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley and Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has been entertaining to watch. Barkley has been poking fun at Green and the Warriors all season since the Dubs are going to miss the playoffs for the first time in the Steve Kerr era. Barkley’s go-to line when making fun […]

Charles Barkley responded to a barb from Draymond Green, as the Golden State Warriors forward took aim at the TNT analyst and former player for some less-than-flattering comments. Green previously warned Barkley to zip it before he goes and takes his job, but the controversial TNT personality didn’t take his advice. “I think [Draymond is] […]

Former NBA star and Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley is giving back to his community. Barkley is selling his 1993 Most Valuable Player trophy in addition to other memorabilia from his playing days in order to invest in affordable housing in his hometown of Leeds, Alabama (via Caitlyn Holroyd of The Score): “We probably […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley isn’t a fan of the people who are pushing the LeBron James MVP narrative. Barkley says Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is the MVP, and it’s not even close. “You’re an idiot if you vote for LeBron over Giannis for MVP,” Charles Barkley told Dan Le Batard and Stugotz […]

It’s the gift that keeps on giving. The beef between NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has been entertaining to watch. Barkley has been poking fun at Green and the Warriors all season since the Dubs are going to miss the playoffs for the first time in […]

The Inside the NBA crew is never short of some fun — and after the Houston Rockets lost a second straight game after getting spanked by the Los Angeles Clippers, there weren’t many other options but to clown their lack of size in the starting lineup. That brought yet another wrinkle, as Charles Barkley doubted […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has never shied away from ripping his old team, the Phoenix Suns. Barkley, while visiting the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, said the Suns should be ashamed of themselves for losing to the Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors in back-to-back nights. Detroit and Golden State are two of […]

Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t hold back — especially when it comes to his exchanges with Charles Barkley. According to the part-owner of the Sacramento Kings, the Kings are not only better than the Phoenix Suns — but Phoenix also “sucks.” The verbal back-and-forth took place on “Inside the NBA.” Barkley, who happened to play for the […]

First overall pick Zion Williamson continues to impress during his late rookie year start. The New Orleans Pelicans power forward has only played in 11 games but is already making noise with 22.4 points and 7.2 assists per game. Even more impressive is that Williamson is doing this under a limited playing time average of […]

The Denver Nuggets has emerged as one of the best teams in the first half of the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign. The youthful squad has managed to hold its own against some of the best teams in the crowded Western Conference, holding the second best-record at 38-17. But as far as TNT analyst Charles […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal thinks he was snubbed from the NBA All-Star game. However, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes players such as Beal and Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine weren’t snubbed since their teams are terrible. Well, Beal saw Barkley’s comment and responded with a pretty savage tweet: But you made it […]

Charles Barkley discussed multiple topics with Yahoo Sports’ Ben Golliver while in Chicago for All-Star Weekend, including his take the idea of All-Star game “snubs.” “When you 5-75 you don’t have a right to be ‘snubbed’. Seriously, all the guys who say they got snubbed are on the worst teams in the NBA. Like, you’re […]

A few members of the media, including the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver, caught up with TNT’s Charles Barkley in Chicago for All-Star Weekend, and the NBA legend was asked about athletes using marijuana. TNT’s Charles Barkley on athletes using medical marijuana: “I’ve had pot like five times. It just makes me want potato chips. If […]

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 […]