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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 […]

Hall of Fame forward and NBA analyst Charles Barkley had some poignant comments in response to the controversy surrounding the league’s business with China. During a Q&A segment involving the members of TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” Barkley supported the NBA and LeBron James for supporting their investments in China. Barkley also said that the league […]

NBA Hall of Famer and TNT personality Charles Barkley says Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is a better player than Los Angeles Lakers swingman LeBron James at the moment. James struggled on Tuesday against the Clippers. The Lakers star finished with just 18 points in 36 minutes while shooting 7-of-19 from the field. LeBron […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has seen enough of LeBron James playing the point guard position for the Los Angeles Lakers, and it’s only been one game. At a TNT press event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Barkley said the Lakers have to take LeBron off the point guard spot and play at a […]

With the NBA’s 2019-20 regular season tipping off tonight, the NBA on TNT crew gave their predictions on the year, with Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley forecasting a Rookie of the Year award for Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro. Chuck is already out here making guarantees 👀 pic.twitter.com/aqadkJspT4 — NBA on TNT […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is joining the chorus of people who believe New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has to lose weight. Williamson underwent surgery on Monday to repair a torn lateral meniscus and will miss six-to-eight weeks. Williamson weighs approximately 285 pounds. "I don't think he can play at that weight" Chuck […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers great Charles Barkley has high aspirations for the current iteration of the Sixers. The Hall of Fame power forward turned sports broadcaster weighed in on the ceiling for the Sixers after the franchise’s flurry of offseason moves to improve the team. Per Michael Lee of The Athletic: “The Sixers got everything,” Barkley […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith joined Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and the Philadelphia 76ers bandwagon, picking them to make the NBA Finals. The household sports radio and TV voice made the claim during Friday’s iteration of First Take. “The Philadelphia 76ers are going to the NBA Finals,” said Smith, noting the Boston Celtics still have […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley says Sixers star Ben Simmons will be one of the best players in NBA history if he adds a jumper. Simmons has yet to hit a 3-pointer in his NBA career. The talented lefty doesn’t have a mid-range game either. Charles Barkley wants to see Simmons develop a jump shot […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley says the biggest mistake the Sixers ever made was not drafting Brad Daugherty in the 1986 NBA Draft. The Sixers traded that 1986 draft pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who selected Daugherty with the first overall pick. Barkley thought this was the wrong move: “The biggest mistake the Sixers ever […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid can enter the conversation for Most Valuable Player in the upcoming 2019-20 season. The former Sixer has been somewhat harsh on today’s Sixers stars during the regular season and even more so in the playoffs, but Sir Charles admits there’s a part of […]

Charles Barkley is one of the best players to ever don a Philadelphia 76ers jersey, and he thanks another Sixers legend for helping him improve his game. Philadelphia, who drafted Barkley in 1984, recently honored Sir Charles by putting up a statue of him in front of the Sixers’ training facility. While Barkley thinks the […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is sticking with his prediction that the Sixers are going to win the 2020 title. The Sixers have one of the best starting lineups in the NBA. Philly will start Ben Simmons, Josh Richardson, Tobias Harris, Al Horford and Joel Embiid. That’s a lethal starting unit that no one […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend and TNT personality Charles Barkley got the chance to unveil his newest accolade on Friday: a statue in his likeness constructed by the Sixers on Legends Way in Camden. Barkley immediately cracked a joke upon seeing the statue, claiming his weight was probably not portrayed accurately: "I don't know if I've ever […]

One of NBA legend Charles Barkley’s most iconic lines came in a Nike commercial when the burly forward snarled that he was not one that kids should look up to as a role model. But Friday morning, when Barkley’s statue was revealed in front of the Sixers’ practice facility, the circumstances are different. Sixers managing […]

Charles Barkley had a plethora of nicknames throughout his NBA career, notably “Sir Charles” and “The Round Mound of Rebound.” But now, he will be immortalized in the city of Philadelphia. The Sixers announced on Thursday that they will be unveiling a statue of Barkley outside of their practice facility: Sixers announce they will honor […]