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The 2018 NBA All-Star game will involve an entirely new format, where the top vote recipients can select their own players to form their teams. Stephen Curry and LeBron James ended up with the most votes and became team captains. Therefore, the hype attached to the much anticipated game reached an all-time high. Unfortunately, the […]

When LeBron James becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer the Houston Rockets are expected to be a major player and some betting companies in Vegas have given them the best odds to land the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar. Charles Barkley however, isn’t very fond of the idea of the Cavs forward leaving Cleveland to team […]

When Kristapas Porzingis went down with an injury, the NBA world collectively held their breath, and when it was announced it was a torn ACL, there were plenty of well-wishers sending thoughts in the way of the New York Knicks big man. But there is at least one guy who thinks this injury will actually […]

Throughout his career as an analyst for TNT, Charles Barkley has made a number of bold and even controversial statements in the past. That happened once again on Thursday when he talked about the chances of the Golden State Warriors to repeat as champions. Despite currently owning one of the best records in the league […]

During episodes of Inside the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have had some heated exchanges in the past about different topics surrounding the league. That happened once again on Thursday, as the two were talking about The Diesel’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. With O’Neal […]

If you want to hear someone give an honest, unfiltered, and hilarious take on things, Charles Barkley is one of the guys to watch. He’s a basketball legend with NBA Hall-Of-Famer money, and he simply doesn’t give a you-know-what — in a fun way, of course. Thursday night, Sir Charles was one of the guests […]

The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

During his playing days, Charles Barkley was one of the most intimidating players in the NBA. His sheer presence, especially inside the paint, punishes opposing big men as he had a unique combination of a muscular frame with a lot of heft. Now that Barkley is retired, it’s already a different story as he has […]

NBA fans know who Charles Barkley is and what he has done for the game, but we’ve learned something new about him in a recent episode of Inside the NBA — he can’t read properly from a teleprompter. Shaquille O’Neal read a plug for TNT’s new TV show “The Alienist.” Co-hosts Kenny Smith and Ernie […]

There have been many critics that deplore the fan voting segment of the NBA All-Star game, but none have been more vocal than NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley. In fact, Barkley took to the NBA on TNT show to express his dissatisfaction with how the fans are ruining the voting portion of the All-Star game. "I […]

The 1984 would always be in the mix of the conversation on the greatest draft in the history of the NBA. Notable players include famous picks in the following order, Hakeem Olajuwon (1), Michael Jordan (3), Charles Barkley (5), Alvin Robertson (7), Otis Thorpe (9), Kevin Willis (11), John Stockton (16). This draft class has […]

The L.A. Clippers and Houston Rockets had a showdown at the Staples Center on Monday night with both teams getting into one heated confrontation after another. TNT’s Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, however, found one particular altercation hilarious and proceeded to poke fun at the situation. During an Inside the NBA segment, TNT’s courtside reporter […]

Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith are arguably the best trio of basketball analysts that talk about the NBA. Their banter is unrivaled, and the “Inside the NBA” has multiple Emmys validating the work those three do along with their brilliant host, Ernie Johnson. Part of the reason those three are so good is […]

In recent years, the NBA MVP award, which is supposed to go to the most valuable player, seems to have devolved into the “best statistical player” award. Are past years’ winners deserving of the distinction? Probably, but there are plenty of examples of players being snubbed of the prestigious award. Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson, […]

If LaVar Ball has proven anything in the time he’s been in the public eye, it’s that he’s not afraid to say anything at all. Ball, who traveled to Lithuania to spend some time with his two sons, LiAngelo and LaMelo as they start their stints with their new Lithuanian team, recently did a Q&A with […]

Since being part of Inside the NBA, fans have been able to see a different side of Charles Barkley, which is way different than how he was on the court during his playing days. Playful and even often hilarious, this is how he has been on the show together with his co-hosts. Now that the […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley wants to let it be known that he is not a fan whatsoever of Big Baller Bound founder and CEO LaVar Ball. On Wednesday morning’s Golic and Wingo on ESPN, Barkley joined the show as a guest over the phone. When the topic of LaVar’s parenting of sons Lonzo […]

Breaking: Another old man yells at cloud. This time it’s NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, who ranted about some of today’s generation of players complaining about having to play on short rests before going off on a tangent with regards to the differences between his era to the present, when it […]

Andre Drummond was absolutely unstoppable as he put up 26 points, 22 rebounds, six assists, and four steals to power the Detroit Pistons past the league-leading Boston Celtics, 118-108. Drummond’s amazing stat line is so rare that he became the first player since the great Charles Barkley in 1990 to come up with such ridiculous […]

It has just been over one month now since legendary power forward Charles Barkley made his bold prediction at the beginning of the season with the L.A. Clippers. However, Barkley’s high praise for the Clippers has been followed by a vicious tailspin that the team has been unable to get themselves out of. Back on […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving’s request for a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers after making a third straight NBA Finals baffled the masses. It stirred tons of speculation and points for talking heads to debate over for days without knowing the full details of why he would want out. It wasn’t just fans and media […]

Charles Barkley can’t get enough fun out of messing with Lonzo Ball’s struggles early through the season. After pulling a surprising win over the Washington Wizards in the second week of the season, his Los Angeles Lakers lost by 16 upon visiting them at the nation’s capital. Ball was once again mired in a struggle, […]

While the majority of the NBA has been enamored with Lonzo Ball’s play, Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley has seen the flaws in his game. Ball’s Los Angeles Lakers took a three-point loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at home, getting a goose egg in contribution from him in the scoring column, […]

Dwight Howard’s debut season with the Charlotte Hornets has been everything owner Michael Jordan had expected and more, leading the league in rebounds like he did for five different seasons during the prime of his career. After a 15-point, 19-rebound effort against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, the much-maligned big man became the first player […]

For Charles Barkley, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball is lucky they are not playing in the same era. Because if they were, poor Lonzo’s feelings were going to get hurt by Barkley’s mouth according to the Hall of Famer himself. Ambushed for an interview by TMZ, Barkley was asked whether he’d try to mess […]

Charles Barkley has a better job than the average American — to talk and debate sports and often give his controversial takes during the length of the NBA season. However, as a long and sometimes gruelling 82-game season is only a day away from tipping off again, Barkley notes how it’s become harder to make […]

Charles Barkley’s mouth is the gift that keeps on giving, and with the NBA season just around the corner, he’s off to the races again, churning out head-turning claims that we all just can’t help but consume. In one of his latest interesting takes, Sir Charles predicts that the Sacramento Kings will make the playoffs […]

It has been nothing short of a long rebuilding process for the Philadelphia 76ers over the last few seasons. However, there is much optimism around the organization heading into this upcoming season that they can snap their five-year playoff drought. One of the 76ers’ biggest supporters in that regard is Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, […]

With all the comments made by players against him, it’s safe to say that President Donald Trump is not the most well-loved personality among NBA players and other professional sports athletes in the country. Trump’s recent speech in Alabama was filled with a lot of controversy as he uttered some choice words which did not […]

Steve Kerr and Charles Barkley have shared more than just a few laughs. From sharing the court during their playing days to the screen during Kerr’s days at TNT, to even golfing alongside each other in the offseason. The two former players, now into very different roles in their careers, still come close to butting […]

Charles Barkley believes the Golden State Warriors’ stance of not visiting the White House because they don’t like who the president is “sets a bad precedent.” In an interview on NBA TV about the entire situation between the Warriors and Donald Trump, the TNT analyst said that regardless of who the sitting president is, it is […]

Charles Barkley has weighed in on who he thinks will come away with the Rookie of the Year award this season, and he sees the award coming down to a couple of point guards. However, the Hall of Famer and TNT analyst didn’t pick either Markelle Fultz or current favorite Lonzo Ball, who were the […]

One of the major adjustments that the NBA has made over the offseason for the upcoming campaign is the extended regular season calendar to reduce the number of back-to-back games. This change was made in large to help decrease the number of times that players decide to be healthy scratches from games. However, this didn’t […]

Wrestling legend Ric Flair made a lot of headlines last month when it was reported that he had to undergo an emergency colon surgery to remove a blockage which caused his kidneys to fail. He was only given a 20 percent chance to live, according to Jerry Lawler via John Canton of Uproxx, but it’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have every reason to be optimistic heading into the 2017-2018 NBA season. By adding Brook Lopez and Kentavius Caldwell-Pope in the summer, the Lakers fortified their starting five and should compete on a nightly basis. Much has been said about Los Angeles’ prized rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, but his father […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley, a man of many opinions, thinks the Golden State Warriors should accept a potential visit to the White House, after comments from Kevin Durant and other NBA stars denouncing President Donald Trump for his stance on the aftermath of the violent white supremacist march in Charlottesville, Virginia. Durant and some of […]

In the midst of recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia and the violent white nationalist march that set the alarm around the nation, TNT analyst Charles Barkley is looking at things a different way. Barkley isn’t worried if a “stupid” Confederate statue stays or goes, but would rather be proactive, claiming most black people have not thought […]

How do the Cavaliers and Warriors stack up versus the All-Time NBA Super Powers? This NBA offseason has been all about the super teams. The Timberwolves acquired Jimmy Butler with the hopes that they have the next super team marinating in Minnesota. Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics via free agency because his All-Star […]

TNT analyst and NBA legend, Charles Barkley, does not shy away from speaking his mind. The former 76er, Rocket, and Sun does not always make the most sense right off the bat, but usually has good points. Now, Barkley has expressed his opinion on one Western Conference team a lot of people are already putting […]