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The Indiana Pacers pummeled the Cleveland Cavaliers up and down Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana left Cavs fans in shambles immediately with a massive 41-point halftime lead. The Pacers walloped the Cavs 129-109, but Charles Barkley still fired off a warning to the victors. Barkley reminded the Pacers that this NBA Playoffs series isn’t over yet. The […]

The Denver Nuggets engaged in a sluggish Game 4 at Ball Arena on Sunday. Denver and Oklahoma City tied a historic low during the first quarter. But Charles Barkley pointed out where the “unfair” factor lies in that bad performance in their second-round NBA Playoffs series. The verbose NBA on TNT personality is known for […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 92-87 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the series is now tied as they head on the road for Game 5. It was a game where neither team played well on offense, and they had to rely on their defenses to carry them. In the end, the Thunder got […]

Kevin Thomas wasn’t just a stagehand for Inside the NBA—he was family. A longtime presence behind the scenes, Thomas brought heart, humor, and unforgettable moments to the set, occasionally stepping in front of the camera and endearing himself to viewers. His passing earlier this week left a noticeable void, and on Thursday night, the show […]

The Golden State Warriors are in for a rough time in the next couple of games (at the very least) as they look to navigate their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves without Stephen Curry, who will be out for at least one week due to the hamstring injury he sustained in Game 1. Curry […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs in impressive fashion. A big reason why was the continued growth of Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards under head coach Chris Finch. Anthony Edwards has seen his game grow and develop since Chris Finch became head coach of the Timberwolves, […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to steal Game 1 from the Minnesota Timberwolves to open their Western Conference semifinals series on Tuesday night, picking up a 99-88 victory when all was said and done. Perhaps more impressive was the fact that they managed to win this game despite not having Stephen Curry on the court […]

Anthony Edwards seemingly had the world at the palm of his hands after he led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a five-game series victory over LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. He even earned the moniker “Legend Killer” from the man himself, Randy Orton. But Edwards […]

On Monday evening, the New York Knicks took a 1-0 lead in their second round playoff series vs the Boston Celtics with an epic comeback win in overtime. The Knicks trailed this one by 20 points in the third quarter, but some big plays from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, combined with a historically bad […]

After taking care of the LeBron James and Luka Doncic-led Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be rewarded with a second-round matchup against another one of the greatest superstars of this generation in Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Considering the way the Timberwolves handled the Lakers […]

Ahead of a crucial Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Charles Barkley said that he doesn’t think Stephen Curry can have a big game. “I don’t think he’s capable of getting 50,” Barkley said. "I don't think he's capable of getting 50" 😳 Chuck thinks Steph is too worn down to […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley made their stances on the upcoming playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets very clear. They witnessed the Nuggets dominate the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. This allowed Denver to advance to the West Semis, […]

Gregg Popovich’s decision to retire from being head coach of the San Antonio Spurs after 29 years made waves in the NBA community. It even drew emotional statements from legends Shaq and Charles Barkley. Ahead of Saturday’s Game 7 matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets, O’Neal, Barkley and the NBA on TNT […]

The Golden State Warriors have watched Stephen Curry shoot the basketball with an ailing thumb. Curry himself has tried dodging questions about his thumb. Yet Charles Barkley is in disbelief over seeing the image of Curry’s injury during the NBA playoffs. The NBA legend and analyst reacted to the pic of Curry’s swollen finger. The […]

There should be a lot of excitement and chatter surrounding the North Carolina football team because of the Bill Belichick hire, but there seems to be more concern surrounding the situation. The concern doesn’t have anything to do with Belichick’s coaching ability, but rather his relationship with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. Bill Belichick and Jordon […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has been roundly mocked since trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, but not by Charles Barkley, who issued a defense of Harrison after Doncic and the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs Wednesday. Moments after the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Lakers in Game 5 of their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, and their season is now over. The Lakers were down 3-1 in the series going into Game 5, and they weren’t able to defend home court. A lot of glaring issues surrounding this LA team were exposed during this series, and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks early playoff exit might sting, but it didn’t stop NBA on TNT from having a little fun at the expense of Doc Rivers. In a segment that quickly went viral, Kenny Smith revealed he asked his barber for the “Doc Rivers” cut– a subtle jab that drew uncontrollable laughter from the studio […]

Charles Barkley has never been afraid to criticize NBA players and talking heads alike throughout his career. With the playoffs in the midst, the former superstar power forward critiqued the league again, only this time, he focused on personalities that cover the league at ESPN. During a guest appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show,” the […]

The New York Knicks failed to close out the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 on Tuesday evening at Madison Square Garden, and Charles Barkley let them hear about it. Speaking on the TNT broadcast after the game, Barkley claimed that the Pistons have completely outplayed the Knicks in this series. Via ClutchPoints: “I’m thinking seven,” […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley delivered another memorable exchange during Monday night’s broadcast of Inside the NBA, moments after the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a first-round sweep of the Miami Heat with a 138-83 victory. As the crew discussed the lopsided series and the embarrassment of being swept, Barkley took the opportunity to jab at O’Neal’s […]

The Houston Rockets are the two-seed in the Western Conference, but they are on the brink of elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Rockets dropped Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, and they are now down 3-1 in the series. One thing is certain: If Houston is […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley had some hilarious remarks about Dillon Brooks’ pre-game outfit. The Houston Rockets are gearing up for Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. After their Game 3 win, the Warriors hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Inside the NBA crew carried on with their usual playoff […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland and Tyler Herro have developed a beef with one another during their NBA playoff series. It began when Garland said the Cavs’ plan is to attack Herro on defense. Herro later fired back. However, Garland is not playing in Game 3 due to a toe injury, something that led Charles […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a major comeback in Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies and were able to win the game 114-108 after being down as much as 29 points. It was their defense that came alive in the game that led to the comeback, and Alex Caruso was one of the bright spots […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are two wins away from reaching the second round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Los Angeles dominated the Denver Nuggets in a 117-83 victory Thursday in Game 3 of their first-round series at Intuit Dome. With a 2-1 series lead, the Clippers can advance by […]

There is a lot of money to be made in the NBA. The minimum salary for rookies is $1.15 million, meaning even the lowest-paid players in the league are millionaires. Players who sign second or third contracts usually earn generational wealth. Jayson Tatum, for example, is the highest-paid player in the NBA, as the total […]

With every playoff series having played two games, it’s evident that the most competitive of them all is the matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers, the four-five matchup in the Western Conference. The first two games of that series have given fans plenty of thrilling, back-and-forth action; in Game 1, it was […]

Game 2 between the Lakers and Timberwolves was supposed to be about evening the series. Instead, it sparked a debate that has now taken over headlines. Late in the fourth, with the Lakers in control and Luka Doncic pushing toward another historic playoff performance, Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels found himself on the wrong side of […]

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers played out a classic in Game 2, and Inside the NBA was eager to dive into the analysis. However, midway through the discussion about Kawhi Leonard, Charles Barkley noticed Shaquille O’Neal suddenly stand up and hobble out of the studio, catching everyone off guard. Shaquille O’Neal abruptly left […]

The Detroit Pistons ended a historic playoff skid Monday night at Madison Square Garden, grinding out a 100-94 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2. The victory snapped the franchise’s 15-game postseason losing streak, marking its first playoff win since May 26, 2008. Cade Cunningham took control with 33 points, powering Detroit to […]

There has been much excitement for how the Los Angeles Lakers would perform in the playoffs with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the team. Alas, Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves could not have gone any further from plan for the Purple and Gold. Courtesy of some poor defensive decision-making […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison held a season-ending press conference on Monday. In another attempt to smooth things over after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and missing out on the NBA Playoffs, everything has seemingly remained a giant mess. NBA analyst Charles Barkley blasted Harrison for holding yet another press conference […]

The Dallas Mavericks missed out on the playoffs after suffering a 120-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament. With the franchise officially eliminated, even more eyes are on general manager Nico Harrison due to the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade. On Sunday night, the “Inside the NBA” took an opportunity to […]

After a day of blowouts by some of the top teams in the NBA on Sunday, the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors gave NBA fans some fodder to chew on heading into the Game 2s in the first round. In a low-scoring slugfest, the Warriors stole Game 1 on the road with a […]

Charles Barkley has been afraid to be extremely vocal about any topic. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the longtime TNT analyst opened up to SI’s Jimmy Traina about the new ESPN-TNT deal that will keep Inside the NBA on the air for the foreseeable future. After TNT lost NBA television rights last […]

After firing Mike Budenholzer as head coach the Phoenix Suns will conduct a thorough process to find his replacement. Budenholzer, who is 55 years of age, is the third coach the organization has let go in the past three seasons. So, finding longevity could be a priority for the franchise moving forward. With the Suns […]

Not many things are guaranteed in sports, but fading Charles Barkley’s bets have typically been a safe play. That is, until Thursday night when the infamous gambler finally hit one of his promoted Same Game Parlays on Fanduel. Barkley, who signed with Fanduel in 2020, has used the popular sportsbook nearly daily and has the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant drew fresh attention earlier this week after pulling off a grenade celebration—just days after being fined $75,000 for making gun gestures. The move quickly sparked backlash, with former NBA players and Inside the NBA analysts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith criticizing Morant’s decision during Thursday night’s broadcast. Before the game, […]