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Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith were hot names on the internet on Thursday night/Friday morning, as fans reacted to viral moments involving each outspoken television personality. The latter, who first explained his heated interaction with LeBron James following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the New York Knicks, decided to address Barkley’s fiery ESPN […]

Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back as he weighed in on the back-and-forth between Charles Barkley and Kendrick Perkins. Barkley, a staple of Inside the NBA, had previously taken a shot at Perkins on live television, dismissing his claim that the Lakers “saved the NBA” and calling him a “fool.” Smith wasn’t about to let […]

Charles Barkley gave a ringing endorsement of the Cleveland Cavaliers that will turn a lot of heads. The Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed has had an incredible season, with top players like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley making history throughout the year. At 52-10, Cleveland is making many doubters believers, including Charles Barkley. The all-time […]

Inside the NBA’s veteran analyst Charles Barkley has never been one to hold back, and his blunt honesty is a big reason he remains one of the most popular figures in sports media. On Thursday night, he stirred the pot once again with a pointed critique of ESPN. Barkley made it clear he’s fed up […]

Championship teams seem to be hesitant towards White House invites, especially when it involves U.S. President Donald Trump. NBA legend Charles Barkley has his qualms towards that approach. Barkley appeared on the latest episode of The Steam Room podcast with co-host Ernie Johnson. He gave his thoughts on the Super Bowl 59 Philadelphia Eagles, believing […]

Shaquille O’Neal is on the verge of becoming one of the highest-paid broadcasters in sports. According to Front Office Sports, Shaq is set to make $15 million a year in his next contract. The number of years in the deal isn’t known, but if what’s being reported is true, it will make Shaq the seventh-highest […]

Victor Wembanyama has generated one of the biggest talking points in the NBA over the past few weeks. The question? Will Wemby become the next face of the NBA? The question was placed on the back burner Thursday, however, as it was revealed that Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the season due to deep […]

During the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a hilarious yet pointed remark to Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley regarding the difficulty of guarding today’s top players. Antetokounmpo turned to Barkley and referenced San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama. “Back in the day, you couldn’t guard him. You could not […]

Charles Barkley has never held back his criticism of San Francisco, and Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob knows all about it. While Barkley is known for being the lovable analyst on TNT, he brought out his philanthropic side. The NBA All-Star weekend might’ve changed his perception of the city. He visited the Glide Memorial […]

Shaquille O’Neal is staying with TNT for the long haul. The NBA legend is set for a new deal that will pay him $15 million per year, per Front Office Sports. As Inside The NBA moves to ESPN, that means O’Neal will remain with the crew, accompanied by Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson. […]

Charles Barkley’s wife is Maureen Blumhardt. During his playing years, Barkley established himself as one of the best power forwards in NBA history. Despite being undersized, Barkley once led the NBA in rebounds and averaged 11.7 per game for his career to earn his moniker, “The Round Mound of Rebound.” Moreover, the 11-time All-Star finished […]

Charles Barkley’s net worth in 2025 is $80 million. Barkley is a former NBA superstar who now sits in the analyst’s chair on TNT. Although he announced in June 2024 that the 2024-25 season will be his final one as an analyst, he announced in August 2024 that he will remain with TNT whether they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to four games with a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. However, Charles Barkley’s comments during TNT’s Inside the NBA halftime show sparked controversy among Lakers fans. With Los Angeles leading 69-49 at halftime, a fan asked Barkley when he would apologize to […]

As the NBA world continues to grapple with the fact that the Mavericks freely traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for quarters on the dollar, one league personality who actually liked the deal for Dallas was Charles Barkley, the former Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns forward who now helps to provide the narrative […]

Charles Barkley is not planning to leave TNT despite receiving interest from other companies. During a recent episode of The Steam Room, Barkley explained the situation, via ClutchPoints. “I want to talk about my future because there’s been a lot of stuff going on about my future,” Barkley said. “I want to make everything perfectly […]

With all of the NBA Trade Deadline news transpiring, Charles Barkley wants to see LeBron James go to the Golden State Warriors or the San Antonio Spurs. After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic on Saturday, questions arose. Whose team will it be? Can James and Doncic coexist? If that’s not the case, […]

Jimmy Butler’s absence from the Miami Heat lineup has stirred up intense debates, especially on Inside the NBA. The latest controversy stems from Butler’s suspension after he missed a team flight, leaving his team shorthanded for a road trip. On Thursday night, Shaquille O’Neal and his co-hosts dove into a fiery exchange about the star […]

Following the November announcement that TNT Sports would lease Inside the NBA to ESPN, speculation about the show’s lineup has been widespread. A recent report, however, reveals that at least two key personalities from Warner Bros. Discovery’s beloved program will remain onboard. The renowned studio show is anchored by its dynamic team: Kenny Smith, Shaquille […]

When Team USA head coach Steve Kerr decided to sparingly play Jayson Tatum during the Paris Summer Olympics, he opened himself up to a season’s worth of ridicule. Whenever the Boston Celtics star wing receives an accolade, the jokes and taunts come pouring out. Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley took the opportunity […]

Last night, the Boston Celtics massacred the Golden State Warriors on TNT, and Inside the NBA’s Kenny Smith thinks enough is enough. With a 21-20 record and their championship window closing, Smith doesn’t believe the Warriors should go after veterans to make another run. Instead, Smith thinks it’s time for Golden State to cut the […]

Ja Morant is intent on showing fans why he is arguably the most electrifying player in the NBA today. Unfortunately, however, that unofficial honor might be the only one he receives during the regular season. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard missed Friday’s blowout win versus the San Antonio Spurs because of foot soreness. It marked […]

On Thursday, the Sacramento Kings hosted the Houston Rockets for the second game of TNT’s double-header. During halftime of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominant win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first game, TNT showcased stars Alperen Sengun and De’Aaron Fox arriving for the late game. Inside the NBA host Charles Barkley had plenty to […]

The Houston Rockets have soared into contending status, and their ascent has been quite exciting to watch, as they have assembled one of the brightest young cores in the association. The crown jewel of the Rockets team remains star big man Alperen Sengun, who has continued to flourish as one of the most versatile offensive […]

Throughout this season, many have doubted the Cleveland Cavaliers even though they remain the best team in the NBA. Some critics dismiss the Cavs’ impressive record and statistical performance. It’s surprising how boldly they overlook that Cleveland is on pace for 73 wins and currently boasts a better net rating than the 2015-16 Golden State […]

The Utah Jazz took a tough loss on Tuesday evening to the Atlanta Hawks when a 50-foot bomb from Trae Young went through the net as the buzzer sounded to give Atlanta the win. It was a valiant effort from the Jazz, who were led by strong performances from Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, and Walker […]

Charles Barkley is no stranger to giving his NBA opinion, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the newest on the list. On Inside the NBA, Barkley dropped a simple message about who he thinks the top team in the NBA is. “OKC is the best team in the NBA,” Barkley said. The 30-5 Thunder have […]

The Dallas Mavericks (21-16) entered Thursday’s matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers (20-16) on the second night of a back-to-back, in the midst of a five-game losing streak and without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford. What should have been a runaway win for the road team instead became a showcase of the […]

After Charles Barkley eviscerated JJ Redick during Thursday’s edition of Inside the NBA, the first-year Los Angeles Lakers head coach dropped a gem of a response. “Literally don’t care,” Redick said via Dave McMenamin of ESPN on X. The comments don’t come as a surprise. Redick has been focused on winning and emphasized that in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost a heartbreaker at home to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, 118-115. In the loss, Anthony Edwards struggled mightily, scoring just 15 points on 5-for-16 shooting. It was revealed after the game that Jayson Tatum boldly requested to guard Edwards. Following the defeat, TNT’s Charles Barkley took the Timberwolves, and specifically […]

Former Phoenix Suns MVP Charles Barkley has typically supported his team. However, the 2024-25 season has proven to be a different animal to Barkley and many others. On Inside the NBA, he boldly claimed his harsh thoughts on Phoenix’s season. “I have zero faith in the Suns and the Sixers,” Barkley said. “That hurts me […]

Charles Barkley didn’t hold back when addressing Jimmy Butler’s unhappiness with the Miami Heat. During a segment on Inside the NBA, Barkley called Butler’s desire to leave Miami the “worst-kept secret” in basketball, SI reports. His comments came after Butler expressed frustration with his situation and reports confirmed he’s seeking a trade. Barkley explained that […]

While there hasn’t been a lot of talk about Charles Barkley during the 2024-25 NBA season, the turn of the calendar to 2025 gave Barkley a reason to get fired up: Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick. Recently, amidst the latest wave of concern over NBA television ratings, former NBA analyst Redick pointed to a […]

While he’s constantly known for his on-camera presence over at the NBA on TNT, Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley had one of the more underrated and impactful signature Nike models throughout the 1990’s. Nike has made an effort to revive his sneaker line with retro releases and come 2025, we’ll see one of the OG […]

With less than a year until Amazon and NBC air their first NBA games under the league’s new 11-year national broadcast deal, both networks are actively seeking on-air talent. Carmelo Anthony, a future Hall of Famer and one of the NBA’s all-time leading scorers, is one of the candidates to move into a new role […]

Charles Barkley has cast doubt on whether he’ll remain with Inside the NBA when the show shifts to ESPN next season. Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday, Barkley shared that he’s exploring other opportunities, including possible roles with NBC or Amazon. “I haven’t decided yet. I’m listening to NBC, Amazon. I want to […]

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are playing Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in The Showdown. The made-for-tv event pits the two PGA Tour players against the two LIV Golfers for $10 million in cryptocurrency. A mainstay of events like The Showdown is Charles Barkley, the Basketball Hall of Famer who is an avid golfer. McIlroy […]

Inside the NBA brought yet another unforgettable moment during its December 10 broadcast. The lively panelists, known for their candid banter, veered into uncharted territory when Kenny Smith mentioned Jay-Z. The comment immediately drew a sharp interjection from Charles Barkley, who quipped, “probably not a good time right now.” Inside the NBA is still the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the next round of the NBA Cup, defeating the Dallas Mavericks. While they could possibly be the favorites to win the trophy, Charles Barkley believes that they’re also the favorites to compete in the NBA Finals at the end of the season. “It’s going to be interesting when Chet […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell 118-104 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a rematch of the 2024 Western Conference semifinals that the Mavericks won in six games. In the loss, the Thunder’s perimeter defenders, under Luguentz Dort, limited the dynamic backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to a combined 33 points, Doncic with 16 (5-15) […]