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The Orlando Magic will retire legendary big man Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 jersey in the rafters on Tuesday night, so Charles Barkley prepared a sweet congratulatory video for his dear friend. But of course, Barkley also made sure to clown his fellow Inside the NBA co-host by going through the list of teams O’Neal played […]

With TNT and Turner Sports set to broadcast the NBA All-Star Game yet again, the usual faces of Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, Ernie Johnson, and Charles Barkley will be on hand to deliver the weekend’s festivities to everyone. This year, Turner is ramping up their coverage of All-Star Weekend, as there will be […]

Shaquille O’Neal is making the most out of Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is even linking up with Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, whose brother Travis will be competing for his third title when the Kansas City Chiefs face off with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Shaq, ever the opportunist, used […]

It’s hard to critique a trade as hindsight is 20-20 when making a deal in sports. Some are a disaster from the start, but sometimes players will emerge out of nowhere after the fact and make it more lopsided. With the 2024 NBA trade deadline upon us, there certainly will be a handful of trades […]

Only a few days remain before the San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan gets another shot at football immortality. There are plenty of reasons to pick them over Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs. Deebo Samuel catches passes from way downfield, Christian McCaffrey terrorizes defensive lines with his rushing George Kittle’s elite blocking, and even how […]

Charles Barkley took to TNT’s Inside The NBA to advocate for Tony Snell amid his heartbreaking healthcare issue with his children. Snell aims to secure a spot on an NBA team’s active roster by Friday, signing for the remainder of the season. This would complete his 10th year of service, granting eligibility for the Players […]

Staying in shape is usually critical to succeed in the NBA. Although NBA players have a free pass to let loose for a bit during the offseason, as professional basketball players, they are also required to get in basketball shape once the training camp commences. Unfortunately, however, some NBA players just couldn’t help themselves let […]

The NBA All-Star starting lineup has been revealed, and many of the usual names – LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo – were among the names. One name that wasn’t included in the list was New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson. On Inside the NBA, Charles Barkley expressed his disappointment with the Knicks guard not […]

Hairstyle can reflect a person’s personality. Furthermore, it is a great form of expression. A lot of NBA players entered the league with hair. However, a lot of them would eventually go bald. For some, it was a matter of choice. But for others, it was simply due to age. Regardless, these NBA players had […]

During halftime of the Chicago Bulls‘ 140-131 loss to the Golden State Warriors, the team commemorated its 72-win 1995-96 squad by holding the franchise’s first-ever Ring of Honor ceremony. Upon mention of late GM Jerry Krause’s name, however, the United Center faithful erupted into boos. This was then seen by the NBA world as a disrespectful […]

Winning an NBA championship seals legacies. It’s arguably the biggest end goal for any player in the league. Although winning a championship often requires hard work and sacrifice, some NBA players take a shortcut by joining star-studded teams with the hopes of winning the elusive championship ring. While these certainly increased their chances, there are […]

It looks like the Charles Barkley vs. Golden State Warriors saga has a new chapter to add to its never-ending story. On a recent NBA on TNT segment, Barkley boldly claimed that the Warriors are “cooked,” citing a lack of contribution from the team’s younger players. “When I said it the first night that this […]

After the Denver Nuggets’ Thursday night win over the Golden State Warriors, discussions once again flowed on who among the league’s teams can match up against the defending champions. For former NBA player Charles Barkley, the answer is simple: the Los Angeles Clippers. During a recent discussion with the NBA on TNT crew, Barkley went […]

On Thursday night, Nikola Jokic showed that he stands alone in the NBA when it comes to making impossibly difficult shots after he made an unbelievable game-winner — a three-pointer just past half court — to complete an 18-point fourth quarter comeback and secure a 130-127 victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Golden State Warriors: Jokic. […]

Being at the top of your sport doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the GOAT at acting, particularly in the comedy arena, which requires timing, charisma and impeccable delivery. These 10 professional athletes, however, were able to defy the odds to become the 10 undisputedly funniest hosts of revered comedy institution Saturday Night Live. Judge our definitive […]

Andre Drummond is perhaps best known for his record-setting career as a rebounder and post hub extraordinaire for the Detroit Pistons. On Tuesday he was inserted into the starting lineup against the Atlanta Hawks and responded in a big way, on a night his former team set the NBA record for most losses in a […]

Charles Barkley is no stranger to speaking his mind. He did so with such regularity during his sixteen-year NBA career that he was able to parlay that into a successful post-playing career as an analyst for Turner Sports. And in the two decades since he retired from the NBA, Barkley hasn’t limited himself to talking […]

Once again, Draymond Green is the talk of the NBA because of his antics. Only a month ago, he was ejected from the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Nov. 14 after putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock. The incident came after a scuffle between Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels. Both of those players were […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are already being clowned by plenty of fans for yet another “Mickey Mouse” piece of silverware. After all, the Lakers, according to these fans, seem to thrive in neutral environments, most recently winning the Final of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament against the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevertheless, the […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has come under fire in recent days for his lack of conditioning. The Pelicans’ disappointing performance in their NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal clash against the Los Angeles Lakers made Williamson quite the convenient lightning rod for criticism, with the likes of Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and even Stephen A. […]

On Thursday, Charles Barkley hilariously went after Stephen A. Smith while First Take and the TNT crew went back and forth before the Milwaukee Bucks-Indiana Pacers In-Season Tournament game. The NBA legend didn’t hold back and informed ESPN’s top analyst how it would go down if they got in a fight. But JJ Redick chimed […]

It takes one loudmouth to put another loudmouth in his place. That was exactly what TNT’s Charles Barkley did to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith prior to the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals on Thursday. TNT and ESPN collaborated on a pre-game segment for the NBA In-Season Tournament game between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. Charles […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are rounding back into form, as they’re currently getting back the services of the players that helped spur their strong start to the 2022-23 season. Don’t be fooled; despite their 12-10 record, the Pelicans may be as dangerous a team as any in the Western Conference, especially in the aftermath of […]

Charles Barkley is no stranger to making bold statements, and this time, he made it clear that the Boston Celtics would finally win it all this year. In another humor-filled NBA on TNT segment, Barkley minced no words, getting straight to the point: “The Boston Celtics are gonna win the championship, guaranteed!” Chuck's calling it: […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a funk. Having lost eight of their last ten games since a 6-2 start to the season, the Dubs have now dropped to 10th place in the ultra-competitive Western Conference as we near the quarter-pole of the season. Now while there’s still plenty of time to turn the season […]

On Tuesday night the Phoenix Suns secured an In-Season Tournament win over the Portland Trail Blazers and Suns forward Kevin Durant continued to prove he’s one of the most talented scorers who has ever touched a basketball and stepped on the hardwood. Durant scored 31 points on 13-21 shooting in the 120-107 win, which was […]

“He takes the worst shots ever.” Those are Hall-of- Famer Charles Barkley’s words describing San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell. They came during Tuesday night’s broadcast of the Silver and Black’s blowout to Oklahoma City in a game that doubled as an NBA In-Season Tournament contest for both. Excluding a game at New York in […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been a lot of hotheads. You need tough players who are going to stand up for themselves and keep the referees in check, and sometimes, a technical foul can even motivate your team. However, a number of players have taken it way too far and have been […]

NBA on TNT’s Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley had some fun last night mocking the altercation that took place between Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert. Shaq pulled a Draymond Green last night on Inside the NBA as he put Charles Barkley in a chokehold 🤣 (via @NBAonTNT)pic.twitter.com/kfUIEGjcZ5 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 15, 2023 Shaq did […]

Sportsmanship is often promoted by the NBA. Because of this, it is unusual for fights to break out on the NBA hardwood. However, given that basketball is a physical and competitive sport, it isn’t a surprise to see tempers flare. In fact, throughout the history of the league, we’ve seen various physical altercations that even […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, against all the criticisms they’ve received over the past year or so, wanted to give the Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert twin-tower experiment more time to figure things out. After all, Towns played in just 29 games last year, and members of the reigning champion Denver Nuggets said that their toughest matchup […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama dressed up as Slenderman before the team’s Halloween game against the Phoenix Suns. Shaquille O’Neal, however, did not understand the costume. Charles Barkley proceeded to roast Shaq on NBA on TNT, via ClutchPoints. Charles Barkley: "You don't know Slenderman?!" Shaq: "No, I do not." Chuck: "That's because you've never […]

The San Antonio Spurs pulled off a massive comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, as they managed to pick up a victory on the night despite the fact they trailed by 20 points at one point in the game. After the game, Victor Wembanyama was just trying to reflect on a big […]

Charles Barkley has some harsh words for the Minnesota Timberwolves big man tandem of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. The NBA legend is simply not a believer of that particular frontcourt experiment in the Twin Cities, even calling the Gobert trade one of the “stupidest” ever made. “[Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert] in Minnesota can’t […]

Charles Barkley has already voiced out his thoughts on the ground-shaking trade of James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers. For the Basketball Hall of Famer, the Sixers will end up just fine with the new pieces they have acquired off of that swap. As for the Clippers, Barkley is not […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns started their season off with an Opening Night win over the Golden State Warriors. Not only did the Suns come away victorious, but Booker etched his name in Phoenix’s record books with red ink. In the Suns 108-104 victory, Booker dropped 30 points, eight rebounds and six assistants. He […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking to take the NBA by storm in 2023-24. The Celtics added two All-Star caliber players this offseason in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to help supplement the supporting cast surrounding Tatum, which has led some pundits to believe the Celtics should be championship favorites as things get […]

Charles Barkley does not believe in the Golden State Warriors. The NBA legend revealed one of his major worries about Golden State, and it’s about the team’s aging roster. “The Warriors are the 4th best team in California in my opinion. Old people don’t better, they just get older. I just don’t like their team […]

One of the most controversial issues in the NBA in recent seasons has been the topic of load management, in which players sit out even when healthy in order to secure more rest for their bodies. One person who is not a fan of the idea of NBA load management is former player Charles Barkley, […]