Shaquille O’Neal’s WBD Contract Sparks Speculation About His ‘Inside the NBA’ Future
*Shaquille O’Neal’s contract with Warner Bros. Discovery will expire after the 2024-25 NBA season, leaving uncertainty about his future with “Inside the NBA.” While reports suggest he is likely to re-sign, his pending free agency remains a significant topic in sports media. “O’Neal has a slightly different deal than his three castmates because they do […]
TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ Moving to ESPN in 2025
*TNT’s “Inside the NBA” will continue despite the network losing NBA broadcast rights next season. ESPN, under its upcoming NBA deal, is reportedly set to license the show and incorporate it into its coverage in 2025, according to unnamed sources, the Los Angeles Times reports. In August, the league secured a new 11-year, $77 billion […]
ESPN and Amazon Aim to Secure Inside the NBA Cast After TNT Loses Rights
*In a significant shift for sports broadcasting, ESPN and Amazon are reportedly ready to offer substantial deals to acquire the entire cast of “Inside the NBA” after TNT failed to secure a media rights deal for the 2025 season. The NBA announced on Wednesday that it had finalized a long-term media agreement with Amazon. This […]
Charles Barkley’s Goin’ Fishin’ – NBA Icon Announces RETIREMENT from TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ | WATCH
*Even though the words came directly from his mouth, somehow we find it hard to believe he’ll actually go through with it. On Friday, NBA icon Charles Barkley announced his retirement from his long-term role as a broadcaster for TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” effective following the 2024-25 season. Barkley’s departure aligns with ongoing uncertainties surrounding […]
Charles Barkley Weighs in on ‘Inside The NBA’ Cancellation’s Effect on Show’s TBS Workers
*Charles Barkley has no filter. Especially when it comes to the cancellation of “Inside the NBA.’ Chatting with New York Times reporter Tania Ganguli last week, Barkley was especially vocal on the impact the supposed move would have on those who work behind the scenes to make the show the mainstay that it is during […]
‘Looks Like Me and Shaq Had a Baby’: Charles Barkley Suggests Zion Williamson ‘Get In Shape’ (Watch)
*Video of injured New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson working out a healing broken foot became fodder for retired NBA stars Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal Tuesday night, as the “Inside the NBA” analysts roasted the 21-year-old for putting on weight during the injury. “Looks like me and Shaq had a baby,” Barkley said, causing […]
VIDEO: Charles Barkley Says He and Kenny Smith are Good after Heated Vaccine Debate
*Charles Barkley says he and his “Inside the NBA” co-host Kenny Smith are good after they got into a heated conversation about Kyrie Irving and his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. NBA commissioner Adam Silver joined the TNT broadcast to talk about Irving, among other league hot topics, and Silver reiterated that he hoped […]
Classless 76ers Fan Dumping Popcorn on Injured Russell Westbrook Has Sports World Irate (Reactions)
*Philly fans are notorious for their savagery – from booing Destiny’s Child’s halftime performance at an NBA Playoff game (for wearing the jerseys of both teams to remain neutral), to Eagles fans famously booing Santa Claus. But what happened to Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook Wednesday night during Game 2 of the 76ers’ playoff game […]
‘I Need a Cigarette!’: Watch Shaq Awkwardly Massage and Punch Charles Barkley’s Cramped Hammy
*Charles Barkley has been known to cramp up while working on “Inside the NBA,” but Thursday night’s attack may have been the first since Shaquille O’Neal joined the panel. The analysts were in a commercial break when the cramps suddenly hit. Barkley stood up, to try stretching them out. That’s when the 7 foot 4 […]
Shaq Tells Utah’s Donovan Mitchell to his Face, ‘You Don’t Have What it Takes.’ Watch Spida’s Reaction.
*Was this supposed to be tough love? NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has perplexed the internet after a weird post-game exchange with Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz. Moments after leading his team to a 129-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans – the Jazz’s seventh straight win, thanks to Mitchell’s game-high 36 points – Shaq […]
Shaq Trashes James Harden after Nets Trade: ‘I Know A Lot of People in Houston Glad He’s Gone’ (Watch)
*After what ended up being his last game with the Houston Rockets, a 117-100 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, James Harden shared his doubts about H-Town’s chances at greatness, saying: “We’re not even close, honestly, to, obviously, the defending champions (Lakers) and all the other elite teams out there. I mean, you […]
Kevin Hart Clowns and Gets Clowned in Video Visit to First COVID-Era ‘Inside the NBA’ (Watch)
*TNT’s “Inside the NBA” made its return along with the NBA Thursday night, and Kevin Hart’s virtual visit provided the night’s most laughs. The comedian was there to promote his new Quibi show “Die Hart,” but could barely get past describing it as a “short series” and “mini-series” without co-hosts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and […]
Shaq, TNT Crew Reflect On Kobe Bryant’s Death; Rick Fox Talks Rumor He was Onboard – Watch
*NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal reflects on his former teammate Kobe Bryant and chokes up describing the loss of his “little brother.” He joined his TNT colleagues Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Dwayne Wade and “Inside the NBA” host Ernie Johnson center court inside an empty, darkened Staples Center to talk about the late retired Los Angeles […]
Charles Barkley Thanks GOP for ‘Taking Care of Us Rich People’ with Tax Cut
[videowaywire video_id=”B2YFS92G62WTCMQW”] *Charles Barkley is sarcastically thanking Republicans for their new tax cut that will provide him enough extra coin to buy a Rolex watch, quipping he knows he can rely on the GOP to “take care of us rich people.” “They say it’s gonna trickle down,” the basketball star-turned-sports commentator told his co-hosts Thursday […]
Derek Fisher to Assist TNT’s NBA Coverage This Week
*Former New York Knicks coach and Gloria Govan’s new boo Derek Fisher will appear as a guest analyst on Turner Sports’ NBA coverage this week. The five-time champion as a player was fired in February after 1 1/2 seasons as Knicks coach. He calls his TV gig a “tremendous opportunity” to stay close to the […]
