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• Is 'Inside the NBA' to blame for NBA ratings decline?
The honest and unscripted discourse between Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith has been one of the biggest selling points of "Inside the NBA" on TNT for over a decade....2024
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• ESPN, Amazon Interested In Charles Barkley, 'Inside The NBA' Cast
ESPN and Amazon are interested in pursuing Charles Barkley and the rest of the cast of "Inside The NBA" as TNT is set to lose NBA rights after the 24-25 season, sources tell Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports. Barkley could command offers of more than $20 million per year.
TNT announced long-term contract extensions for Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson in October 2022....2024
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• Lakers legend Shaq, hater’s Twitter beef results in a Kenny Smith truth-bomb
Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant big men to ever play in the NBA. And even though he won three titles in Southern California while averaging a ridiculous amount of points on the big stage, fans still want to hate on the Big Diesel. no person can win without […]
The post Lakers legend Shaq, hater’s Twitter beef results in a Kenny Smith truth-b...2022
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• Hakeem Olajuwon would’ve been like ‘Clint Capela on steroids’ in modern NBA, per Kenny Smith
Houston Rockets legend and Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon is already regarded as one of the best big men in league history. Former Rockets big man Clint Capela will likely never reach Hakeem’s lofty status. Yet, current NBA analyst and former Olajuwon teammate Kenny Smith drew lines of comparison between the two bigs. When […]
The post Hakeem Olajuwon would’ve been like R...2020
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• Watch: Shaq gets emotional talking about Kobe Bryant on TNT
TNT held an hour-long special on Tuesday night in memory of Kobe Bryant that was truly remarkable. Some of the legends of the game were part of the panel at Staples Center, which included TNT regulars Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson, and added Jerry West, Dwyane Wade and Reggie Miller. Many of the panelists did not hide their emotions as they talked about Kobe or l...2020
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• Watch: Shaquille O'Neal claims to have proof Stevie Wonder isn’t blind
Shaquille O’Neal spun a yarn during Thursday night’s “Inside the NBA” show on TNT during which he outrageously claimed to have proof that legendary music icon Stevie Wonder isn’t really blind. Shaq did not appear interested in sharing the story, but fellow analyst Kenny Smith, who claimed to have heard the tale before, convinced him to do so. In essence, O’Neal contends that a chance encounter in ...2019
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• WATCH: Charles Barkley puts on his clown suit for another hilarious TV moment
As good as he was during a Hall of Fame NBA career, Charles Barkley is equally entertaining as an analyst for TNT Sports. Sometimes, he simply goes full blowhard. But oftentimes, Chuck is about as hilarious as all gets out.Following the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs first-round matchup on Thursday night, Barkley gave us even more to laugh about.Here, he forgets the name of the televi...2018
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• Kenny Smith thinks Isaiah Thomas is second-best player in East
The Boston Celtics have the second-best record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 41-24. In fact, the C’s are just two games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East.Record isn’t always an indication of actual standing in the league, though. Even Celtics coach Brad Stevens recently admitted his team isn’t as good as its record.One former player disagrees with Stevens.TNT analyst ...2017
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• Barkley says he has not smoothed things over with MJ
Michael Jordan may have put his arm around Charles Barkley while posing for a photo recently, but that does not mean His Airness has forgiven his old friend.
The photo, which was taken at the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame ceremony last month, led to speculation that Barkley and Jordan are finally speaking to one another again. Featured in the same photo was Kenny Smith, who later bragged abo...2016
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• Kevin Garnett Joins Turner Sports as Special Contributor
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