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• ESPN chief promises ‘Inside the NBA’ will stay the same, logo aside

Inside the NBA has left TNT for ESPN this season, but the look and feel will remain unchanged. ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic the iconic studio show will still be produced in Atlanta by the same Turner crew, with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal all being encouraged […] The post ESPN chief promises ‘Inside the NBA’ will stay the...2025
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• ESPN Promises 'Inside The NBA' To Remain 'Very Similar To The Way It's Always Been'

ESPN's Burke Magnus confirmed "Inside the NBA" will be on for the pregame, halftime and postgame this season. While the crew will broadcast opening night on ESPN, they will take a hiatus until Christmas Day. They will ramp up their frequency during the second half of the season and broadcast every night during the NBA playoffs. "That is our goal," said Magnus when asked if the crew will be allowed...2025
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• ‘Why Are You Trying To Get Him Better?’ — When Kobe Bryant Cursed Out Kenny Smith for Helping LeBron James
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was not happy with Kenny Smith when he tried to help LeBron James get better....2025
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• Kenny Smith’s Career Earnings and Net Worth: How Much Money Has the Legend Made From NBA, Broadcasting, and Endorsements?
From NBA champion to TNT's iconic analyst, Kenny Smith has built an impressive fortune. Here's a look at his career earnings and net worth....2025
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• Shaq Insists ‘Inside the NBA’ Will Be the Same on ESPN
After Inside the NBA’s fate was in jeopardy, it has been confirmed that the beloved Shaq, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson will be transferring over to ESPN and Shaq says it will be the same show we all know and love. The Lakers great explained that he, nor Barkley will always be the […] The post Shaq Insists ‘Inside the NBA’ Will Be the Same on ESPN appeared ...2025
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• 2-Time NBA Champion Kenny Smith Rips Thunder for Blowing 15-Point Lead vs. Pacers in Game 1 of Finals
The Thunder will be in disbelief following their shocking Game 1 NBA Finals loss to the Pacers as NBA champion Kenny Smith explains their issues....2025

• John Cena Makes Surprise Appearance On Inside The NBA, Shaquille O'Neal Pins Charles Barkley
John Cena crashed the set of Inside The NBA on Thursday night. Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley were trying on Peacemaker helmets to promote season two on Max, when Peacemaker himself showed up. Cena had a little trouble with the Peacemaker helmet at first, but he figured it out to join other members of the crew in costume. "OH MY GOD, JOHN CENA'S IN THE HOUSE!...2025
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• Patrick Mahomes explains Travis Kelce’s freelancing as he talks about ‘The Match’
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images for The Match The Chiefs’ quarterback looks forward to competing in a second sport with his favorite target. Earlier this month, TNT announced that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce will face off against Steph Curry and Klay Thompson of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors in the eighth edition of Capital One’s “Th...2023
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• Pelicans star Zion Williamson won’t like Kenny Smith’s ‘easy’ solution to injury woes
It wasn’t too long ago when Charles Barkley blasted New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson about his weight. This time around, it’s Barkley’s TNT co-host Kenny Smith who’s come out with some rather unsavory comments about Zion’s eating habits. Much has been made about Zion’s injury woes and guys like Sir Charles and Kenny believe […] The post Pelicans s...2021
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• Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors Era Begins in Canada
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• Charles Barkley Comments on State of NBA, Kenny Smith, More
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• The NBA's Tournament of Names: Which Team Comes out on Top?
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• The NBA's Tournament of Names: Which Team Comes out on Top?
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• The Matrix Reloaded: Retirement Won't End the Unique Versatility of Shawn Marion
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• LeBron James Says He's 'Probably the Best I've Been' Heading to 2015 NBA Finals
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• NBA All-Star Game 2015: Least-Deserving Starters, Top Snubs After Lineups Reveal
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• Rockets reportedly interview Kenny Smith for head coach job
The Rockets have lots of major roster decisions to make. The team was good enough to just barely qualify for the playoffs, but then were quickly sent packing and looked ready for vacation before their first round sweep at the hands of the Warriors was even complete. The team’s future is confusing. They are nowhere [...]...2016

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"Tom Thibodeau gets last laugh after Kenny Smith takes Knicks halftime dig"

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"Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Kenny Smith’s comments were lazy, loaded with misogyny, and ruined an iconic event."

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"Kenny Smith Explains Why ’90s Rockets Would’ve ‘Smacked’ Bulls in NBA Finals"

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"It was a little bit different on Wednesday night, though, with the Los Angeles Lakers icon deciding to turn his attention to co-host Kenny Smith."

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"Now, with the release of the NBA Top 75 list, Charles Barkley has found another way to mess with Kenny Smith."

2020
"Kenny Smith walked off the TNT "Inside the NBA" set on Wednesday night as a show of solidarity with the NBA players not playing games in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting."

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"But as teams see their playoff runs come to an end, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith give the traditional "Gone Fishin' " send-off that has been a staple of "Inside The NBA" for years."

2018
"Former NBA point and guard and TNT analyst Kenny Smith believes the Knicks can play both Ntilikina and Mudiay at the same time and let them compete for playing time, Marc Berman of the New York Post writes."

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"Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith have seen better basketball from the Boston Celtics."

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"" Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith welcomed KG to the team: The 40-year-old superstar played 21 seasons in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets."

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"Right as he tried to get up and beat Kenny Smith to the video board—as usual—during TNT's Inside the NBA halftime show, O'Neal's foot appeared to get tangled in some sort of wire."

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"Hill, along with Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson and guest Nicki Minaj, endeavored in a bit of floetry Thursday night."

• Kenny Smith’s Career Earnings and Net Worth: How Much Money Has the Legend Made From NBA, Broadcasting, and Endorsements?
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• ESPN Sources Claim 'Inside The NBA' Will Remain Unchanged In Move From TNT
ESPN will begin to license "Inside The NBA" from TNT beginning with the 2025-26 NBA season with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson expected to retain full editorial control. Sources tell FrontOfficeSports ESPN has "zero plans to change the iconic show's DNA." "Some of the speculation's just nuts," said one source. "ESPN has wanted Barkley and this show for 20 years. N...2025
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• Why Jonathan Kuminga's Warriors contract situation interests Charles Barkley
Jonathan Kuminga's Golden State Warriors role fascinated Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith after the Western Conference semifinals series ended....2025
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• Smith believes Christie is ‘worthy' of Kings removing interim tag

TNT analyst Kenny Smith believes the Sacramento Kings should reward interim coach Doug Christie with a title change....2025
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• NBA All-Star Game 2025’s weird new format and rosters for 4-team tournament, explained

Explaining the new NBA All-Star Game tournament, including the rosters and prize pool. The NBA All-Star Game has a history of tinkering with the format. The league did away with the traditional Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference game in 2017, instead opting to do an All-Star draft with the leading vote-getters. In 2020, the NBA changed the end of the All-Star Game from a running clock to a ...2025
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• Shaquille O'Neal reportedly agrees to $15M deal with TNT, keeping 'Inside the NBA' team intact for move to ESPN

Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson are also expected to remain with TNT alongside Charles Barkley, who's working on a 10-year, $210 million contract....2025
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• Shaquille O'Neal, TNT Agree To Long-Term Deal At $15M Per Year

Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to a long-term extension with TNT worth over $15 million per year. TNT will begin licensing Inside The NBA to ESPN next season. While Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson were already on long-term deals, O'Neal's status as the fourth member of the crew was unclear given his expiring contract. O'Neal is believed to have a net worth of approximately $500 millio...2025
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• The interesting dynamics of the NBA All-Star teams

Whether by design or accident, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith created a unique distinction between the three All-Star rosters when they drafted them Thursday....2025
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• NBA Announces Rosters For 2025 All-Star Game

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game rosters were revealed Thursday during a pre-game TNT show, where coaches Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith drafted players for the new mini-tournament format. The players were previously split into starters and reserves, but those groups had no bearing on team selections. Below are the teams, sorted by their […] The post NBA Announces Rosters...2025
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• NBA All-Star teams revealed: LeBron James, Anthony Davis reunited in new format

Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith drafted the 2025 NBA All-Star teams Thursday. Here's how the revamped contest will shape up....2025
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• 2025 NBA All-Star Game draft results: LeBron James goes No. 1, followed by Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokic

This year's 24 All-Stars were divided into three teams drafted by Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal...2025
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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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• ‘Steph vs. Sabrina’ deserved better than Kenny Smith

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Kenny Smith’s comments were lazy, loaded with misogyny, and ruined an iconic event. Everything about the three-point contest between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu at NBA All-Star Weekend was incredible. Everything except Kenny Smith. Ionescu pushed Curry to the final rack. She tied the score that Damian Lillard won the NBA three-point contest wi...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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• Shaq defends LeBron James, says Barkley made it 'personal'
Charles Barkley’s comments about LeBron James last week on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” resulted in a week-long story in the basketball world full of responses from both men and many others. So it’s no surprise that Chuck’s criticism of James was again a focal point at the start of the show on Thursday.Prior to Thursday’s Hawks-Rockets game on TNT, “Inside the NBA” talked about the Barkley and LeBron ma...2017
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• Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley Discuss Donald Trump's Win over Hillary Clinton
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• Kevin Garnett Joins Turner Sports as Special Contributor
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• Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors Era Begins in Canada
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• Dwight Howard Discusses James Harden, Free Agency, More on Inside the NBA
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• NBA Announces Finalists For Individual Awards Including MVP
The NBA has announced its finalists for end-of-season awards such as MVP (Most Valuable Player) and DPOY (Defensive Player Of The Year), among others. Each finalist was confirmed on TNT’s Inside The NBA and announced by each of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O’Neal. There was a hilarious moment when Barkley pronounced […] The post NBA Announces Finalis...2025
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• The ‘Suspect Challenge’ on ‘Inside the NBA’ shows why the show is so great

‘Inside the NBA’ joining in on the latest TikTok trend shows why the show is unparalleled in sports “Inside the NBA” has a case as the best studio show in the history of sports television. This seemed like it was going to be the final season for the crew with TNT set to lose its NBA rights next year, but the show received a lifeline from ESPN to keep going on a new channel. Shaquille O’Nea...2024
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• No more 'Inside the NBA'? Here are some of Chuck, Shaq, Kenny and Ernie's top moments

TNT's 'Inside the NBA' show with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson will likely end after the 2024-25 season with the NBA leaving the network....2024
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• Charles Barkley Announces He's Retiring From TV Following 24-25 NBA Season
Charles Barkley has announced he plans to retire from broadcasting following the 24-25 season. "I've talked to all the networks, but I ain't going nowhere other than TNT," said Barkley on NBATV following Game 4 of the Finals. "But I have made the decision myself, no matter what happens, next year is going to be my last year on television. "I just want to say thank you to my NBA family. You guys ha...2024
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• Charles Barkley Announces He's Retiring From TV After 24-25 NBA Season
Charles Barkley has announced he plans to retire from broadcasting following the 24-25 season. "I've talked to all the networks, but I ain't going nowhere other than TNT," said Barkley on NBATV following Game 4 of the Finals. "But I have made the decision myself, no matter what happens, next year is going to be my last year on television. "I just want to say thank you to my NBA family. You guys ha...2024
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• ‘Steph vs. Sabrina’ deserved better than Kenny Smith
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• Kenny Smith’s Sabrina Ionescu comments spoiled an otherwise great 3-point contest moment
When Sabrina Ionescu went shot for shot with the king, the commentary should have reflected that. Instead, Kenny Smith missed the moment....2024
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• Veterans Day: Rob Riggle, PXG give back through game of golf, look to raise $10 million

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images Retired U.S. Marine and successful comedian, Rob Riggle, and PXG are passionate about giving back as Veterans Day approaches. Rob Riggle is a very funny man. He’s known for some of his over-the-top roles in “The Hangover,” “Step-Brothers” and his time as a “Daily Show” correspondent, among various other things. He is easily one of the...2023
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• Patrick Mahomes explains Travis Kelce’s freelancing as he talks about ‘The Match’
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• Charles Barkley exposes Kenny Smith for embarrassing NBA halftime show moment

Charles Barkley was not going to let Kenny Smith pull a fast one on him....2023
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• Shaq Gets Tangled in Cord and Eats It on 'Inside the NBA' Set
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• LeBron James Says He's 'Probably the Best I've Been' Heading to 2015 NBA Finals
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• Shaquille O'Neal Fell on 'Inside the NBA' and the Internet Memes Keep Coming
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• TNT Re-Signs Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith
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• Shaquille O'Neal and 'Inside the NBA' Cast 'Freestyle' with Nicki Minaj
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• The Matrix Reloaded: Retirement Won't End the Unique Versatility of Shawn Marion
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• NBA TV to spotlight champion Rockets with 'Clutch City' documentary
NBA TV will commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Houston Rockets' back-to-back championship seasons with Clutch City, a documentary to be televised during The Finals on Monday, June 8, at 9 p.m. ET. Produced by the Sports Emmy Award-winning NBA TV Originals, Clutch City examines the Rockets' 1993-94 and 1994-95 teams as Houston greats such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Kenny Smith, Rob...2015
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• Guy fails trying to re-create Griffin's car dunk
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• The Matrix Reloaded: Retirement Won't End the Unique Versatility of Shawn Marion
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• ESPN Promises 'Inside The NBA' To Remain 'Very Similar To The Way It's Always Been'
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• ESPN Sources Claim 'Inside The NBA' Will Remain Unchanged In Move From TNT
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• What time does AEW Collision start this week?

AEW Collision A not uncommon question these days... here’s your answer for Sat., May 31. The start time for AEW Collision was up in the air for Saturday night (May 31, 2025). Don’t worry. This isn’t a Black Adam situation, at least not yet. The start time has now become a bit clearer. Collision is scheduled to begin on TNT and Max roughly around 11:30 pm ET after Game 6 of the playoff seri...2025
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• John Cena Makes Surprise Appearance On Inside The NBA, Shaquille O'Neal Pins Charles Barkley
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• Kenny Smith Leaves Charles Barkley Baffled on Live TV After Comparing Jalen Green to an NBA Champ
As the Houston Rockets prepare for battle with the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, Kenny Smith shocks Charles Barkley with a Jalen Green comparison....2025
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• How Smith believes Kuminga can help Warriors reach West finals

Kenny Smith believes the Golden State Warriors can make a deep NBA playoff run if Jonathan Kuminga elevates his game down the stretch....2025
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• ‘Inside The NBA’ To Dribble On, Officially Moving To ESPN And ABC

Well, it’s time for another major shakeup in NBA media coverage. Namely, “Inside the NBA” — the legendary show with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and Ernie Johnson — will air on ESPN and ABC starting in the 2025-26 season. The NBA, TNT Sports, and ESPN confirmed the move, ending speculation and securing the […] The post ‘Inside The NBA...2024
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• A transformed Julius Randle can close Celtics gap after Knicks’ playoff success: Kenny Smith

Kenny Smith has come around on Jalen Brunson. But he believes the Knicks still need another player to meaningfully close the gap on the Celtics — and that player is a transformed Julius Randle. “I think Julius Randle is good enough to be that,” Smith told The Post at the NBL Next Stars, held at......2024
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• WATCH: Jalen Brunson trolls ex-UNC star Kenny Smith over Villanova's 2016 NCAA title after Knicks playoff win

Brunson made sure to get his dig in early on Smith before discussing his team's Round 1 win over the 76ers...2024
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• 2-Time NBA Champion Kenny Smith Rips Thunder for Blowing 15-Point Lead vs. Pacers in Game 1 of Finals
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• ‘Inside The NBA’ To Dribble On, Officially Moving To ESPN And ABC
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• Veterans Day: Rob Riggle, PXG give back through game of golf, look to raise $10 million
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• Shaquille O’Neal put on blast by TNT crew with hilarious ass photo from Lakers playing days
The “Inside The NBA” team has never had much shame. All of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have pretty consistently exposed themselves to potential embarrassment. Adam Lefkoe, Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade have wasted little time integrating themselves into the humorous, fun-loving environment. It’s part of what makes the show one […]...2021
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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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• Atlantic Notes: Knicks’ head coach search; Celtics' roster decisions; Embiid's status
Following up on Wednesday’s report that the Knicks will interview Kenny Smith for their head coaching position, Marc Berman of The New York Post classifies the TNT analyst as a long shot, suggesting that it may simply be a “courtesy interview,” unless Smith has interest in joining the coaching staff as an assistant.A job as an assistant is also a possibility for Mike Woodson, according to Berman, ...2018
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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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• Despite Turnaround, Hope for New York Knicks Future Clouded by Failures
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