Barkley, NBA and ESPN

Charles Barkley goes off on ESPN, Kendrick Perkins over NBA coverage, Jordan vs. LeBron debate: 'Y'all are idiots'
TNT's flagship program of NBA coverage is 'Inside the NBA,' but in November 2024, it was announced that TNT was partnering with ESPN and the show would begin airing on ABC and ESPN starting with the 2025-2026 season.
Charles Barkley takes direct shot at future ESPN coworkers over Lakers, Warriors coverage: 'Y'all are idiots'
The Hall of Famer laid into his future coworkers with a lengthy rant during "Inside the NBA" on Thursday, starting with a direct shot at Kendrick Perkins before broadening it to ESPN's partiality to the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, then brought up the LeBron James-Michael Jordan debate for good measure.
Charles Barkley rips Kendrick Perkins: 'I saw a fool, idiot on TV saying the Lakers saved the NBA'
Barkley started his rant by saying, “I saw a fool, idiot on TV saying the Lakers saved the NBA. He’s an idiot and a fool but he knows who he is.” Barkley then asked Shaquille O’Neal — celebrating
Kendrick Perkins Immediately Responds to Charles Barkley Over 'Fool Idiot' Comment
The Charles Barkley-Kendrick Perkins feud resurfaced in a big way on Thursday evening. Barkley took time to directly address the camera on the Inside the NBA pregame show and took aim at Perkins and some of his "fool" co-workers at ESPN.
Charles Barkley Called Kendrick Perkins A ‘Fool’ For Saying The Lakers Saved The NBA This Season
Charles Barkley once again took aim at Perk and ESPN for constantly talking about the Lakers, Warriors, and LeBron-Jordan.
Stephen A. Smith blasts ‘fool’ Charles Barkley after his Kendrick Perkins-ESPN rip job
Stephen A. Smith didn’t stay silent for too long after Charles Barkley eviscerated ESPN and, in particular, Kendrick Perkins. Perkins responded to the quips about him, but Smith also felt the need to jump into the fray and responded to Barkley’s critiques in a post on social media.
Charles Barkley: ‘Fools On The Other Network’ Should Start Talking About Cavs, Thunder
Charles Barkley is tired of not hearing about the Cavaliers and Thunder, the top two teams in the NBA, and the top two for the vast majority of this season.
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Shaq, Charles Barkley Jokingly Take Sides in NFL Reporter Brouhaha at Starbucks
On Thursday, analysts Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson ... can settle it once and for all. Watch that funny dialogue below: 'Inside the NBA' tackles the Jordan Schultz-Ian ...
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I’m Laughing Over Shaq Dropping An F-Bomb During NBA On TNT, But I’m More Focused On The Big TV Deal He Just Landed
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the more outspoken personalities ... This great news comes shortly after Charles Barkley announced his plans to remain with TNT. Barkley had previously been vocal ...
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Charles Barkley went full rant mode weighing on “face of the league” debate alongside Shaquille O'Neal: “I get so annoyed”
NBA legends Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal argue that the league's next face cannot simply be chosen but must earn the title through exceptional performance. They emphasize the importance ...
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"Shaq team gon' hate each other" - Charles Barkley hilariously shades Shaquille O'Neal's LeBron James & Steph Curry-led All-Star team
Shaquille O'Neal guaranteed on Thursday that his team in the NBA All-Star game will not lose to the rosters drafted by Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. Shaq drafted LeBron James, Steph Curry ...
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Charles Barkley Has Harsh Message for Lakers After Luka Doncic Trade
Charles Barkley has become known to many basketball fans for numerous funny exchanges and spontaneous antics over the last 25 years on TNT's "Inside the NBA," with Shaquille O'Neal joining the ...
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Shaquille O'Neal vs Charles Barkley: Who has the bigger net worth in 2025?
Shaquille O'Neal boasts a net worth of $500 million, significantly higher than Charles Barkley's $80 million. Both NBA legends now serve as analysts on Inside The NBA, earning equal salaries of ...