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After the New York Knicks took a 3-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night in the Eastern Conference Finals, Charles Barkley went off about a topic from the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. Barkley called out the narrative that Oklahoma City is playing dirty and…
After a full season on ESPN, Charles Barkley insists Inside the NBA is the same show it always was when it aired on TNT. Barkley might think the show is still great, and ESPN might be satisfied with the product, but many fans have been critical of Inside the NBA’s first season away from TNT.…
Inside the NBA was long not just one of the most beloved sports shows, but one of the top things on television overall. The halftime and postgame show that covers the NBA was broadcast on TNT from 1989 to 2025. The show is hosted by Ernie Smith and includes Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille […] The post Bill Simmons calls out Shaq for ruining Inside the NBA’s vibes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Following the recent playoff exit of the Los Angeles Lakers, analyst Kenny Smith dismissed the idea that the franchise has taken LeBron James for granted. Speaking on First Take, Smith drew from his experiences playing alongside Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, emphasizing that true icons do not focus on minor perks or “cookies,” such as […] The post Lakers rumors: NBA insiders think LeBron James should be paid whatever he wants, with caveats appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kenny Smith rejects claims that Lakers took LeBron James for granted: "They drafted your son" Basketball Network
Kenny Smith argued that the Lakers have clearly valued LeBron James throughout his tenure.
In the days following the Los Angeles Lakers’ elimination from the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the major storyline has revolved around what LeBron James is going to do next. There’s been no shortage of reports and rumors with some suggesting that the Lakers have taken James’ presence on the team for granted. But […] The post Kenny Smith reveals why LA hasn’t taken LeBron James for granted appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Will the Knicks ride the wave or get a reality check in the Eastern Conference finals?
"How do we shut their water off?" - Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley explain what makes the OKC Thunder unstoppable Basketball Network
“Kobe is gonna give you the business” - Kenny Smith explains why the 2001 Los Angeles Lakers were unstoppable in the clutch Basketball Network
Over the past couple of years, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has ventured into the media space, starting his own podcast and even making several guest appearances on the Emmy Award winning show, ‘Inside The NBA.’ Now with the playoffs in full swing Draymond Green is set to make his return to the national […] The post Draymond Green to fill in for Kenny Smith on ESPN’s ‘Inside The NBA’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The first-round series between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks has already brought plenty of memorable moments, with the Hawks claiming two clutch victories to take the series lead at one point, 2-1. Over the past two games of the series, the Knicks have locked in and kept the Hawks at bay, taking two […] The post Inside the NBA obliterates Hawks amid Game 6 beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After a regular season where Inside the NBA was on the ESPN airwaves sporadically, the postseason has finally brought more consistency from EJ, Kenny, Shaq, and Charles. But some of the issues that plagued the beloved show throughout its first season on ESPN still persist. Inside the NBA only made a handful of appearances throughout the 2025-2026…
Following the Houston Rockets’ 107-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff opener Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, Kenny Smith went off on the team, questioning whether they entered Game 1 with any clear structure on either end of the floor. The former Rockets guard pointed directly to a lack of execution, arguing […] The post Rockets’ Kenny Smith blasts Houston for lack of Game 1 plan vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kenny Smith questions Kawhi Leonard’s future after Clippers Play-In exit: "You can't be part of a rebuilding process" Basketball Network
As North Carolina was hiring a new head coach, Kenny Smith got involved and made calls. He explains his role in the Michael Malone hire.
“He has a resume that no one else in college basketball has” - Kenny Smith on Michael Malone taking the reins at Chapel Hill Basketball Network
As Connecticut and Michigan are battling for the national title in the NCAA Tournament, North Carolina grabbed a bit of the spotlight on Monday after announcing the hiring of Michael Malone as its new coach. It was a surprising move by the Tar Heels since Malone was not on the radar following the firing of […] The post Michael Malone’s old video resurfaces after North Carolina’s stunning coach hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.
North Carolina basketball is embarking on a new era with Michael Malone as the head coach. This follows the firing of Hubert Davis after the Tar Heels fell short to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, former Tar Heel now NBA analyst Kenny Smith is throwing his support behind Malone’s selection […] The post Why Kenny Smith full throatedly endorses North Carolina head coach Michael Malone appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charles Barkley and Kenny “The Jet” Smith have become mainstays of the CBS Sports and TNT Sports studio crew for the NCAA Tournament. However, the pair, who rose to broadcasting prominence on Inside the NBA, sometimes leave a lot to be desired in their analysis of the college game. During the halftime show of Saturday’s Read more... The post TBS’s halftime gameshow segment with Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith flops appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Between Kenny Smith, Aaron Judge, and Josh Hart — Stephen A. Smith proves he knows nothing about sports.
Kenny Smith reacts to UNC coaching rumors sportingnews.com
Kenny Smith’s name has been brought up as the new coach of North Carolina following the firing of Hubert Davis. Smith has always been proud of playing for the Tar Heels, and some believe that he could inject a different energy into the program. Smith, however, has zero coaching experience, although he has been a […] The post North Carolina legend Kenny Smith sounds off on Hubert Davis firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kenny Smith warns the Hubert Davis firing puts North Carolina in a precarious position, demanding the next coach stay for good.
