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Charles Barkley had a wild quote about Joel Embiid’s altercation with the Pistons

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Charles Barkley added another entry to his ever-growing and legendary lexicon of wild on-air quotes. While checking out the replay on “Inside the NBA” of a scuffle involving Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Detroit Pistons forward Tolu Smith on Wednesday, former NBA superstar center Shaquille O’Neal joked about calling the cops, prompting a … The post Charles Barkley had a wild quote about Joel Embiid’s altercation with the Pistons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mike Brown sends message to Ernie Johnson after announcing retirement in 2027

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Ever since Ernie Johnson announced his intentions to step down as host of ‘Inside The NBA,’ reactions have been coming in from across the NBA world. One of the latest to offer tribute to Johnson was New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown who expressed his thoughts prior to the team’s game against the Philadelphia […] The post Mike Brown sends message to Ernie Johnson after announcing retirement in 2027 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Patrick backs Adam Lefkoe as potential Ernie Johnson successor on ‘Inside the NBA’

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Dan Patrick has already settled on a candidate for sports television’s most unenviable job. Patrick said on Thursday’s edition of The Dan Patrick Show that he hopes Adam Lefkoe is next in line to inherit the Inside the NBA desk, lauding the longtime Turner host as a seamless successor who could assume the role without…

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"Bawling My Eyes Out": NBA Fans Heartbroken After Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith's Emotional Tribute to Ernie Johnson Exit – Sportskeeda

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"Bawling My Eyes Out": NBA Fans Heartbroken After Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith's Emotional Tribute to Ernie Johnson Exit  Sportskeeda

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“End The Show After This”: NBA Fans Get Emotional After Ernie Johnson Gets Tributes From Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith

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At the end of this season, a pillar of NBA media will take his final bow as Ernie Johnson has announced that he'll be leaving "Inside the NBA."

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Shaquille O’Neal reveals shocking details to Ernie Johnson after his sudden retirement from ‘Inside the NBA’

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On Wednesday, Ernie Johnson, longtime host of “Inside the NBA,” announced that he is retiring after the 2026-2027 season due to health issues. When the iconic pregame show aired later that evening, Johnson was joined by his three co-hosts, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and former Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal, where he was told by the...

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Charles Barkley delivers emotional Ernie Johnson tribute on ‘Inside the NBA’

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This offseason, Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson alluded to the 2026-27 NBA season serving as their last on ESPN’s Inside the NBA. Barkley has flip-flopped on his retirement for years, while Johnson remained vague about his future. Many people, including Shaquille O’Neal, struggled to believe it. But time presses on, all good things come to an…

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Charles Barkley fights tears after Ernie Johnson’s announcement

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The saying goes that all good things come to an end, eventually, and such is the case for the famed ‘Inside The NBA’ show. Longtime host Ernie Johnson announced his decision to step down from his current capacity with ‘Inside the NBA’ at the conclusion of the 2026-27 NBA season. Throughout the day, notable figures […] The post Charles Barkley fights tears after Ernie Johnson’s announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Adam Silver reacts to Ernie Johnson’s ‘Inside The NBA’ announcement

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It will be the end of an era at the end of the 2026-27 NBA season as Ernie Johnson, the longtime host of ‘Inside The NBA,’ announced his intent to step away from the show at the end of the year. He made it clear that he is not retiring, he’s just scaling back from […] The post Adam Silver reacts to Ernie Johnson’s ‘Inside The NBA’ announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ernie Johnson’s Inside the NBA announcement has entire sports world reacting

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The NBA recently kicked off its season, meaning the return of “Inside the NBA,” featuring Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley on ESPN. On Wednesday, Johnson took to social media to announce that this would be his last season hosting the program. “This is totally my decision. It’s just time,” said Johnson, […] The post Ernie Johnson’s Inside the NBA announcement has entire sports world reacting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Inside The NBA’s Kenny Smith joins ownership group for Las Vegas expansion bid

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From the NBA court to the ownership table, Kenny Smith is taking a step toward team ownership, joining a group bidding for a potential expansion franchise in Las Vegas, NBA TV’s Chris Haynes reported on Friday. Smith has raised 20 percent of the total bid, according to Haynes. The group is led by former Milwaukee […] The post Inside The NBA’s Kenny Smith joins ownership group for Las Vegas expansion bid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kenny Smith putting up staggering money to bid for Las Vegas NBA team

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Kenny Smith has apparently managed to raise a whole lot of capital. The NBA commentator Smith has joined an ownership group (led by ex-Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry and Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos) attempting to bid for an expansion team in Las Vegas, Nev., Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported on Friday. Haynes further adds … The post Kenny Smith putting up staggering money to bid for Las Vegas NBA team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley fails spectacularly on hilarious edition of ‘Who He Play For?’

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The 2026-27 NBA season tipped off this week, and while Shaquille O’Neal refuses to believe it, it may or may not be the final season for Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson on Inside the NBA. If it is the end, and if the first few days are any indication, Barkley is going out with a…

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Charles Barkley sounds off about ‘clowns on TV’ over Victor Wembanyama narrative

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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…

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Charles Barkley fires back at ‘Inside the NBA’ critics: ‘People don’t understand’

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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.…

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Bill Simmons calls out Shaq for ruining Inside the NBA’s vibes

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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.

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Lakers rumors: NBA insiders think LeBron James should be paid whatever he wants, with caveats

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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.

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Kenny Smith reveals why LA hasn’t taken LeBron James for granted

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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.

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