Hall of Fame former NBA power forward Charles Barkley, now an ESPN analyst, has mightily trolled 21-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James for his latest injury.
On paper, the Golden State Warriors look like a team with genuine championship potential. With a roster built around experienced players who know how to win, the Warriors have started the season well against Western Conference opponents, currently sitting at 4-1.
There have been multiple claims against LeBron James, which state that he is not being honest about his injury situation presently. While some are hostile, like allegations of steroid use or protesting the absence of a contract extension, NBA legend Charles Barkley has a little more light-hearted prediction.
The Golden State Warriors appear to possess legitimate contender credentials on paper. The Golden State Warriors feature experienced players who understand championship basketball, evidenced by their strong 4-1 start against Western Conference competition.
LeBron James has not played a single minute in the 2025-26 NBA season. Before the campaign even began, he was ruled out with sciatica in his lower back.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The Golden State Warriors are as talented as any team in the NBA. When healthy, their superstar trio of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green
After Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Reddick revealed LeBron James is close to making a return for his regular-season debut, Hall of Fame forward and ESPN analyst Charles Barkley downplayed his injury due to sciatica.
NBA legend Charles Barkley may have won his lone MVP trophy with the Phoenix Suns, but he will always have a strong connection to the Philadelphia 76ers.
LeBron James may be out due to sciatica, but Charles Barkley is not buying it. He thinks he knows what is really going on with the Los Angeles Lakers star.
The Los Angeles Lakers spent this summer dreaming big. They signed Luka Doncic to an extension and watched him get in the best shape of his life. They followed it by bringing in Deandre Ayton to fill the hole at center they’ve had since they traded Anthony Davis away.
The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season without the King, LeBron James, who’s reportedly been suffering from sciatica. It’s been five games without James now, with many wondering how long it will be before he makes his season debut.
The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a scorching 4-0 start, powered by their explosive backcourt duo of Tyrese Maxey and rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe. Charles Barkley isn’t worried about the basketball, though.
For an organization as big as the Boston Celtics, there’s always a belief that they’ll pull off something special. Even with an Achilles injury to their main man, Jayson Tatum, fans continue to flock to TD Garden, hoping for wins one game at a time.
Deandre Ayton, on paper, was one of the best pickups for the Los Angeles Lakers, a team in search of a competent big man over the summer. Expectations were high, and in the absence of Luka Doncic and LeBron James due to injuries, Charles Barkley thought he would perform better than he has.
Charles Barkley took shots at the Dallas Cowboys and ESPN on the latest edition of Inside the NBA. On ESPN’s NBA pregame show, Barkley spoke about the Cowboys, since he has not talked about them since joining ESPN.
Year over year, the Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the more difficult teams to get an accurate pulse on. This was especially the case last year, after the Sixers’ front office splashed their cash on perhaps the biggest name in that year’s free agency market: Paul George.
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold back Thursday night when discussing the NBA’s gambling scandal. During ESPN’s Inside the NBA broadcast
Charles Barkley made a major gaffe Thursday His basketball knowledge was tested Barkley's performance left much to be desired The popular hoops show 'Inside
Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith had high praises for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder to start the 2025-26 NBA season. The Thunder are on the quest for a repeat, having won the NBA championship last season.
Charles Barkley and the rest of the “Inside the NBA” crew officially open a new chapter on Wednesday night. After being with TNT for 36 years, the highly popular show moved to ESPN for the 2025-26 NBA season, following the conclusion of the NBA's TV rights deal with Turner.
Charles Barkley has criticized Kevin Durant on numerous occasions in recent years, and the Houston Rockets star capitalized on another opportunity to respond.