Bill Simmons isn’t mincing words. The influential sports analyst and media mogul went off on his podcast recently, voicing a blunt, scathing concern about ESPN’s ability to handle Inside the NBA, one of the most beloved sports shows of all time.
After months of back and forth in negotiations, ESPN and the NBA finally came to an agreement that will retain the 'Inside the NBA' show despite the end of NBA's broadcasting deal with Turner Sports.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Good friends are known to push each other’s buttons. Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith know how to do it better than anyone. This time, the NBA legends gave each other some lip regarding their NCAA shortcomings.
The Inside the NBA crew never fails to keep fans entertained. Whether it’s their basketball analysis or absolute chaos on set, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson always bring the laughs.
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.
The NBA's new TV deal that kicks in next season had basketball fans worried that the wildly popular "Inside the NBA" would be no more after TNT lost a bid to retain broadcast rights. But there is some good news for fans on Saturday as it appears that the league and the networks have found a way to save the show.