The NBA's "Inside the NBA" has been a staple of sports television for decades, winning 23 Sports Emmys and earning a reputation as one of the best studio shows ever. This year, the show added two more Emmys to its collection, with Ernie Johnson named outstanding host and Charles Barkley outstanding personality. The show's humor and chemistry have made it a fan favori...
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game left fans with mixed feelings. The event, which was supposed to be a thrilling showcase of basketball skills, turned out to be more about entertainment than the actual game. Draymond Green, a prominent player, openly criticized the new format. He pointed out that the Rising Stars team and the gamified original format were not what fans expe...
Last week, Shaquille O'Neal made a bold statement during the NBA Cup quarterfinals, saying, "They watch us. " Charles Barkley and the crew at ESPN have often explained why fans love Inside the NBA, and fans themselves have made it clear to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver that they won't watch the NBA without the show. However, when NBA Cup viewership dropped, a Fox Spor...
Drake, one of the world's biggest rappers, has had a rough 2024. He's faced criticism from fans and other artists. Recently, he announced a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming they inflated Kendrick Lamar's streaming numbers. Even Jalen Rose, filling in on Inside the NBA, had some fun with the situation. When Kendrick's song "tv off" played on...
You know what makes "Inside the NBA" truly special? It's the hilarious banter and unbreakable chemistry among the hosts. Recently, they tackled the "Suspect Challenge" from TikTok, and it was pure gold. The show was facing potential closure due to a change in broadcasting rights, but ESPN stepped in to keep it alive. Shaq still needs a new contract, but the show isn'...
The clock is ticking for Inside the NBA, and its fate is uncertain. Rumors are swirling that TNT might lose the broadcast rights to the league, leaving the show's future in limbo. But is moving the show to another network the solution? Charles Barkley thinks not, citing a major hurdle: Ernie Johnson's reluctance to leave Atlanta. Is it too much to ask Ernie to up...