While Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has been using social media to continue an ongoing spat with Dwight Howard, Charles Barkley used his spot on the studio show to speak his mind on first-year Lakers head ... Redick's job security in Los Angeles, pointing ...
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Charles Barkley, who was offended JJ Redick said he doesn't push the NBA product, actively voiced his displeasure at the multiple replays of LeBron's dunk in the first half. Lakers head coach JJ Redick and Barkley have recently had a back-and-forth beef about how Inside The NBA covers the league.
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers traded D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in a deal that also included Maxwell Lewis, Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said he was unfazed by TNT analyst Charles Barkley’s criticism of the Lakers coach when asked about it Friday ahead of Los Angeles’ home matchup with the Atlanta Hawks.
Redick's comments clearly bothered Charles Barkley, who went off on the Los Angeles Lakers coach (and his team) during TNT's first doubleheader of 2025 on Thursday night. While doing highlights from the Boston Celtics' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Barkley called out Redick and dubbed him a "dead man walking."
Charles Barkley said JJ Redick “is a dead man walking” in his first year as head coach of the Lakers. During Thursday’s Barkley ripped Redick for comme
Many took that as a shot at "Inside the NBA," which features Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith. Barkley responded on Thursday, ripping Redick and dropping a thinly veiled threat.
Redick believes negative talk about the sport from its analysts is turning some fans away, an opinion that Hall of Famer/TNT broadcaster Barkley took issue with on Thursday.
Charles Barkley calls out JJ Redick for criticizing TV analysts over the NBA's viewership issues, claiming it was a direct attack on himself. Barkley responds with sharp remarks, criticizing the Lakers' performance and questioning Redick's capability.
NBA fans were upset that TNT was getting rid of “Inside The NBA.” This show has produced countless clips and memorable moments, and the current cast is said to be the best iteration of the program. Thankfully ESPN and ABC have picked up the show for 2025 and beyond,
It was a little humbling, but an important reminder as we move headfirst into trade season. Just because you view things through a very specific lens, you as a Lakers fan, me as a reporter who watches them play every other night, it doesn’t mean the rest of the league sees things this way.