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Stephen A Smith Fires Back at Charles Barkley Following Heated ESPN Comments
Former NBA star forward Charles Barkley made waves on Thursday evening after comments he made regarding ESPN went viral. Barkley was appearing on the TNT show, Inside the NBA, and seemed to call out ESPN for their choice of coverage.
‘An idiot and a fool’: Charles Barkley goes off on Kendrick Perkins and ESPN
Charles Barkley isn’t afraid to criticize anyone, including his future colleagues at ESPN. Ahead of the Sixers’ loss to the Boston Celtics Thursday night, the TNT analyst and Hall of Famer went off on ESPN for what he described as an unhealthy focus on the Los Angeles Lakers at the cost of better teams,
Charles Barkley goes in on ESPN for lack of coverage of Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City
"Inside the NBA" analyst Charles Barkley had words for colleagues at ESPN for their lack of coverage of the Cleveland Cavs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Charles Barkley Seems Far From Thrilled With the ESPN-‘Inside the NBA’ Partnership
Those lines were uttered by Charles Barkley on TNT’s Inside the NBA on Thursday night during a lengthy rant about the amount of coverage given to the Lakers and Warriors over the Cavaliers and Thunder.
Charles Barkley, Kendrick Perkins get nasty over ESPN comment
Charles Barkley and Kendrick Perkins are in a war of words after Barkley was critical of Perkins and ESPN for their coverage of the NBA. During Thursday’s “Inside the NBA,” the former Auburn star took issue with ESPN’s coverage of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic. Specifically, he had an issue with Perkins.
SEE IT: Charles Barkley Calls Kendrick Perkins “Idiot” Slams ESPN Over Excessive Lakers/Warriors Coverage
Want all the smoke. Love it. Barkley then criticized ESPN for focusing too heavily on the Lakers, while neglecting teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are excelling in their respective conferences.
Stephen A. Smith blasts ‘fool’ Charles Barkley after his Kendrick Perkins-ESPN rip job
Stephen A. Smith didn’t stay silent for too long after Charles Barkley eviscerated ESPN and, in particular, Kendrick Perkins.
Stephen A. Smith Warns Charles Barkley That at ESPN He’ll Be a Called a Fool, Too
If you thought Charles Barkley could ruin Stephen A. Smith's awesome day, think again. Barkley called out ESPN and Kendrick Perkins on the NBA on TNT pregame show on Thursday night and also took a lightly veiled shot at Smith for his use of the Michael Jordan versus LeBron James debate.
Charles Barkley Rips ESPN & “Idiot” Kendrick Perkins In Epic Rant About Their Lakers Coverage
Charles Barkley had time for Kendrick Perkins and ESPN, ripping the sports network for its favorable Laker and Warriors coverage.
Charles Barkley rips 'idiots' at ESPN, future home of 'Inside the NBA,' for saying 'Lakers saved the NBA'
Charles Barkley, who will be on 'Inside the NBA' on ESPN next season, called ESPN's on-air talent, in particular Kendrick Perkins, 'idiots' for saying the Lakers saved the NBA season.
Stephen A. unfazed by Charles Barkley's critcism
Stephen A. Smith reponds to Charles Barkley's criticism of ESPN's coverage of the Lakers, Warriors and the GOAT debate on Watch ESPN, first streamed on Friday, March 7, 2025.
‘Idiots’ – Charles Barkley issues devastating rant as ESPN host hits back after ridiculous Lakers and LeBron James coverage
Charles Barkley isn’t looking to make friends at ESPN. The current TNT analyst will be moving to the broadcaster along with ...
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ESPN Layoffs Incoming? Stephen A. Smith’s $100M Deal Outshines Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Christian McCaffrey
Stephen A. Smith's five-year, $100 million deal with ESPN could spell the end for familiar faces at the network—much like the ...
Saquon Barkley signing falls short to Luka Doncic, Lakers at Sloan Analytics Conference
Saquon Barkley and the Eagles fell short of Luka Doncic and the Lakers for Transaction of the Year at the Sloan Analytics ...
Saquon Barkley creates history, becomes the highest paid RB in NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles have honored Saquon Barkley with a historic two-year, $41.2 million contract extension, making him ...
Saquon Barkley contract extension: Eagles star agrees to record-breaking $41.2M deal
Saquon Barkley outperformed his contract, and the Eagles are rewarding him with a record contract for a running back.
Erin Andrews Reacts to Major Saquon Barkley News
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has signed a two-year, $41.2 million extension with the organization after a ...
Stephen A. Smith explains why LeBron James confronted him courtside
LeBron James confronted ESPN's Stephen A. Smith courtside after the Lakers' game Thursday. Smith began Friday's "First Take" ...
Stephen A. Smith pauses political discourse to sign new ESPN contract
Not yet ready to launch a political campaign in earnest, Stephen A. Smith will stick with ESPN for the next five years. The ...