Shaquille O’Neal didn’t sugarcoat his response to a viral photo of he and his friend’s wife, Monique Martin. The “Inside the NBA” personality addressed the image — which was posted by Martin on Instagram and shows Shaq hugging her from behind — in the comments section of sports media social account 4thQuarterTV. “Shaq surprised another … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal shut down rumors that he’s involved with Sophie Rain, a Christian OnlyFans star, after they were partying together in Las Vegas for her 21st birthday last weekend. The NBA legend — who was DJ’ing at Encore Beach Club, where Rain sat on his lap in a now-viral photo — commented on a video … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal was candid about his use of pain pills and the “lifetime ban on strip clubs” that he sentenced himself to after going off the rails during his NBA career. During an appearance on the “Armchair Expert” podcast, the four-time NBA champion recalled having to play through injuries on pain pills in order to … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal isn’t shipping the Klay Thompson-Megan Thee Stallion love story after the couple recently went public with their relationship. During Monday’s installment of “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” the retired Basketball Hall of Famer predicted the romance between the Mavericks guard and the Grammy-winning rapper has a six-week shelf life. When co-host Adam Lefkoe … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal is beyond furious with Robert Griffin III over his comments on Angel Reese. “RG3? Tweet another monkey post about my girl Angel Reese and I’m going to punch you in your f—ing face,” O’Neal said Tuesday on Bailey Jackson’s “Off the Record” podcast. “It’s enough. I don’t usually do stuff like this, but … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal pulled back the curtain on NBA players in relationships and explained what it’s really like as a star player traveling from city to city. During a recent installment of the NBA legend’s “The Big Podcast,” co-host Adam Lefkoe mentioned “every city you go to [as an NBA player], the women are looking for … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal has made it clear that he is not going to change at his soon-to-be new network. During an appearance on the “Rich Eisen Show” on Friday, O’Neal once again stood firm on the fact that he and co-host Charles Barkley will not change their personalities for ESPN. “I don’t have any concerns because … Read more
It looks like Shaquille O’Neal is wasting no time making himself comfortable at his soon-to-be new network. O’Neal invaded ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” set on Thursday minutes before Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder. Midway through the show, O’Neal made his way onto the set and was met with tons of … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal has a bone to pick with the Chiefs. The Super Bowl-winning franchise drew the ire of the NBA icon Wednesday when he appeared on Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, and questioned the Chiefs’ plan in utilizing their star tight end against the Eagles in February’s lopsided 44-20 championship loss. “I have … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal used to blow up opposing teams’ defensive game plans in his playing days. Now, he’s blowing up toilets. While analyzing a compelling Nuggets-Clippers Game 2 matchup on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” alongside the rest of the crew, O’Neal made a hurried, flustered exit. Shaq had to hustle out of Studio J 🤣😅 pic.twitter.com/HcAXHjqUki … Read more
Joel Embiid was finally on the court for the 76ers in the 2024-25 season. But Shaquille O’Neal was far from impressed — and thinks the Philadelphia star has a lingering problem that will not have a ring at the end of his career, unless he makes some changes. Embiid sat out the team’s first nine … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal’s recent appearance on pal Angel Reese’s podcast sparked controversy this week after comments made to the WNBA star were condemned as “creepy” by some listeners. During Thursday’s installment of “Unapologetically Angel,” Shaq — who is a friend and mentor to the Chicago Sky forward — floated ideas as to how compensation in the … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold back while discussing romance and relationships with Angel Reese. The NBA legend explained why marriage probably isn’t in the cards for him after his divorce from ex-wife Shaunie Henderson in 2011. “I’m gonna end up alone, ” Shaq said on the latest installment of Reese’s “Unapologetically Angel” podcast. “I already know … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal has accomplished much throughout his prolific basketball career, but there’s one milestone pal Angel Reese has on her resume that he wishes he had, too. When discussing the star Chicago Sky forward on a recent installment of his “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” O’Neal heaped praise on Reese, who helped the Lady Tigers … Read more
A bet is a bet. Angel Reese jokingly bet Shaquille O’Neal $100,000 on whether he would make a free throw, as seen in a video she posted Wednesday on her Instagram Story. “$100,000 dollars if you make this shot. Let’s see,” Reese said. That’s when O’Neal, who infamously struggled with free-throw shooting during his NBA … Read more
If you got it, spend on Amazon. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal must be a valued customer at the Jeff Bezos-run e-commerce company. “Oh I purchase a thousand dollars on Amazon a day — a thousand a day,” O’Neal told Page Six while at the launch of his Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies at Hershey’s Chocolate World in … Read more
Sorry, social media, that’s not Shaquille O’Neal. The 7-foot-1 NBA icon dismissed wild speculation about his personal life after influencer Maria Ozuna Teachey posted a photo on Instagram that featured a tall, unidentified suitor draping rather large hands over her shoulders. Internet detectives being internet detectives then theorized whether O’Neal, 52, was the individual in … Read more
Charles Barkley has been the focal point of most of the chatter about what happens to TNT’s iconic “Inside the NBA” studio crew if the network officially loses NBA rights. Shaquille O’Neal should be right up there with him. TNT’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has sued the NBA, saying that the league infringed … Read more
Kendrick Perkins really didn’t appreciate being called a “roach” amid a fractious back-and-forth with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal. In April, Perkins said on “The Michael Kay Show” that Barkley and Shaq only watch the Knicks when they are responsible for directly covering the game on TNT, and later Barkley told Shaq that he was … Read more
The basketball world was still mourning the Monday death of the beloved former player and broadcaster Bill Walton when “Inside the NBA” went on air Tuesday ahead of the Mavericks’ Game 4 battle against the Timberwolves. The “Inside the NBA” crew took time to remember the basketball and broadcasting legend, with Charles Barkley and Shaquille … Read more