Shaq shuts down blog that runs with photo of NBA great and friend’s wife

Shaq shuts down blog that runs with photo of NBA great and friend’s wife

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

The ESPN ‘Inside the NBA’ questions everyone asked were answered from the get-go

The ESPN ‘Inside the NBA’ questions everyone asked were answered from the get-go

If anyone had worries that the “Inside the NBA” move to ESPN would change the show at all, they can put that to bed.  Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal returned to the airwaves for the beloved NBA studio show on Wednesday night as the Worldwide Leader opened its 2025-26 slate of … Read more

Shaq responds to rumors he’s dating OnlyFans model Sophie Rain after wild partying video went viral

Shaq responds to rumors he’s dating OnlyFans model Sophie Rain after wild partying video went viral

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

Shaq opens up on painkiller use — and ‘heated’ conversations over addiction

Shaq opens up on painkiller use — and ‘heated’ conversations over addiction

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

Shaq threatens Robert Griffin III over Angel Reese post: I’ll ‘punch you in your f–king face’

Shaq threatens Robert Griffin III over Angel Reese post: I’ll ‘punch you in your f–king face’

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

Shaq reveals the truth about long-standing NBA relationships rumor

Shaq reveals the truth about long-standing NBA relationships rumor

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

Shaq makes one thing clear about ‘Inisde the NBA’ joining ESPN next season

Shaq makes one thing clear about ‘Inisde the NBA’ joining ESPN next season

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

Shaq bombards ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’ set before NBA Finals Game 1

Shaq bombards ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’ set before NBA Finals Game 1

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

Shaq unloads on Chiefs over Travis Kelce gameplan in Super Bowl dud

Shaq unloads on Chiefs over Travis Kelce gameplan in Super Bowl dud

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

‘Inside the NBA’ officially ends on TNT with F-bombs aplenty in wild sendoff to ESPN

‘Inside the NBA’ officially ends on TNT with F-bombs aplenty in wild sendoff to ESPN

An era of “Inside the NBA” has officially come to a close. The popular basketball show ended its run on TNT after the Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Pacers on Saturday. The show, which has aired on TNT since 1989, will be shown on ESPN next season, as Warner … Read more

Ernie Johnson corrects Shaq’s surprise praise of Karl-Anthony Towns after brutal Knicks Game 2

Ernie Johnson corrects Shaq’s surprise praise of Karl-Anthony Towns after brutal Knicks Game 2

Shaquille O’Neal seemed to really like what Karl-Anthony Towns did in Game 2 for the Knicks on Monday night. His broadcast partner had to offer a friendly reminder of how things actually went down in New York’s loss. “He played like a real big man tonight. I’m happy for KAT,” O’Neal said during “Inside the … Read more

Shaq bolts from ‘Inside the NBA’ set in hilarious bathroom emergency: ‘He can’t hold it’

Shaq bolts from ‘Inside the NBA’ set in hilarious bathroom emergency: ‘He can’t hold it’

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

‘Inside the NBA’ kills off NBA playoff hero Billy Ray Bates — but there’s one major problem

‘Inside the NBA’ kills off NBA playoff hero Billy Ray Bates — but there’s one major problem

Some questions are best left unasked, especially on national television. During “Inside the NBA” on Sunday, Charles Barkley asked whether former Trail Blazers, Bullets and Lakers guard Billy Ray Bates was still alive. And that’s when it all went south fast, with co-analyst Shaquille O’Neal later saying “he passed away.” There’s just one problem — … Read more

Ja Morant’s new grenade celebration draws ire of Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith

Ja Morant’s new grenade celebration draws ire of Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith

Ja Morant’s hand grenade celebration didn’t sit well with Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith during the Grizzles-Timberwolves game Thursday. The Memphis guard adopted the on-court gesture after he was fined  $75,000 by the NBA last Friday for his previous finger guns celebration. After hitting a 3-pointer in first quarter, Morant celebrated by gesturing a grenade toss … Read more

‘Good Burger’ star Jan Schwieterman dead at 52

‘Good Burger’ star Jan Schwieterman dead at 52

The actor behind one of Nickelodeon’s earliest movie villains died last month after a short battle with cancer. Jan Patrick “J.P.” Schwieterman, known for playing antagonist Kurt Bozwell in the 1997 comedy “Good Burger,” died on Feb. 28 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Mo., according to his obituary. He was 52 years old. Jan Patrick … Read more

‘Inside the NBA’ will survive — on ESPN

‘Inside the NBA’ will survive — on ESPN

At different points over the last six months, the future of “Inside the NBA” — the studio show featuring host Ernie Johnson and former players Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith — seemed bleak with TNT’s rights deal set to expire following the 2024-25 season and the league headed for Amazon and NBC, in … Read more

Shaq goes scorched earth on Joel Embiid after rough debut: ‘Will never win a championship’

Shaq goes scorched earth on Joel Embiid after rough debut: ‘Will never win a championship’

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 pinpoints biggest reason for NBA’s TV audience decline

Shaquille O’Neal pinpoints biggest reason for NBA’s TV audience decline

Shaquille O’Neal believes he has identified the biggest reason for the recent decline in NBA TV ratings. As covered in recent stories by Awful Announcing and Front Office Sports, the start to the NBA season has languished with viewers since opening night. On his “Big Podcast” on the DraftKings network, Shaq thinks the most significant … Read more

Shaq sparks backlash for ‘creepy’ comment to Angel Reese about her ‘little ass shorts’

Shaq sparks backlash for ‘creepy’ comment to Angel Reese about her ‘little ass shorts’

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