Reggie Miller was in the building on Wednesday and Spike Lee brought him a couple of presents. The famed director brought framed back pages — including The Post’s “SPIKED” headline — from his legendary 1994 rivalry with Miller. Three decades ago, the pair engaged in what became a fabled sideshow during Game 5 of the … Read more
Shaquile O’Neal has responded to a book excerpt in which his ex-wife, Shaunie Henderson, admitted she might have never been in love with the NBA legend. Henderson, now 49, who created the VH1 “Basketball Wives” series, released a book this week entitled “Undefeated: Changing the Rules and Winning on My Own Terms.” O’Neal, 52, now … Read more
Charles Barkley was tired of waiting. Following the Lakers’ 112-105 Game 3 loss to the Nuggets Thursday night — which sunk Los Angeles to a 3-0 first-round series hole — Barkley expressed displeasure with how long it took LeBron James to get to his postgame media availability. “Are we just gonna stay on TV until … Read more
Shaq and TNT seem to be at odds with one another — and Charles Barkley didn’t miss his chance to rile up his broadcast partner. A behind-the-scenes clip posted to X shows Shaq seemingly upset about his Orlando jersey retirement ceremony on Feb. 13 because the honor was not broadcast on national television, such as … Read more
Of all the basketball junkies that approach “NBA CrunchTime” host Jared Greenberg and tell him they love the show, one group that has really stuck out to him is the referees. “CrunchTime,” which airs on the NBA app on mobile devices and smart TVs, is the “NFL Red Zone” concept applied to basketball, and Greenberg … Read more
Anyone watching the Knicks-Nets postgame show on TNT or seeing the latest Doc Rivers development on social media Tuesday night all likely had the same question. What is CNN Sports? Adam Lefkoe delivered the news on TNT, citing CNN Sports, that Rivers, who joined ESPN after being fired by the 76ers last year, has accepted … Read more
Charles Barkley may not have watched if he didn’t have to. The TNT analyst and Basketball Hall of Fame couldn’t find a compelling reason to bait fans into watch the Bulls-Raptors matchup set to air Thursday night. “Hey guys, I know we got the Bulls and the Raptors, but watch anyway!” said Barkley as the … Read more
Charles Barkley didn’t hide his message for Stephen A. Smith when TNT and ESPN combined their studio shows for NBA In-Season Tournament coverage Thursday. The Hall of Famer started by calling host Malika Andrews “fantastic.” For insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Barkley said: “You know how I feel about you.” Barkley then thanked commentator Michael Wilbon for … Read more
Brian Boucher will join TNT’s top line as its “between the benches” analyst and will be part of its future Stanley Cup coverage, The Post has learned. In the process, Boucher will leave ESPN to reunite with his former NBC teammates, top play-by-player Kenny Albert and game analyst Eddie Olczyk. TNT’s “between the boards” position … Read more
Charles Barkley has been open about how he doesn’t want to work until the day he dies. Which is why some eyeballs were raised when the legendary NBA television analyst reportedly agreed to a 10-year deal worth north of $100 million with TNT last October. But now, Barkley, 60, is making his intentions clear: He … Read more
Reggie Miller has issued a challenge to Mavericks star Luka Doncic: Get in better shape. The Mavericks had a stunning fall out of playoff position after acquiring Kyrie Irving in February and much of the proverbial blame has fallen on Irving, but Miller called for some accountability for the 24-year-old Doncic, whose conditioning has lagged. … Read more
Charles Barkley was not going to let Kenny Smith pull a fast one on him. Smith arrived late to TNT’s halftime show during the game between the Nuggets and the Suns on Thursday night, and tried to explain away his absence that he was being extra diligent on the preparation for the panel. “I’m in … Read more
Emmy winner Ellen Barkin said she’s “fresh out of all my f–ks” to give when it comes to calling out bad behavior in Hollywood. For example, the 68-year-old actress recalled shooting a “very difficult” scene completely nude, except for a pubic wig, for the 1989 thriller “Sea of Love” starring Al Pacino and John Goodman. … Read more