Keyword "Kenny Smith" - List of latest news (34 results)

02:14 Shaq forced to bolt from live TV

Shaquille O’Neal used to blow up opposing teams’ defensive game plans in his playing days.

21:09 Shaq bolts from ‘Inside the NBA’ set in hilarious bathroom emergency: ‘He can’t hold it’

O’Neal jumped up from his chair and darted across the set with no regard for the show.

15:16 ‘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.

11/04 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.

17/02 NBA All-Star Game blasted again as Kevin Hart bizarrely gives fishing gear to TNT broadcast crew

TNT paused during the All-Star championship to honor “Inside the NBA” panelists Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson. 

14/02 Shaq goes rogue in X-rated live TV rant

As the curtain slowly draws on one of the NBA’s most popular shows, Shaquille O’Neal made the decision to vent his true feelings.

31/01 How the All-Star Game works: A breakdown of the NBA's new format

The NBA All-Stars have been selected. Next up: Assigning them to teams. The 10 players designated as starters were announced on Jan. 23, the remaining 14 players designated as reserves were revealed Thursday — and now, those 24 players will be drafted onto eight-player teams for the games that will

24/01 The biggest snub as NBA All-Star Game starters revealed

Buzz is starting to build ahead of the NBA’s new-look All-Star Game, with the five starters from the Eastern Conference and Western Conference announced on Friday.

15/12 Stephen A. Smith beats Kenny Smith in free-throw battle that came with awkward end

Which one of these Smiths played 10 seasons in the NBA, again?

11/12 Charles Barkley shuts down Kenny Smith for Jay-Z reference after rap mogul accused of rape

Shaquille O’Neal couldn’t help but walk away from the “Inside the NBA” desk on Tuesday night.

17/11 ‘Inside the NBA’ will survive — on ESPN

“Inside the NBA” will continue after all.

30/07 Empire Of The Sun don't break much new ground on their new album — but do they need to?

From a Tame Impala/King Gizzard side project to a surprise UK chart hit, here are five albums worth your attention this week.

26/06 Guy Fieri, Matt Harvey among celebrities to come out to see Mets-Yankees Subway Series opener

The first game of the Yankees and Mets Subway series battle this season brought out luminaries from different career fields on Tuesday at Citi Field.

25/06 Kenny Smith has yet to hear from Charles Barkley about retirement: ‘Never called me’

Charles Barkley’s retirement plans left Kenny Smith shocked that he not only learned about it on TV like everybody else, but also that there was no acknowledgment of his longtime TNT co-hosts.

25/06 A transformed Julius Randle can close Celtics gap after Knicks’ playoff success: Kenny Smith

Kenny Smith has come around on Jalen Brunson. But he believes the Knicks still need another player to meaningfully close the gap on the Celtics — and that player is a transformed Julius Randle. “I …

31/05 Kenny Smith may be ‘collateral damage’ with TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ in jeopardy

Smith is part of TNT’s four-man crew alongside Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and host Ernie Johnson.

31/05 Luka Doncic tells ‘Inside the NBA’ crew ‘you ain’t done yet’ amid uncertain future

Luka Doncic isn’t ready to bid an official farewell to the “Inside the NBA” crew.

29/05 Ernie Johnson scolds reporter, Kenny Smith argues with Charles Barkley in behind-the-scenes drama at TNT

Tenuous times for TNT’s “Inside the NBA” crew has led to some frustration.

29/05 Kenny Smith called Stephen A. Smith over Kyrie Irving criticism

Kenny Smith said he called Stephen A. Smith regarding his criticism of Kyrie Irving when the “First Take” host had beef with the Mavericks star during the 2022 season. During TNT’…

27/05 TNT crew dunks on Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns for ‘lying’ about 1,500 shots

The TNT called “cap” on Karl-Anthony Towns.

22/05 TNT’s beloved ‘Inside the NBA’ hangs in the balance as NBC a step closer to landing NBA rights

The NBA appears ready to move on from TNT for a reunion with NBC.

13/04 Rick Pitino, OG Anunoby believe Jalen Brunson deserves hardware: ‘Should win MVP’

You’re not hearing as many criticisms or backhanded compliments anymore about Jalen Brunson or the Knicks, with pundits, former and current NBA stars and basketball luminaries fully buying into wha…

12/04 Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is the best player in Eastern Conference ‘by far’: Kenny Smith

Jalen Brunson’s hot play is finally catching some eyes.

29/02 7,000-seat concert hall planned as part of Resorts World casino expansion at NYC’s Aqueduct Racetrack

The Resorts World slots parlor at Aqueduct race track is unveiling its plan to apply for a state license to offer live table games including a 7,000-seat entertainment venue to host global supersta…

20/02 Kenny Smith clarifies his Sabrina Ionescu ‘dolls’ comments after backlash: ‘Advocating for her’

The “NBA on TNT” panelist found himself in some hot water after making a remark during the Steph Curry vs. Ionescu 3-point competition that some fans had deemed condescending toward the WNBA player…

18/02 Reggie Miller calls out Kenny Smith over Sabrina Ionescu comments: ‘You want her just playing with dolls’

Reggie Miller and Kenny Smith had a tense exchange when calling the one-on-one 3-point shooting competition between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu during All-Star Saturday Night.

08/12 Knicks push back on scathing ‘middle’ critique: ‘Do very well for ourselves’

As the NBA world awaits and compels the Knicks to raise their “middle” ceiling with a blockbuster trade, RJ Barrett is comfortable with being doubted.

24/10 Kenny Smith dishes on James Harden holdout, how Zion Williamson can rebound in 2023

TNT analyst and two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith sees the light at the end of the tunnel for two guys that teams seem ready to quit on.

11/08 Kenny Smith has ‘no idea’ what ESPN is thinking with latest layoffs

Kenny Smith wants answers for changes to ESPN’s coverage of the NBA.

30/06 Kenny Smith hits the beach with rumored model girlfriend Aline Bernardes

Kenny Smith hit the beach in Miami again with his rumored girlfriend, Brazilian model Aline Bernardes, where they looked cozy while swimming in the ocean together on Thursday.

19/05 TNT’s Kenny Smith and Reggie Miller: Nets need to find themselves a star

If you can get a star, go for it. That’s the advice for the Nets from two winners who have been there.

17/05 Longtime TNT ‘Inside the NBA’ producer Tim Kiely retiring

One of the legendary stalwarts behind the scenes in sports media is moving on.

08/05 Kenny Smith’s beach day with Instagram model Aline Bernardes set Charles Barkley up for all the jokes

“Inside the NBA” personality Kenny Smith hit the beach in Miami with a mystery woman on Thursday, where he was photographed all smiles a brunette in a sultry black bikini.

13/01 Charles Barkley stuck the boots right into Ben Simmons

The Ben Simmons era is back in Brooklyn, but one NBA legend isn’t happy with him.