Charles Barkley reveals his opinion on LeBron James recent injury and his optimistic outlook in what many believe to be a dire situation.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss the entire preseason due to his sciatica on his right side. Not only that, he’ll miss Opening Night on Oct.

The 2025-2026 NBA season is almost here, which also means Inside the NBA is nearing its debut on ESPN. A lot has been said about the former TNT-housed sports talk show moving to a new network. Much of that discussion has pertained to concerns about the program being changed to align with the programming on its new channel.

Inside the NBA star Charles Barkley gives a sneak peak of the banter to come this season with recent dig at Shaquille O'Neal.

“I done rode the bus, I done filled the gas tank up, I was the gas, I was the wheels, the axle, the brakes, all different given parts.” Kevin Durant responding to Charles Barkley’s bus driver comments 😯 Starting 5 Season 2 is now playing. pic.twitter.com/LoyvPaj9Vv

Kevin Durant fires back at Charles Barkley after criticizing his perceived lack of leadership when he was with the Warriors.

Charles Barkley took aim at a proposed NCAA rule change that could allow college athletes to bet on professional sports. Charles Barkley criticized the NCAA's plan to let college athletes bet on professional sports. He warned it could encourage players to gamble on their own teams.

Barkley is pushing back against a potential rule change that would allow college athletes to wager on professional sports.

Charles Barkley recently confirmed ESPN won't change key aspects of Inside the NBA. "That’s the only two things we were concerned with.”

ESPN has confirmed a 20-episode Inside the NBA schedule for the 2025–26 season, with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal being relegated to their original roles.