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Charles Barkley blasted the Cavaliers for a 'quit' effort in their elimination game against the Knicks, showing clips on Inside the NBA and saying they gave up as Cleveland lost 130-93 to end its season and send New York to the NBA Finals.
New York completed a four-game sweep of Cleveland with a 130-93 victory in Game 4 to advance to the NBA Finals, while Charles Barkley condemned the Cavaliers' first-half effort as 'quit,' pointing to a 20-0 Knicks run, a wide rebounding edge (60-33) and 33 fast-break points for New York.
During ESPN's NBA Tip-Off, Charles Barkley reacted in disbelief to news that Jason Kidd had been fired by the Mavericks; Masai Ujiri said a new direction is needed for the franchise, Kidd is owed $40 million on a contract extension, and Dallas now begins a coaching search amid expectations for sustained contention.
The Cavaliers squander a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter, allowing the Knicks to force overtime and win 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Postgame, Charles Barkley blasted Cleveland on Inside the NBA, calling the effort a 'damn choke job' and criticizing the late-game execution as the crowd cheered in Madison Square Garden.
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley honored Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, praising his courage and calling out homophobia in sports after Collins’ death from brain cancer.
Charles Barkley, in a tribute to Jason Collins, decries homophobia in sports and asserts there are more gay players in the NFL, NBA and MLB, saying critics who doubt it are “stupid,” as Collins’ death from glioblastoma is noted along with Barkley’s praise of Collins’ bravery and call for acceptance.
During a tribute to Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins, Inside the NBA highlighted Collins' historic coming out and Barkley’s assertion that sports and society remain homophobic, praising Collins and noting there are gay players across all major leagues; Clarke’s death was discussed amid reports of drug paraphernalia at the scene.
AP News reports that veteran college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another cancer fight, highlighted by a 2025 Kentucky–Indiana game photo with Charles Barkley; the story was updated April 13, 2026.
During CBS’s March Madness coverage, Charles Barkley criticized Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, calling it a travesty and a disgrace while praising immigrants and their contributions, in a moment that mirrored his outspoken stance on national issues.
During a break in Elite Eight coverage, Charles Barkley veered from basketball analysis to criticize U.S. immigration policy, calling the border situation a “travesty and a disgrace” and praising “amazing immigrants” while distinguishing them from criminals; the moment followed a segment on UConn and dominated broadcast and social chatter.
Former NBA star Charles Barkley criticized Texas coach Sean Miller for benching their top rebounder, Matas Vokietaitis, on the final possession, allowing Purdue to grab an offensive board and win with a tip-in at 0.7 seconds. Miller defended the decision, saying fouls and matchup concerns factored in, while Barkley called it a costly mistake; Texas had tied at 77 with 11 seconds left but couldn't force overtime in the Sweet 16 loss.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences unveiled the nominees for the 47th Sports Emmy Awards, led by ESPN’s 62 nominations across programs including E60. The list features on‑screen talent like Tom Brady, Jason Kelce and Charles Barkley, with the 2025 eligibility year and the ceremony set for May 26 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York; a host and lifetime achievement honoree will be announced later, and awards cover categories from live and edited sports to journalism, documentary, and studio shows.
Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo poured in 83 points against the Washington Wizards, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100, prompting mixed reactions as critics questioned the tactics used to reach the record. Inside the NBA crew—Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal—debated the era difference and Bam’s feat, with Barkley saying Adebayo is lucky to play in 2026 and would have been “knocked on his ass” in the 1990s, while O’Neal expressed happiness for Bam; the Wizards were criticized for tanking, and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra defended Bam’s pursuit amid the controversy.
Charles Barkley offered several anti-tanking proposals: block price hikes for teams below .500, award every lottery team a single ping-pong ball to ensure equal draft odds, and remove protected draft picks so trades can’t shield top picks, a package he argues would incentivize winning and reduce lottery manipulation.
Charles Barkley blasted right-wing critics who questioned Bad Bunny’s American identity as he headlines the Super Bowl LX halftime, praising the Puerto Rican star and noting his decision not to perform in the U.S. amid ICE concerns, with NFL backing the global‑leaning act despite the backlash.