'They can't fire me': Charles Barkley says ESPN will need to get used to his freedom speech



NBA commentator Charles Barkley said he will not have his free speech impeded in any way when he joins ESPN next fall.

Barkley hosts "Inside the NBA" on TNT alongside former NBA greats Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith, as well as broadcaster Ernie Johnson. With the group, especially Barkley and O'Neal, known for their uncensored rants, Barkley was asked if he feared having his freedom stifled as the crew prepares to move to ESPN for the 2025-2026 NBA season.

"I'm not gonna change. I'mma do what I wanna do," Barkley firmly stated. "Nobody's gonna tell me what to say or what to do."

Barkley then recalled a recent rant about fellow analyst and former NBA player Kendrick Perkins and referred to him as a guy who "don't know his a** from a hole in the wall."

Using that as a base example of how he would not be coerced into changing his tone, Barkley said his personality will not be dulled for ESPN, nor did he think the network would be in a position to fire him if he was too controversial.

"I'm not gonna change my personality," Barkley continued in an interview with Dan Dakich. "They can't fire me. I make too much money to get fired."

(L-R) Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley in 2017. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TNT

The hit show's move to ESPN coincides with the NBA's new TV deal with Disney Networks, NBC, and Amazon. The 11-year, $76 billion agreement will see "Inside the NBA" be independently produce by TNT Sports in Atlanta, but it will air on ESPN, the network announced, per the El Paso Times.

Sports reporter Alejandro Avila told Blaze News that he expects clashes between the network and its soon-to-be star anchors.

"ESPN hasn't changed its model to stray from its progressive programming. To uphold their identity, they’ll need to crack a whip on anyone who doesn’t get in line," Avila said.

Barkley and O'Neal offer far more "common sense" than the network is used to, the reporter continued. He added, "The mother ship would prefer that didn't happen."

Barkley explained that while he will likely opt out of his contract after two years, it includes the option to extend it to seven years. Therefore, If ESPN did choose to fire him, the network would owe him seven years of salary.

"So they can't fire me. First of all, if they fired me, they gotta pay me for seven years, and I'mma quit way before then. But if they want to fire me, I would love for them to do that," Barkley laughed.

After insisting his paycheck was too powerful, Barkley reaffirmed, "Nobody at ESPN is gonna tell me what to say or do. Period."

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Charles Barkley says Stephen A. Smith presidential run likely started as a joke: 'Knock it off'



NBA legend Charles Barkley said he would never vote for NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, and Democrats are in danger of losing his vote forever if they run him.

"Calm down, Stephen A. — and Stephen A. is one of my friends," Barkley said on a recent episode of the Sports Illustrated podcast "SI Media with Jimmy Traina."

Smith has been openly flirting with the idea of politics since the 2024 election cycle, talking seriously about the candidates and speaking on divisive topics.

In November, he told the hosts of "The View" that he would consider running for president if he felt he had a "legitimate shot" to win.

"I'm half joking, but I kind of mean it," Smith said, per Sportsnaut. "I mean, I have no desire to be a congressional figure or a senator, but if you came to me and you told me I had a legitimate shot to win the presidency of the United States of America, I would definitely consider it."

It was that half joke that Barkley may have been referring to when he told the ESPN host he needed to "knock it off."

'I would not even consider voting for anybody else.'

"Come on, man. Stop it. Come on," Barkley continued. "It had to start out as a joke, and he started taking it serious. Come on, man. All I would say is, 'Knock it off.' And that's the best way to phrase it."

Host Jimmy Traina noted that the idea of running for president as a joke was long theorized about President Trump when he first decided to run in the 2016 federal election.

"The funny thing is that's what everyone says happened with Trump; he first started it as a joke because 'The Apprentice' was getting canceled. Now, you're saying Stephen A., like, you would think it's starting as like, 'Oh, let me get some attention for 'First Take,' I just got my big contract.' But now it's like he's on ABC Sunday morning saying, 'You know I got to run.'"

Barkley, forever game to talk about any issue, revealed that he would not consider voting for the Democratic Party unless it runs either Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania (D) or Governor Wes Moore of Maryland (D).

"I would not even consider voting for anybody else other than one of those two," Barkley said.

Interestingly, Barkley added that even though Trump cannot run again, the Hall of Fame player said he would not vote for Trump because he's "just not my cup of tea."

When Traina plainly asked if Barkley would vote for Smith, Barkley replied, "No. Hard No."

Smith recently signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with ESPN — a contract that would certainly cut into any 2028 presidential bid.

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'Them fools up in Canada': Charles Barkley defends Wayne Gretzky against criticisms over Trump support



NBA legend Charles Barkley defended Wayne Gretzky, arguably the best hockey player of all time, against criticisms that he hasn't been loyal to his home country of Canada.

Gretzky has faced criticisms for his support for President Donald Trump, with the Great One having appeared at Trump's inauguration and even in a photo wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat.

As the trade war between President Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has raged on, Gretzky faced even more heat after the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, which had the United States and Canada reignite a decades' old rivalry on the ice. When the two countries met in the tournament final, Gretzky was berated for not wearing a team Canada jersey during the opening ceremony,

"You got them fools up in Canada giving the Great One a hard time, I went off on them," Barkley explained on an "NBA on TNT" segment. "I was in that mood."

Barkley and the TNT crew, which includes NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal, were discussing incredible sports records that seem impossible to break. These included Jerry Rice's 22,895 total receiving yards in the NFL, Wilt Chamberlain's 50.4 points per-game average in the NBA, and Gretzky's career point total in the NHL of 2,857. The panel was astounded that Gretzky had over 1,000 points more than the second-highest point scorer in NHL history, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins (1,662).

"Wayne Gretzky is the greatest hockey player, and he's the nicest person," Barkley said about the 64-year-old. "The fools up in Canada give him a hard time because of the tariff with Trump and everything."

Barkley went on, "He has nothing to do with that. He played hockey. He's the greatest hockey player ever. He got no control of what these fools do down here in our government."

The other co-hosts laughed at Barkley's enthusiasm, with former basketball player Kenny Smith remarking, "Well, his nickname is the Great One."

Host Ernie Johnson also noted that Barkley was "in a venting kind of mood."

'It has broken his heart.'

According to Gretzky's wife, Janet, the former NHL player had been in emotional shambles over comments about him betraying his country.

"I have never met anyone who is more Proud to be a Canadian," Mrs. Gretzky wrote on Instagram, according to the Washington Post.

"It has broken his heart to read and see the mean comments," she added.

Her remarks, which were reportedly deleted, were in reaction to fellow NHL legend Bobby Orr penning an op-ed in a Canadian newspaper in support of Gretzky.

Trump also supported Gretzky in a post on Truth Social and said he is a "fantastic guy" who could run for any political office in Canada and win.

This wasn't the only time Trump had remarked Gretzky could be a politician; in December 2024, Trump said Gretzky could be "governor" of Canada after it becomes the "51st state."

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San Francisco fans boo Charles Barkley after he says the city needs to help the homeless: 'Some of these people so stupid'



Fans in San Francisco were not happy to see Hall of Fame player Charles Barkley for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game after he called the city "the armpit of America."

Barkley and the beloved "NBA on TNT" cast that includes Shaquille O'Neal were in town for the yearly celebration as fans gathered outside the Chase Center in anticipation. Barkley was immediately accosted with loud boos from the outside, which quickly turned into angry chants.

"F*** you Chuck! F*** you Chuck!" the crowd screamed from behind the broadcast desk.

With what seemed like hundreds of phones recording the action, Barkley then spun around in his chair and gave the crowd two middle fingers. Strangely, this pleased the mob, who then began laughing and cheering.

Barkley has never pulled punches when describing how he feels about San Francisco, declaring it is "not a beautiful city" and characterizing it as "rat-infested" during broadcasts.

"Y'all are not gonna make me like San Francisco," Barkley said in January when discussing the upcoming trip.

In fact, Barkley made similar remarks during the broadcast of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, Indiana, when he described the city as being filled with "homeless crooks."

'We need to clean it up a little bit.'

In 2025, fans made sure Barkley did not feel welcomed on the inside of the arena, either. While talking to his co-hosts, the former Phoenix Suns forward thought he was giving positive remarks about the city but was still met with a swarm of boos.

"I actually like San Francisco, I really do," Barkley began. "Obviously, we got to do something about the homeless. They need help. We need to clean it up a little bit," he added.

Fans immediately reacted to the statement with boos, which confused the panel.

"You can't boo that you want to help the homeless," host and former NBA player Kenny Smith reacted.

"Badly timed boo," host Ernie Johnson added.

Barkley took this as the perfect opportunity to take another shot at the city.

"I say 'help the homeless,' and some of these people [are] so stupid they boo."

According to the Daily Mail, Barkley spent his Saturday during All-Star weekend by volunteering at a church in San Francisco's Tenderloin district, an area known for its rampant homelessness. The former player fed the locals and even vowed to donate $250,000 to an organization that claims to tackle poverty and social justice.

An All-Star team coach by O'Neal ended up winning the NBA All-Star tournament with a 41-25 victory over Barkley's team.

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Charles Barkley trashes San Francisco as 'rat infested' ahead of city hosting 2025 NBA All-Star Game



Hall of Fame basketball player Charles Barkley once again criticized San Francisco as a dirty city, much to the dismay of his co-hosts.

While covering highlights of an Indiana Pacers versus Detroit Pistons game, TNT host Ernie Johnson spoke specifically about the great season Pistons player Cade Cunningham is having.

Cunningham is averaging a career-high 24.3 points per game through 38 games and is also putting up his best numbers for rebounds and assists per game.

As the broadcast team was discussing if Cunningham was going to be selected for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, Barkley let it be known — once again — that he isn't a fan of the city.

"Hey listen, [if] he doesn't make the team, I'm not going. I'm not going to that rat-infested place out in San Francisco."

"Stop, man!" host Johnson pleaded.

As the highlights continued, Barkley squabbled with co-host Shaquille O'Neal as another former NBA great and co-host Kenny Smith was heard laughing at the exchange.

"Y'all are not gonna make me like San Francisco," Barkley reiterated.

"We're not, I know! Just keep it to yourself," Johnson enforced.

Barkley, still asserting his opinion, added, "No, no, no, no, nope."

'We love San Francisco!'

The exchange wasn't the first time Barkley had harsh realities to promote about the city by the bay.

In fact, Barkley made similar remarks during a live broadcast of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indiana.

Barkley described the city as being filled with "homeless crooks," but this time, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was there to take offense.

Barkley had asked Hall of Famer Reggie Miller about having the choice of "being cold or being around a bunch of homeless crooks in San Francisco"; this caused Green to immediately interrupt.

"That's crazy!" Green said.

Reporter Taylor Rooks then replied, "We love San Francisco!"

"No, we don't!" Barkley insisted.

"Yes, we do!" Green came back.

Barkley then argued that residents "can't even walk around" in the city, causing Green to insist that they can.

Barkley declared, "Yeah, with a bulletproof vest and security!"

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game airs on February 16 on TNT and will feature four teams, with Barkley, O'Neal, and Smith selecting the players for three of them.

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Charles Barkley weighs in on Trump's victory, rips Democrats over brutal election loss: 'You guys lost because y'all stupid'



Charles Barkley smashed Democrats and the Harris campaign for their devastating election loss. The NBA Hall of Famer also weighed in on how he'll approach Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States.

Barkley first congratulated President-elect Trump on his decisive 2024 election victory.

'When you win, you get to say what you want to. When you lose, you need to shut the hell up.'

"I wish him nothing but the best, but we lost," Barkley said of Trump on a recent episode of his "The Steam Room" podcast.

"I don’t think everybody who voted for Trump is racist or whatever," Barkley noted. "I’m not a fan of the guy, but he’s the president. I’m gonna have to respect the office."

"I wish President-elect Donald Trump nothing but the best, because, hey, he won the race fair and square," Barkley said. "I hope that he realized that 71 million people voted for her and do the best for the American people, plain and simple."

Barkley then skewered the Democratic Party for "not having a game plan."

"But we lost," Barkley conceded. "And I just want to say this to the Democrats – which I’m an Independent who voted Democratic. Do me this favor, shut the f*** up! When you win, you get to say what you want to. When you lose, you need to shut the hell up."

Barkley then listed the excuses Democrats used to try to explain why Vice President Kamala Harris was soundly beaten by Trump in the election. He cited the Democrat talking point that President Joe Biden didn't drop out of the race soon enough.

"We lost because we had no game plan," Barkley stated. "We still haven’t solved the immigration problem, have no viable answers, never addressed inflation. Bringing all these stupid stars out to rally the vote, what was that? Hey, I love Beyoncé. That ain’t gonna make me vote a certain type of way. Cardi B, I like Cardi B. That ain't gonna make me vote a certain way."

Barkley said Kamala should have had "a better game plan going forward, instead of bringing celebrities around" because "people want solutions."

Barkley admitted during his recent podcast rant, "I voted for Kamala. But like I said, we didn’t win."

"It’s all our faults for not having a game plan," Barkley said. "We’re not having concerts and rallies. People want solutions. They want money in their pocket. They want the border secure."

"You guys lost because y’all stupid. Come up with solutions," the 11-time NBA All Star stated.

Barkley blasted Democrat cities for having rampant crime, including unchecked shoplifting to the point that stores are forced to lock up their merchandise.

The "NBA on TNT" host said Biden has been "tremendous," and he has nothing but "admiration and respect" for him.

Barkley slammed anyone criticizing Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl for casting his vote for Trump.

"The next one of you fools, idiots, and jackasses send me an article about Bruce Pearl supporting Trump, I’m gonna punch you in your face," Barkley proclaimed. "Bruce Pearl can vote for who he wants to. Bruce Pearl got two jobs: win basketball games and graduate players. That's all I care about."

"That man can support who he wants to," the former Auburn All-American basketball player continued. "These people are out here telling me, 'If you don't vote for Kamala, you ain't black.' Shut the hell up. People can vote for who they want to."

As Blaze News reported in March, Barkley had a much different opinion about black people supporting Trump when he stated: "If I see a black person walking around with Trump mugs, I'm going to punch him in the face."

Also in March, Barkley scolded Democrats for "only caring about black people every four years."

Barkley's podcast co-host, Ernie Johnson, said he also voted for Harris.

Johnson said he wasn't surprised that Trump won, but he was bothered that some Democrats are now saying: "If you voted for Donald Trump, I want nothing to do with you."

"That's the part that we have to get over," Johnson added. "The fact that you voted one way, and I voted another way, that we can never see anything eye to eye or we never want anything to do with each other, because we're getting nowhere that way."

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'Driving while black': Charles Barkley and ESPN's Michael Wilbon disagree about the reasons for Tyreek Hill's arrest



Sports analysts Michael Wilbon and Charles Barkley took opposite approaches to a recent police interaction involving an NFL player. One blamed racism, while the other said the media was race-baiting.

After Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by Miami-Dade police before a game, bodycam footage was released showing officers pulling the player from his car and handcuffing him on the pavement.

The video spawned debate over whether there was excessive force on the part of the police officers or if Hill was simply uncooperative and disrespectful.

'You don't have to provoke police, particularly in certain places, to get dragged out of your car.'

ESPN's Wilbon firmly took the position that Hill was guilty of "driving while black" and, as such, was subjected to racism.

"I don't have any questions. I'm old enough, lived long enough, and have driven while black long enough," Wilbon said on ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption."

"The police acted with excessive force," Wilbon continued. "If Tyreek Hill rolls down his window, he might have diminished the chances of that happening."

Wilbon went on, "I say might because when you're 'driving while black' … you don't have to provoke police, particularly in certain places, to get dragged out of your car. So he might have gotten pulled out of his car anyway."

Wilbon concluded by saying multiple scenarios could be true but that parents will still have to speak to their "16-year-old-son" about how to properly cooperate with police when "driving while black."

It should be noted that the police officer who was the most aggressive with the NFL wide receiver appeared to have a Hispanic accent.

'One thing I hate when we put stuff in the media and we let guys who race-bait start throwing things out there.'

NBA great Charles Barkley had a completely different take while appearing on a Fox Sports 910 radio show in Phoenix.

When asked for his opinion on the incident, Barkley said that while he wasn't sure what happened, he thought the incident "clearly escalated quickly."

Then Barkley pre-emptively shot down a race argument before the hosts on the "Roc and Manuch" show could potentially bring it up.

"I hate that we're gonna throw it in the media because you know the guys are gonna quickly go to race, and it bothers me."

"We got so many fools in the media who love to play the race card. I said, 'Wait a minute, they just did the same thing to Scottie Scheffler.'"

Barkley was referring to No.1-ranked golfer and recent PGA Tour champion Scottie Scheffler, who was arrested, booked, and charged with a felony before a tournament in May.

"The one thing you can't do as a celebrity, you can't say, 'Do you know who I am?' You say, 'Yes, sir,' cooperate 100%."

Hill had said in a previous press conference that he never told officers that he was an NFL player or that he was a famous athlete.

Barkley continued, "I don't know what happened, but when we let these fools on TV and radio start talking about it, they go straight to, 'Was it racism?' I'm like wait a minute now, we don't know that. I saw the police report say he was uncooperative."

"But the one thing I hate when we put stuff in the media and we let guys who race-bait start throwing things out there, like I said, wait a minute, the same thing just happened to Scottie Scheffler, who actually went and got booked! He went down to the big house," Barkley finished.

While the NFL player's legal team said lawyers are exploring possible action, the president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association said that Hill was "not immediately cooperative with the officers on scene."

The union official also said Hill "refused to sit on the ground and was therefore redirected to the ground."

"Once the situation was sorted out within a few minutes, Mr. Hill was issued two traffic citations and was free to leave," the statement concluded.

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‘South Park’ mocks Lizzo and body positivity movement; Lizzo takes it as a compliment



While most television shows now cater to the “woke” community, "South Park" is one of the few that have remained strong.

In its just-released “The End of Obesity'' episode, the creators mocked the new Ozempic weight-loss craze, as well as the face of the body positivity movement: Lizzo.

In one scene, Stan’s mother, Sharon Marsh, tells her friend that she had been feeling ashamed of herself because she’d been unable to secure Ozempic in order to lose weight.

“I’m telling you Sheila, these new drugs are pretty amazing. I was feeling so ashamed of myself, watching Randy go out and exercise all the time and not eating as much, but I just don’t have the same kind of willpower he has,” Sharon told her friend Sheila.

“There’s a whole new obesity drug for those of us who can’t afford Ozempic and Monjaro. I’ve controlled all my cravings to be thinner with Lizzo!” Sharon exclaims, before a pharmaceutical commercial for “Lizzo” begins.

“FDA approved ‘Lizzo’ makes you feel good about your weight, and it costs 90% less than Ozempic,” the commercial begins. “I've lowered my standards and my expectations,” Sharon exclaims happily.

“In case studies, 70% of patients on ‘Lizzo’ no longer cared how much they weigh. ‘Lizzo’ helps you eat everything you want and keep physical activity to a minimum. Some patients report constipation while listening to ‘Lizzo.’ Stop listening to ‘Lizzo’ if you experience suicidal thoughts,’” the commercial continues.

Lizzo responded to the show in a livestream. “I just feel like damn, I’m really that b*tch. I’m really that b*tch. I really showed the world how to love yourself and not give a f*** to the point where these men in Colorado know who I am and put it on their cartoon that’s been around for 25 years.”

Dave Rubin is thrilled, noting that "South Park" has been ahead on pretty much everything.

“Now, we have something going on with this body positivity movement and that somehow being fit is white supremacist or something like that,” Rubin says, telling athlete Riley Gaines that her generation now connects to the idea that “big is beautiful.”

“I think she took it as a compliment,” Gaines tells Rubin. “But yeah, we see the glorification daily of anything that is immoral, anything that is evil, anything that is unhealthy. We have seen this the past few years, but the mask is off now.”


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'Once in a lifetime player': Miami basketball stars Haley and Hanna Cavinder praise Caitlin Clark as haters seethe



Twin basketball players Haley and Hanna Cavinder praised WNBA star Caitlin Clark as a generational player, going against the grain as WNBA players and critics attempt to bury Clark in controversy.

The basketball sisters recently announced they would play a fifth and final NCAA season with the Miami Hurricanes, and despite it being popular to downplay Clark's popularity, the Cavinders remarked that she is growing the footprint of the sport worldwide.

"What she's done for the game over the last year is insanely good for women's basketball and just the viewership and the revenue. People are way more intrigued by it," Haley said.

The 22-year-old added that Clark's absence from college basketball will likely leave a void.

"You could tell by the March Madness, the viewership compared to the men. So I think what she's done as a whole, everyone will miss her. I mean, she's fun to watch. Everyone wants to watch her," she told Outkick. "I think the game is growing, and I think it's a good sport for the younger generation to look up and being able to just inspire them."

"I think she's a once in a lifetime player," she continued. "She's amazing, and that's why people want to watch, that's what grows the game, the women's game."

"What she's doing for the game is great for women's basketball," Haley concluded.

Clark's popularity is rarely questioned given her ability to inflate ticket prices at any arena she steps foot in, but that hasn't stopped accusations of race-favoritism and consistent complaints from other WNBA players.

Las Vegas Aces player A'ja Wilson claimed that race has played a "huge" role in the popularity of Clark and blamed racism for her lack of endorsement deals (she would later sign with Nike and Gatorade).

"The View" host Sunny Hostin claimed that Clark's fame had a lot to do with her having the "privilege" of being white and pretty.

Other WNBA players like Sophie Cunningham and Angel Reese have joined a caucus of athletes who have complained that their chartered flights aren't as big as Clark's plane when flying with the Indiana Fever.

"We are so grateful to be able to start chartering, but with that, there's a lot of things that need to be adjusted," Cunningham said, adding that players couldn't fit all their bags on the charter.

'There is nothing more important than family and the bond I share with my Twin sister.'

Any praise Clark has received has typically come from outside her league from the likes of retired players like Charles Barkley or former NFL star Antonio Brown, for example.

"You women out there, y'all petty, man! Hey, LeBron, you are 100% right on these girls hatin' on Caitlin Clark. Y'all petty girls!" Barkley said on TNT. "I expect men to be petty 'cause we're the most insecure group in the world. Y'all should be thanking that girl for gettin' y'all ass private charters, all the money and visibility she's bringing to the WNBA. Don't be petty like dudes!"

NFL champion Brown had similar sentiments when he spoke to BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock.

"I love Caitlin Clark," Brown told Whitlock. "She's one of the best athletes in woman sports right now. She's one of the best."

The Cavinders are stars in their own right and are already noted to be millionaires from their numerous endorsements. Their popularity off the court has helped them achieve what was never possible before the NCAA allowed its athletes to profit off their likeness.

After initially retiring from basketball, Haley had announced in November 2023 that she would be joining Texas Christian University in the 2024 season.

However, after sister Hanna announced her return to Miami University, Haley decided to join her.

"There is nothing more important than family and the bond I share with my Twin sister. Being presented the opportunity to play together one more time is something i cannot pass up," she said in a statement.

"We'll continue to grow, and continue to do our part [to grow the sport]," she explained to Outkick.

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