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• And-Ones: K. Smith, NBL, Salary Cap, Ishbia, Gilbert
Former NBA champion and current TNT analyst Kenny Smith is getting involved in Australia’s National Basketball League, according to a press release. Smith has been appointed as the head of the NBL’s Next Stars player initiative and will “actively recruit, develop and mentor new Next Stars players” in that role. The Next Stars initiative has […]...2024
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• Kenny Smith Named Head Of Next Stars Player Program For NBL

Kenny Smith has been appointed as the head of Next Stars player program in North America for Australia's National Basketball League Next Stars initiative. Smith will help recruit, develop, and mentor players in the league's Next Stars program. "Legitimate pathways to the NBA are evolving, and the NBL has a proven track record of getting players drafted. The NBL identified a key role for me to ment...2024
• Kenny Smith to own NBL team, lead Next Stars

Kenny Smith, a two-time NBA champion and prominent broadcaster, has been appointed head of the NBL Next Stars' Player Initiatives, North America, the league announced....2024
• Kenny Smith to Recruit for Aussie Basketball, Own Stake in NBL Club

Kenny Smith is heading Down Under. The former NBA point guard and current TNT Sports broadcaster has been appointed head of a North America division of the National Basketball League’s “Next Stars” program, which is intended to help the professional development of NBA Draft-eligible talent in the Australian basketball league. Smith will also be an …...2024
• Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith play "Name the mascot"
The studio crew played "Name the mascot" at halftime of Tennessee vs. Texas in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament....2024
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• Broadcaster Kenny Smith explains why his remarks on Sabrina Ionescu weren’t based on gender
We live in a time where everyone’s sensitivities are out in the open, and TV personalities are expected to act as role models and not treat anyone unfairly. During the All-Star Weekend, broadcaster Kenny Smith might be regretting making some remarks about Sabrina Ionescu as she faced Stephen Curry in a unique three-point contest. The […] The post Broadcaster Kenny Smith explains why h...2024
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• Patrick Mahomes explains Travis Kelce’s freelancing as he talks about ‘The Match’
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images for The Match The Chiefs’ quarterback looks forward to competing in a second sport with his favorite target. Earlier this month, TNT announced that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce will face off against Steph Curry and Klay Thompson of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors in the eighth edition of Capital One’s “Th...2023
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• Pelicans star Zion Williamson won’t like Kenny Smith’s ‘easy’ solution to injury woes
It wasn’t too long ago when Charles Barkley blasted New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson about his weight. This time around, it’s Barkley’s TNT co-host Kenny Smith who’s come out with some rather unsavory comments about Zion’s eating habits. Much has been made about Zion’s injury woes and guys like Sir Charles and Kenny believe […] The post Pelicans s...2021
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• Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors Era Begins in Canada
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• Charles Barkley Comments on State of NBA, Kenny Smith, More
2016

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• The NBA's Tournament of Names: Which Team Comes out on Top?
2015

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• The NBA's Tournament of Names: Which Team Comes out on Top?
2015

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• The Matrix Reloaded: Retirement Won't End the Unique Versatility of Shawn Marion
2015

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• LeBron James Says He's 'Probably the Best I've Been' Heading to 2015 NBA Finals
2015

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• NBA All-Star Game 2015: Least-Deserving Starters, Top Snubs After Lineups Reveal
2015

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• Bleacher Report Remembers the Greatest 'Gifts' in NBA History
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• Rockets reportedly interview Kenny Smith for head coach job
The Rockets have lots of major roster decisions to make. The team was good enough to just barely qualify for the playoffs, but then were quickly sent packing and looked ready for vacation before their first round sweep at the hands of the Warriors was even complete. The team’s future is confusing. They are nowhere [...]...2016

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"Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Kenny Smith’s comments were lazy, loaded with misogyny, and ruined an iconic event."

2023
"Kenny Smith Explains Why ’90s Rockets Would’ve ‘Smacked’ Bulls in NBA Finals"

2022
"It was a little bit different on Wednesday night, though, with the Los Angeles Lakers icon deciding to turn his attention to co-host Kenny Smith."

2021
"Now, with the release of the NBA Top 75 list, Charles Barkley has found another way to mess with Kenny Smith."

2020
"Kenny Smith walked off the TNT "Inside the NBA" set on Wednesday night as a show of solidarity with the NBA players not playing games in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting."

2019
"But as teams see their playoff runs come to an end, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith give the traditional "Gone Fishin' " send-off that has been a staple of "Inside The NBA" for years."

2018
"Former NBA point and guard and TNT analyst Kenny Smith believes the Knicks can play both Ntilikina and Mudiay at the same time and let them compete for playing time, Marc Berman of the New York Post writes."

2017
"Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith have seen better basketball from the Boston Celtics."

2016
"" Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith welcomed KG to the team: The 40-year-old superstar played 21 seasons in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets."

2015
"Right as he tried to get up and beat Kenny Smith to the video board—as usual—during TNT's Inside the NBA halftime show, O'Neal's foot appeared to get tangled in some sort of wire."

2014
"Hill, along with Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson and guest Nicki Minaj, endeavored in a bit of floetry Thursday night."

• Kenny Smith Named Head Of Next Stars Player Program For NBL
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• Kenny Smith Explains Controversial Steph Curry-Sabrina Ionescu Comments

Kenny Smith offers logical reason for his Sabrina Ionescu three-point theory....2024
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• ‘Steph vs. Sabrina’ deserved better than Kenny Smith

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Kenny Smith’s comments were lazy, loaded with misogyny, and ruined an iconic event. Everything about the three-point contest between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu at NBA All-Star Weekend was incredible. Everything except Kenny Smith. Ionescu pushed Curry to the final rack. She tied the score that Damian Lillard won the NBA three-point contest wi...2024
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• TNT’s Kenny Smith Asks Everyone to Pump Brakes on Bronny James Hype

The “Inside the NBA analyst” doesn’t think LeBron is waiting for his son to be drafted before retiring....2023
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• TNT Signs Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal To Long-Term Extensions

TNT has signed Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal to long-term contract extensions to continue as the Inside the NBA studio crew. There has been some reports that Barkley would retire from broadcasting in the near future. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Barkley's deal is for 10 seasons and between $100 million and $200 million. Barkley could decide t...2022
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• Rockets’ James Harden being unhappy isn’t reason to trade him, argues Kenny Smith
The James Harden trade rumors are heating up with the Houston Rockets superstar like he’s already checked out of the franchise. With his actions as of late and his responses to the media, it appears like the unhappy shooting guard already has his bags packed and is more than ready to head to the airport […] The post Rockets’ James Harden being unhappy isn’t reason to trade ...2020
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• Pistons to hire Dwane Casey as head coach
The Pistons are hiring Dwane Casey as their new head coach, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter). According to Wojnarowski, Casey and the Pistons reached an agreement on a five-year contract for the former Raptors coach.Having been on the lookout for a new coach since parting ways with Stan Van Gundy last month, the Pistons reportedly identified Casey, Spurs assistant Ime Udoka, Univers...2018
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• Kawhi Leonard reacts to being tabbed world’s 2nd-best player
Kawhi Leonard without question is among the best basketball players in the NBA. Fittingly, Leonard was recently tabbed by the NBA on TNT studio crew as the 2nd-best basketball player in the world. In response, the San Antonio Spurs superstar exhibited a team-first attitude while putting such observations and/or debates in their proper perspective.Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley r...2017
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• Kenny Smith thinks Isaiah Thomas is second-best player in East
The Boston Celtics have the second-best record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 41-24. In fact, the C’s are just two games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East.Record isn’t always an indication of actual standing in the league, though. Even Celtics coach Brad Stevens recently admitted his team isn’t as good as its record.One former player disagrees with Stevens.TNT analyst ...2017
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• Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley Discuss Donald Trump's Win over Hillary Clinton
2016

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• ‘Steph vs. Sabrina’ deserved better than Kenny Smith
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• Lakers legend Shaq, hater’s Twitter beef results in a Kenny Smith truth-bomb
Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant big men to ever play in the NBA. And even though he won three titles in Southern California while averaging a ridiculous amount of points on the big stage, fans still want to hate on the Big Diesel. no person can win without […] The post Lakers legend Shaq, hater’s Twitter beef results in a Kenny Smith truth-b...2022
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• Shaq defends LeBron James, says Barkley made it 'personal'
Charles Barkley’s comments about LeBron James last week on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” resulted in a week-long story in the basketball world full of responses from both men and many others. So it’s no surprise that Chuck’s criticism of James was again a focal point at the start of the show on Thursday.Prior to Thursday’s Hawks-Rockets game on TNT, “Inside the NBA” talked about the Barkley and LeBron ma...2017
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• Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley Discuss Donald Trump's Win over Hillary Clinton
2016

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• Kevin Garnett Joins Turner Sports as Special Contributor
2016

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• Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors Era Begins in Canada
2016

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• Dwight Howard Discusses James Harden, Free Agency, More on Inside the NBA
2016

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• Report: Rockets to interview Kenny Smith for coaching job
The Houston Rockets are interviewing people for their head coaching vacancy, and at least one of the interviewees is an outside-of-the-box candidate. ESPN’s Calvin Watkins is reporting that the team will interview former Rocket and current TNT analyst, Kenny Smith. Rockets will interview Kenny Smith tomorrow according to a source. — Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) May 9, 2016 The prime candidate ...2016
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• Despite Turnaround, Hope for New York Knicks Future Clouded by Failures
2016

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• Zach LaVine Wins 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Where Win Ranks All Time
2016

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• ‘Steph vs. Sabrina’ deserved better than Kenny Smith
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• Kenny Smith’s Sabrina Ionescu comments spoiled an otherwise great 3-point contest moment
When Sabrina Ionescu went shot for shot with the king, the commentary should have reflected that. Instead, Kenny Smith missed the moment....2024
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• Veterans Day: Rob Riggle, PXG give back through game of golf, look to raise $10 million

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images Retired U.S. Marine and successful comedian, Rob Riggle, and PXG are passionate about giving back as Veterans Day approaches. Rob Riggle is a very funny man. He’s known for some of his over-the-top roles in “The Hangover,” “Step-Brothers” and his time as a “Daily Show” correspondent, among various other things. He is easily one of the...2023
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• Patrick Mahomes explains Travis Kelce’s freelancing as he talks about ‘The Match’
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• Charles Barkley exposes Kenny Smith for embarrassing NBA halftime show moment

Charles Barkley was not going to let Kenny Smith pull a fast one on him....2023
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• Watch: Charles Barkley beats Kenny Smith to the board

There’s truly no show like "Inside the NBA." It’s a real family atmosphere, and nothing says family like beating your brother in a foot race, especially after he tried to cheat....2023
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• ‘The man gonna get us locked up’: Charles Barkley drops hilariously sus answer on Family Feud

Charles Barkley is still one of the funniest personalities in sports. His career has gotten a massive second wind as a basketball analyst over at TNT. In a recent episode of Family Feud, Barkley competed alongside his Inside the NBA family together with Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, and Kenny Smith, and it went just as you […] The post ‘The man gonna get us locked up’: C...2022
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• TNT Signs Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal To Long-Term Extensions
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• Lakers star LeBron James reacts to Charles Barkley’s controversial video board race win vs. Kenny Smith
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was tuned in on Tuesday’s Game 5 fiery spectacle between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks. The game ended up being a blowout with the Suns taking down the Mavs, 110-80, and apparently, one of the most exciting moments from the game for LeBron didn’t even happen on […] The post Lakers star LeBron James reacts to Charles Barkley...2022
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• WATCH: Suns coach Monty Williams drops hilarious truth bomb on son after Kenny Smith’s blatant recruitment pitch
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has just been named this season’s Coach of the Year. The 50-year-old shot-caller made an appearance on the NBA on TNT broadcast as the crew congratulated him for a well-deserved victory. The one moment that stood out in their conversation was when Kenny Smith attempted to recruit Williams’ son, […] The post WATCH: Suns coach Monty Williams d...2022
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• Shaq Gets Tangled in Cord and Eats It on 'Inside the NBA' Set
2015

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• LeBron James Says He's 'Probably the Best I've Been' Heading to 2015 NBA Finals
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• Shaquille O'Neal Fell on 'Inside the NBA' and the Internet Memes Keep Coming
2015

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• TNT Re-Signs Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith
2015

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• Shaquille O'Neal and 'Inside the NBA' Cast 'Freestyle' with Nicki Minaj
2014

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• The Matrix Reloaded: Retirement Won't End the Unique Versatility of Shawn Marion
2015

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• NBA TV to spotlight champion Rockets with 'Clutch City' documentary
NBA TV will commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Houston Rockets' back-to-back championship seasons with Clutch City, a documentary to be televised during The Finals on Monday, June 8, at 9 p.m. ET. Produced by the Sports Emmy Award-winning NBA TV Originals, Clutch City examines the Rockets' 1993-94 and 1994-95 teams as Houston greats such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Kenny Smith, Rob...2015
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• Guy fails trying to re-create Griffin's car dunk
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• The Matrix Reloaded: Retirement Won't End the Unique Versatility of Shawn Marion
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• ‘Steph vs. Sabrina’ deserved better than Kenny Smith
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• Veterans Day: Rob Riggle, PXG give back through game of golf, look to raise $10 million
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• Patrick Mahomes explains Travis Kelce’s freelancing as he talks about ‘The Match’
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• Kenny Smith: ’95 Rockets would have smacked Michael Jordan’s Bulls in NBA Finals
“The reason I thought we would’ve beat them is because they were too small for us,” Kenny Smith says of a hypothetical Rockets-Bulls matchup in 1995. “We would’ve smacked them.”...2023
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• Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley Allegedly Laugh At Anthony Davis Report

The “Inside the NBA” crew puts themselves in wacky situations on a weekly basis, but Wednesday night quickly went off the rails. Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith raced each other during halftime of Miami Heat-New York Knicks Game 5, and Ernie Johnson snuck in a pocket square for Charles Barkley. But it wasn’t until the […] The post Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Bark...2023
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• Kenny Smith on NBA playoff parity, James Harden’s legacy and new memoir
Former NBA player and current host of Inside the NBA on TNT, Kenny Smith joins Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer for a candid conversation about the catalyst for this season’s NBA playoffs chaos and the evolving legacy of Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden. Plus, Kenny’s new memoir, "Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me," reveals how his life was shaped by various peo...2023
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• Watch: Charles Barkley beats Kenny Smith to the board
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• Watch: Kenny Smith shoves Shaquille O'Neal into Christmas tree

Shaquille O'Neal vs. the Christmas tree on the "Inside the NBA" set might be becoming one of the funniest holiday traditions. Shaq tried to race Kenny to the big board. But Smith redirected the sprinting 300-pounder into the giant tree on TNT's set....2022
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• Lakers star LeBron James reacts to Charles Barkley’s controversial video board race win vs. Kenny Smith
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• Shaquille O’Neal accuses Kenny Smith of starting his beef with Dwight Howard
Episode 2 of “The Inside Story,” the documentary chronicling the rise of TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” airs Friday night at 9 p.m. ET. Whereas the premiere episode mostly focused on host and longtime network broadcaster Ernie Johnson, the second showing spotlights Kenny “The Jet” Smith. The former Houston Rockets guard takes a shot from Shaquille […] The p...2021
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• Veterans Day: Rob Riggle, PXG give back through game of golf, look to raise $10 million
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• Shaquille O’Neal put on blast by TNT crew with hilarious ass photo from Lakers playing days
The “Inside The NBA” team has never had much shame. All of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have pretty consistently exposed themselves to potential embarrassment. Adam Lefkoe, Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade have wasted little time integrating themselves into the humorous, fun-loving environment. It’s part of what makes the show one […]...2021
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• Watch: Shaquille O'Neal claims to have proof Stevie Wonder isn’t blind
Shaquille O’Neal spun a yarn during Thursday night’s “Inside the NBA” show on TNT during which he outrageously claimed to have proof that legendary music icon Stevie Wonder isn’t really blind. Shaq did not appear interested in sharing the story, but fellow analyst Kenny Smith, who claimed to have heard the tale before, convinced him to do so. In essence, O’Neal contends that a chance encounter in ...2019
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• Atlantic Notes: Knicks’ head coach search; Celtics' roster decisions; Embiid's status
Following up on Wednesday’s report that the Knicks will interview Kenny Smith for their head coaching position, Marc Berman of The New York Post classifies the TNT analyst as a long shot, suggesting that it may simply be a “courtesy interview,” unless Smith has interest in joining the coaching staff as an assistant.A job as an assistant is also a possibility for Mike Woodson, according to Berman, ...2018
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• Barkley says he has not smoothed things over with MJ
Michael Jordan may have put his arm around Charles Barkley while posing for a photo recently, but that does not mean His Airness has forgiven his old friend. The photo, which was taken at the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame ceremony last month, led to speculation that Barkley and Jordan are finally speaking to one another again. Featured in the same photo was Kenny Smith, who later bragged abo...2016
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• Despite Turnaround, Hope for New York Knicks Future Clouded by Failures
2016

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• Pelicans vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2015 Regular Season
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• Bleacher Report Remembers the Greatest 'Gifts' in NBA History
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