Skip to content
Awful Announcing

Awful Announcing

  • Home
  • ESPN
  • Fox
  • NBC
  • CBS
  • WBD
  • Other
    • AA Podcasts
    • League Networks
    • Local Networks
    • International
    • Online Outlets
    • Announcing Schedules
    • Ratings
    • Viewing Picks
    • NFL
    • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • ESPN
  • Fox
  • NBC
  • CBS
  • WBD
  • Other
    • AA Podcasts
    • League Networks
    • Local Networks
    • International
    • Online Outlets
    • Announcing Schedules
    • Ratings
    • Viewing Picks
    • NFL
    • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Link to Twitter Link to Twitter
  • Link to Facebook Link to Facebook
  • Link to Instagram Link to Instagram
  • Link to RSS Link to RSS

Archives

The 'Inside the NBA' crew has a hilarious discussion about McDonald's and the Ice Spice fight. Credit: ESPN on ABC

‘Inside the NBA’ goes off the rails in hilarious McDonald’s segment

"I can almost guarantee you that this was not what McDonald's had in mind when they sponsored 'Inside the NBA.'"

By Matt Clapp OnApr 19, 2026 0
Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN

Can ‘Inside the NBA’ hit its playoff stride after quiet first ESPN season?

Magic Johnson and Will Forte join the TBS crew to form a loaded desk as part of a Capital One spot during the Final Four. Credit: TBS; TNT Sports

TBS had a jam-packed Final Four desk for a lengthy, cringey Capital One spot

"Dr. James Naismith" (Will Forte) and Magic Johnson joined the TNT Sports crew at the Final Four.

By Matt Clapp OnApr 4, 2026 0
Nate Burleson CBS halftime

Nate Burleson makes ‘size matters’ joke during March Madness halftime show

"Not just in basketball..."

By Qwame Skinner OnMar 29, 2026 0
Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Bruce Pearl

TBS’s halftime gameshow segment with Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith flops

"Why are we doing a game show at halftime instead of breaking down the actual game?"

By Qwame Skinner OnMar 28, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith and Chris Russo disagree over Kenny Smith

Chris Russo contests Stephen A. Smith touting Kenny Smith for UNC: ‘He’s never coached!’

"They’re not bringing Kenny Smith in, who’s 61 years of age, who’s never coached a game in college basketball."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 25, 2026 0
Renee Montgomery Kenny Smith

Renee Montgomery subs for Kenny Smith in NCAA Tournament studio

Kenny Smith was absent from NCAA Tournament action on Friday due to illness with Renee Montgomery taking his place.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 20, 2026 0
Nate Burleson makes his debut as a March Madness studio host for CBS Sports and TNT Sports. Credit: CBS Sports/TNT Sports

Nate Burleson makes debut as March Madness studio host

"I am *not* Ernie Johnson. Ernie has already advanced to the Final Four. I am Nate Burleson."

By Matt Clapp OnMar 20, 2026 0
Kenny Smith's son, Malloy Smith, makes a college basketball commitment to the North Carolina Tar Heels on 'Inside the NBA'. Credit: ESPN

Kenny Smith’s son announces UNC commitment on ‘Inside the NBA’

A proud moment for Kenny Smith, with Malloy Smith announcing the North Carolina commitment.

By Matt Clapp OnMar 9, 2026 0
Kenny Smith and Joey Votto

Joey Votto explains why he’s modeling his NBC approach after Kenny Smith

The former Cincinnati Reds first baseman also professed his love for Inside the NBA.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 24, 2026 0
'Inside the NBA' stars Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson discuss a Rockets-Knicks game televised by ESPN on ABC.

Charles Barkley refers to New York Knicks as ‘Dicks,’ Shaq bursts into uncontrollable laughter

"I think that the Dicks, to me, their offense got stagnant."

By Matt Clapp OnFeb 21, 2026 0
The 'Inside the NBA' crew talks about LeBron James ahead of a Los Angeles Lakers-Cleveland Cavaliers game. Photo Credit: ESPN

‘Inside the NBA’ crew addresses future of LeBron James

"I think he's earned the right for a farewell tour. But it's clear this is his last year with the Lakers."

By Matt Clapp OnJan 28, 2026 0
Shaquille O'Neal on Inside the NBA

Shaquille O’Neal rips ‘traitor’ Kenny Smith for getting chummy with ‘NBA Countdown’

"Traitors don’t get to make comments on our show"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 13, 2025 0
'Inside the NBA' analyst Kenny Smith makes his 'NBA Countdown' debut on ESPN. Photo Credit: ESPN

Kenny Smith makes ESPN ‘NBA Countdown’ debut

Longtime 'Inside the NBA' analyst Kenny Smith appeared on 'NBA Countdown' after signing a new deal with ESPN.

By Matt Clapp OnNov 5, 2025 0
Kenny Smith talks about Tom Thibodeau on Inside the NBA

Kenny Smith signs deal to appear on ESPN programming, including ‘NBA Countdown’ and ‘First Take’

Smith will appear on Wednesday night's episode of NBA Countdown.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 5, 2025 0
Kenny Smith compares Austin Reaves to Jeremy Lin on Inside the NBA

Kenny Smith dubs Austin Reaves ‘the new Jeremy Lin’

"The Jeremy Lin comp is a little bit of a stretch."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 30, 2025 0
Kenny Smith Charles Barkley Inside the NBA gambling

Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley spar over NBA gambling scandal

Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley had different takes on the NBA gambling scandal involving Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 23, 2025 0
Shaquille O'Neal during the ESPN debut of 'Inside the NBA'. Photo Credit: ESPN Deandre Ayton

Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal call out Lakers’ Deandre Ayton on ‘Inside the NBA’

"Put the camera here... That was terrible."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 23, 2025 0
Screen grab: ‘Inside the NBA’

ESPN

ESPN made good on its promise to leave ‘Inside the NBA’ alone

The Inside the NBA crew discussing the first half of the lopsided Game 4 matchup between the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers

ESPN reveals ‘Inside the NBA’ regular season schedule

ESPN has finally made the dates official for when we will see Inside the NBA on their airwaves throughout the regular season.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 9, 2025 0
Inside the NBA’s funniest moments.

NBA

The Top 10 funniest moments in ‘Inside the NBA’ history

Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will work NBA Finals for NBA TV

Last year, Barkley caused an uproar on NBA TV by unexpectedly announcing his retirement.

By Brandon Contes OnJun 3, 2025 0
Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith both made the final Inside the NBA to air on TNT rated R with some f-bombs in the sign-off. Photo Credit: TNT

Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith drop f-bombs in final TNT sign-off

"And as Shaq said..."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 1, 2025 0
Shaquille O'Neal on 'Inside the NBA' ahead of Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers series

Shaq on ‘Inside the NBA’ ESPN ‘rebirth’: ‘We’re coming to take spots’

"The show is still here, baby. You can never kill the four horsemen."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 29, 2025 0
Shaq, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and OG Anunoby

Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley hate TNT’s pregame interviews for NBA players

"That is a tough time to do an interview."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 28, 2025 0

Posts navigation

arrowOlder posts

Sidebar

Popular Posts

‘This Week in Baseball’ returns, but the original show still casts a large shadow

The Group of Five playoff idea is terrible, and here’s why

Here’s the major sporting events you most want to see switch media partners

Is SEC perception finally shifting after 3 seasons without a national title appearance?

Ranking 2026 MLB local broadcast accessibility from worst to best

The top sports media stories of 2025

Footer

  • Legal Information
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Link to Twitter Link to Twitter
  • Link to Facebook Link to Facebook
  • Link to Instagram Link to Instagram
  • Link to RSS Link to RSS

AwfulAnnouncing.com is a Sports fan web site and is in no way affiliated with any media organization, any professional sports league, team, organization, or its Properties. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. AwfulAnnouncing.com is not an official web site for any media organization, professional sports league, team, or organization.
Copyright © 2026 www.AwfulAnnouncing.com - All Rights Reserved - Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

arrow