NBA News Roundup: TV personality reacts to TNT possibly losing Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal recalls loss to Hakeem Olajuwon in 1995 NBA Finals, and more | July 27, 2022
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant continue to make headlines, with rumors of their departure from the Brooklyn Nets gathering steam.
Meanwhile, Russell Westbrook's future remains uncertain after leaving his long-time agent.
The Miami Heat and New York Knicks have also featured heavily in the news, with both teams looking to sign Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell.
On that note, here are the latest NBA rumors and news brought to you by Sportskeeda.
Charles Barkley could walk away from Inside the NBA for LIV Golf
"Inside the NBA" is arguably the best basketball show on television, but it could lose one of its most influential figures in Charles Barkley.
The former NBA superstar is reportedly open to walking away from the show and signing with LIV golf as a broadcaster.
Rich Eisen spoke about the possibility on his show.
"We would all lose out [and] not only because 'Inside the NBA' is arguably the best studio sports show ever and his insight on the NBA. If we lose that, it would be a loss for all of us.
“He is the envy of any broadcasting he’s on. If he joins the LIV Tour, it seems that he runs the risk of no longer being in Turner, which would be a loss for all of us," Eisen added.
Will Charles Barkley sign with #LIVGolf?
We discuss the @NBAonTNT analyst’s comments to @dpshow today about potentially making the move: https://t.co/ssxj2fRLa3
Shaquille O'Neal recalls the loss to Hakeem Olajuwon in the 1995 NBA Finals
Shaquille O'Neal recently recalled the loss to the Houston Rockets in the 1995 NBA Finals. O'Neal said the defeat motivated him to raise his game and dominate the NBA like never before.
"After making it to the finals in ’95 & getting embarrassed by Hakeem Olajuwon, I said to myself, 'If I ever go back, I gotta put on a performance so dominant that it won’t be a question who the champ is," he said.
Shaq on ‘95 NBA Finals loss to Olajuwon’s Rockets: “After making it to the Finals in ’95 & getting embarrassed by Hakeem Olajuwon, I said to myself, ‘if I ever go back, I gotta put on a performance so dominant that it won’t be a question who the champ is.”
- Via Scoop B Radio https://t.co/Ny80EGc6uI
Larry Bird no longer involved with the Indiana Pacers
According to Scott Agness, the Indiana Pacers' beat writer, three-time NBA champion Larry Bird is no longer part of the organization. Bird was serving as an advisor, but apparently no longer has an active role in the franchise.
th year owning the Pacers.Herb Simon is approaching his 4️⃣0️⃣th year owning the Pacers.
And he’s only hired three executives to run the team.
1. Donnie Walsh retired after 2020
2. Larry Bird, who is privately living life away from basketball now
2. And currently, Kevin Pritchard
fieldhousefiles.com/p/larry-bird-n…
Soccer star Ousmane Dembele copies Steph Curry's celebration
Steph Curry's infamous "night-night" celebration, which he debuted in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, has transcended the sport. FC Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele imitated Curry's celebration after scoring in a pre-season friendly against Juventus.
Ousmane Dembélé x Steph Curry 😴 https://t.co/HKZ9QQ9La7
Kevin Durant seen at the premiere of NYC Point Gods
"NYC Point Gods," a series produced by Kevin Durant, premiered yesterday and Nets forward was spotted alongside other celebrities.
The show focuses on the great point guards in New York City history like Rafer Alston, Kenny Anderson, Mark Jackson and God Shammgod.
Kevin Durant & God Shammgod at the premier of ‘NYC Point Gods’ - a documentary about the history & cultural impact of lead guards from New York City in the 1980s & 1990s. The film, from Durant and Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom company, debuts later this week on Showtime: https://t.co/TLyxdsBiWp