While Barkley's take is reasonable and realistic, oddsmakers still don't view the Suns as a legitimate title contender. As per ESPNBet, Phoenix (+1700) has the eighth-shortest odds to win it all and the fifth-shortest odds to represent the West in the championship series.

NBA legend Charles Barkley had a brutal response to LeBron James' underwhelming performance vs. the Phoenix Suns.

Charles Barkley minced no words after LeBron James and the LA Lakers lost 127-100 to the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP lambasted James as LA suffered their third loss on the bounce, and he had his reasons. Barkley's roast came after losing his parlay with the Purple and Gold's loss, as they were blown away by a massive 27-point margin.

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently struggling with three consecutive losses over a five-day stretch, and Charles Barkley isn't holding back in his criticism of the franchise. Des

Speaking in a recent episode of 'Inside the NBA,' basketball legend Charles Barkley spoke up about LeBron James and the NBA's GOAT debate. According to Chuck, there isn't even an argument for LeBron given all that Michael accomplished during his time in the league.

After the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third consecutive loss, Charles Barkley offered a candid assessment of LeBron James' performance in their NBA regular-season matchup against the Phoenix Suns.

NBA fans are loving what legendary player turned broadcaster Charles Barkley said about the Los Angeles Lakers' situation with Bronny James. James, the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, has been playing for the Lakers' G League team,

The Los Angeles Lakers' decision for Bronny James, son of NBA icon LeBron, to only play in South Bay Lakers G-League home games has drawn criticism from Charles Barkley

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an interesting plan in place for rookie second-round pick Bronny James. Thus far, Bronny has split time between the parent team and the G League South Bay Lakers, only playing in home games for the latter.