Charles Barkley thinks the Lakers are not a real contender next season: "They got to worry about Thunder, Rockets and Nuggets" originally appeared on Basketball Network.

"But, hey, they’ve got bigger problems than those guys," Barkley continued. "They’ve got to worry about the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets, and the Denver Nuggets.

I thought the Nuggets got better, they had to add some depth. But, you know, OKC is the best team in the world. We know that for a fact. “Everybody is trying to gain on OKC.

Many expected the Thunder to run away with the Larry O'Brien trophy after a 68-win regular season. Outside of their seven-game second round series against the Denver Nuggets, OKC looked dominant ...

Barkley explained why the Lakers are Doncic’s team, as they enter into a new era for their franchise, and James enters the final season of his two-year extension, worth $52.6 million, per Yahoo ...

One person who reacted to the trade was Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley (via ESPN). Barkley: "The Rockets look great on paper. Kevin is a great player. I thought the Nuggets got better ...

Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; NBA TV analyst Charles Barkley talks on set before game three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

"But, hey, they’ve got bigger problems than those guys," Barkley continued. "They’ve got to worry about the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets, and the Denver Nuggets.