Will ESPN Ruin Inside the NBA? Stephen A. Smith Debate, Knicks Fire Thibodeau

On this episode of Missing the Point , Dave Clarke and Mike Marcangelo break down one of the biggest media shakeups in modern basketball: Inside the NBA is moving from TNT to ESPN. What does this mean for the most beloved sports show in TV history? Will ESPN let Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaq, and Kenny do their thing—or will they butcher the format with hot takes and overproduced segments? The guys also debate whether Stephen A. Smith will join the cast—and if so, will he respect the legacy or hijack it?

Then we dive into the Knicks' shocking firing of Tom Thibodeau after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. Could this be about a potential Kevin Durant trade? Plus, we break down Joe Mazzulla’s coaching issues in Boston, why Jayson Tatum's injury may close the Celtics' title window, and whether it’s time for a rebuild.

Also on the docket:

• Anthony Edwards’ polarizing playoff performance
• Rudy Gobert’s future in Minnesota
• Kevin Durant trade speculation
• NBA Finals preview: Thunder vs. Pacers
• Why Halliburton might struggle vs. OKC’s length
• Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead OKC to a title?

This is one of our most wide-ranging and unfiltered episodes yet—no networks, no fluff, just real basketball talk.

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