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Charles Oakley Praises Jalen Brunson, Knicks 'Gotta Keep Jelling'

Published: 02/19/2023

Knicks legend Charles Oakley says after years of sucking, his former squad is finally starting to trend in the right direction ... but tells TMZ Sports he wants to see Jalen Brunson and Co. play more before he considers them legit contenders in the NBA. The Knicks are currently right in the…

Charles Oakley Says Steve Nash Might Be Wrong Coach For Nets, Not A Good Fit!

Published: 04/23/2022

Charles Oakley has an idea why the Brooklyn Nets are struggling so far in the playoffs ... telling TMZ Sports head coach Steve Nash might be the problem. Despite having two of the best players in the league -- Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving -- the Nets are currently down 0-2 to the Boston Celtics…

LeBron James Refused To Play For Knicks Because Of James Dolan, Charles Oakley Claims

Published: 02/02/2022

New York fans can thank James Dolan for never landing LeBron James ... so says Knicks legend Charles Oakley, who claims the King's main reason for not signing in the Big Apple was the controversial owner. Oakley recalled a conversation he had with Bron during the 2014 season in his new book, 'The…

Charles Oakley Sides With Devin Booker In Raptors Mascot Beef

Published: 01/22/2022

Charles Oakley says Devin Booker was right to get pissed off about the Toronto Raptors mascot's free throw antics ... telling TMZ Sports the dino was crossing the line. We spoke with Oak about the Phoenix Suns star's ongoing feud with mascots across the league ... and he says the 25-year-old…

Kyrie Irving Won't Derail Nets' NBA Finals Run, Charles Oakley Says

Published: 10/09/2021

The Brooklyn Nets are poised to win an NBA championship with or without Kyrie Irving this season ... so says Charles Oakley, who tells TMZ Sports the star's availability won't derail the team's title hopes. Of course, Irving -- who is not vaccinated -- could miss more than half of the season due…

Charles Oakley's Assault Case Against Madison Square Garden Back On, 'Truth Will Come Out'

Published: 11/16/2020

A rep for MSG tells TMZ Sports, "We are pleased that the Court dismissed the majority of the case and are confident that after a review of the facts, the remaining claims will also be dismissed." Charles Oakley's assault case against Madison Square Garden NY just got new life -- thanks to an…

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Charles Oakley Says Steve Nash Might Be Wrong Coach For Nets, Not A Good Fit!

Charles Oakley has an idea why the Brooklyn Nets are struggling so far in the playoffs ... telling TMZ Sports head coach Steve Nash might be the problem.

Charles Oakley Talks About Upcoming Book "The Last Enforcer"

We also spoke with Oak about his book, "The Last Enforcer," which drops next month ... and he says he's dishing on what went down with some of the biggest names in his era.

Charles Oakley Sides With Devin Booker In Raptors Mascot Beef

Charles Oakley says Devin Booker was right to get pissed off about the Toronto Raptors mascot's free throw antics ... telling TMZ Sports the dino was crossing the line.

Kyrie Irving Won't Derail Nets' NBA Finals Run, Charles Oakley Says

J.R. Smith Made TWO Bonehead Plays, Says Charles Oakley

Charles Oakley says it wasn't just the last play of regulation that J.R. Smith screwed up Thursday night -- he also made a crucial mistake in the 1st half that cost his team 3 points ... and maybe the game.

Charles Oakley to Eli Apple: 'Man Up & Shut Up'

Here's Charles Oakley dishing out some tough love to Eli Apple ... telling the NY Giants cornerback 3 things he's gotta do after acting a damn fool (again).

Lamar Odom Basketball Comeback!

Lamar wants to play in Ice Cube’s Big3 League, but player/coach Charles Oakley isn’t interested.

Charles Oakley: I Don't Want Lamar Odom on My BIG3 Team

If Lamar Odom wants to join the BIG3, he ain't gonna be playing for the Killer 3s ... 'cause Charles Oakley says he doesn't want the ex-Lakers star on his team.

Charles Oakley Banned From MSG For 1 Year

Oakley's attorney Alex Spiro says his client "will be pursuing all civil remedies against Mr. Dolan based on this incident" ... in other words, a lawsuits comin'.

CHARLES OAKLEY -- REJECTS PLEA DEAL IN KNICKS ASSAULT CASE ... Bring On the Trial!

Charles Oakley is digging in for war -- rejecting a plea deal in his NY Knicks assault case because he'd rather got o trial in an effort to clear his name.

CHARLES OAKLEY LEBRON DOESN'T CARE ABOUT M.J. He's Focused On Titles

LeBron James has one thing on his mind right now, and it sure as hell ain't Michael Jordan ... so says M.J.'s former teammate Charles Oakley, who tells TMZ Sports the King only cares about beating the Warriors.

CHARLES OAKLEY CARMELO + LAKERS = BAD FIT Wouldn't Make Playoffs

Charles Oakley says Carmelo Anthony should stay far away from the Lakers when he looks for a new NBA home ... telling TMZ Sports, the future ex-Knick needs to play for a contender.

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Charles Oakley -- Through The Years

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Charles Oakley Praises Jalen Brunson, Knicks 'Gotta Keep Jelling'

Charles Oakley Says Steve Nash Might Be Wrong Coach For Nets, Not A Good Fit!

LeBron James Refused To Play For Knicks Because Of James Dolan, Charles Oakley Claims

Charles Oakley Sides With Devin Booker In Raptors Mascot Beef

Kyrie Irving Won't Derail Nets' NBA Finals Run, Charles Oakley Says

Charles Oakley's Assault Case Against Madison Square Garden Back On, 'Truth Will Come Out'

Charles Oakley Questions Steve Nash Hire, Plenty of Qualified Black Guys!

Knicks Welcome Charles Oakley Back At MSG

James Dolan Calls For Peace With Charles Oakley After Lawsuit Dismissed

Charles Oakley Says Anthony Davis Is No Franchise Player, 'He Ain't That Guy'

Charles Oakley Says Patrick Ewing Isn't Right Fit For Knicks Job

Charles Oakley Says He's Being Blackballed, I'm Like the Kap of the NBA!

Charles Oakley Says Steve Nash Might Be Wrong Coach For Nets, Not A Good Fit!

Charles Oakley Talks About Upcoming Book "The Last Enforcer"

Charles Oakley Sides With Devin Booker In Raptors Mascot Beef

Kyrie Irving Won't Derail Nets' NBA Finals Run, Charles Oakley Says

J.R. Smith Made TWO Bonehead Plays, Says Charles Oakley

Charles Oakley to Eli Apple: 'Man Up & Shut Up'

Lamar Odom Basketball Comeback!

Charles Oakley: I Don't Want Lamar Odom on My BIG3 Team

Charles Oakley Banned From MSG For 1 Year

CHARLES OAKLEY -- REJECTS PLEA DEAL IN KNICKS ASSAULT CASE ... Bring On the Trial!

CHARLES OAKLEY LEBRON DOESN'T CARE ABOUT M.J. He's Focused On Titles

CHARLES OAKLEY CARMELO + LAKERS = BAD FIT Wouldn't Make Playoffs

Charles Oakley -- Through The Years