Also: Stephen A. weighs in on the Curry drama, while Bryce James hits a setback.
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November 14 , 2026 | Edition #572
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Hey NBA Fans,
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Good Evening, Dunk fam!
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Well, things are getting heated around the NBA tonight! A $114 million All-Star has reportedly had enough and is demanding a way out after a heated confrontation with his own coach.
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Meanwhile, Charles Barkley is making an urgent appeal to the Trump administration while honoring his father, Bryce James is facing an unexpected setback in his college career, and Stephen A. Smith has stepped into the Curry family controversy with a strong defense.
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And just when you thought the night couldn't get any stranger, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers are dealing with a travel nightmare that has them asking the NBA for an unusual favor. From trade demands to off-court drama, we've got quite a night ahead. Let's get into it!
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A $114M All-Star's patience finally snaps after a fiery clash with his own coach.
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CHARLES BARKLEY ONCE MISSED AN NBA GAME AFTER GETTING BODY LOTION IN HIS EYES!
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Charles Barkley has had plenty of bizarre moments throughout his basketball career, but this might be the most ridiculous reason he ever missed a game.
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Let's rewind to November 1994.
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The Phoenix Suns star had gone to watch legendary guitarist Eric Clapton perform at a concert. Nothing unusual there. Except Barkley was dealing with allergies, and the bright stage lights were irritating his eyes.
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So he did what most people would do. He rubbed them.
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There was just one tiny problem. He had body lotion on his hands!
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The lotion accidentally got into both his eyes, triggering a nasty chemical reaction that burned his corneas.
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And the worst part? The pain didn't even hit immediately.
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Barkley went home, fell asleep, and woke up around 2 AM with his eyes in agony. He had to rush to the hospital, where an ophthalmologist ordered him to wear eye patches for 12 hours.
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Barkley later described the experience in a way only Chuck could: "My eyes were on fire."
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Unfortunately for the Phoenix Suns, the timing couldn't have been worse. The incident forced him to miss the team's 1994-95 season opener against the Sacramento Kings.
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The Suns went on to lose 107-89.
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Imagine being an NBA coach preparing for a season opener and finding out your superstar is unavailable because he accidentally moisturized his eyeballs!
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