Shaquille O'Neal Responds to Questionable Leak Accusing Him of Targeting Shannon Sharpe

Shaquille O’Neal, 53, has addressed assertions from podcaster Matt Barnes, 45, regarding an alleged audio clip where Barnes claims Shaq sought scandalous details about Shannon Sharpe, 56. Amid Sharpe's ongoing civil lawsuit, O’Neal jokingly acknowledged the rumors while humorously seeking gossip on his TNT co-hosts. Barnes, who threatened legal action against Tasha K for sharing the clip, has faced backlash amid these sensational claims. O’Neal continues his coverage for TNT, while Sharpe temporarily steps back from ESPN amidst the controversy.