Shaquille O'Neal made his return to Studio J on Wednesday after missing TNT's last two NBA playoffs broadcasts. This is after O'Neal had to attend to other work commitments in New York City, thereby leaving an empty seat for the "Inside the NBA" crew.

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard advised Giannis Antetokounmpo to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Shaquille O'Neal made his return to Studio J on Wednesday after missing TNT's last two NBA playoffs broadcasts. This is after O'Neal had to attend to other work commitments in New York City, thereby leaving an empty seat for the "Inside the NBA" crew.

During the NBA on TNT broadcast on Tuesday night during the postseason, Dwight Howard and Jalen Rose filled on for Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith.

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Shaquille O'Neal missed his second straight NBA playoffs broadcast on Tuesday, as TNT provided coverage for two compelling Game 5 matchups. Ernie Johnson announced on Sunday that O'Neal was going to be absent from the show, and that the Hall of Fame big man was also set to miss Tuesday's program due to other work commitments.