Sam Mitchell and Chris Miles’ awkwardness during a segment recapping the day’s preseason action during Friday night’s NBA TV broadcast led to an uncomfortable turn. Miles’ joke about salaries caused Mitchell to launch into a minute-long tirade.

During this time, he made personal remarks about Miles’ finances, residences, and lifestyle. The tension intensified on air, with Mitchell even revealing Miles’ home address in a subsequent segment, which was later proven false.

Viewers speculated on social media that the exchange wasn’t just a random flare-up but could continue unresolved tensions between the two. Mitchell’s remark, ‘You gotta stop messing with me on national TV,’ only increased the perception that there was an underlying tension between the co-hosts.

The Internet’s Take: Real or Staged?

As social media platforms lit up with commentary, many quickly pointed out how uncomfortable the situation felt. Some wondered if the exchange was part of a larger, ongoing feud between Mitchell and Miles. The moment’s awkwardness made it a talking point overnight, and clips of the exchange began circulating widely, prompting fans to wonder if this was more than just a one-off spat.

In a video posted on social media on Saturday, the two appeared together to clear up the confusion. Chris Miles stood at Sam Mitchell’s home’s doorstep in the video, and both co-hosts smiled and assured fans that there was no tension between them. They attempted to portray the incident as a joke, insisting that the situation was humorous and not as severe as it appeared on screen.

Attempting to smooth things over only made the situation look even more bizarre to many fans. The social media reaction was skeptical, with viewers suggesting that the apology video was forced, likely for PR purposes. One Twitter user even joked, ‘I bet Adam Silver was behind the camera telling them what to say.’ Instead of clearing things up, the video seemed to raise even more eyebrows.

A Tension-Filled Preseason Moment

The awkward exchange occurs during pre-season games, which tend to be light and focused on fun moments before the regular season. NBA TV’s broadcast became a must-see content for all the wrong reasons. Mitchell and Miles’ decision to continue co-hosting together is causing fans to wonder if the network will make changes after the awkward ordeal. The NBA season is just starting, and this situation will be something to watch as it adds an unexpected layer of intrigue.

The Road Ahead for Mitchell and Miles

Despite being a regular on NBA TV, Chris Miles’s sharp wit and commentary have been highlighted by this moment. The possibility of the two co-hosts co-existing comfortably on future broadcasts is still uncertain. Still, fans will undoubtedly be paying attention, if for no other reason than to observe how they interact in the future.

Sam Mitchell and Chris Miles clearly want to squash the beef publicly, but the awkwardness of the original broadcast and their follow-up attempt may continue to fuel speculation. The internet has a long-lasting memory; fans will undoubtedly remember this bizarre incident as the season progresses.