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.

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.

Dwight Howard sat in for Shaquille O'Neal on TNT's broadcast of Tuesday's NBA playoffs games. O'Neal missed his second straight broadcast due to other work commitments, which is why the network tapped Howard to fill some of the void left by the Los Angeles Lakers legend.

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

Dwight Howard gave Giannis Antetokounmpo some advice on staying loyal to the Bucks despite an early playoff exit.

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.

Now that we know franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly open to an exit from the Milwaukee Bucks, who were once again eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs, incoming Hall of Famer Dwight Howard took to social media to offer Giannis some unsolicited advice.

Future Hall of Famer Dwight Howard explains his approach to guarding three-time MVP Nikola Jokic ahead of Nuggets-Thunder Game 5

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.