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Pistons Legend Isiah Thomas didn’t mince words in response to Stephen A. Smith weighing in on the decades-old rift between Thomas and Michael Jordan. This comes after Thomas’s appearance on The Draymond Green Show and spoke about his history with Jordan. “This dude got on national, international television and called me an asshole, somebody who […]

In an intriguing turn of events within the Fortnite community, Dr. Phil’s recent appeal on TikTok to be included in the game’s character lineup has led to an unexpected wave of enthusiasm. Not only did this appeal garner attention, but it also paved the way for fans to voice their eagerness to see another well-known […]

The offseason drama involving former New York Giants running backs Saquon Barkley and Tiki Barber got poured with more fuel with Stephen A. Smith sharing his thoughts on it. The ESPN personality appeared to have come to the defense of Barber, who previously said that Barkley is “dead to him” after the former Penn State […]

Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee are arguably two of the biggest sports media personalities in the industry today. ESPN is fortunate to have both of them on their roster. So, it came as a surprise to many in the sports media world when Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post wrote an exclusive report […]

Stephen A. Smith is no stranger to shocking takes. Just recently, he griped about the thought of having to go to Denver if the Denver Nuggets were to make the NBA Finals again. The city of Denver isn’t the only thing Smith isn’t a fan of. The ESPN analyst also feels that Nikola Jokic should […]

Last season, the sports media world descended on the state of Colorado as the Denver Nuggets made their first-ever NBA Finals. In the same season, they also won their first-ever NBA Championship after defeating the Miami Heat. While most media members enjoyed their time in Denver for The Finals, some did not. ESPN’s Stephen A. […]

LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry defined the 2010s, with each winning three NBA championships in the decade and an additional title in the 2020s. On ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday, Stephen A. Smith constructed a list of five NBA players “most deserving of a statue,” and Curry’s name landed at the […]

Popular sports analyst Stephen A. Smith of ESPN gave his ultra candid comments about the Golden State Warriors horrid performance against the Boston Celtics Sunday afternoon where by halftime, the former were down by almost 50 points. He would call it an “epic butt whooping” and said on behalf of the network that “we want […]

Television commentator Stephen A. Smith is holding nothing back. Smith is disgusted by how the Los Angeles Lakers performed on the night LeBron James reached 40,000 career points. The TV personality says the team’s performance is consistent with what happens on big nights for the franchise. "I'm quite disgusted [in the Lakers]… The night Kobe […]

Nobody in their sane mind would ever call Los Angeles a Clippers town. Whether they’re up, down, or right smack dab in the middle of the standings, the Lakers are and will always be the kings in Los Angeles like the Kings are kings in Sacramento. Make sense? In the same breath, nobody can look […]

The NBA is a league of superstars, where the big names often eclipse the contributions of their supporting cast. It’s refreshing to see a player like Norman Powell, a career-long role player loved by both teammates and the fans of the teams he has been a part of (most notably the Toronto Raptors), receive acclaim […]

Sports media mogul and Winston Salem State graduate Stephen A. Smith is moving his ever-growing podcast from Audacy to IHeartPodcasts. The New York Times Best-Selling author decided to shift platforms, going with the top podcast publisher, according to Podtrac. Effective immediately, “The Stephen A. Smith Show” will be available on all IHeartPodcast platforms with episodes […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have hit somewhat of a rough patch in recent weeks after starting off the new year with a surge up the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks were gifted a win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday evening with a shocking no-call late in the contest which the NBA […]

LeBron James’ son Bronny James was recently removed from ESPN’s 2024 NBA Mock Draft. LeBron proceeded to post and later delete multiple tweets about the situation, with one drawing backlash from fans. So what did the Los Angeles Lakers star write that had fans so fired up exactly? “Can yall please just let the kid […]

On Monday morning’s episode of First Take, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith yelled that Boston Celtics’ forward Jayson Tatum is currently atop his MVP ballot, followed by Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Stephen A. went on to justify both his selection and Tatum’s candidacy using the tried and […]

Shannon Sharpe gave an odd take about Kyrie Irving’s game that left both Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins in disbelief on First Take Monday morning. The panel was discussing if the Mavericks were title contenders in the West following their 133-111 loss to the Pacers on Sunday afternoon. Sarpe was bullish on the Mavericks […]

The New York Knicks have enjoyed a solid season as the NBA moves toward its home stretch. The Knicks took a 34-22 record into their Saturday night home game against the first-place Boston Celtics, and before the nationally televised game tipped off, analyst Stephen A. Smith proclaimed that the Knicks only had to worry about […]

Television commentator Stephen A. Smith is having some words with the New Orleans Pelicans. The two parties are engaged in some maybe not good-natured trolling after Smith initially criticized the basketball franchise. Smith is now defending himself as the conflict takes on a new chapter. LESS!!! Can’t score when you can’t play due to a […]

Superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have continued their winning ways as of late, rolling out of the All-Star break with a huge win over one of their top contenders in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Clippers, at home. Gilgeous-Alexander was once again electric in this one, consistently hitting Clippers defenders with an array of crossovers and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opened up the second act of their 2023-24 NBA season with a road loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, playing without the services of superstar LeBron James, who was injured for the contest. When on the court, James has been playing at an elite level in recent weeks, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ social media department is prepared to go to war with Stephen A. Smith and are using the First Take star’s past as a means to do it. In retaliation to Smith’s latest rant about Zion Williamson’s weight, the team’s X account compiled a lowlight reel of the pundit’s athletic follies. During […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson came into the NBA with a massive target on his back. Not only did Williamson go to Duke for a year, but while at Duke he solidified himself as one of the most must-see college players of the 21st century. With all sorts of fanfare — even among non-Duke fans […]

It has been a topsy-turvy 2023-24 season for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors, thanks to their incredible dynastic run over the past decade or so, have set some lofty expectations for themselves that they haven’t quite reached for this current campaign. Even though their output on the hardwood has perked up as of late, […]

After yet another uneventful NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Stephen A. Smith believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is to blame. James, who played in his 20th All-Star Game on Sunday, has never participated in a Slam Dunk Contest, and that is the problem, according to Smith, who aired his grievances on ESPN’s “First Take” […]

Add Stephen A. Smith to the group of NBA fans and prognosticators who are disgusted at the effort shown during last night’s NBA All-Star Game. The Eastern Conference All-Stars won 211-186, leaving fans apoplectic about what has become of a once celebrated and hyped event featuring the NBA’s greatest stars. .@stephenasmith thinks the NBA should […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ decision to fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs sent shockwaves through the NFL world. Stephen A. Smith, known pretty well for saying things, had something to say about it. Stephen A. said he was “disgusted” at Wilks’ firing. While he did offer […]

There were many reactions to Usher’s halftime show during Super Bowl 58 between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, with many viewers not being fans, but Stephen A. Smith of ESPN took to X to say that he enjoyed it. “Man, y’all say what the hell y’all want but @Usher done turned […]

First Take star Stephen A. Smith hasn’t been shy about his role in bringing fellow HBCU alumnus Shannon Sharpe to ESPN First Take. He’s often been asked about it during guest appearances on podcasts in the months since Sharpe debuted on the program in August. However, he seemingly added a new wrinkle to the story […]

On Sunday, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will take on George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58, with the right to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on the line. Although the Chiefs have been up and down throughout the year before flipping the switch in the playoffs, many of the […]

Stephen A. Smith is worried about Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. Since taking over as the new head coach of the Eastern Conference powerhouse, the Bucks have only won once in five games. The sample size may still be small to judge Rivers, but there is reason to worry, and that concern will only […]

Who would win in a fight between Ratatouille and Stuart Little? Stephen A Smith has his thoughts. Ratatouille vs. Stuart Little On his ESPN radio show, Smith weighed in on the hypothetical battle. “That’s an easy one,” Smith said. “It’s Ratatouille. Y’all ain’t know?” He added, “Stuart Little lived in the confines of a nice […]

The popular ESPN host, Stephen A. Smith, is obviously a Taylor Swift fan. He seemed as excited as ever in his X post about her new album that she revealed during the Grammys. Stephen A. Smith posted enthusiastically about Taylor Swift’s new album In his post, the host shared the singer’s post about The Tortured […]

Grammys was full of some drama this year as Killer Mike was detained at the 66th awards show after an alleged assault. This all took place after he won his 3rd Grammy. The rapper was escorted in handcuffs out of the area by several officers. This prompted some responses about how he was taken away […]

The odds of LeBron James actually getting traded prior to the 2024 trade deadline appear to be slim. After all, James’ agent Rich Paul said LeBron is not looking to be traded at the moment. Trade rumors are still swirling, though. Stephen A. Smith of ESPN thinks that joining the New York Knicks would give […]

Hot Takes with Stephen A Smith is often aimed to make headlines, viral clips, and grab the attention of the masses. A recent discussion in the world of basketball was how stars influence their team’s decisions. The supposed analyst argued that Dallas Mavericks fans should blame Luka Doncic for not convincing the front office to […]

It was a disappointing afternoon for the Baltimore Ravens and their fans as they lose in their home field to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. With the loss comes more narratives about star quarterback Lamar Jackson and if he can win the “big game,” the same aspect that is questioned by […]

Joel Embiid arrived at the arena for the Philadelphia 76ers‘ big matchup against the Denver Nuggets. However, Stephen A. Smith came out of nowhere questioning Embiid’s pregame fit. The 76ers star center wasn’t even wearing anything ludicrous. He was spotted wearing a vest with a long-sleeved shirt underneath. Even so, Smith claimed, “MVPs can dress […]

In an unexpected turn of events, ESPN’s renowned personality Stephen A. Smith, the face behind The First Take and The Stephen A Smith Show on YouTube, found himself at the center of a unique and trending topic – selecting his starter Pokemon. While Smith is traditionally seen delving into the world of sports analytics and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly replacing recently fired head coach Adrian Griffin with Doc Rivers. Rivers adds stability as a veteran head coach, but he has endured struggles in the playoffs. While speaking on ESPN First Take, Stephen A. Smith made a bold prediction in reference to Rivers’ coaching future if he fails to win […]