Stephen A. Smith Articles - Page 26

The Los Angeles Lakers finally scored one on the win column after a testy first two games with their new-look roster. Perhaps the in-game incidents lit a fire in them to make sure they weren’t losing another one. The biggest of them was the sideline scuffle between Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard during their previous […]

The Ben Simmons saga with the Philadelphia 76ers took another turn when the disgruntled All-Star was booted from practice and suspended for refusing to participate in a defensive drill. It’s unclear what Simmons will do next once his suspension is up after the Sixers’ opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. It sure seems […]

There aren’t too many people who are backing Kyrie Irving right now with regards to the Brooklyn Nets superstar’s refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Well, NBA legend Stephon Marbury is one of them, and the former All-Star point guard decided to go on an all-out attack on ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith over the broadcaster’s […]

To say that Stephen A. Smith isn’t a fan of Kyrie Irving and his outright refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine would be a massive understatement. The First Take headliner has been overtly critical of the Nets star in the past, which has drawn mixed reactions from various personalities on Twitter: “So you don’t have a […]

The Brooklyn Nets made a huge Kyrie Irving decision on Tuesday, but according to Stephen A. Smith, they’d like to get rid of him altogether. The opinionated First Take host said that sources close to him have made it clear the Nets would trade Kyrie in a heartbeat: “They’d give his ass away for a […]

We all know that Kyrie Irving is good friends with Kevin Durant and James Harden. The bond between this trio is actually the main reason why they formed a Big 3 with the Brooklyn Nets. However, according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, things may not be too peachy between these three right now amid Kyrie’s […]

If you don’t know by now, Twitter is home to some of the most polarizing sets of NBA fans all over the globe. This is exactly why a fair amount of keyboard warriors got on Stephen A. Smith’s case as soon as they realized how much shade the ESPN host threw at the direction of […]

As one of ESPN’s most coveted media personnel with $12 million a year to his name, Stephen A. Smith’s wishes come true as he gets to form his own Big 3 with his friends, Michael Wilbon and Magic Johnson for the talk show “NBA Countdown.” Smith always wanted to team up with Johnson in the […]

It seems like for Stephen A. Smith, Anthony Davis isn’t doing enough for the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Smith went off on the Lakers center on First Take, criticizing Davis on his conditioning during the off-season. (via First Take on Twitter) “How could you have a teammate like LeBron, that just delivered […]

The NBA offseason wasn’t as noisy as many expected. Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal decided to give their respective teams another go. Ben Simmons is somehow still on the Philadelphia 76ers despite passing several points of no return. But there was also a personnel change on the airwaves as Stephen A. Smith bid goodbye to […]

The situation with the Philadelphia 76ers and the ongoing Ben Simmons drama seems to have new developments every day. After the Australian forward once again reportedly confirmed he will not be attending training camp with the Sixers, some news came out about a possible trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets are always active in […]

ESPN Insider Stephen A. Smith may not exactly be Adrian Wojnarowski when it comes to scoops. His best strength is dishing rapid-fire opinions on “First Take,” getting a dialogue started on all things sports in a very entertaining manner. But he does have an extensive background as a reporter, beginning his career with The Philadelphia […]

All offseason, the basketball community has asked one question: What is going to happen with Ben Simmons? The former number one overall pick has made it abundantly clear that he has no intentions of returning to the Philadelphia 76ers. General manager Daryl Morey has actively been in trade discussions all summer, but an enticing deal […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the odds-on favorite to win the 2022 NBA championship. When healthy, they have the talent to beat any team in the league, including the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. One would think that any team who can boast all of that wouldn’t be looking to make any blockbuster trades. Taking that one […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest players to have ever dawned on the colors of the Los Angeles Lakers. Even though he played for many teams throughout his decorated career, it cannot be denied that he has unwavering loyalty to the Purple & Gold. With this comes an indisputable bitterness towards the Lakers’ cross-town […]

Shaqtin A Fool is arguably the most hilarious segment in all of the NBA. Like ever. This is exactly why ESPN golden boy Stephen A Smith could not hold back the laughter when Shaq revealed who he believes will take the Sahqtin MVP crown in 2022. O’Neal was a guest on Smith’s First Take program recently […]

Stephen A Smith is definitely not one to keep his true feelings to himself. Recently, the outspoken broadcaster went on an all-out tirade against pro athletes who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In his mind, Smith believes that these types of players are nothing but hypocrites. On a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Smith […]

The Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly had the best offseason among the 30 NBA teams. After all, not only did they acquire Russell Westbrook to form their own Big 3, but they also got the likes of Carmelo Anthony, DeAndre Jordan, Kendrick Nunn and Trevor Ariza to name a few. For Stephen A. Smith, though, the […]

No team will enter the 2021-22 NBA season with as much pressure as the Los Angeles Lakers. Their massive summer haul has the critics and the naysayers betting against them in what they believe will be a failed experiment for the 2020 NBA champs. Carmelo Anthony happens to be one of the Lakers’ high-profile recruits, […]

Shaquille O’Neal has doubled down on his criticism of Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons. After blasting the 25-year-old Sixers playmaker about all the drama he’s brought to Philly, Shaq has now decided to take a bit of a shot at Simmons’ love life. The Hall of Fame big man made a guest appearance on ESPN’s Stephen […]

The Ben Simmons slander just won’t end. ESPN golden boy Stephen A. Smith is the latest to come out with an all-out tirade against the Sixers want-away star, and it comes to no surprise that Stephen A. did not hold back with his criticism of Simmons. The renowned sportscaster was so fired up that he […]

Stephen A Smith has spoken out about now-ex-partner Max Kellerman’s removal from ESPN’s First Take. Smith owned up to the rumors that he wanted Kellerman off the show as he revealed the real reason behind his desire for the same. According to Smith, it was nothing personal. At the end of the day, it all boiled […]

To get vaccinated, or not to get vaccinated? That’s the question posed by hesitant NFL players as the league started imposing strict rules against unvaccinated individuals. If you ask Stephen A. Smith, he thinks it shouldn’t even be a question. The outspoken First Take host was vocal in his takedown of the NFL and its players […]

There is an ongoing debate on who is the GOAT of all sports GOATS between Michael Jordan and Tom Brady. Some say the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB has already surpassed the Chicago Bulls legend after he won his seventh Super Bowl ring, but Stephen A. Smith is not one of them. The veteran broadcaster and […]

Michael Irvin is one of the new regular hosts on ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith after Max Kellerman’s exit. Irvin made his debut on Monday, and as expected, there were plenty of fireworks as he sparred with Smith. Irvin was ready to go from the start: .@michaelirvin88 STAYS ready 😂🍿 pic.twitter.com/WOSmnWbTMO — First […]

Max Kellerman officially left ESPN First Take this week, ending a five-year run alongside Stephen A. Smith. Of course, the network didn’t take long to find some new candidates for Smith to go head to head with. Per Andrew Marchand of the NY Post, Michael Irvin and Tim Tebow will be joining the show: Stephen […]

Wednesday marked Max Kellerman’s final day on ESPN’s First Take after a memorable five-year run. Unfortunately, Stephen A Smith was not in the studio to bid his buddy farewell on his last day, but the renowned ESPN anchor made sure to call in to say goodbye. It was Stephen A himself who shared a clip of […]

If there’s one guy who’s a bona fide Andre Iguodala fan, it’s Max Kellerman. Every Golden State Warriors has probably seen his epic “I want Iguodala!” claim on who he has taking the last shot with the universe on the line. No disrespect to Stephen Curry, but I’m taking the Warriors elder statesman every time […]

It seems like the only constant major presence in ESPN’s basketball coverage the past few years has been Stephen A. Smith. With Rachel Nichols’ complete departure from the network and Max Kellerman’s departure from the channel’s flagship debate show “First Take,” Smith has been looking for a new crew to work with. His newest target: […]

ESPN has been making headlines after it decided to cancel The Jump hosted by Rachel Nichols. Also, Max Kellerman left First Take, where he was alongside Stephen A. Smith, and there have been tons of rumors of why the split happened. According to Andrew Marchand of The New York Post, Smith is targeting what would […]

You haven’t lived if you haven’t seen at least one video of the “Milk Crate Challenge.” Yes, it’s the latest craze sweeping the Milky Way, and former NBA star Dwyane Wade isn’t all for it. Just in case you’re wondering, the newest fad involves attempting to build a pyramid of milk crates and then trying […]

It looks like ESPN host Stephen A. Smith will get his new sparring partner soon. And it appears that he will have his hands full on First Take debating with an NFL Hall of Fame member. In a report by Yahoo! Sports, Smith could be joined by former Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Michael Irvin. […]

The sports world was rocked by the recent announcement that Max Kellerman had been taken out of ESPN’s highly popular First Take program. Kellerman has been a familiar face on the show alongside Stephen A. Smith, but apparently, it was none other than Smith himself who wanted Max booted out. According to Andrew Marchand of […]

ESPN’s First Take is apparently on the lookout for a new co-host to pair with Stephen A. Smith and we thought of the best ex-NBA players to partner him with. Amid talks about the potential departure of Smith’s long-time co-host in Max Kellerman who has been dishing out hot takes with Smith ever since joining […]

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green’s infamous on-court squabble a few years ago has recently resurfaced, after the former Golden State Warriors teammates made certain revelations about the incident in a recent tell-all interview. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has shared his thoughts on these recent developments, and the outspoken announcer brought up a particularly interesting […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made headlines recently after locking up Kawhi Leonard to a gargantuan contract. This despite the fact that the 2-time Finals MVP was weeks removed from ACL surgery that could potentially keep him out for the entire next season. The $176 million gamble the Clippers made was polarizing to some, especially considering […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers seem poised to return to the promised land after the massive retooling they did in free agency. However if you ask Stephen A. Smith, he’s still going with Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. On Twitter, Smith did only pick the Nets to win over the Lakers in […]

If you ask Stephen A. Smith, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry should be in the GOAT conversation with Michael Jordan … offensively that is. In his latest appearance on ESPN’s first take, Smith acknowledged that Curry “doesn’t compare” to Jordan in terms of size, height and defensive prowess. However, he made it a point […]

Carmelo Anthony is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, and veteran sports analyst Stephen A. Smith couldn’t be any happier. In fact, while he is a lifelong New York Knicks fan, Stephen A. admits he’ll be rooting for the Purple and Gold now more than ever. Smith took to social media to share his reaction […]