Stephen A. Smith Articles - Page 31

Las Vegas RaidersStephen A. Smith calls Raiders WR Antonio Brown's actions 'nonsensical'

There has been a lot of debate if the NFL should allow Oakland Raiders wide receiver to wear his old helmet and Stephen A. Smith has a very clear answer, “Hell no!” Smith on First Take said what Brown is doing is “nonsensical” and he thinks that the NFL should call Brown’s bluff and let […]

NBAStephen A. Smith believes Carmelo Anthony doesn't deserve a farewell tour

Several people have called for teams to give Carmelo Anthony one last chance — a farewell season — including Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. However, for ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Melo does not deserve to be given that kind of treatment. Stephen A.’s main argument as to why Melo doesn’t deserve a farewell tour […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith says Lakers' LeBron James is going to remind everyone he's 'that dude'

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith says Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is going to remind everyone he’s “that dude” next season. James missed the playoffs this past season for the first time since his second year in the NBA. The four-time MVP suffered a groin injury on Christmas Day against the Golden […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith believes Andre Iguodala would give Lakers a title edge over Clippers if he joins them

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith believes Andre Iguodala would give the Los Angeles Lakers a title edge over the Los Angeles Clippers if the 2015 Finals MVP joins them. Iguodala is still a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s unknown if the Grizzlies will buy out Iggy’s contract or look to trade him before or […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith ranks LeBron James-Anthony Davis tandem as best duo in NBA; Stephen Curry-Klay Thompson second

For NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is the best in the NBA. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, are the second-best. On First Take, Smith came up with a list of the top five duos in the […]

Los Angeles ClippersStephen A. Smith claims Kawhi Leonard's Uncle Dennis was asking suitors for 'houses, planes, sponsorship, guaranteed sponsorship money'

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith says he has heard from people around the NBA that Kawhi Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, was asking potential suitors in free agency for “houses, planes, sponsorship, guaranteed sponsorship money” as perks. Leonard signed a three-year, $103.14 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Both the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers […]

Houston RocketsStephen A. Smith says Rockets are still James Harden's team

James Harden just got reunited with a familiar face, and moreover, a teammate on an NBA Finals squad. Despite the new presence of Russell Westbrook, basketball analyst Stephen A. Smith believes that the Houston Rockets are still James Harden’s team. Per NBA on ESPN, Smith shared his thoughts on the deal which sent Westbrook to […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith saves New York in hilarious NBA 2K montage

The past couple of months hasn’t been good for veteran sportscaster Stephen A. Smith, who’s a long-time New York Knicks fan. He had to witness the team’s masterplan of building a super team right before his very eyes. And with the Knicks missing out on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, he figured […]

Oklahoma City ThunderKendrick Perkins backs Stephen A. Smith's story about how Kevin Durant left Thunder

Kendrick Perkins backed up Stephen A. Smith’s story of how his former teammate, Kevin Durant, left the Oklahoma City Thunder. The now-retired veteran has been a persistent face on ESPN, yet this might be his biggest contribution to the network — being a quotable source who can verify Smith’s bold claims of Durant’s covert exit: […]

Golden State WarriorsKevin Durant tells Stephen A. Smith that his Thunder story is 'BS'

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith dropped a bombshell nugget when discussing Kevin Durant’s departure to the Brooklyn Nets, telling a story about what initially happened when Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors three years ago — one Durant checked as “BS” to the network personality. Smith said Durant went to dinner […]

Oklahoma City ThunderStephen A. Smith says Kevin Durant told Russell Westbrook he was returning to Thunder in 2016 before meeting with Warriors

The NBA world is still in shock after the Brooklyn Nets pulled off an amazing coup by acquiring both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as free agency opened. While everybody expected Irving to move to the Nets after maintaining two years of a shaky relationship with the Boston Celtics, Durant’s decision was viewed as more […]

New York KnicksStephen A Smith rips caller who said Carmelo Anthony can save Knicks

A caller decided to declare that Carmelo Anthony is the one who can save the New York Knicks. Stephen A Smith ripped him apart. On the Stephen A. Smith show, Smith was taking on calls, hoping to generate some discussion regarding the NBA free agency. Someone had the balls to call Smith to remind him […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith says 'it's over' for Knicks after the Nets got Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith was nothing short of disgusted with how the New York Knicks went about their dealings in Day 1 of the free agency window. So much so, that Smith believes that “it’s over” for the Knicks, after Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving decided to sign for New York’s cross-town rivals, the […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith's rant after Knicks strike out on Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler, Kawhi Leonard

This was a day made for Stephen A Smith… even if he was completely miserable. It was not a good day for the New York Knicks. The opening day of free agency has been good for most teams but has been extremely bad for the New York Knicks. The team failed to land Kevin Durant […]

Houston RocketsStephen A. Smith says Jimmy Butler with Rockets will be an 'absolute disaster'

For basketball analyst Stephen A. Smith, Jimmy Butler donning the Houston Rockets jersey would be an ‘absolute disaster.’ Smith recently chimed in on the rumors that the Rockets will be gunning for Butler once free agency officially starts. For Smith, it’s definitely a good idea. After all, Butler will not only bring his elite offensive […]

Brooklyn NetsStephen A. Smith says Kyrie Irving has 'always loved' the Nets

It initially appeared as though current Boston Celtics point guard and soon-to-be free agent Kyrie Irving was slated to become a member of the New York Knicks. However, it has become more and more likely that Irving will ultimately join the crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets upon officially hitting the open market, which currently has ESPN […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith doesn't think there's much hope if New York misses out on Kevin Durant

It’s looking less and less likely that the New York Knicks are going to land Kevin Durant this summer, and with that, ESPN analyst and lifelong Knicks fan Stephen A. Smith is losing hope. If the Knicks do not get @KDTrey5……Man….. pic.twitter.com/7Tg30nOb3J — Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 24, 2019 Smith notes that even if […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen A. Smith says Golden State will be 'OK' even if Kevin Durant leaves

The Golden State Warriors will look markedly different next season no matter how the offseason plays out. Kevin Durant will likely miss the entirety of 2019-20 after rupturing his Achilles tendon in the NBA Finals, and Klay Thompson is poised to be sidelined for most of it due to an Achilles tear he suffered during […]

Boston CelticsStephen A. Smith calls out Celtics' Danny Ainge for his failures as GM

The Boston Celtics’ dynasty never materialized in 2018-19. And with both Kyrie Irving and Al Horford poised to leave the team in free agency, Boston suddenly finds itself not only lacking realistic championship hopes next season, but on the precipice of prioritizing the future at the expense of the present. There are many reasons why […]

Houston RocketsStephen A. Smith says James Harden, Jimmy Butler have been 'talking to one another'

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith says Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler have been “talking to one another.” Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers. The Rockets don’t have the cap space to sign Butler to […]

New Orleans PelicansLaVar Ball claims he wanted Lonzo Ball with Pelicans all along

Despite his son, Lonzo Ball, recently getting evicted from the bright lights of Hollywood, LaVar Ball seems to have lost not a single bit of self-belief on his son and, of course, on himself. Speaking to Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take,” LaVar explained why Lonzo’s recent trade to the New Orleans Pelicans is […]

Toronto RaptorsVideo: Stephen A. Smith does a hilariously bad impression of Raptors' Kawhi Leonard's infamous laugh

Katie Nolan got her ESPN colleagues to participate in a segment of the sports-centered comedy show “Always Late with Katie Nolan” where she hilariously asked them to answer several funny questions. One of the most hilarious parts of the segment was when he asked Stephen A Smith to mimic the world famous laugh of Toronto […]

NBAMax Kellerman has Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams in disbelief by saying Giannis Antetokounmpo is better than Kevin Durant

ESPN’s Max Kellerman has always been a contrarian, especially on NBA topics, but on Monday morning, Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams felt Kellerman went too far when he claimed that Giannis Antetokounmpo was better than Kevin Durant: "The Greek Freak is better than KD…I'm sorry did the Freak and KD play in the same […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith says James Dolan should sell Knicks if they don't sign Kevin Durant

Free agency season is less than a month away, and the pressure is at an all-time high for the New York Knicks to bring in top-tier talents to the franchise. They have enough cap space to sign two players to max deals, and the consensus around the league is that their primary target is All-Star […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith thinks Lakers star LeBron James is going to win MVP next season

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith thinks Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is going to win MVP next season. After missing the playoffs this season for the first time since his second year in the NBA, James is expected to come back hungrier and more motivated than ever in 2019-20. Smith believes the […]

Boston CelticsStephen A. Smith reports Kyrie Irving is leaving Celtics since he's being labeled as a 'disruptive force'

ESPN insider Stephen A. Smith reports one of the main reasons All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is leaving the Boston Celtics this summer is because he’s being labeled as a “disruptive force.” Smith brings up how Irving’s first year with the Celtics (2017-18), Kyrie was leading the team great and Boston was winning games without […]

Brooklyn NetsStephen A. Smith says NBA execs are telling him Kevin Durant will probably end up with Nets

ESPN insider Stephen A. Smith says NBA execs are telling him star small forward Kevin Durant will probably end up with the Brooklyn Nets this summer. Durant becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Golden State Warriors. The Nets have cap space to sign two max […]

Los Angeles ClippersStephen A. Smith takes responsibility for tampering fine on Clippers coach Doc Rivers

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith says he feels bad Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers got fined $50,000 for violating the NBA’s anti-tampering rules on Friday. Rivers was a guest on Smith’s ESPN special a few days ago and commented on Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard. Smith says he disagrees with the […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith says Tyronn Lue should have been an 'automatic hire' for Lakers

The Los Angles Lakers front office has been in shambles recently. From the Anthony Davis trade fiasco to Magic Johnson’s abrupt departure, things haven’t been executed cleanly or professionally. Finding a new head coach was just as bumpy of a ride. After seemingly closing the deal with Tyronn Lue, things fell through and the Lakers […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen A. Smith: It's a 'disgrace' Klay Thompson didn't make All-NBA

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson found out he was being left off the All-NBA team after Anthony Slater of The Athletic brought up the question after the Warriors practice on Thursday, only minutes after the results were revealed. Thompson was irate and in disbelief, but soon shrugged it off after realizing a lot […]

Los Angeles LakersVideo: Stephen A. Smith took offense on critics questioning Magic Johnson's work ethic while with Lakers

After a contentious and highly entertaining appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Magic Johnson became further embroiled in the drama surrounding the embattled Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Johnson’s freewheeling appearance on the show, which features Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman, covered all manner of topics — including the signing of LeBron James, his myriad of […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith says Kyrie Irving has been talking to Kobe Bryant as Lakers rumors gain steam

According to whispers gathered by Stephen A. Smith, Kyrie Irving — who’ll be one of the top free agents this summer — has been talking to Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. As posted by Twitter user SagaOfNas, the initial consensus among those close to Irving says that there’s no way that the 27-year-old will […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith says fears of LeBron James failing to recruit marquee free agents to Lakers are 'very real'

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams that are expected to be major players in this summer’s free agency market, as they have enough cap space to sign one top-tier player to a max contract. Additionally, they are rumored to re-negotiate with the New Orleans Pelicans to trade for Anthony Davis. However, there […]

New York KnicksVideo: Stephen A. Smith reacts to Knicks not landing the No. 1 overall pick

The New York Knicks were unable to win the first overall pick at Tuesday night’s lottery after finishing with the league’s worst record. Instead, they will be selecting third overall in this year’s draft. That’s truly not that bad, disappointment over Zion Williamson aside, but NBA analyst and longtime Knicks fan Stephen A. Smith is […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans' Twitter responds to Stephen A. Smith

The New Orleans Pelicans won the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, which puts them in pole position to land the best prospect to come out of college since, well, player that’s currently on the team’s roster – Anthony Davis. Of course, Davis might not be on the team for very much longer as […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith reacts to New York Knicks getting No. 3 pick

Stephen A. Smith was rooting for the New York Knicks to get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and to have a chance at drafting Duke superstar Zion Williamson. Unfortunately, the ping pong balls did not go as hoped. New York ended up falling from the best odds to get the […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith says LeBron James won't request trade from Lakers

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith does not believe LeBron James will ask for a trade, despite the myriad rumors of complete dysfunction within the Los Angeles Lakers. From Magic Johnson’s decision to quit on the spot, to the missing out on Monty Williams and Tyronn Lue — two of the top coaches available — the Lakers […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith reports there's 'no way in hell' Kyrie Irving will sign with Lakers, reunite with LeBron James

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is reporting there’s “no way in hell” Kyrie Irving will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer and reunite with LeBron James. Irving becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Boston Celtics. The Lakers have cap space to sign a star […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith claims there's a 95% chance Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving will join New York next season

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is not holding back with his offseason predictions for incoming unrestricted free agents Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. According to the renowned analyst, his sources have told him that there is a 95% chance that both guys will be teaming up for the New York Knicks next season. Smith also notes […]

Pittsburgh SteelersStephen A. Smith thinks Steelers should sign Dez Bryant

Dez Bryant is trying to make an NFL comeback and Stephen A. Smith of First Take thinks that the Pittsburgh Steelers should be the team that picks up his services. Max Kellerman and Smith discussed what team would be the best landing spot for Bryant and while Kellerman thinks that the best team would be […]

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