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New York KnicksStephen A. Smith hits Knicks with 'overachieved' label after ECF loss

With the New York Knicks losing in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers in six games, fans are now debating whether the team overexceeded expectations or fell below them. As rumors already surrounded the Knicks in their offseason, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith would give his opinion on the question if the team reached […]

EntertainmentTravis Kelce, Stephen A. Smith and the 30 biggest cameos in the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer

There are a lot of cameos in the trailer for Netflix’s Adam Sandler-led Happy Gilmore 2, ranging from Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and Stephen A. Smith. Netflix dropped the new trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 at their 2025 Tudum event. There are more than 30 big-name cameos in the movie, but here is […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith's completely hopeless take on potential Knicks-Thunder Finals clash

With the New York Knicks looking to force a Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers, the team would have a solid outing in Game 5 as they had a 3-1 series deficit coming into it. After some momentum for the Knicks after winning Game 5, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith would speak on “First Take” […]

CelebrityRyan Clark credits Stephen A. Smith for wanting to 'crush' media competition

Ryan Clark didn’t get the nod from Stephen A. Smith years ago when the First Take host was asked to name future athlete-media stars. But instead of pouting, Clark turned that snub into a driving force, per Complex. On Idea Generation with Noah Callahan-Bever, Clark opened up about what he called a defining moment in […]

New York KnicksKnicks fans don't need to hear Stephen A. Smith's blunt Pacers take

New York Knicks fans are not happy with what Stephen A. Smith had to say about the Indiana Pacers ahead of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Smith appeared on ESPN’s panel ahead of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. One of […]

Indiana PacersWhy Stephen A. Smith won't call Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton a 'superstar'

The Indiana Pacers are one game away from advancing to the NBA Finals after defeating the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. They were led by Tyrese Haliburton, who had his best game of the postseason, finishing with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists. For the past few days, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves star Anthony Edwards' Game 4 called 'inexcusable' by Stephen A. Smith

After dropping 30 points in Game 3, Anthony Edwards managed just 16 in Game 4. In what ended up being a two-point game, many, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, believe Edwards’ limited performance directly led to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ downfall against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Despite his quiet night, Edwards […]

New York KnicksHow Stephen A. Smith celebrated Knicks' bonkers Game 3 comeback

Famous ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is a diehard New York Knicks fan, and that means being as passionate about his team when it loses as he is when it wins. Following New York’s Game 2 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 edition of the Eastern Conference finals last Friday, Smithg was among […]

New York KnicksKnicks fan Stephen A. Smith reveals Karl-Anthony Towns concern amid 2-0 series deficit

The New York Knicks lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals 138-135 after an all-time performance from Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. Tom Thibodeau and New York entered Game 2 looking to even up the series at one game apiece, but the Knicks failed to close the game yet again and lost 114-109. […]

CelebrityStephen A. Smith reacts to critics who want Ryan Clark fired over wife comments

Stephen A. Smith is making it very clear which side of the debate he stands on in the Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III debate. Clark and RG3 went viral for their commentary on the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark moment during the Fever-Sky game last Saturday, May 17. Clark responded to RG3’s claim that […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith blasts Knicks' Tom Thibodeau in angry rant after Game 2

When the New York Knicks dropped their second straight game to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden, it sent fans into a tailspin. New York had home-court advantage, a legion of fans taking to the street like The Warriors, and the two best players in the series. How the heck could they fall so […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith blames Lakers' LeBron James for 'negativity' in GOAT debate

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith placed the blame for the perceived “negativity” surrounding the NBA’s greatest-of-all-time (GOAT) debate squarely on the shoulders of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his inner circle. During Friday’s episode of First Take, Smith argued that the ongoing tension in discussions comparing James to Michael Jordan stems not from analysts […]

NBAFans roast Stephen A. Smith over viral WCF Game 2 entrance

The NBA news took an unexpected detour before Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, and this time, it wasn’t about Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It was about Stephen A. Smith — or more specifically, his flamboyant entrance that instantly went viral on social media. Sporting a lavender suit, dark sunglasses, and enough swagger […]

New York KnicksWatch Stephen A. Smith scream about the Knicks choke job vs. Pacers

It was a brutal day for New York Knicks fans — especially the die-hards. The Knicks dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, and Stephen A. Smith took it hard. Visibly frustrated, he let loose with a fiery rant on First Take, saying the loss made him feel physically ill. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Julius Randle receives massive challenge from Stephen A. Smith

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for their second consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith issued a pointed challenge to forward Julius Randle ahead of the team’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. During Tuesday morning’s episode of First Take, Smith directly questioned whether Randle’s postseason success this year was sustainable as Minnesota […]

WNBAStephen A. Smith's WNBA rivalry message for Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese

Over the weekend, the Indiana Fever shellacked the Chicago Sky in each of the team’s WNBA season openers. But the biggest story from the game was not the result or any individual performance, it was a foul by Caitlin Clark on Angel Reese. During the third quarter of Saturday’s game, Reese grabbed an offensive rebound […]

NBAStephen A. Smith disses Tyrese Haliburton with Jalen Brunson comparison

With Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton facing off against New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, there has been an immense debate over whether either player is a superstar in the NBA. As Haliburton has been seen as an underrated player in the league by many, Stephen A. Smith would give his thoughts on the […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith drops attention-catching Knicks' Jalen Brunson take

Stephen A Smith is the latest to hop on the Jalen Brunson train. The New York Knicks point guard has had plenty of praise from people across the league, and former players. Recently, Jay Williams said that Brunson could be the greatest Knicks player ever. Smith thinks there is something the former Villanova guard needs […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesStephen A. Smith drops eye-popping Timberwolves claim

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves continue to proceed with their playoff run. And Stephen A. Smith is taking notice. The Timberwolves won their series against the Golden State Warriors in five games, winning Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Smith reacted to the Timberwolves’ playoff success during May […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen A. Smith drops Kevin Durant truth bomb on Stephen Curry's title pursuit

With the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry’s hopes for the playoffs looking grim, there has been some discussion on the likelihood of the team contending for a championship in the future. While the Warriors have Jimmy Butler as the No. 2 option to Curry, the results have been middling, as shown in Game 4’s […]

Dallas MavericksStephen A. Smith's interesting take on Mavericks drafting Cooper Flagg

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks shook up the NBA world by winning the NBA Draft lottery despite entering the night with just a 1.8% chance to do so. It was the first piece of good news in several months for a Mavericks fanbase that saw their team trade away franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic and subsequently miss […]

NBAStephen A. Smith claims Knicks-Celtics Game 4 has Game 7 implications

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 4 on Monday could feel like a Game 7. At least that’s what Stephen A Smith believes. On First Take, he explained his thought process for that claim. "I believe tonight's Game 4 winner wins the series. Period… If the New York Knicks are able to turn […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith hits Knicks with Game 4 ultimatum vs. Celtics

On Saturday afternoon, the New York Knicks dropped their first game of the second round with a blowout home loss to the Boston Celtics. The loss dropped the Knicks’ record in the series to 2-1, and also extended their current home playoffs losing streak to three games, and four out of the last five. The […]

HBCUStephen A. Smith makes another acting side quest on Law & Order

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith has been growing his profile over the past couple of years, expanding his brand outside of sports talk. But his latest appearance on the widely popular, long-running NBC series Law & Order just might validate him as a certified star. Smith appeared on yesterday’s Season 24 episode “Tough Love.” In the […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smth was literally screaming after Knicks' Game 2 comeback vs. Celtics

New York Knicks fans are on top of the world as they go back home up 2-0 in the series against the Boston Celtics. It was another late comeback for the Knicks after being down 20 points during the period, but that didn’t bother them. The Knicks began walking down the Celtics, and they hit […]

CelebrityStephen A. Smith reveals if he would leave ESPN for acting after Law & Order role

With over 30 years in sports journalism, Stephen A. Smith has recently decided to broaden his skill set and take on acting roles. Recently, the First Take host took on a role for Law & Order and spoke about how he switches gears into his acting side. “I’ve always been told and all my colleagues […]

CelebrityStephen A. Smith shares how Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson drama could affect UNC

Stephen A. Smith is weighing in on the potential aftermath the University of North Carolina will face amid the drama from Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. The longtime football coach and former college cheerleader have been making headlines due to a recent interview with CBS when Hudson interjected on how they met. Smith, […]

Dallas CowboysStephen A. Smith mocks Cowboys for George Pickens trade

The Dallas Cowboys are making more offseason moves than they did a year ago. Dallas is not making a ton of splashy moves, but they are making several smart additions to improve the roster. The Cowboys finally made a big splash on Wednesday, trading a third-round pick to the Steelers for WR George Pickens. However, […]

Cleveland CavaliersStephen A. Smith bashes Cavs Darius Garland missing Game 2 with toe injury

As soon as Darius Garland was hit with a toe injury, the Cleveland Cavaliers missed their point guard for Games 1 and 2. Both of those games were close losses. As a result, Stephen A Smith had some harsh words for the Cavs’ guard. "You gotta be damn near crippled if you can't play. You […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith trolls Charles Barkley after Knicks' Game 1 win over Celtics

On Monday evening, the New York Knicks took a 1-0 lead in their second round playoff series vs the Boston Celtics with an epic comeback win in overtime. The Knicks trailed this one by 20 points in the third quarter, but some big plays from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, combined with a historically bad […]

New York KnicksStephen A. Smith goes on fiery rant after Knicks' Game 1 win

The New York Knicks pulled off a 108-105 overtime win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the second round, and as expected, Stephen A. Smith was pumped up on First Take after seeing his team go up 1-0 in the best-of-seven series. “I am not blind. I am not delusional. I recognize the […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors fans won't like Stephen A. Smith's Stephen Curry-Jalen Brunson take

Stephen A. Smith is not shy about his New York Knicks fanhood. His passion bleeds through the screen during the highs and lows. There are plenty of people questioning the longtime ESPN personality’s objectivity today, though, following his latest Top 5 list. Golden State Warriors supporters will be especially combative. During Friday’s episode of “First […]

New York KnicksKnicks news: Jalen Brunson's heroics have Stephen A. Smith spreading the 'love'

ESPN’s First Take host Stephen A Smith was as happy as you’ll ever see him after watching Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday. Brunson drained a game winner in Game 6, topping off a dominant 40-point performance that eliminated the Detroit Pistons 4-2 in their best-of-7 […]

CelebrityStephen A. Smith goes viral for savagely killing a crooked nurse on General Hospital

Stephen A. Smith, known for his explosive sports rants on ESPN’s First Take, just delivered another jaw-dropping performance — this time on daytime TV. In the April 28 episode of General Hospital, Smith’s recurring character, Brick, made a dramatic entrance and eliminated a would-be assassin disguised as a nurse, saving mob boss Sonny Corinthos (Maurice […]

Indiana PacersStephen A. Smith claims Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's dad is a problem around NBA

Following the Indiana Pacers’ stunning comeback in Game 5 to eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks from the playoffs, John Haliburton, the father of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, had a pair of tense confrontations with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Moments after Gary Trent Jr. missed a desperation heave, John Haliburton walked onto the court to celebrate […]

Cleveland BrownsThere is no way to compare Shedeur Sanders to Colin Kaepernick

To say that Stephen A. Smith is Shedeur Sanders’s biggest cheerleader in the media would be an understatement. It almost looks like he wanted to toe-to-toe with anyone who dared to justify Sanders being downgraded to the fifth round of the NFL Draft and being the 144th pick by the Cleveland Browns. His enthusiastic desire […]

Cleveland BrownsStephen A. Smith's Shedeur Sanders prediction will catch Browns fans' attention

As the football world is recovering from the aftermath of the Cleveland Browns drafting Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round, there is now discussion on whether the Colorado football quarterback will see playing time this upcoming season. While the fall for the new Browns signal-caller was shocking to most, that is now behind the 23-year-old […]

Miami HeatStephen A. Smith sends urgent message to Heat's Pat Riley after playoff embarrassment

The Miami Heat suffered one of the most embarrassing and lopsided playoff series defeats in NBA history against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the future of one of the NBA’s most consistent franchises now seems very hazy. Following a series in which the Heat lost by an average of 30.5 points, including two home games that […]

NBALeBron James given 'stimulus package' in 2016 NBA Finals win vs. Warriors, per Stephen A. Smith

The Los Angeles Lakers are down 3-1 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they’re in win-or-go-home mode as they face elimination. Not many teams in NBA history have come back down 3-1 and won the series, and it’s going to take a lot for it to happen. LeBron James faces another tough task, […]

Cleveland BrownsStephen A. Smith blasts Shedeur Sanders' draft slide: 'Not about football'

Shedeur Sanders is the most discussed prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class, for reasons that do not solely revolve around football, and that will likely be the case for a long time. The former Colorado quarterback unfathomably fell into the fifth round, going from an expected first or early second-round pick to the No. […]

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