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Stephen A Smith isn’t going anywhere after signing a $100 million contract with ESPN, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. One of the main points of his contract was the show “First Take.” According to The Athletic’s report, the show will be a primary focus for Smith. Not to mention, the new agreement will begin […]

Kai Cenat knows how to stir the pot, and his latest basketball take might be his most outrageous yet. The popular streamer appeared on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe and delivered a bold, unexpected answer when asked about the greatest basketball player of all time, per Fadeawayworld. Forget Michael Jordan, LeBron James, or even […]

Stephen A. Smith delivered a surprising take on the ongoing GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan during Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take. The longtime sports analyst, who has consistently defended Jordan as the greatest of all time, acknowledged James’ unparalleled longevity and admitted that the debate might not be necessary anymore. “I’ve […]

The Golden State Warriors seemed to have found new life since trading for Jimmy Butler, and they look like a brand new team now. There were questions on how he would fit in with their style of play, but it’s obvious that he can fit anywhere he goes. One of the things Butler has done […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets on Monday night, the team is looking to solidify themselves as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. With superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder, Stephen A. Smith floats the idea that maybe Kevin Durant should be in the team’s radar if they don’t […]

After ESPN’s Stephen A Smith replied to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ ‘face of the league’ comments on Friday, he had a few more words for King James on X, formerly Twitter. Smith took exception to James’ response to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards not wanting to be the new face of the NBA. […]

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith named Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant among his top five players who need to show up in this year’s NBA playoffs. After Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins disagreed with ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins’ hierarchy take about Memphis, Perkins’ colleague called out Morant with a playoff challenge. Morant is at the top of Smith’s […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith calls out Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for his comments about Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards on being the face of the NBA and the responsibility that comes with it. James warned Edwards of the daily scrutiny that comes with being the face of the league, which Smith took […]

On Monday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers sunk further below the Eastern Conference playoff line with a brutal home loss against the Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid missed this contest with the same knee ailment that’s been bothering him all season, and neither Paul George nor Tyrese Maxey were able to do nearly enough to offset a […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) set to host the Dallas Mavericks (31-27) on Tuesday night in Luka Doncic’s first matchup against his former team since the trade, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts on how Doncic’s arrival could impact LeBron James’ career. “He may have actually extended and prolonged the career of LeBron […]

Stephen A. Smith hasn’t been a stranger to criticizing the Philadelphia 76ers. This time, his criticism is pointed at 76ers general manager Daryl Morey. After the 76ers signed Paul George in free agency, the season has been a bust, compared to expectations. Many thought that they would be at the top of the Eastern Conference. […]

It is not often that Stephen A. Smith admits that he was wrong on air, making it noteworthy every time he does. On the Sunday edition of ‘NBA Countdown’ Smith made the rare admission by saying he misjudged Jimmy Butler’s fit with the Golden State Warriors at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Smith said he […]

Shaquille O’Neal is on the verge of becoming one of the highest-paid broadcasters in sports. According to Front Office Sports, Shaq is set to make $15 million a year in his next contract. The number of years in the deal isn’t known, but if what’s being reported is true, it will make Shaq the seventh-highest […]

Although the Oklahoma City Thunder has held the top spot in the Western Conference throughout the 2024-25 campaign, ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith doesn’t consider them championship contenders. After Thunder forward Jalen Williams made his first All-Star team, and his All-Star teammate, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is considered a favorite to win MVP, could this be the […]

While the latest Marvel movie, Captain America: Brave New World, hasn’t impressed everyone, Anthony Mackie caught the attention of the legendary Stephen A. Smith. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his review of the new movie. Smith specifically gave a shoutout to Mackie, who stars as Sam Wilson/Captain America. “Man[,] shoutout to [Anthony […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green stirred up some controversy during All-Star week when he criticized the product that the NBA is putting out. A lot of people have the same opinion as Green, but it’s different hearing a player say it vs. a fan. Some people in the basketball world weren’t happy with Green’s […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant’s recent comments about the NBA All-Star Game sparked a candid response from ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith during Tuesday’s broadcast of First Take. Durant, in response to criticism surrounding this past weekend’s All-Star festivities in San Francisco, took to social media to share his thoughts on the discourse surrounding the […]

Right now, a lot of people think that Victor Wembanyama is the face of the NBA because he is the future of the NBA. It’s a fair take as Wembanyama is unlike any other player that we have ever seen in the league. He hasn’t seen a lot of success with the San Antonio Spurs […]

In recent comments obtained by TMZ, Stephen A. Smith officially ruled out all speculation that he is considering a bid as President of the United States in 2028. “I ain’t trying to run for office or anything like that,” Smith said to TMZ. “I love talking politics. I love talking about things not just sports. […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend was full of mixed reviews, but it felt like the actual All-Star Game received a lot of criticism from the players themselves. The thing that seemed to bother some people was how long the breaks were between the games, as they had side challenges with fans, dedications, and performances. At the […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith couldn’t hide his disgust for the New York Knicks. This is surprising considering that coach Tom Thibodeau’s team is off to its best start this century at 36-18 and third overall in the Eastern Conference. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns made franchise history when they were selected as starters for […]

Stephen A. Smith is letting it be known that he is standing by his comments that he made on Serena Williams. The tennis great had a cameo during the Super Bowl halftime show that was headlined by Kendrick Lamar. Williams was seen c-walking during the “Not Like Us” part of the performance. While the five-time […]

Stephen A. Smith’s comments about Serena Williams’ viral Super Bowl cameo is now getting the attention of radio personality Howard Stern. The tennis great joined Kendrick Lamar on stage at the Super Bowl 59 halftime show, and during the rapper’s “Not Like Us” the athlete was seen c-walking on stage. Now, there are a bit […]

The Dallas Cowboys could only sit and watch this week as their divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles hoisted the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl 59 vs the Kansas City Chiefs in dominant fashion. It was salt in the wound for a Cowboys season that had been a disaster from start to finish, marred by injuries […]

Stephen A. Smith is giving his two cents on Serena Williams’ viral special appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show. The show was headlined by Kendrick Lamar but it was not at all a surprise that the tennis great stole the show when she was c-walking during “Not Like Us.”  Her involvement in the show […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith’s eye-opening take on Mavericks’ power forward Anthony Davis in 2022 is resurfacing after the Luka Doncic trade. The blockbuster deal involving the two future Hall-of-Famers is perhaps the most shocking trade in NBA history. Both the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will ultimately be monitored very closely over the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just made a huge move ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they were involved in one of the biggest trades in NBA history. The Lakers now have Luka Doncic because of it, and they look like a legitimate threat to win an NBA championship. However, it would be beneficial to […]

Who could the Los Angeles Lakers secure as a free agent? Stephen A. Smith feels that the Lakers should sign Dwight Howard. The former center was a pivotal part of the 2020 NBA Finals. For example, Howard limited Nikola Jokic mightily in the playoff series. Even after his Lakers stint, he proved to be a […]

Luka Doncic was recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the wildest trades that the NBA has ever seen, and he made his debut with his new team on Monday night. Doncic and the Lakers hosted the Utah Jazz, and they cruised to a 132-113 victory. Doncic and LeBron James combined for […]

It might be safe to say that Stephen A Smith isn’t a fan of the Miami Heat acquiring Andrew Wiggins. After the Heat traded Jimmy Butler in a 3-team trade, Wiggins was one of the names included. He’s moving from the Golden State Warriors, down to South Beach. Either way, Smith isn’t happy and explains […]

Wouldn’t it be weird if Patrick Mahomes won a third straight Super Bowl and then decided to play baseball? For now, Mahomes said he’s not worried about the GOAT legacy. However, Stephen A. Smith said the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback can earn the GOAT title with a Super Bowl 59 win against the Eagles. Smith […]

Once again, Stephen A Smith is making his voice heard. After Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Smith, like many, wondered how it would influence LeBron James. However, his answer was quite simple, and an unexpected one too. He explained on ESPN’s First Take about how Doncic’s impact will influence the Lakers. […]

Stephen A Smith is no stranger to bold takes, and that’s the case for the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, the First Take host stood on business. He explained how he feels that Dallas can propel themselves to the No. 1 seed. “I got […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft quickly approaching, Cam Ward out of Miami and Shedeur Sanders out of Colorado have separated themselves as the top available quarterbacks. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith does not see it as a competition, however, and confidently believes that Ward would be a better choice than Sanders. “Shedeur has all the intangibles,” Smith […]

Safe to say, that Stephen A Smith isn’t a fan of what the NBA All-Star game is about. After Caitlin Clark declined the 3-point contest invitation, it only added to Smith’s rage. He explained on ESPN’s First Take more about what the move means. Not to mention, he also took a shot at the NBA […]

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith appeared in a recent poll conducted by John McLaughlin as a 2028 Democratic Presidential Candidate, adding fuel to the speculation that he could run for president. The national survey, which polled 1,000 general election voters, asked respondents to choose their preferred Democratic candidate if the 2028 primary was held today. […]

Even with Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James struggling on Tuesday, his father, LeBron, has some optimism. However, don’t tell that to Stephen A Smith. He explained on ESPN’s First Take how he feels about Bronny playing, at the expense of other, more deserving and even qualifying players. “I am pleading with LeBron James as […]

Stephen A. Smith has always been a private individual when it comes to his personal life, but he gave fans a rare glimpse during a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show. Joined by his First Take partner, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Smith confirmed he has a “special lady” in his life, per DailyMail. The […]

The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star Game starters during Thursday night’s broadcast of Inside the NBA, sparking discussion about notable omissions, including Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis and San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama. The announcement drew sharp commentary from Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take Friday, where he weighed in on what […]