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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 […]

Jimmy Butler was once again suspended by the Miami Heat, this time for two games after missing the team’s flight as they were headed to Milwaukee to face the Bucks. This is just another story of Butler bucking the Heat as he still wants to be traded from the team. The next day, Stephen A. […]

Scottie Pippen stirred controversy during his recent appearance on the “PBD Podcast,” where he declared himself a superior team player to LeBron James. Pippen, who boasts six NBA championships, argued that his success came without chasing rings, unlike LeBron, who moved teams to secure titles. While Pippen’s comments sparked debate, Stephen A. Smith, known for […]

Another year, another playoff heartbreaker for the Baltimore Ravens, and quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, Stephen A Smith was one of the first people to come to his defense. The ESPN host explained his thoughts on Twitter/X about who cost the team the game. “This is not on @Lj_era8,” Smith said. “He did his job. Unfortunately, […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took full responsibility for the team’s 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, but Stephen A. Smith took to social media to say what many were thinking, that tight end Mark Andrews was to blame. “Appreciate the accountability on @Lj_era8’s part. Right thing […]

The 2024-25 season has been straight out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ nightmares. They entered the campaign with such high hopes after bringing in two-way star Paul George on a max contract, as they believed that George will be the missing piece to the 76ers’ championship puzzle. However, the 76ers can only go so far without […]

The New York Knicks are going through it and Stephen A Smith knows all about it. The franchise has dealt with some potentially concerning news. For instance, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had a shoulder injury scare against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although it was a sigh of relief, it didn’t eliminate New York’s problems. Smith explained […]

After another lengthy stent of being sidelined due to an injury, Zion Williamson has returned to action for the New Orleans Pelicans. It has not been smooth sailing for Williamson since getting back on the floor, however, as he received a one-game suspension from the Pelicans after just one game back in the lineup. The […]

The era of Deion Sanders leading the Colorado football team with his son, Shedeur Sanders, at quarterback is over. Shedeur played his final game with the Buffaloes in the Alamo Bowl a couple weeks ago, and now he will be going to the NFL. He had a lot of success at Colorado, and everyone is […]

The Baltimore Ravens are set to begin their playoff run on Saturday night when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFC North battle. Once again, Lamar Jackson will be looking to lead the Ravens to the Super Bowl, and ahead of this contest against the Steelers, Stephen A. Smith sent a warning to […]

Skip Bayless, the polarizing sports commentator known for his fiery takes, faces a storm of controversy following a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him and others by former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji, AthlonSports reports. The lawsuit, which also names FS1 host Joy Taylor and Fox Sports executive Charlie Dixon, alleges wrongful termination, sexual battery, […]

Stephen A. Smith is the latest person to weigh in on the viral Angel Reese selfie that was followed by the deactivation of her Instagram account. Smith spoke about the incident on the latest episode of his eponymous show. “What’s not debatable is how Caitlin Clark has handled her brand. With Angel Reese, you sometimes […]

Recently, the Phoenix Suns raised eyebrows with their decision to move Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to the bench in an effort to bring more stability to their lineup. The Suns currently sit at 16-18, but did pick up an impressive road win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday evening. With their injury troubles and […]

The New York Knicks are in the upper echelon of Eastern Conference teams, according to Stephen A Smith. They sit third in the conference with a 24-13 record, compared to the Los Angeles Lakers. Although they are in the Western Conference, they have a 20-15 record and sit as the No. 5 seed. While both […]

When America falls in love with someone, it analyzes, critiques and obsesses until every aspect of the person’s public life is subjected to debate. Colorado football star and future NFL Draft pick Travis Hunter is a full-blown phenomenon after winning the Heisman Trophy. People are captivated by his two-way impact on the field, and the […]

The First Take crew was in the Christmas spirit, and especially Stephen A. Smith. He revealed his top five teams in the NFL during Tuesday’s show, and although the Kansas City Chiefs have not necessarily passed the eye test this season, he is tipping his cap to them due to their 14-1 record. “I can’t […]

If there was any doubt before — and there wasn’t, really — it is now clear that Juju Watkins is on track to become an all-time great USC women’s basketball player. And that’s saying a lot, as the program boasts alumnae like Cynthia Cooper, Cheryl Miller, Tina Thompson and Lisa Leslie. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]

Celebrating and showboating after a nice play have always been a big part of the NBA, and Jordan Poole is especially known for that. However, famed TV personality Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think the Washington Wizards guard has earned the right. Poole won’t stop being himself, though. I asked Jordan Poole how he felt about Stephen […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has laid the blame for the perceived decline of NBA All-Star Weekend squarely on the players. Speaking on First Take, Smith delivered a scathing critique of the effort displayed during recent All-Star events, describing it as a “disgrace” and pointing to players as the root cause of the ongoing issues. […]

Everything seems to be falling into place for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder this season. With the end of the year fast approaching, the Thunder (20-5) are leading the Western Conference standings. Oklahoma City appears to have all the pieces needed to capture their first championship in franchise history, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]