Stephen A. Smith clears air over NBA Countdown ‘news’

Stephen A. Smith breaks down why he stepped away from NBA Countdown and explains the move came from him, not ESPN.
Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs Clippers-Suns: "I don't Know If It's In The Clippers Best Interest To Keep Him" ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Makes Strong Remarks About Kawhi Leonard Before Game 5

Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers can be a free agent as soon as this off-season with his player option (click here to see sportrac for his contract breakdown). Stephen A. Smith on ESPN said ...
Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs: ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Reacts Strongly to Nets Crushing Bucks

The Brooklyn Nets crushed the Milwaukee Bucks 125-86 in Brooklyn during Game 2 without All-Star James Harden. Kevin Durant led the way with 32 points and six assists, and Kyrie Irving chipped in with ...

ESPN Makes Shocking Stephen A. Smith Decision Amid NBA Season

ESPN has made a shocking decision regarding longtime TV personality Stephen A. Smith as the NBA season continues to take ...

Stephen A. Smith off ‘NBA Countdown’ in ESPN surprise

The Worldwide Leader announced this week that the “new-look ‘NBA Countdown’ team” will debut Wednesday, and Smith was ...
The Big Lead

Stephen A. Smith pushes for Becky Hammon to take next step toward NBA sidelines

Aug 25, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon reacts during the second half of a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski ...