5 days ago · This deal is really about setting up the next era of Lakers basketball. And according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, that means one thing: the Lakers are prioritizing their long-term championship ...

The blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the entire NBA world, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is among those still processing the seismic shift. In his latest ...

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 ...

6 days ago · According to Stephen A. Smith, this move sends a clear message to LeBron, 40, that despite a stellar start to the JJ Redick-coaching era, the front office is prioritizing future championship windows over immediate success. "By this move happening, the Lakers have no rim protector. Luka, nor LeBron James could do that. So, the season, in a lot of people's eyes, is a wash for the Los Angeles ...

4 days ago · For the last seven seasons, the pecking order in the Los Angeles Lakers franchise has been clear — LeBron James is the king, and he rules his dominion with an iron fist. However, according to Stephen A. Smith, one of the most prominent personalities in sports media, times are changing in the "City of Angels," with the arrival of young superstar Luka Doncic following the blockbuster trade ...

4 days ago · For all the greatness Luka Doncic and LeBron James bring to the court every night, renowned analyst and broadcaster Stephen A. Smith asserted it would take much more than those two superstars to make the Los Angeles Lakers a legitimate threat in the Western Conference and the NBA.. Defensively compromised. Before the trade that sent Anthony Davis—one of the league's best defenders—to the ...

4 days ago · Stephen A. Smith joins Felger and Mazz live from Radio Row to discuss why the Lakers kept LeBron in the dark about the Luka Dončić trade, share his take on t...

Stephen A. Smith breaks down his hesitations regarding the Lakers, despite LeBron James' impressive performance.

Feb 29, 2024 · ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith apologized to LeBron James on Thursday after the forward led the Los Angeles Lakers to a comeback 116–112 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

May 9, 2023 · At a volume slightly louder than a whisper, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith declared Tuesday morning that a Lakers title would put James within striking distance of Jordan. "I will acknowledge...