Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. sounds off on Kawhi Leonard leaving Team USA and Derrick White over Jaylen Brown to replace him. Plus he reacts to Joe Biden's press conference and interviews actor and U.S. Senate candidate Hill Harper. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his r...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. talks about the NBA's Buddy Hield joining the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers' interest in DeMar DeRozan, and crowns his WNBA “Player of the Week.” He also discusses boxer Ryan Garcia’s one-year suspension following racist comments, President Joe Biden’...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Stephen A. comments on the NBA free agency moves of Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks, Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers, and Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers. He also discusses Jayson Tatum becoming the highest-paid player in the League, the Supreme Court’...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Stephen A. interviews Author, Award-winning Civil Rights Attorney, and Radio Host Areva Martin about the fallout following Joe Biden's presidential debate performance and what the Democrats need to do now. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Stephen A talks about NBA free agency moves including Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers, Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks, and Chris Paul to the San Antonio Spurs. He also comments on rapper/actor Will Smith’s BET Awards performance, and spars with CNN Cor...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Stephen A. is joined by NewsNation host, Chris Cumo, to discuss Thursday's CNN Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump and the future of the Democratic Party. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Stephen A. gives his opinion on Bronny James joining his father, LeBron James, on the Lakers; he bestows his Stephen A’s ‘WNBA Player of the Week’ honors and discusses Thursday's Presidential debate with NewsNation host, Chris Cuomo. He also comments on the divorce...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Stephen A. recaps the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and previews the NBA Draft, including Bronny James. He also discusses the upcoming Presidential debate, and Will Smith’s return to the BET Awards stage. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Stephen A. talks about JJ Redick taking over as Lakers Head Coach, the WNBA’s Chicago Sky beating the Indiana Fever, and gives his prediction for WNBA “Rookie of the Year.” He also discusses Sha’Carri Richardson qualifying for the USA Olympic Team, Sean 'P. Diddy'...

Stephen A. discusses J.J. Redick’s hiring as the Lakers’ new Head Coach, Paul George on Stephen A.’s issues with Kawhi Leonard, and the upcoming WNBA rematch between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. He also responds to radio host Doug Gottlieb’s race-baiter comments about him. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and...

On this Juneteenth edition of the show, Stephen A. pays tribute to San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame great Willie Mays on his passing and talks all things NBA with 3X NBA Champion and ESPN Analyst, Udonis Haslem. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, so...

Stephen A. recaps the Boston Celtics NBA Finals win with former Celtic-turned-ESPN NBA Analyst, Kendrick Perkins. They discuss what the Mavs must do to make a run next year. Stephen A. also talks about Jeff Van Gundy joining the Clippers coaching staff, and TNT NBA Analyst Charles Barkley retiring from broadcasting after the next NBA season. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renown...

Stephen A. broadcasts from Dallas, Texas ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals. On his mind: the Mavericks on the verge of being swept by the Celtics, Caitlin Clark’s comments about her place in the WNBA, and the upcoming boxing match between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Frank Martin. He also shouts out his “WNBA Player of the Week.” On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of vie...

Stephen A. recaps the NBA Finals where the Boston Celtics are on the verge of sweeping the Dallas Mavericks. He remembers Hall of Fame basketball legend, Jerry West, comments on the Lakers’ search for the next Head Coach, and the upcoming boxing matches between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs. Frank Martin and David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renown...

Stephen A. previews Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Lakers Head Coaching search, and the recent ratings and attendance records for the WNBA. He also comments on the conviction of Hunter Biden, and Howard University’s decision to rescind the honorary degree of Sean P. Diddy Combs.  On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports,...

Stephen A. discusses the Celtics 2-0 lead over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals, UCONN’s Danny Hurley turning down the Lakers Head Coaching job, and LeBron James unfollowing Kendrick Perkins on social media. ESPN Analyst Andraya Carter joins the show to discuss the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark being left off the U.S.A. Olympic team. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point...

Stephen A. talks about the Boston Celtics’ dominance over the Dallas Mavs in Game One of the NBA Finals, the reports of UCONN’s Danny Hurley as the Lakers’ next Head Coach, and names Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson as his “WNBA Player of the Week”. He also congratulates the Oklahoma Sooners women’s softball team on their NCAA title win against the Texas Longhorns. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski also j...

Stephen A. previews the NBA Finals matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. In WNBA news, he comments on the ejection of the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese, gives his thoughts on James Harden’s legacy, and a news report on actor Wendell Pierce. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent i...

Stephen A. gets into the flagrant foul of WNBA player, Caitlin Clark by Chicago Sky Guard Chennedy Carter, and his heated exchange with ESPN colleague Monica McNutt. He also discusses NFL Vikings WR Justin Jefferson’s $140 million four-year contract extension, claims that Steph Curry is not a generational NBA talent, and the matchups between UFC’s Islam Machachev and Dustin Poirier and heavyweight...

Stephen A. previews the NBA Finals match-up between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. He also discusses the recent music video released by NY Giants' Darren Waller, and Donald Trump’s historic conviction. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, soc...

Stephen A. gives his immediate reaction to the news of former president Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 felony accounts of falsifying business records, making him the first former president to be convicted of a felony. Lawyer Carl Douglas joins the show to break down the verdict. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of s...

Stephen A. interviews actor/director Boris Kodjoe about his career and work on the final season of the ABC series, Station 19.  On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, society, business, and politics. Three times a week, you'll hear his LIVE unfiltered op...

Stephen A. recaps the East and West NBA Finals. He also comments on Bronny James’s draft prospects, his past coverage of Kyrie Irving, and responds to Draymond Green’s public apology. Veteran sportswriter Rob Parker joins the show to discuss MLB’s recent decision to add the stats of Negro League players into the MLB record books and more. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned...

Kendrick Perkins joins the show immediately following the Mavericks taking a 3-0 lead over the Timberwolves. They recap the Pacers Celtics series, Kyrie Irving's dominance and Luka talking his talk. Additionally both Stephen A. and Perk address Jaylen Brown and Isiah Thomas' comments regarding their First Take commentary on Brown. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of...

Stephen A. recaps the East and West NBA finals and Draymond Green’s recent comments about him. He also weighs in on a new NCAA ruling, another Diddy accuser, and Cassie Ventura’s response. Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah joins the show to discuss his career and new music. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tac...