Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

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...

Stephen A. talks the NBA Finals and the League’s expected sports media deal with NBC, Amazon, and Disney. He also comments on a new P. Diddy accuser, and the disastrous CNN interview by rapper and podcast host Cam’Ron. Stephen A. also discusses his 3-part ESPN+ series, Up For Debate: The Evolution of Sports Media. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking b...

Stephen A. recaps the NBA playoffs and the future of the League with Celtics Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett. He also discusses the P. Diddy apology with HipHollywood Entertainment Correspondent, Jasmine Simpkins. 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, socie...

Stephen A. talks about NBA playoff action. He also comments on the recently released video of music mogul Sean Diddy Combs allegedly assaulting then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, and the arrest of pro golfer, Scottie Scheffler. Professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson also joins the show to discuss President Biden’s loss of Black voters and the Drake/Kendrick rap beef.  On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gi...

Stephen A. recaps the NBA playoffs including the Knicks’ game-five win over the Pacers to get one step closer to the Eastern Conference Finals, and the Nuggets third straight win over the Timberwolves to eye the Western Conference Finals. ESPN Analyst Kendrick Perkins joins him to talk about Bronny James’s NBA Combine performance and names being floated for the Lakers Head Coaching job. LSU Lady T...

On this special edition, Stephen A. interviews talented actor, Da'Vinchi, about his starring role on the hit Starz series, 'Black Mafia Family' (BMF), his journey to mental wellness, and his work as a mental health advocate. 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...

Stephen A. talks NBA playoffs, including the Nuggets tying the series with the Timberwolves, the Mother’s Day Massacre at the Garden where the Knicks fell to the Pacers, and discusses Bronny James as an NBA draft prospect. He also revisits the beef between Shannon Sharpe and Shaquille O’Neal, and comments on media personality Joy Taylor’s dating criteria. Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Doc Rivers join...

Stephen A. makes his prediction on the second round of the NBA’s playoffs. He also discusses the WNBA’s decision to fly its teams on chartered flights, and comments on the Stormy Daniels testimony in the Donald Trump Hush Money case.  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 entertai...

Stephen A shares his thoughts on the second round of the NBA playoffs, the recent Tom Brady roast, and the ongoing rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Singer/Actor Luke James joins the show to discuss his current roles on the Prime horror series, ‘Them’ and Showtime’s, ‘The Chi’. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of...

Stephen A. talks about the NBA playoffs and the firing of Lakers Head Coach, Darvin Ham. He also comments on boxer Ryan Garcia testing positive for a banned substance before the Devin Haney fight, and he fires back at critics Bakari Sellers, D.L. Hughley, Jonathan Papelbon, and Stephen Jackson. Former NBA player Matt Barnes, co-host of the All the Smoke podcast, joins the show. On The Stephen A. S...

Stephen A. talks first-round NBA playoffs, including the Knicks OT loss to the 76ers. He also comments on recent headlines involving Colorado University’s Shedeur and Deion Sanders. NBA ESPN Analyst, Brian Windhorst, joins the show to discuss LeBron James’s future with the Lakers, and that of his son, Bronny, who has entered the NBA draft. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned...

Stephen A. is fired up about the NBA playoffs --  from the Knicks’ leading the 76ers, the Timberwolves’ sweep of the Phoenix Suns, the Clippers’ takedown of the Mavericks; and Russell Westbrook’s suspension. He also comments on Ezekiel Elliott’s return to the Dallas Cowboys, the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul becoming a sanctioned professional fight, and more. On The Stephe...