How Much Money ESPN Pays Stephen A. Smith (1:02) Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James have their share of personal history — which came to an explosive head earlier this year when the King confronted him mid-game about comments made about his son.That led to the "First Take" personality going on a weeks long media media circuit where he claimed he "would have immediately swung" on … [Read more...] about Stephen A. Smith Admits That He Doesn’t Like LeBron James
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Mike Greenberg Had 1-Word Reaction To Lakers Being Sold
Meet The Wife Of Lakers Coach J.J. Redick (1:08) In a stunning move, the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold. As one of the biggest teams in sports, the news instantly led to a ton of reactions from sports media figures, including ESPN's Mike Greenberg.It was ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania who reported that Jeanie Buss and the Buss family are selling their majority stake in the … [Read more...] about Mike Greenberg Had 1-Word Reaction To Lakers Being Sold
Blockbuster Lakers, Nuggets Trade Proposed After Team’s Sale
Meet The Wife Of Lakers Coach J.J. Redick (1:08) For the first time since 1979, the Los Angeles Lakers will no longer be owned by the Buss family. And according to reports, the team's new ownership wants to make some big moves.The storied NBA franchise sold on Wednesday for $10 billion to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter — who also has ownership stakes in the LA Dodgers, Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Blockbuster Lakers, Nuggets Trade Proposed After Team’s Sale
Lakers News: LeBron James Doesn’t See Himself Playing In 2028 Olympics
In the summer of 2024, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James led the charge for Team USA at the Olympics in Paris. LeBron was a flag bearer at the opening ceremonies and was named Olympic Basketball MVP in leading Team USA to a Gold Medal. It was the third Olympic Gold Medal for James after also winning in 2008 and 2012 and the assumption is that this would be his final … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Doesn’t See Himself Playing In 2028 Olympics
What is going on with you and LeBron James? Stephen A. Smith: I have nothing to say about that. I don’t like him, and he don’t like me. He’s one of the greatest players who’s ever lived. I’m going to show him that respect, and I’m going to cover him objectively. When he does great, I’m gonna applaud. When he doesn’t do great, I’m not gonna applaud. He hid behind his son [Los … [Read more...] about