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Stephen A. Smith Excluded From Marquee ESPN Program; Is He Being Forced Out?

Let’s get one thing straight: Stephen A. Smith isn’t going anywhere. But if you’ve been scrolling through your social media feeds, you might think the king of sports talk is being escorted out of ESPN’s Bristol headquarters.

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ESPN Announces Stephen A. Smith News Amid NBA Season

Stephen A. Smith has been a longtime staple on the ESPN network. In March, Smith signed a new contract, paying him over $100 million for the next five years.

NBA News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / November 18

Stephen A. Smith relieved of ESPN on-air duties for popular NBA show

ESPN adjusted its NBA coverage this week and Stephen A. Smith’s role shifted in a major way. The network rolled out its “new-look NBA Countdown team,” led by Malika Andrews with Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins and Michael Malone.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 17

Stephen A. Smith gets a noteworthy demotion from ESPN

The times are a-changin’ (at least a little bit) for Stephen A. Smith at ESPN. ESPN announced on Tuesday that they will have a new-look team for “NBA Countdown,” their long-running NBA pregame and halftime show.

Stephen A Smith News / The SportsRush / November 17

'He Was Lying': Stephen A. Smith Gives 2 Reasons for Ja’Marr Chase to Get Suspended for 2 Games

Aaron Rodgers left the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals with a small fracture in his wrist. But somehow, he is far from the biggest story coming out of that game.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 16

Why Week 11 Matters More for Chiefs than Broncos

Week 11 has a ton of marquee games on its slate, but when it comes to the Kansas City Chiefs' time to play, a ton of eyes should be on the game. This Week 11 game between the Chiefs and the Denver Broncos holds a ton of weight on the future of the Chiefs' 2025 campaign.

Kansas City Chiefs News / FirstSportz / November 15

Game Against Broncos a Must-Win for Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs, Says Stephen A. Smith

This season, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to be using the motivation from their Super Bowl LIX loss to spearhead a run for another Vince Lombardi trophy.

Kansas City Chiefs News / The SportsRush / November 15

Chiefs News: Patrick Mahomes Receives a Playoffs Warning From Stephen A. Smith After 5-4 Start

After an 0-2 start to the regular season, one that was preceded by one of the most lopsided losses in Super Bowl history, fans and analysts alike had begun to write off Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 12

Stephen A. Smith Understands the Pain of Mavs Fans Watching Luka Doncic Ascend

Nico Harrison, the man who orchestrated Luka Doncic’s move to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, has finally been fired, a move seen by many as a long time coming.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / November 12

Stephen A. Smith Clarifies LeBron James’ Legacy Amid Stat-Padding Claims: 'It Don’t Buy You GOAT Status'

LeBron James, one of the greatest NBA players in the history of the game, has achieved everything there is to achieve, whether in the form of individual accolades, records or team success.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / November 12

Stephen A. Smith Outshines Karl-Anthony Towns in Hilarious Knicks Ad

The New York Knicks released a comedic 30-second NBA 2K26 advertisement featuring ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and Karl-Anthony Towns that perfectly encapsulated the swagger surrounding this season at Madison Square Garden. The ad perfectly shows Smith's shameless self-promotion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Michelle Beadle Defends LeBron James, Goes After Stephen A. Smith’s ESPN Colleague in Ongoing Feud

Michelle Beadle hasn’t ever shied away from making her voice heard in the sports media landscape, and her latest comments continue that tradition. The

Stephen A. Smith Announces Medical Surgery 'Really' Messed Him Up

No matter what you achieve or how much money you have, eventually you're going to need to get on the table for various treatments or surgeries. For ESPN's Stephen A.

Denver Broncos News / FirstSportz / November 8

Stephen A. Smith Sarcastically Thanks ‘Boring’ Bo Nix and Broncos For Helping Him Sleep Well

After winning against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 6, Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos improved to 8-2. That should generally excite folks, but Stephen A.

MLB News / The Spun / November 7

Former ESPN Star Admits She's 'Praying' On Stephen A. Smith's Downfall

One of Stephen A. Smith's former co-workers at ESPN admit she's legitimately praying on his downfall. Earlier this week, Smith announced his new ambassadorship with Papaya.

Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / November 7

'We Never Have Any Clue': Stephen A. Smith Sends Strong Message After Death of Cowboys Player

Broadcaster Stephen A. Smith issued a strong message to the public following the death of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, urging greater awareness of hidden struggles.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 6

Stephen A Smith diminishes the Seahawks' success by bringing up Sam Darnold's history

The Seattle Seahawks are one of the hottest teams in the league going into Week 10, after not previously discussed much in the offseason or earlier in the season.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 6

Kenny Smith ESPN Contract: Is He Leaving Inside The NBA?

Kenny Smith is set to begin a new chapter with ESPN. He recently signed a multi-year agreement that will see him appear on multiple programs on ESPN. This will include Stephen Smith’s First Take as the main show.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 5

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Gets New First Take Colleague

Stephen A. Smith is set to welcome a new colleague to “First Take” following a new development at ESPN. The company dropped a huge announcement this Wednesday,

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Stephen A. Smith Reacts to Viral Moment With Cowboys’ Jerry Jones

Stephen A. Smith attended the Cardinals-Cowboys game as part of "Monday Night Countdown." During the first half, Smith joined Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in his suite.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Stephen A. Smith Walks Out On Jerry Jones During Monday Night Football

Stephen A. Smith had about as much as he could take of the Dallas Cowboys during their "Monday Night Football" tilt against the Arizona Cardinals, and the outspoken analyst eventually left owner Jerry Jones sitting by himself. Smith is known to detest America’s Team - at least he pretends to on TV.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 3