The Stephen A. Smith Show

Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joins the show to explain why he thinks the pressure is on Nikola Jokic in the playoffs. Plus, are WR’s overvalued in the NFL Draft this season? ESPN NFL Draft Expert Mel Kiper joins to discuss that, and his latest mock draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should the Cardinals trade out of the #3 pick? Which teams should be interested in Anthony Richardson? ESPN NFL Reporter Jeff Darlington joins to discuss that and more. Also, ESPN Basketball Analyst Monica McNutt joins to discuss the Rudy Gobert suspension. Plus, Take It or Shake It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which player has the best chance to change their narrative in the playoffs? The T-Wolves suspended Rudy Gobert for the play-in game. Was it the right decision? Plus, how surprising would it be if the Hawks moved on from Trae Young? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim MacMahon ESPN NBA Reporter on the future of Luka and Kyrie’s future in Dallas.How Many QBs would you take ahead Lamar Jackson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the most dangerous NBA playoff team in each conference? Max explains why a first round exit for the Knicks would be a failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler said based on discussions he's had with people around the league, is that NFL executives do not view Lamar Jackson as an elite quarterback like the media does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Western Conference playoff picture is set and the Minnesota Timberwolves are imploding. How deep of a run can the Lakers make? Would Odell Beckham Jr have signed with the Ravens if he believed Lamar wouldn’t be the QB in Baltimore? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Canty joins Fitz & Harry for the hour. Are the Lakers legit contenders if they're coming out of the play-in? Brian Windhorst joins to talk about that and more. Also, what’s going to happen with Lamar Jackson? Plus, Chris Carlin pops in the show to preview First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LSU Forward Angel Reese joins the show to address the controversy around the end of the women's National Championship, and whether she'll be going to the White House. Also, Celtics Guard Jaylen Brown joins to address his future in Boston. Plus, Take It or Shake It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it now or never for the Sixers to win a championship? Which play-in team are you buying as a legit contender? Also, ESPN Golf Analyst Michael Collins breaks down Day 2 of the Masters. Plus, do you want to see this version of Tiger continue to play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Douglas & Jason Fitz take the show over for a Love Friday. The Suns beat the Nuggets last night. Why did the Nuggets sit their starters? Why do we spend so much energy on the Lakers? Also, should any rookie QB's start week 1? Plus, the floor and ceiling for the Bengals & Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Ravens mishandling the Lamar situation? Canty says it's bad PR for them. Which QB deserves a guaranteed deal right now? Plus, who should be blamed for the issues in Dallas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which QB most deserves a guaranteed deal right now? Plus, ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler joins to talk about his expectations for the NBA playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the favorite to win The Masters? ESPN Golf Analyst Michael Collins joins to talk about that and more. Also, are the Ravens mishandling the Lamar situation? ESPN NFL Reporter Dianna Russini joins to answer that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who should be blamed for the issues in Dallas? Did they mess up by not keeping Jalen Brunson? Plus, the Lakers lost to the Clippers last night. Was it a schedule loss? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the NBA MVP discussion conversation over? Was Chris Canty wearing Jeggings?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL WR Steve Smith Sr. joined the show to discuss why the contract negotiations for Lamar Jackson have stalled. Former Patriots QB Matt Cassel on a potential rift between Bill Belichick and Mac Jones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Doc Rivers joined KJM to discuss the evolution Joel Embiid and why he said the NBA MVP race was over. Is Bill Belichick ready to move on from Mac Jones? What should the Jets do at #13?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Joel Embiid clinch the NBA MVP? Can the Lakers afford to sit either LeBron James or Anthony Davis? What’s wrong with the Dallas Mavericks?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3x National Champion head coach Jim Calhoun joins to react to UConn winning the National Championship, and explain why he's not interested in seeing the NCAA Tournament expand. Also, Canty gives his list of the top #2's in the Eastern Conference right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices