The Stephen A. Smith Show

With all the big news and games coming down from the NBA Playoffs, we bring in Quentin Richardson, ESPN NBA Analyst in to break it all down. How crazy would it be in New York if the Knicks made the finals?! The NFL releases the schedule for their 2025 International games. Then Bob Ryan, Boston Globe Sports Columnist Emeritus joined the show to talk the impact of Jayson Tatum's serious injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider joins right off the top of the hour and had some interesting comments regarding Aaron Rodgers and if the NFL should adopt a draft lottery?! Plus, we draft our favorite points that Schefter made immediately after he joined. Then Michelle goes through All the Small Things she took note of in the past few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Edwards and the Wolves take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Warriors. Is it Julius Randle the key or is the absence of Curry the deciding factor in the series. Will this years NBA champion draw parallels to the 2004 Pistons championship? Then we dive into potential landing spots for Giannis now that the NBA Draft order is set. Pat the producer rounds out the hour demanding an apology from Canty? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayson Tatum's potentially serious leg injury overshadowing the Knicks taking a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Semis. The crew discusses the short and long term impact of Tatum's injury. Nico Harrison and the Mavericks somehow get the number 1 pick, essentially securing them top prospect Cooper Flagg. What will Flagg's impact be on Dallas? Has the NBA done right with the new Draft Lottery system over past few years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start hour 4 by wondering what does Giannis's future look like? Kevin Negandhi joins us to preview the NBA draft lottery and what getting the #1 pick means for the team who gets it, plus Doris Burke joins us to preview the Knicks and Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Per Shams, Giannis is open to exploring his future outside of Milwaukee, so which team makes the most sense? Is it time for the Cavs to sit Donovan Mitchell? Plus David Dennis Jr. joins us to talk playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin hour two with Upon Further Review with Derek Carr retiring, which team needs to land the #1 pick and get Cooper Flagg and what would it mean for the Steelers if Shedeur Sanders starts for the Browns this year, plus the NFL announces that the Eagles and Cowboys will open up the 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cavs get blown out and are now down 3 games to 1, Donovan Mitchell is hurt and Canty says the Cavs should shut him down the rest of the series, the Nuggets and Thunder series is tied at 2 games a piece, are the Nuggets getting enough from Nikola Jokic? Plus is it time to panic for the Knicks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle where they discuss the current state of the NFC East, is everything good between LeBron and JJ Redick, Michelle has her wrestling review and Pat's I'm over it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jen Lada, ESPN Reporter and Host of Jen, Gabe & Chewy on ESPN Milwaukee joins the show to discuss her story airing on Mother's Day regarding Carli Lloyd and her journey to becoming a mother. Then we discuss how we may not trust Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win it all with the Thunder. Michael Symon, Chef and Cleveland sports fan joins the show to talk Cavs struggles, Browns draft and what delicious dishes he's cooking up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Draymond Green becomes the overarching story of the Warriors game 2 loss to the Wolves in their first game without Curry. How can the Warriors respond? LeBron comes to the defense of first year coach JJ Redick despite criticism over late season and playoff game plans. What's next for the Lake Show? Then, Michelle dives into her second WWE wrestling match review: WrestleMania 17: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock. Plus, will the Pacers be able to close out an injury-filled Cavs lineup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Fortenbaugh, host of Joe & Q, joins at the top of the hour to break down the best bets for the conference semi-finals. Brian Windhorst, ESPN NBA Insider stops by to make sense of the Celtics struggles and Draymond Green approaching suspension due to technical fouls. Ahead of the Knicks hosting the Celtics in the Garden, Alan Hahn, Host of Don, Hahn & Rosenberg joins the show. Can the Knicks go up 3-0 on the defending champs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Edwards returns from an ankle injury to top the Curry-less Warriors. Draymond Green believes that there is an 'agenda' to portray him in a negative light. Can Playoff Jimmy come back to save the Warriors or will Ant and the Wolves take control. Plus, Evan reminisces on his days a high school quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsCenter Host Randy Scott stops by to address the fact that he took a nap in his bed after mowing the grass, but did not shower beforehand. How much pressure is on Anthony Edwards to win vs. the Warriors? Plus, how much criticism is fair for Jayson Tatum? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's Analyst Tim Legler joins the show. Can the Celtics turn things around and beat the Knicks? Also, what match is Michelle going to review tomorrow? Plus, Respeck It or Check It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would 1 title be a success for Tatum & Brown? Evan believes that they could be the 90's Braves. Also, ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody joins to discuss the Cowboys trading for George Pickens. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Celtics lose to the Knicks again, blowing another 20 point lead. Is this series already over? What can Boston do moving forward to fix this? Plus, there is some serious drama between Evan, Canty & Michelle over yesterday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo stops by to talk about going on David Letterman, and much more. Also, another round of Who Said It. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Pickens was traded from the Steelers to the Cowboys. What does this mean for both teams? Also, ESPN BET's Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show. Plus, is the Cavs-Pacers series already over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CEO of Vaynermedia Gary Vaynerchuk joins the show to talk about his new trading car line, the NBA playoffs, Aaron Rodgers and much more! Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices