The Stephen A. Smith Show

The Pacers stunned the Cavs at the last second last night. How concerned should the Cavs be about losing the series? Is the series already over? Also, Steph Curry left Game 1 vs. the Wolves with an injury. Should he even play in Game 2? Plus, the Steelers traded George Pickens to the Cowboys. What does this mean for both teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle debate which home team down 0-1 has the most to be concerned about, and one player in the Big Apple has a chance to become the face of the league? We check in with Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Front Office Insider, to make sense of a hectic start to the conference semi-finals. Then, we look ahead to Game 1 of Steph and the Warriors taking on Anthony Edwards and the Wolves. How close is Steph's legacy to LeBron? MJ?! Then we go through the Most UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle discus break road teams are undefeated in the NBA Conference Semi-Finals, and Evan cannot stop sipping his coffee mid-segment. We go back to Boston to figure out what went wrong with the Celtics, and Jaylen Brown's comments rose some eyebrows. Then, Michelle rates the top athlete outfits at the Met Gala in All The Small Things. Justin Jefferson may have had some inspiration from the studio for his fashion choice... We close out the hour checking in on the state of the NFC East, and Jerry-World is awfully quiet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle start the hour debating whether the Knicks deserve credit for win or if the Celtics collapse was on them. We go to UnSportsmanLike nation to get inside the mind of Celtics and Knicks fan's after game 1. Then, Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider joins the show to discuss why the Ravens released kicker Justin Tucker amid legal troubles, and just how close Aaron Rodgers is to finding his new home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle react to the Knicks roaring comeback versus the Celtics in Game 1 of the East Semis. Evan believes the Knicks are not getting the credit for this win. We go to Unsportsmanlike nation to get a feel for how Knicks fans are feeling up 1-0 in the series. Then we dive into the Nuggets shocking win over the top seeded Thunder in Game 1 of their series. Is Nikola Jokic actually underrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pacers take game 1 in Cleveland, Evan, Canty and Michelle discuss how the Cavaliers can get back into the series. Then, we play "What Happens If?" some of the marquee teams left in the NBA Playoffs were to lose. On the doorstep of the Knicks and Celtics battling in the 2nd Round, Chris Herring, ESPN Senior NBA Writer checks in on whether New York even has a chance. We end the hour with Canty's Best Bets of the night followed by the Most Unsportsmanlike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty leads the hour with his Upon Further Review from the previous weekend in sports. Evan believes the Knicks have a shot to take down the defending champs as their 2nd Round matchup kicks off. Then, the crew takes a census of the current and former residents of "Hardenville," where terrible playoff performers call home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, and Michelle start the hour debating who belongs in "Hardenville," where the worst playoff performers take residence. Then, Brian Windhorst, NBA Insider joins the show to break down the impact of the upcoming NBA Draft lottery and the state of Luka and the Lakers. We stay hot on the Lakers and go in depth on LeBron's comments about recruiting Luka Doncic to resign. To round out the hour, Producer Pat gives us what he's over in the world, and Canty gives us a shocking take on his current top 5 players in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle kick-off the hour breaking down Curry and the Warriors taking down the Rockets in Houston in Game 7. We pose the question, do the Rockets need to add another star to get over the top? The, Canty gives his Power Rankings for the top 10 players left in the NBA playoffs, and one name NOT on the list leaves Michelle shocked. The crew rounds out the hour bringing in Unsportsmanlike nation to see if James Harden is the least clutch playoff performer ever?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle where they discussed the Lakers losing to the Timberwolves, JJ Reddick calling out Luka for being out of shape, what it means for Brock Purdy now that George Kittle got an extension and What to expect from Cam Ward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did JJ Redick call out Luka Doncic for being out of shape? How should the Lakers be looking to build their roster moving forward? Also, ESPN BET's Joe Fortenbaugh stops by to get you set for the weekend. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle was asked to was John Cena vs. The Rock, and has a lot of thoughts. What matches should she watch movies forward? Plus, are we at the end of the current Celtics run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did JJ Redick call out Luka Doncic for being out of shape? Is that a mistake for him to do? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks beat the Pistons in the first round last night. How excited should Knick fans be heading in to round 2? SiriusXM NBA Radio's Frank Isola joins to discuss that and more. Plus, Can He or Canty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was this season a success or a disappointment for the Lakers? How should we feel about JJ Redick walking off the podium before the game? ESPN Senior Writer Andre Snellings joins to discuss that and more. Also, Respeck It or Check It. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who has the better career: Steph or LeBron? Has LeBron’s tenure in LA been a disappointment? Also, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Jordan Reid joins to talk about his mock draft for 2026. Plus, Jeff Ulbrich was fined by the NFL following his son's prank calls during the Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Luka be with the Lakers long term? Who deserves the blame for the Lakers coming up short? ESPN NFL Analyst & Lakers fan Damien Woody joins the show to talk about that and more. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers were bounced by the Wolves last night. Is this season anything other than a failure for them? Has LeBron’s tenure in LA been a disappointment? What does the future hold for the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Lakers going to get bounced today, or will they manage to keep their season alive? Also, the Bucks got bounced last night, and then Giannis was confronted by Tyrese Haliburton’s dad. Why hasn't the NBA said anything yet? Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moment of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill GM Brandon Beane defended his recent comments on wide receivers, while comparing Josh Allen to Tom Brady. What are the expectations for Buffalo this year? The Bucks got bounced last night, and then Giannis was confronted by Tyrese Haliburton’s dad. Was this Giannis’s last game with the Bucks? Plus, was it ridiculous for Abdul Carter to ask to wear #56 for the Giants? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices