Brian Windhorst and Stephen A. Smith break down the importance of Luka Doncic signing an extension with the Lakers this offseason.

NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith thinks a 40-year-old LeBron James is under the most pressure to win the 2024-25 NBA title.

The veteran ESPN analyst believes the Los Angeles Lakers must avoid a specific postseason matchup or risk their season ending early

The highly anticipated showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers is set to unfold Tuesday night in Los Angeles, marking 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic's first game against his former team since general manager Nico Harrison made the surprising decision to trade him for Anthony

On "NBA Countdown," ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith still believes the Lakers are not title contenders but apologized to them after their impressive performance. "I don't," Smit

The Los Angeles Lakers were part of the biggest NBA trade in years and there is a great deal of excitement around them, but do they have what it takes to stop the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs? Stephen A.

Stephen A. Smith blamed Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for the "erosion" of the Slam Dunk Contest in a heated rant about NBA All-Star Weekend.

Stephen A. Smith is sold on the Lakers having a legitimate chance to win the Western Conference.

Stephen A. Smith explains why he still does not see the Lakers as NBA Finals contenders, despite their impressive win over the Nuggets.

Stephen A. Smith explains why Luka Doncic's conditioning in Los Angeles will be "exponentially more important" in order for the Lakers to find success.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith recently sparked controversy by blaming Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for the decline of the Slam Dunk Contest. On Monday’s edition of “First Take,” Smith claimed that James’ refusal to participate in the event over the years caused it to lose excitement and star power.