LeBron James has accomplished everything the NBA has to offer over the course of his illustrious 22-year playing career, and he's still pushing. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has won four titles and rung in just about every accolade there is to offer in the league,

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

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith calls out Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for his comments about Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards on being the face of the NBA and the responsibility that comes with it.

Nothing riles up Stephen A. Smith more than his beloved Knicks—and a seemingly personal attack on his profession. Friday’s episode of First Take included some extra pep and pizzazz from the ESPN analyst after Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James called out members of the NBA media while talking about Anthony Edwards and the face of the league chatter.

Stephen A. Smith explains how Luka Doncic’s arrival could impact LeBron James’ career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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

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.

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.

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.

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Monica McNutt debate whether the Los Angeles Lakers are the most dangerous team in the NBA and what they are looking out for to see in the 2nd half of the season.