Tag: Stephen A. Smith – NBC Bay Area

Jimmy Butler May 15, 2025 9:14 pm

Jimmy Butler's performance in Warriors' Game 5 loss criticized by NBA analysts

Jimmy Butler’s output in the Golden State Warriors’ final two postseason loss left the 35-year-old open to sharp criticism.

Jimmy Butler May 9, 2025 2:10 pm

Stephen A believes Warriors winning without Steph is ‘Butler's job'

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith believes Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler needs to step up with Steph Curry sidelined and win a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Jimmy Butler April 24, 2025 12:45 pm

Why Stephen A won't rule out Warriors beating Rockets without Butler

Stephen A. Smith believes the Golden State Warriors can beat the Houston Rockets even if Jimmy Butler misses time due to his pelvis injury.

Stephen A. Smith April 16, 2025 6:39 pm

Stephen A believes Grizz likely beat Warriors if Morant wasn't injured

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s injury changed the Golden State Warriors’ NBA play-in fate.

Draymond Green March 18, 2025 7:14 pm

Stephen A calls Draymond out after Warriors' loss to Nuggets

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith called Draymond Green out for the Warriors forward’s NBA Finals prediction after Golden State’s loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

Draymond Green March 16, 2025 6:35 pm

Draymond blasts Stephen A. for ‘weak' LeBron, Bronny comments

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith made waves recently after a verbal encounter with NBA superstar LeBron James during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup with the New York Knicks on March 8. Smith confirmed LeBron approached him about comments he made about his son, Bronny James. Stephen A. Smith begins First Take confirming that LeBron James confronted him at last night's...

[CSNBY] Stephen A. Smith fires back at Derek Carr with 'facts' in war of words

Jimmy Butler February 24, 2025 6:35 pm

Stephen A admits he was wrong about Butler's impact on Warriors

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith walked back his criticisms of the Jimmy Butler-Golden State Warriors pairing.

Andrew Wiggins February 6, 2025 7:24 pm

Stephen A torches Wiggins as ‘MIA' after Warriors trade him

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith took a shot at two-way wing Andrew Wiggins after the Warriors traded him to the Miami Heat.

Jimmy Butler February 6, 2025 6:07 pm

Stephen A claims Warriors ‘no more dangerous' after Butler trade

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes the Golden State Warriors are “no more dangerous” after trading for six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler.

Steph Curry January 26, 2025 8:28 pm

Stephen A believes Steph not having Warriors co-star is ‘his fault'

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith claimed the Golden State Warriors don’t have a second star because of Steph Curry.

Steve Kerr January 21, 2025 4:20 pm

Stephen A ‘never sad' to see Tatum torch Dubs after Olympics benching

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes Steve Kerr made an “egregious” mistake leaving Jayson Tatum out of his rotation during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Stephen A. Smith December 10, 2024 8:28 pm

Stephen A makes odd statement about possible Steph-LeBron pairing

Stephen A. Smith made a bold statement about the possibility of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James joining Steph Curry on the Golden State Warriors.