ESPN's Stephen A. Smith feels LeBron James has earned the right to miss as many games as he wants whenever he feels like it.

Some are wondering if LeBron James may consider asking the Lakers to trade him, but ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said he needs to stay put.

Stephen A. Smith isn't mincing words about Bronny James's criticism, placing the blame squarely on LeBron's public campaign to play with his son. While the Lakers currently stand at 14-12, Bronny's difficulties transitioning to the professional level have ...

Stephen A. Smith isn't having any of the criticism surrounding LeBron James' recent two-game absence from the Lakers.

Stephen A. Smith believes Carmelo Anthony regrets his decision to not align his opt-out clause with Dwyane Wade and LeBron James.

Stephen A. Smith recently came to LeBron James’ defense on an episode of First Take. James had been absent from games for eight days due to personal reasons, and Smith argued that the NBA superstar deserved time off whenever he needed it. Smith ...

Stephen A. Smith made it clear that he’s not on board with the idea of pairing LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

LeBron James recently did not play in two Los Angeles Lakers games before returning on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. James, who is dealing with a foot injury, also missed time due to "personal reasons." Stephen A. Smith recently explained why LeBron's absences are a "non-story" while speaking on ESPN First Take.

Stephen A. Smith aired out his bold speculation regarding LeBron James' sudden absence for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Three days ago ESPN's Michael Wilbon assessed the state of play in the NBA and cooked up the diabolical idea that the Golden State Warriors need to trade for LeBron James. Stephen A. Smith ...

However, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith doesn't think James should have to give a reason for his absence. "LeBron James...I mean this is the biggest non-story...I mean the Oscar goes to...

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht was on the wrong end of some friendly trash talk from LeBron James during the College Football Playoff on Saturday.