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 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.

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 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...

Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James doesn't 'deserve' a Warriors trade, urges him to stay with the Lakers and figure it out.

On Monday's episode of ESPN's "First Take," Stephen A. Smith surely ruffled some feathers by saying James had earned the right to take games off whenever he feels like it. “Listen, LeBron James ...