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

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 "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

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.

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

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.

Stephen A. Smith has once again shifted his stance on the Lakers, questioning whether they have the firepower to survive the Western Conference.

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.