The latest dust-up between Stephen A. Smith and Donald Trump has escalated beyond if the ESPN host believes the former Apprentice host is to blame for the New York Knicks losing at home last night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals produced one of the biggest off-court storylines of the series. After the Knicks lost 115-111 to the Spurs, President Donald Trump and Stephen A. Smith became the center of attention.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith was left off TIME's inaugural ranking of the most influential people in sports.

Pat McAfee is reportedly negotiating a new $60 million ESPN deal as he overtakes Stephen A. Smith in the network's pecking order during NBA Finals.

Stephen A. Smith was not one to allow the latest dig by President Trump go unanswered. Just less than 24 hours after questioning if the ESPN analyst could pass a basic test on intelligence, Smith took his “First Take” show and made it more like a presidential campaign stop where the American flag,

Stephen A. Smith may appear mostly in suits, breaking down the performances of NBA players. But the 58-year-old recently displayed his shirtless snaps, which spoke volumes about his weight loss journey,

Knicks star Jalen Brunson shares perspective from the team after the Game 3 loss to the Spurs, showing his leadership.

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks dropped Game 3 of the NBA Finals at home on Monday, suffering their first defeat since April 23. A win after taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series would have swung the momentum dramatically in New York’s favor.