Fired Nuggets coach Michael Malone joins ESPN NBA studio for Western Conference Finals
Malone will join Malika Andrews, Stephen A. Smith, Bob Myers and Kendrick Perkins on "NBA Countdown."
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Kendrick Perkins claims three-time MVP Nikola Jokić ‘wouldn’t have wanted this smoke’ of playing against him
Kendrick Perkins applauds Dillon Brooks for ‘attacking’ Steph Curry’s thumb injury: ‘Everything is in play in the postseason’
"If I am a defender, I am going to attack those wounds."
Jemele Hill: ‘Rumor’ was NBA used to block Stephen A. Smith from appearing on ESPN pregame show
"...they had particular opinions about him being part of the some of their flagship properties."
Report: ESPN could move NBA studio shows out of L.A. after 2025 playoffs
The network is already slated to move the L.A. edition of SportsCenter back to Bristol.
Stephen A. Smith shuts down Kendrick Perkins’ over Nikola Jokić MVP talk: ‘We’re not doing this today’
"SGA is going to be the league MVP if he keeps this up. I don't care what Jokić does."
LeBron James claps back at Stephen A. Smith over NBA media complaint: ‘Proved my point’
"Happy this convo has started."
Colin Cowherd lauds TNT’s NBA criticisms: ‘ESPN is mostly fluff’
"I want a show that is hard and has teeth and bites into the players"
L.A. fires bring change to ESPN’s Wednesday programming
"Stay safe, everyone."
ESPN NBA Christmas showcase shows just how badly the network needs ‘Inside the NBA’
A fantastic day of NBA hoops on ESPN devolved into debates, slandering players, and far too little real basketball talk.
Michael Wilbon, Brian Windhorst debate LeBron James to Warriors trade
"LeBron has repeatedly made it clear: He wants to be a Laker."
Michael Wilbon not threatened by ‘Inside the NBA’ at ESPN: ‘There’s plenty of real estate’
"I'm overjoyed that they're on."
ESPN expands roles for Tim Legler and Kendrick Perkins with new contracts
ESPN announced the re-signing of multiple NBA personalities with new expanded roles for Tim Legler and Kendrick Perkins.
Get ready for a whole lot of Shams Charania on ESPN on Thursday
"Shams is one of the most well-connected and accomplished journalists in sports and we’re proud that he will now call ESPN his home."
Stephen A. Smith ‘expects to get paid’ in next contract
"I expect to get paid, and I’m not apologizing for that to anybody."
John Ourand explains why Stephen A. Smith is worth $25 million asking price
"Yeah, it does make a lot of sense."
Paul George ‘didn’t appreciate’ Stephen A. Smith taking shot at Clippers teammate Kawhi Leonard
"I didn't like that moment. I rock with Stephen A. obviously, but just let it go."
Does ESPN need a complete refresh of its NBA coverage next season?
Stephen A. Smith goes off on Mavericks stars after lackluster first half
"The stars for Dallas, there is an APB out for them right now."
Julius Randle to serve as guest analyst on ‘NBA Countdown’ Monday night
Randle is the third active player to join the panel this series.
ESPN’s Malika Andrews opens up on teenage battle with mental illness
"We talk about depression and recovery as a ‘before and after,’ something you overcome. My experience is it’s something you contend with every single day."
Adam Silver on Caitlin Clark: ‘You can’t anoint stars in this league’
"She's ultimately got to prove it on the court."
Adam Silver: Players lack incentive to try hard in All-Star Game
"There's just some governor on them from playing all out."
NBA Countdown crew offers tribute to Jerry West
"I looked at him as an NBA father."