Stephen A. Smith's comments about Memphis' safety concerning NBA players sparked controversy and drew reactions from Ja ...

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith appeared on "First Take" to make a bold claim about why players are turning down opportunities to play in Memphis. "Cats like Jimmy Butler and others don’t feel like ...

"It's a great sports town, great fans, great people," Stephen A. Smith said. "But there's an element there where cats like Jimmy Butler and others don't feel it's the safest environment. I'm talking ...

“But there’s an element there where cats like Jimmy Butler and others don’t feel it’s the safest environment. I’m talking to the local authorities in Memphis,” Smith said.

Stephen A. Smith touched a nerve. One that seemed to reverberate throughout ... "But there's an element there where cats like Jimmy Butler and others don't feel it's the safest environment. I'm ...

Stephen A. Smith's comments about Memphis' safety concerning NBA players sparked controversy and drew reactions from Ja Morant and others. Memphis Mayor Paul Young invited Smith to visit the city ...

Jimmy Butler showed up in South Lake Tahoe to cheer on Golden State Warriors teammate Steph Curry in the American Century ...

Ja Morant responded to Stephen A. Smith's claims that NBA players avoid Memphis due to safety concerns, affirming his commitment while criticizing the focus on negativity.

NBA players don't want to go to Memphis, according to Stephen A. Smith. The First Take star explained why on Tuesday's episode when the Morris brothers were guests on the show.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith says NBA players don’t want to play in Memphis because of high crime. In a show segment posted to X on Tuesday morning, Smith said he knows … ...

Stephen A. Smith is taking Memphis Mayor Paul Young on his invitation to visit the Bluff City.

Stephen A. Smith said NBA players have told him they don't want to play for the Grizzlies because Memphis isn't "the safest environment." ...