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

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." ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 is taking Memphis Mayor Paul Young on his invitation to visit the Bluff City.

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 … ...

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.

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." ...

Memphis mayor Paul Young responded to Stephen A. Smith's comments about Memphis amid Ja Morant trade speculation.

Jason Fitz is adding his voice to the chorus of criticism surrounding Stephen A. Smith’s recent remarks about Memphis. As Awful Announcing reports, during a guest appearance on 92.9 ESPN in Memphis, ...

A Jimmy Butler trade never materialized, and he was instead sent to the Golden State Warriors, propelling them to a playoff run. As the Grizzlies navigated a rough stretch after the All-Star break ...