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According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, ESPN personality Stephen A. There has been serious internal discussion about Smith coming to WWE.

The report adds to the ongoing conversation about TKO’s impact on WWE programming, with Meltzer stating that those who were critical of Pat McAfee’s involvement in the build-up to WrestleMania 42 are among those favorable to Smith internally.

Meltzer addressed the topic by discussing Kevin Nash’s recent comments urging TKO to stay away from WWE creative. He said that TKO’s intervention happens occasionally but its timing is bad.

Meltzer said, “They don’t really do it a lot, but from what I was told, they don’t do it a lot, but they always seem to do it at the most inopportune times.” “It happened at WrestleMania this year, it definitely happened, yes. We haven’t seen anyone put pressure on them.

“I mean, we haven’t seen anything with Stephen A. Smith — yet, boy, that name has been talked about. And I know it’s serious discussion. To put it this way, a lot of people who weren’t really happy with Pat McAfee are on Stephen A.’s side, as far as internally.”

Smith himself addressed the possibility last month, confirming that WWE President Nick Khan had spoken to him about the on-screen role. The 58-year-old said he was not interested in any physical involvement, but did not completely rule out an appearance. Given his respect for old school heel managers like Bobby Heenan, if Smith were to move forward a managerial character would be the most natural fit for him.

WWE’s relationship with ESPN has grown significantly since the two parties reached a PLE deal in September 2025, with WWE receiving prominent daytime coverage during WrestleMania week and stars such as Dannhausen and Seth Rollins making appearances on ESPN in the Backlash build. This relationship makes Smith a more natural crossover candidate than most celebrity names coming forward for WWE roles.

The Los Angeles Lakers got a big win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday at the Toyota Center. LeBron James played exceptionally well and scored 30 points on 13-of-14 shooting. According to the X reporter, he spoke after the game and showed how he felt, oh no, he didn’t.

“LeBron: Look at me right now… I feel like I’m bullshitting, but in the game I felt great, before the game, I wasn’t feeling that good. I was yawning and tired. I was literally just talking to myself, “Oh no, not on X,” he wrote.

James continued to fire all night, missing only one shot. It was his best shooting night of the season, as he found ways to put the ball in the hoop at almost every opportunity. There were times when he felt every bit his age, including a massive collapse in the fourth quarter. But James came back and finished the game strongly.

When James dived in for a basketball in Denver earlier this week, it took him a little longer to get up. When he fell in Houston, he held his ailing wrist and sat on the hardwood for a few minutes. Despite being 41 years old, James is playing at a high level, which is perfect timing as we get closer to the playoffs.

There are still questions about James’ future; He continues to perform as the second-best player on the Lakers behind Luka Doncic. As the Lakers sit in third place in the Western Conference, the team will continue to try to secure the No. 3 seed and make a deep run as James strives to stay healthy and be there for the team when needed.

The Los Angeles Lakers left Thursday night’s loss to the Denver Nuggets with a lot of disappointment. LeBron James expressed anger after a tough play involving Nikola Jokic that led to a possible injury. The moment came late in Los Angeles’ 120-113 loss in Denver. Under the arena lights, James absorbed contact from Jokic while completing a layup. There was no whistle. Moments later, the Lakers star walked away, rubbing his left elbow.

This sequence soon became the biggest talking point of the night.

With 4:05 remaining in the fourth quarter, James hit the floor with his elbow. The collision occurred when Jokic challenged the play at the rim. Officials allowed the game to continue. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the Lakers forward felt the effects immediately.

“It’s pretty sore right now,” James said after the game. “It felt like it was one of those weird situations, but much more intense.”

James returned after some time. Still, the uneasiness persisted. He fouled out again and missed the final 22.3 seconds. After the game, he iced the elbow while longtime trainer Mike Mancias placed a compression sleeve on his left arm for the team’s flight back to Los Angeles.

Lakers star LeBron James angry with Jokic’s no-call

When reporters asked for an explanation from officials, James did not hold back. The Lakers veteran seemed more irritated by the decision involving Nikola Jokic than the injury.

“It’s what it is—,” James said, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “‘Marginal.’ It’s the same s—. …They keep saying that it is ‘marginal’. I’m so tired of that word. It doesn’t make any sense.”

Meanwhile, Lakers coach JJ Redick said James iced his elbow after the game because the discomfort prevented him from finishing. His status for the next match remains uncertain.

That night still holds history. James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most career field goals in NBA history. Yet the accomplishment faded into the background as the Nuggets rode 28-point performances from Jokic and Jamal Murray.

A question now looms over Los Angeles. Will the Lakers get their superstar back soon, or will LeBron James’ injury saga intensify before the next tipoff?

The Los Angeles Lakers are under the microscope again, but Charles Barkley has officially seen enough. The Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst delivered a scathing criticism of Lakeshow during a recent broadcast that has become a topic of discussion on social media.

Barkley’s main complaint? He is tired of the “contender” label constantly being placed on a team that, in his eyes, is not good enough. “I’m bored of guys who talk about how they’re contenders,” Barkley said. “The Lakers are not a good team. They’re not athletic, they’re not good defensively. I think we’re contractually obligated to talk about them every day.”

“I’m tired of people saying they’re contenders… The Lakers are not a good team. I think it’s funny how the media has written off Luka [Doncic]…I think we’re contractually obligated to talk about them every day.”

– Charles Barkley 🗣️pic.twitter.com/Bi0q2tu1sh

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 1 March 2026

“Chuckster” also turned his attention to superstar Luka Doncic. While the media honeymoon phase with the Slovenian guard appears to be cooling off, Barkley took it a step further, joking that the Lakers are essentially “tanking” right now. He even suggested that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver should issue a fine due to his recent decline.

The numbers aren’t exactly silencing the critics. The Lakers have now lost three straight games, following a close 113-110 loss to a Phoenix Suns team playing without Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. Despite the team’s struggles, Luka Doncic did his best to carry the load against Phoenix, putting up a big stat line of 41 points on 12-of-21 shooting, along with eight rebounds and eight assists.

Currently sitting at 34-24 and the 6th seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers find themselves closer to the play-in tournament than the top spot. There are still 24 matches left, the pressure is increasing. If the Lakers want to prove Barkley wrong and stop the “tanking” narrative, they are going to have to find some defensive identity, and fast.

The Eastern Conference was supposed to be the land of opportunity this season, and while teams like the powerhouse Detroit Pistons and the rising Toronto Raptors have certainly taken advantage of it, the Miami Heat (31-29) appear to be stuck in no man’s land. Erik Spoelstra’s team is currently set to compete in the NBA Play-in Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Bam Adebayo has a lot going for him. He expressed his displeasure after Thursday’s 124-117 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers.

After recording a game-high 29 points and 14 rebounds, according to the HeatCulture “We’re better than we’ve been in the play-ins the last four years.”

While the Heat are respected for their toughness, professionalism, and togetherness, their renowned culture has resulted in only one playoff win in the past two years. Injuries certainly led to the disappointing finish, but it is becoming clear that Miami no longer has the firepower to compete in the East, perhaps not even in the weakened state it currently stands without Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton.

“Yeah, I don’t want to be in this crap anymore. We’re better off being in the play-ins the last 4 years… win some games… see if we can string together some WS.”

Bam Adebayo on elimination in play-in tournament 🗣️pic.twitter.com/PaFyUTuCUR

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 27 February 2026

If the Heat are forced to go to the play-in round once again, their chances of making a deep run in the postseason will certainly diminish. Yes, the team has had success at this before, reaching the NBA Finals after starting as the No. 8 seed, but Jimmy Butler is no longer in South Beach (nor is he healthy). The organization needs to take a hard look at itself and initiate significant changes, as this is clearly not the Miami that was swimming in praise a few years ago.

Perhaps a return to the Kasia Center will turn the team’s fortunes around. After consecutive losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and 76ers, the Heat will play eight of their next 10 games at home, starting with Saturday night’s showdown with the Houston Rockets. They can only hope that the long-awaited change will come during this crucial period, as the playoffs are fast approaching.

“Win some games,” Bam Adebayo said. “Be in our environment, be in our habitat, where our fans are cheering for us and see if we can string together some Ws.” Miami is eighth in the East and two and a half games behind Philly for the coveted No. 6 slot.