ESPN's Stephen A. Smith sends cold-blooded five-word message to Lakers' LeBron James originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics—the NBA's four marquee franchises—will get their chance to add at least one rookie to their roster in the second round on Thursday. Here are the projected picks for those ...

The Lakers are facing critical decisions. Learn how LeBron James's contract and injury status may lead to a trade.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Stephen A Smith Doesn't Hold Back True Feelings on Lakers' LeBron James. The feud between Lakers star forward LeBron James and ESPN media personality Stephen A. Smith reached new heights Monday after a recent interview with Smith aired on Carmelo Anthony's podcast 7PM in Brooklyn.

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