The Stephen A. Smith Show

2008 NBA World Champion Tony Allen joins the show to discuss Tyler Herro's massive night to propel the Heat to a 3-1 lead over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the show to discuss how Tyrod Taylor's injury happened through a team doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Heat took a commanding 3-1 lead over the Celtics last night and will look to close out. Keyshawn believes the Celtics are done for the Heat will meet the Lakers in the Finals. Plus, ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody joins the show to break down the first two weeks of the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sports world had strong reaction to two of the three officers not being charged in the death of Breonna Taylor and the third receiving wanton endangerment. Key gives his thoughts on the situation and we hear from some of the biggest names in sports reacting. Plus, Buster Olney joins the show to discuss the Dodgers chances to win the World Series and how the MLB reacted to the news from Louisville yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get our first KJZ / Get Up trade...as Jay heads over to Get Up and Dan Graziano joins the show to talk about the expectations for Mahomes and what the role of Jalen Hurts is going to be with Carson Wentz & the Eagles struggling so far this season. Author of the book "The Dynasty", Jeff Benedict joins the show to talk about the access he got to Bill Belichick & Robert Kraft and why the owner was the most unsung hero of the Patriots dynasty. Coach Ed Orgeron joins to talk about the plan to replace Joe Burrow and the rest of the talent they lost to the NFL after their national championship season and what to expect from Myles Brennan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Key isn't worried about the Lakers...YET. Jay tells us why this series is way closer than everyone expected. George Karl joins to talk about how impressed he is by Nicola Jokic & Jamal Murray in the playoffs. Plus, we play...FILL IN THE BLANK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay is pretty 'meh' about the Bulls hiring Billy Donovan as their new head coach. Both Key & Jay wish they'd stop 're-heating' the same guys and get some new blood in as head coaches in the NBA. Adrian Wojnarowski joins to talk about how the Donovan hire came about. Ryan Clark joins to talk about why Cam is better than Brady for the Pats RIGHT NOW and why the NFL MVP is Russell Wilson's to lose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nuggets showed their resiliency last night in their Game 3 win. The guys wonder who's going to step up for the Lakers to help LeBron & AD...because there's not much more those guys can do. Marc Kestecher joins to talk about why this series could be way closer than everyone thinks. Plus, is Patrick Mahomes entering LeBron James territory as far as "title or bust" expectations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti begin the final hour wondering how the Raiders will fare against the Patriots this coming week. Doris Burke joins the show to discuss what a third championship on a third team would mean for the legacy of LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti wonder if the end is near for Drew Brees after a subpar game. The guys dont think he is done and thinks everything will be fine. Paul Finebaum joins the show to talk College Football ahead of the SEC getting set to play. Jerick McKinnon also joins the show to discuss the turf at MetLife Stadium and how it can effect the team this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti begin hour two wondering what is up with Drew Brees. He looked a bit "old" last night, but is there cause for concern? Jeff Saturday joins the show to discuss what he saw from the game last night and what the Saints need to correct moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti recap what we saw from Monday Night Football. The Raiders surprised some by beating the Saints, is the black hole turning around? Sal Paolantonio joins the show to discuss what is up with Carson Wentz and the Eagles, and if we could see Jalen Hurts any time soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti begin the last hour reacting to some crazy comments made by Dan Orlovsky. Are you taking Josh Allen as the early MVP of the NFL? Ed Werder joins the show to talk about the improbable comeback win the Cowboys had last night and what it means for the Cowboys moving forward. Jackie MacMullan joins the show to talk about Anthony Davis and the Lakers winning at the buzzer, and who is the most important player for the Celtics Heat series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti discuss the injury bug that has hit the NFL this past Sunday. Injury expert Stephania Bell joins the show to discuss the injuries and what they mean. Dianna Russini also joins the show to talk about the 49ers reaction to the rash of injuries they sustained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti begin hour two of the show discussing the rash of injuries we saw in the NFL. Could this be a correlation with no preseason? Dan Orlovsky joins the show and has a bold statement. He says Josh Allen is the MVP of the NFL after two weeks, do we agree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti begin the week looking back at a wild weekend of sports. We saw multiple comebacks in the NFL and a huge shot in the NBA. Anthony Davis hit a game winner and yelled KOBE while wearing the Mamba jerseys. Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to break down job security for certain coaches and what would happen if the Jets get the 1st pick of the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson and Zubin Mehenti finish the last hour of the show with Jay Williams jumping on after a long night. Are the Celtics heading down a path that the Sixers are currently on? Could they implode? Dave McMenamin joins the show to discuss the matchup between the Lakers and Nuggets. How will the series play out? Will the Lakers double Jamal Murray the same way they did James Harden? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, and Zubin Mehenti begin the hour with a correction from....Bill Parcells. The Big Tuna texted Key to correct him on a play he described. He is still getting coaching from the Tuna after all these years. Michael Collins joins the show to shed some light on Tiger and the field. Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade joins the show to talk about him opting back in to the season now that the Big 10 is back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson and Zubin Mehenti begin hour two wondering what will happen with the Celtics moving forward if they lose another Conference Final. Could the Celtics turn into the Sixers in terms of disappointment? Kendrick Perkins joins the show to discuss what he saw in the game last night and what could happen with the Celtics. Bart Scott joins the show to give us some insight on the New York football teams and some choice words for Saquon Barkley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, and Zubin Mehenti begin the show recapping what they saw from the Browns and Bengals Thursday Night Football game. The game was good and Baker and Odell connected, but could Odell be on the outs? Aaron Goldhammer joins the show to discuss the tone in Cleveland after a big win, and what could happen to Odell. Also, the Heat are up 2-0 on the Celtics, are they destined for the Finals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti begin the last hour wondering what will become of the PAC-12 season now that the Big 10 is officially coming back. Chris Bosh joins the show ahead of the NBA games tonight to discuss the Heats improbable run to the Conference Finals, and does this championship have an asterisk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices