Stephen A. Smith is taking Memphis Mayor Paul Young on his invitation to visit the Bluff City. ESPN's high-profile, outspoken ...

Days after claiming that NBA players avoid playing for the Memphis Grizzlies due to crime concerns in the city, ESPN's ...

Stephen A. Smith will visit Memphis after mayor’s invitation, following comments about NBA players’ safety concerns in the ...

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." ...

Smith said on the show that while Memphis is a great sports town some NBA starts don’t feel safe there., “But there’s an element there where cats like Jimmy Butler and others don’t feel it ...

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.

Around the trade deadline, there were rumors of the Memphis Grizzlies being a possible target for Jimmy Butler. As interest ...

A former NBA player is speaking out after Stephen A. Smith received backlash for his comments about Memphis. Earlier this week, Smith appeared on First ...

Jason Fitz, who was employed by ESPN from 2016-23, said Smith is simply too busy to be informed on all the topics he debates about. “Stephen A. is one of the least prepared people I’ve ever ...

Stephen A. Smith claims players do not sign with Grizzlies in free agency due to lack of safety in Memphis, in light of Desmond Bane trade ...

Stephen A. Smith Taking Heat For Calling U.S. City 'Unsafe' first appeared on The Spun on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.