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Are Anthony Davis and Rich Paul bullying the Pelicans? | First Take

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8 years ago

January 28, 2019

Stephen A. Smith says agents around the league are calling for NBA commissioner Adam Silver to fine Rich Paul and Klutch Sports Group for “bullying” small market teams into letting go of talent after Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Stephen A. on Ben Simmons’ new deal with Sacramento: He should be paying THEM! 😬 | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith joins Shae Cornette to react to Ben Simmons ‘ one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: #ESPN #NBA

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1 week ago

September 4, 2026

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Stephen A. on Ben Simmons' new deal with Sacramento: He should be paying THEM! 😬 | First Take 63

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith joins Shae Cornette to react to Ben Simmons ‘ one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.

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Stephen A. addresses the REALITY of Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers’ situation | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shams Charania, Brian Windhorst weigh in on the NBA’s punishments of the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard over salary cap circumvention violations. 0:00 Clippers statement 1:00 Stephen A. on the reality of the situation 3:15 Kawhi-Raptors trade 8:00 Shams’ update on Kawhi to Raptors ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited:…

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2 weeks ago

September 3, 2026

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Stephen A. addresses the REALITY of Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' situation | First Take 64

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shams Charania, Brian Windhorst weigh in on the NBA’s punishments of the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard over salary cap circumvention violations.

0:00 Clippers statement
1:00 Stephen A. on the reality of the situation
3:15 Kawhi-Raptors trade
8:00 Shams’ update on Kawhi to Raptors

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