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Reports Claimed Stephen A. Smith Was Dropped From ESPN’s NBA Countdown, But He Says Not So Fast

ESPN confirmed back in October that NBA Countdown veterans Malika Andrews and Kendrick Perkins would be joined on the show by former Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone this year. Now, the network has revealed via a press release that senior basketball writer Brian Windhorst is joining the program following his multi-year contract extension.

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Stephen A. Smith explains his ‘NBA Countdown’ exit: ‘I didn’t want to be on the show’

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No, Stephen A. Smith Was Not Fired From ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’

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Stephen A. Smith Breaks Silence On Shocking ESPN Exit

Stephen A. Smith said Tuesday he asked to come off ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” pushing back on headlines suggesting he was yanked from the show after the network unveiled a revamped cast Monday.

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Stephen A. Smith speaks out on ‘NBA Countdown’ exit

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Stephen A. Smith speaks out on ESPN 'NBA Countdown' decision

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Sports media staple clears air following omission from ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’

Stephen A. Smith is no stranger to the sports-media spotlight, and the longtime analyst made headlines again Tuesday with news that ESPN’s premier professional basketball program, NBA Countdown, will not feature his commentary this season — for the first time since he joined the show in 2003.

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Shaquille O’Neal rips ‘traitor’ Kenny Smith for getting chummy with ‘NBA Countdown’

Kenny Smith can double dip with Inside the NBA and NBA Countdown on ESPN, as long as he’s prepared to feel the wrath of Shaquille O’Neal. ESPN might be making good on their promise to not interfere with Inside the NBA.