{
  "id": 19376770,
  "title": "Stephen A. Smith Ends Beef With LeBron James, Hopes He Wins A Title With The 76ers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/stephen-a-smith-ends-beef-with-lebron-james-hopes-he-wins-a-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T18:43:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stephen-smith-ends-beef-lebron-184328049.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has called off his year-long feud with Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James, expressing hope that he secures a championship ring with the team. During a recent episode of *The Stephen A. Smith Show*, Smith confirmed he no longer harbors animosity towards LeBron, stating that he’s over the past disagreements. \"I’m 59 years old. Life is short. Ain't got time for all of that, okay?\" Smith emphasized his support for LeBron, wishing him the best and looking forward to covering his career’s final chapters in the next two years.\n\nThe beef initially escalated on March 6, 2025, when LeBron confronted Stephen A. Smith during a timeout in a Lakers-Knicks game at Crypto.com Arena. The heated moment was sparked by Smith's controversial comments about LeBron’s son, Bronny James, who was struggling early in his NBA rookie season. Smith's outspoken criticism of Bronny’s performance and the undue attention his father’s association brought led to a viral backlash. Following the game, Smith defended his stance, urging LeBron to reconsider his son's position.\n\nDespite the initial hostility, Smith’s recent comments suggest a thaw in relations. He dismissed claims suggesting the Lakers would perform better without LeBron, asserting that no team in the NBA would be shortchanged by his absence. The 76ers, led by LeBron, Maxey, Brown, and Embiid, currently sit at a 9-2 start, making them serious contenders for the championship. Smith sees them as among the favorites, adding that their current form is alarming for the rest of the league.",
  "summary": "Stephen A. Smith has finally gotten over LeBron James confronting him.",
  "key_points": [
    "Stephen A. Smith ends year-long feud with LeBron James",
    "LeBron James hopes to win title with Philadelphia 76ers",
    "Beef began March 6, 2025 over comments about Bronny James"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}