Smith has been making the rounds discussing his feud with James amid the fallout of the face-to-face confrontation.

The feud between the Lakers' LeBron James and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has some people taking sides. Here's what Charles Barkley, Adam Silver and others had to say after a heated week.

The Lakers remain fourth in the West with a 46-29 record, and LeBron James spoke about their mission when asked postgame if he's been looking at the standings. "Well, I mean because it's so close this year in particular,

Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

LeBron James continues to make NBA history. His tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers may not have been very successful in terms of championships, but it has been full of individual accolades. That was the case again in the win over the Memphis Grizzlies.