Stephen A. Smith Blames Trump After FBI Arrests NBA Stars in Gambling Scandal
A shocking FBI gambling probe has rocked the NBA — and instead of focusing on the facts, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith turned the story into a political warning about President Donald Trump.
Federal agents arrested several high-profile figures, including Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former player Damon Jones, in connection with two alleged illegal gambling operations.
But Smith used his ESPN platform First Take to spin the arrests into a political drama.
“Trump is coming. He’s coming,” Smith declared on air, claiming that because Trump once owned casinos, the investigation might somehow be connected to him. “Don’t be surprised if the WNBA is next on his list.”
Smith suggested that Trump might be “targeting” sports leagues due to past political protests against him — even though there’s no evidence linking Trump to the federal investigation.
Many conservative viewers saw Smith’s comments as another example of mainstream media bias, where networks like ESPN turn every major story into a political attack against Trump.
“It’s not coincidental. It’s not an accident. It’s a statement,” Smith added, suggesting that the FBI’s involvement was somehow part of a broader “warning” tied to Trump.
The NBA quickly responded, announcing both Billups and Rozier were placed on immediate leave while the league cooperates with investigators.
“The league stated that it is treating the allegations with the highest level of concern, emphasizing that protecting the integrity of the sport remains its foremost priority.”
🔹 Conservative Analysis
While the FBI focuses on alleged gambling crimes, ESPN seems more interested in fanning political flames. Stephen A. Smith’s decision to drag President Trump into an NBA gambling scandal shows how deeply politicized sports media has become.
Instead of holding players accountable or asking tough questions about integrity in the league, the media elite are still obsessed with blaming Trump — proving once again that the left’s Trump Derangement Syndrome runs deep, even on the basketball court.
