ESPN is making changes to Stephen A. Smith’s on-air duties.

The Worldwide Leader announced this week that the “new-look ‘NBA Countdown’ team” will debut Wednesday, and Smith was noticeably missing from the lineup — which includes third-year host Malika Andrews alongside senior ESPN writer Brian Windhorst, 2023 NBA Champion head coach Michael Malone and former NBA champ Kendrick Perkins as analysts.

Additionally, ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania will continue to make regular appearances on the show.

Stephen A. Smith is not included in ESPN’s “new look ‘NBA Countdown'” debuting on November 19, 2025. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

ESPN said the new-look crew will lead pregame and halftime coverage for select NBA on ESPN game nights throughout the season.

Smith has not appeared on “NB

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