ESPN orders Stephen A. Smith to cut ties with a controversial appStephen A. Smith (Image Credits: Imagn)

With some NBA personalities currently involved in illegal gambling, it’s not a surprise that major sports news outlets have begun to distance themselves from this fiasco. After all, when you hear that Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones were involved in mafia-related activities, that’s a telltale sign that shady businesses are rampant.

In one of the most shocking news stories of late, ESPN has reprimanded several of its popular on-air talents for cutting their ties with a Solitaire App Promo. One of the most notable and prominent endorsers of the controversial app is Stephen A Smith.

The news has been shared on X by Legion Hoops via an article from Front Office Sports.

A federal lawsuit is underway against the company, accusing it of false advertising and employing bots to manipulate the outcomes of the games. Other personalities involved were Dan Orlovsky, Mina Kimes, Laura Rutledge, and Kendrick Perkins. Kimes already cut her ties with Papaya Gaming by apologizing to the public for her involvement.

Curiously, Stephen A. Smith has remained mum about the issue. He has previously posted about the Solitaire App Promo on his official X account. The app even launched a #BeatStephen promotion a few months ago, highlighting their connections with the renowned sports analyst.

Fans Call For Stephen A. Smith’s Firing

Stephen A. Smith took aim at commentators who never played professional basketball but still present themselves as expertsStephen A. Smith (Image Credits: Imagn)
As always, when fans knew the truth about the app’s shady operations, they immediately trolled Stephen A Smith on X.

“Can ESPN just fire him?” a fan said.


“too damn funny ESPN Solitaire App coming soon lol,” a fan commented.

“Ngga makes 50Ms per year and needs to promote solitaire,” another fan said.

“can they order him to just leave our tv as well?” another fan commented.


“When Stephen A. finds out he can’t promote his side hustle… mood ruined instantly,” another fan said.

Guess that Stephen A. should pour his energy into severing ties with this company before igniting another feud with LeBron James. He seems to have a ton to worry about in the immediate future.