Stephen A. Smith told POLITICO in an interview airing on Thursday that he is not running for president in 2028. ^[1] Stephen A. Smith stated on his show that Kawhi Leonard is the worst superstar in the history of any sport. ^[2] Stephen A. Smith advised Democrats to purge the Democratic Socialists of America and restrain the party's progressive flank. ^[3] Stephen A. Smith stated that announcing a presidential run would cause him to be taken off the air and lose his contract with ESPN. ^[4] The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Los Angeles Clippers in a game described as historic punishment for the Clippers. ^[5] The San Francisco Giants will visit the New York Mets on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. ^[6] Stephen A. Smith claimed on October 24, 2024, that Kawhi Leonard is a poster child for what not to be as a star because he misses work half the time and does nothing to promote the product. ^[7] Stephen A. Smith criticized the Los Angeles Clippers for betting on Kawhi Leonard, calling the decision 'a new form of stupidity' and 'catastrophic'. ^[8] The NBA imposed a $30 million fine, the forfeiture of five first-round draft picks, and multiple suspensions on Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and top executives. ^[9] Stephen A. Smith named Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as his top prospect for Democrats for 2028. ^[10] The San Francisco 49ers will play the Carolina Panthers in a scheduled matchup. ^[11] The Seattle Seahawks will host the Arizona Cardinals in their upcoming game. ^[12]