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ESPN colleague fans JJ Redick-Lakers flames with 'first-year coach' reference
June 18, 2024 | 2:02pmRedick, who was in the booth for the NBA Finals, had his formal Lakers coaching interview over the weekend.
'High-level people' in NBA questioning Steph Curry's leadership after Draymond Green's ejection: ESPN analyst
March 28, 2024 | 2:02pmESPN analyst Jay Williams claimed "high-level" people in the NBA said they think the legacy of Warriors star Steph Curry is being hurt by his teammate, Draymond Green.
Syracuse legend appears ready to 'punch' ESPN analyst over Caitlin Clark take
March 4, 2024 | 6:41pmIn the interview, Boeheim also mentions that Clark was the only player he turns on the TV for in men's or women's basketball at the college and professional levels.
Feud brewing between ESPN commentators over Caitlin Clark GOAT take
February 27, 2024 | 8:45amThe GOAT debate surrounding women’s hoops star Caitlin Clark has added another voice: Dick Vitale.
ESPN analyst doubles down on Caitlin Clark not being a GOAT
February 22, 2024 | 9:34amJay Williams is sticking to his argument.
Caitlin Clark isn't great until she wins a national title: ESPN analyst
February 17, 2024 | 2:41pmJay Williams didn’t agree with Iowa's Caitlin Clark being great yet, even after she became the all-time leading scorer for women's college basketball.
The details of Jay Williams’ new ESPN role after layoffs turmoil
September 11, 2023 | 6:00amWilliams’ future had been in doubt after ESPN released Keyshawn Johnson and Max Kellerman during the network’s summer layoffs.
Radio host gets emotional discussing ESPN co-workers' shock layoffs: 'It sucks'
July 6, 2023 | 6:54pmWilliams, 41, had co-hosted ESPN’s nationally syndicated morning radio program with both personalities.
ESPN scraps radio show with big-money talent as more layoffs loom
June 21, 2023 | 2:18pmThis is part of the restructuring of the company that will include significant on-air layoffs as early as next week, according to sources.
NBA analyst calls Ja Morant's redemption a 'facade'
March 16, 2023 | 3:44pmJay Williams believes Ja Morant took a page out of the "crisis management playbook for athletes" with how "fast" the Grizzlies star has handled treatment for his off-court issues.
Kyrie Irving debate 'triggers' Stephen A. Smith in another tense segment
February 6, 2023 | 2:16pmStephen A. Smith and Jay Williams got heated over Kyrie Irving on ESPN's "First Take."
ESPN analyst wasn't happy with Bill Simmons saying 'F--k Jalen Green'
April 14, 2022 | 1:41pmSpeaking on his podcast earlier this week, Simmons said that he put Pelicans forward Herb Jones on his all-rookie ballot over Green.
Former Duke star floats Coach K possibility: 'Legit chance' he comes back
April 5, 2022 | 4:34pmWilliams wondered aloud if Nolan Smith's exit would potentially open the door for Krzyzewski to return for one more year to fortify the Blue Devils' transition.
ESPN star on intense Stephen A. Smith debates: Viewers 'deserve real s--t'
March 16, 2022 | 9:50amWilliams spoke with The Post last week on behalf of his NPR podcast "The Limits" and said that his "First Take" debates are not manufactured.
Former Duke star torn on Coach K succession drama
March 11, 2022 | 8:45amJay Williams found himself torn. Last month, Post columnist Ian O'Connor broke the news, in his biography of Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, that Duke offered the job to succeed the...
Stephen A. and ESPN rival get personal in heated Kyrie debate: 'You planned this'
January 19, 2022 | 12:56pmThe knives were flying between Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams about Kyrie Irving on "First Take" again on Wednesday.
ESPN star calls out his own network for taking quote out of context
December 2, 2021 | 6:49pmJay Williams is not happy with the ESPN social media team.
ESPN star fights Stephen A. Smith on Aaron Rodgers and Kyrie Irving
November 4, 2021 | 2:32pmJay Williams brought receipts to Stephen A. Smith on "First Take" on Thursday.
'Go die again': Trolls attack ESPN analyst after his Kyrie Irving defense
October 16, 2021 | 12:32pmJay Williams' public defense of Kyrie Irving -- and his choice to not get the COVID-19 vaccine -- began with Stephen A. Smith calling him "full of it" and only...
Jay Williams out on ESPN's 'NBA Countdown,' Jalen Rose next?
September 27, 2021 | 8:20amA turbulent few months for ESPN's NBA coverage is still unsettled as the season draws closer.