Stephen A. Smith Nears Historic $120M ESPN Deal
TL;DR
ESPN and Stephen A. Smith are negotiating a potential six-year, $120 million contract, which would make Smith the highest-paid on-air personality at ESPN without a licensing deal. While reports suggest a deal is close, Smith has denied this, emphasizing his discretion in contract talks. The contract, if finalized, would include contributions from Disney Entertainment and ESPN's sports gambling arm. Smith currently earns $12 million annually, and the new deal could see him earning nearly $20 million per year.
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