Stephen A. Smith threw a curveball on First Take by insinuating that Donald Trump was behind the arrests of multiple people linked to NBA betting and gambling scandals. FBI Director Kash Patel did not waste time squashing that wild conspiracy theory.

Patel called Smith's theory that Trump directed the NBA gambling sting "the single dumbest thing I've ever heard."

FBI Director Kash Patel called out sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Thursday after the pundit suggested the arrests in connection with the NBA sports betting scandal were revenge for

FBI Director Kash Patel announced 31 arrests, including NBA coach Chauncey Billups and guard Terry Rozier, in a major gambling probe.

Patel appeared on Fox News host Laura Ingraham’s show Thursday after announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and ex-NBA player Damon Jones in a wide probe of illegal sports betting and Mafia-rigged poker games.

FBI Director Kash Patel unleashes fire at Stephen A. Smith, denying Trump link to the NBA-Mafia gambling arrests of Billups and Rozier. Explosive legal details and RICO charges explained.Kash Patel, Stephen A.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier’s attorney accused federal prosecutors of staging a “photo op” after he was arrested early Thursday in connection with a Mafia-linked gambling case that has rocked the NBA.

FBI director Kash Patel held a press conference addressing the arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and others this Thursday.