Lakers star LeBron James was downgraded from questionable to out before Sunday afternoon's game against the Knicks.

The NBA vet hit the ESPN broadcasting team's table first and then smacked into the "Real Time" host during the Lakers-Knicks game on Sunday, March 8

You never know what will happen to anyone sitting courtside during an NBA game. In fighting for a loose ball, Lakers guard Marcus Smart crashed into longtime television host and political commentator Bill Maher while facing the Knicks in a Sunday afternoon tip-off at the Crypto.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks NBA game from 8 March 2026 on ESPN (UK).

Stephen A. Smith is concerned about the New York Knicks after their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

The New York Knicks vs. L.A. Lakers game broadcasts on ABC, and it also livestreams on Sling Orange (via ESPN3). Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Knicks-Lakers game online with Sling TV.