ESPN reportedly inks megadeal renewal with Stephen A. Smith

By The MixDex Wire

ESPN has reportedly signed Stephen A. Smith to an $8 million per year megadeal, reports The New York Post.

Smith reportedly re-upped with the network for five years.
The $8 million salary would best Mike Greenberg’s reported $6.5 million salary.
Greenberg hosts “Get Up!”
Earlier this year The Post reported negotiations were underway with Smith and the network — and that some industry watchers were saying he could command up to $10 million.
Under the new deal, Smith will reportedly get a portion of his salary upfront.
Smith still has a year left on his current contract.
The new contract calls for Smith to host “First Take” as well as appearing on “SportsCenter” and the network’s NBA coverage.
Smith as already started hosting the “SportsCenter” Wednesday edition that leads into ESPN’s NBA game.
The Post previously reported Smith will be ending his EPSN Radio show in 2020.