First Take resumes as the team breaks down yesterday's blockbuster trade sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets! What does this mean for the future of the West? More NBA Finals analysis on tap as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2025•49 min
Get ready for a new week of First Take! The Oklahoma City Thunder are your NBA Champs after beating Indiana in 7 games - so what's the biggest reason behind that? Is this the beginning of a new dynasty? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2025•51 min
First Take live from Fanatics Fest in NYC continues as the debate rages on surrounding Sunday's Game 7 of the NBA Finals! Plus a discussion surrounding LeBron's comment on 'Ring Culture.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2025•48 min
First Take is LIVE from Fanatics Fest in New York City! Stephen A. Smith is joined by a surplus of amazing guests including NBA legend Tracy McGrady! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2025•52 min
Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew return to talk the groundbreaking sale of the Lakers by the Buss Family to Dodgers owner Mark Walter! What does it mean for the Lakers franchise? Plus, Game 6 of the NBA Finals is tonight! Are the Pacers better off if they decide to sit Tyrese Haliburton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2025•52 min
First Take continues as the crew discusses what will be the main takeaway from the NBA Finals if the Thunder close things out tonight! 3-Time Nascar Cup Series Champion Joey Logano joins the show and Joe Fortenbaugh provides his Best Bets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2025•48 min
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Chris Russo are back on First Take to continue to talk Kevin Durant as we get closer to figuring out his next destination! Out of the Rocket, Spurs and Heat who is more likely to obtain him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025•49 min
First Take is back to preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder attempt to clinch their first NBA title! Plus a discussion surrounding the scuffle in the Fever-Sun game as well as Lebron's statement on "ring culture" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025•52 min
Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk NBA Finals and who on Indiana should shoulder most of the blame for the Game 5 loss Plus, a debate surrounding if it's appropriate to compare Jalen Williams to Scottie Pippen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025•47 min
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Markieff and Marcus Morris to breakdown a Game 5 Thunder victory over the Pacers! How great is the SGA-JDub dymanic duo? Was it a mistake for Tyrese Haliburton to keep playing through his injury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025•53 min
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Jay Williams, Brian Windhorst and JB Bickerstaff to discuss what's on the line for Game 5 of the NBA Finals! Plus, an update on the Giannis rumors as we get closer to learning if he will be putting on a new uniform next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025•48 min
Get ready for this Monday edition of First Take as Stephen A. Smith and the crew breakdown the first block buster trade of the Summer between Orlando and Memphis! Plus, a discussion surrounding the preferred destinations of Kevin Durant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025•53 min
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Udonis Haslem and Joe Fortenbaugh to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals and what it's going to take for OKC to even up the series tonight! Plus, what if the Knicks added Kevin Durant via trade? Would it make them favorites to win it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2025•53 min
LOTS on the table today as Stephen A. Smith and the crew go over how we will view SGA if OKC cannot comeback this Finals. Also, an evaluation of the expectations for the Dallas Cowboys as they attempt to get back to the playoffs this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2025•48 min
The First Take Crew returns for more Aaron Rodgers and Kevin Durant related discussion! Laker legend Magic Johnson joins the debate as well to give his input on how KD should approach the offseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025•33 min
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Jay Williams talk about the newest chapter in the Kevin Durant saga as another trade involving KD seems to be in the works. Plus more discussion surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew are BACK to talk more regarding the effect of the Aaron Rodgers signing on the Steelers! Plus, a preview of tonight's chapter of the NBA Finals and what it will take for both the Thunder and Pacers to win Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025•52 min
Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew discuss the New York Knicks coaching vacancy and where they should turn after their requests to interview 3 current head coaches were denied. Plus, Coco Gauff joins the show to discuss her French Open victory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025•49 min
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Markieff Morris talk the Cooper Flagg visit with Dallas and if we should still consider it safe that he will be a Maverick following the conclusion of the NBA Draft! Plus, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin joins the show to discuss Fanatics Fest returning to NYC this month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 10, 2025•49 min
Stephen A. Smith, Markieff Morris and Brian Windhorst discuss the biggest X-Factor of Game 3 of the NBA Finals! Plus, the guys address the rumors of Jason Kidd potentially coaching the Knicks next season after it was reported the sides had mutual interest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 10, 2025•52 min
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins to discuss if Game 2 proved that Oklahoma City is a better team than Indiana. Additionally, a discussion regarding Tyrese Haliburton's approach to this series thus far and what needs to change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2025•48 min
Stephen A. Smith along with Marcus and Markieff Morris discuss which coaching job is more appealing between the Mavericks and Knicks. Plus, how can the Pacers slow down SGA after the Thunder dominated Game 2 of the NBA Finals to even the series at 1-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2025•53 min
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins, Ryan Clark and more for Hour 2 of this Friday's First Take! The guys continue to breakdown the thrilling start to the NBA Finals and debate what the ceiling is for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 06, 2025•46 min
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Ryan Clark join First Take to break down the latest this Friday! Does the view of Tyrese Haliburton change after his game winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals? What does Rodgers to the Steelers mean for Pittsburgh? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 06, 2025•50 min
Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Brian Windhorst discuss Adam Silver's reveal that nex t year's NBA All Star Game will feature Team USA vs Team World! Plus, Sean O'Malley joins the show to talk UFC 316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 05, 2025•48 min
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams discuss the current state of the NBA, the new coaching hire by the Phoenix Suns as well as a preview of the upcoming NBA Finals starting tonight! Plus, PK Subban joins the show to talk what happened in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 05, 2025•51 min
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Brian Windhorst continue to discuss New York's new coaching search as the Knicks let go of Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons Plus, Mark Kriegel joins the show after releasing his new book 'Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2025•46 min
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Jay Williams to breakdown the Knicks firing of Tom Thibodeau and where the organization needs to pivot from here JB Bickerstaff also joins the show to discuss if NBA Coaches are treated unfairly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2025•51 min
Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Chris Canty welcome special guest Candace Parker who talks about her new book 'The Can-Do Mindset.' Additionally, Parker provides her hot takes regarding the NBA Finals and crew discusses what a Finals victory would mean for the legacy of SGA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 03, 2025•46 min
Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Chris Canty continue to preview the NBA Finals! The crew goes over what stands out most regarding the upcoming matchup as well as who is the most important player in the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 03, 2025•50 min