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First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rosewww.espn.com
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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Episodes

Hour 2: Playing The Lottery

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams continue to break down what could happen with Giannis in the off season. Additionally, the guys give a preview of tonight's NBA Draft Lottery and discuss the recent struggles of Nikola Jokic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 202550 min

Hour 1: Game 4 Guarantee

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams sit down to talk more hoops on First Take? What are the more likely trade destinations for Giannis? Plus, Stephen A. has a bold statement regarding Game 4 tonight between the Knicks and Celtics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 202550 min

Hour 2: New York State of Mind

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk what's going on with the Celtics after they surrender their 2nd consecutive 20-point lead to the Knicks! Plus, the guys go further in depth with how big Game 2 is tonight for Minnesota as they try to even the series without Steph Curry available for Golden State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 08, 202551 min

Hour 1: Blame Game

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to discuss who is to blame for the big Boston collapse to the Knicks as they fall behind 2-0 in their 2nd round series! More NBA Playoff talk right here on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 08, 202545 min

Hour 2: Green Machine

Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo, Jay Williams and Ryan Clark continue to break down NBA Playoff action on First Take! The crew discusses Haliburton's heroics just before the final buzzer to take down Cleveland as well as what feels like a crucial Game 2 for the Boston Celtics tonight against the New York Knicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 202546 min

Hour 1: Haliburton Heroics

Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark, Chris Russo and Jay Williams are back on First Take! The guys discuss the latest big time NFL trade that sent George Pickens from the Steelers to the Cowboys as well as if the Warriors are capable winning this series if Steph Curry is out for an extended amount of time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 202550 min

Hour 2: Warrior Wonders

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to continue to talk NBA Playoffs! The guys ask if tomorrow if a must win game for the Celtics, preview tonight's Game 1 matchup between the Warriors and Timberwolves, and break down if LeBron has to have influence in Luka's decision this Summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 06, 202547 min

Hour 1: Orange and Blue Skies

Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst are fired up as they get ready to break down the Knicks' big Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics Plus, Denver also had a big upset win last night. Should OKC be worried about the series moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 06, 202550 min

Hour 2: Rocket Science

Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk NBA Playoffs on First Take! After their Game 7 loss, Perk explains why Houston should go all in to get Kevin Durant. Additionally, a preview of the Knicks Celtics Round 2 series that begins tonight in Boston! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 05, 202547 min

Hour 1: Golden Opportunity

Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst sit down on First Take to break down all the lastest NBA Playoff Action! What did the Warriors prove in their Game 7 win? What's next for the Clippers after their Game 7 loss? All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 05, 202550 min

Hour 2: Clippers Climbing

Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, Peter Rosenberg and Jay Williams are back on First Take to continue to discuss the current state of the playoffs around the NBA! What do the Knicks need to do to compete against Boston? What does last night's Clippers win mean for James Harden? All that and more here on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 02, 202549 min

Hour 1: Captain Clutch

Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams are back on First Take to discuss Jalen Brunson's game winning 3 to help the Knicks clinch the Round 1 series against the Pistons! Plus, a preview of tonight's Game 6 action between the Rockets and Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 02, 202550 min

Hour 2: Purple and Fold

Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams continue to discuss the Lakers losing in Round 1 to Minnesota Additionally, the guys debate if this was the last chance for LeBron James to win a championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 01, 202549 min

Hour 1: Hollywood Horror

Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to breakdown the Lakers Round 1 loss to the Timberwolves in 5 games Is JJ Redick to blame and how sustainable is the current version of their roster. More NBA Playoff conversation to follow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 01, 202551 min

Hour 2: Falcons Fined

Hour 2: First Take returns to discuss both the Falcons and their DC Jeff Ulbrich being fined after the Shedeur Sanders prank call situation from this past weekend Additionally, the guys talk about whether the Lakers can come back from down 3-1 to defeat Minnesota in Round 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 202550 min

Hour 1: Pacers Prevail

Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Brian Windhorst are back on First Take to discuss last night's wild NBA Playoff Action! How does Milwaukee pivot after losing to the Pacers in 5? Plus, what does it mean for the Knicks after the Pistons were able to push the series to a 6th game? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 202550 min

Hour 2: Title Town?

Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Carlos Boozer return to First Take to continue discussing the NBA Playoffs! Was a NBA title to high of an expectation for the Lakers following the Luka Doncic trade? Plus, Mike Tannenbaum joins the discussion to talk Abdul Carter attempting to wear Lawrence Taylor's #56 next season as well as the outlook of the Bills! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 202548 min

Hour 1: Heat Hurting

Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Carlos Boozer are back on First Take to discuss both the latest and upcoming action of the NBA Playoffs. The crew discusses the frustrating loss by the Rockets last night to go down 3-1 against the Warriors as well as the direction the Heat need to go in after getting swept by the Cavs. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 202551 min

Hour 2: Time to Worry?

Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins continue to discuss the latest action from Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs! More discussion from the Knicks-Pistons and Lakers-TWolves games from yesterday as well as if the Rockets have ruined their chances at beating the Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 202549 min

Hour 1: Lagging Lakers

Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to discuss the full weekend of NBA Playoff Action! How can the Lakers recover after falling behind 3-1? Did the Pistons deserve to win Game 4 against the Knicks? All right here on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 202553 min

Hour 2: Round 1 Rumble

Hour 2: The First Take Crew lasers in on the Shedeur Sanders situation and discusses which team could select him if he comes off the board tonight! Plus, a quick look at the NBA Playoff action from last night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202550 min

Hour 1: Draft Winners

Hour 1: The First Take crew is back this Friday to go over Round 1 of the NFL Draft! The guys review the selection of Jaxson Dart of Shedeur Sanders by the New York Giants as well as the overall state of the QB Class heading into Day 2. All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202553 min

Hour 2: Spot for Shedeur

Hour 2: The crew continues to preview the upcoming NFL Draft tonight! Where does Shedeur Sanders land? Do the Jaguars make a move for Ashton Jeanty? So many burning questions up for debate! Plus, Monica McNutt joins the show to talk about the physical style of play between the Rockets and Warriors in their suspenseful series thus far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 202548 min

Hour 1: Mock Mania!

Hour 1: It's Draft Day! Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears and Dan Orlovsky tell you everything you need to know ahead of night 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft! Plus, more NBA Playoff Round 1 discussion as the Rockets beat the Warriors to even up the series 1-1 and the Knicks and Pistons gear up for a big Game 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 202551 min

Hour 2: The Dogg House

Hour 2: Snoop Dogg joins the First Take crew as a special guest! He, Stephen A. Smith, and Chris Russo to talk more NBA Playoffs! The guys discuss whether we should be concerned about the Celtics after Jayson Tatum was listed as doubtful to play tonight Additionally, the future of Aaron Rodgers becomes a hot topic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202549 min

Hour 1: Raging Rivalries

Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chris Russo return to First Take to break down last night's NBA Action! Should we be down on Minnesota after their tough performance last night or more high on Los Angeles? Plus the guys discuss the increasing rivalry between the Pacers and Bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202550 min

Hour 2: The Return of Dame

Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris and Shannon Sharpe preview Game 2 of the Pacers-Bucks series and the return of Damian Lillard in what could be a must win game for Milwaukee. Additionally, the guys ask if Cade Cunningham is the best player in the Knicks-Pistons series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202551 min

Hour 1: Gotta Have It?

Hour 1: First Take is back with more NBA Playoff Talk! Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Marcus Morris discuss the Pistons big Game 2 win over the Knicks to tie the series 1-1. Plus, do the Lakers need to win Game 2 against Minnesota tonight to stay in the series? All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202551 min

Hour 2: Buck Stops Here

Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Carlos Boozer continue to talk NBA Playoffs! The crew discusses if the Bucks can rebound after a Game 1 loss. Additionally, the guys go in depth with the Pistons-Knicks series and debate if Detroit should be encouraged despite losing the lead in the 4th Quarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202538 min

Hour 1: Winning Warriors

Hour 1: The First Take Crew is back with another Monday Episode! Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Carlos Boozer discuss the Warriors Game 1 win against the Rockets. Plus, a discussion of the destination of Shedeur Sanders ahead of the Thursday's NFL Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202553 min
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