Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams preview the upcoming NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder! The crew goes in depth with the guard matchup and how key guards will be in determining this series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams arrive on First Take to discuss what went wrong with the Knicks as they fall to the Indiana Pacers in 6 games. The crew goes over what stood out the most in Game 6 and if it's fair to say the Knicks underachieved as a whole this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams go over the stand out quote from Anthony Edwards where he says their series loss to OKC "didn't hurt." Plus, the guys make their picks regarding if the Knicks are able to force a Game 7 on Monday against Indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams breakdown the Knicks HUGE Game 5 win to save their season last night and tee up what will be an eventful Game 6 on Saturday in Indiana The guys go over what happened to Tyrese Haliburton after he scored just 8 points, by far his lowest total of the series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams give the Thunder their due praise after advancing to the NBA Finals! Additionally, the crew goes over if either the Knicks of Pacers are capable of taking down OKC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt, Jay Williams, Brian Windhorst and Michael Wilbon review Oklahoma City's series clinching win over the Timberwolves to advance to the NBA Finals! Is it time to revisit the 'stock' of Anthony Edwards? All that and more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Jay Williams continue to talk Knicks - Pacers as the guys ask if Tom Thibodeau is coaching himself out of a job. Additionally, more Rodgers-Steelers talk and of course Mad Dog tells you what's making him mad today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Jay Williams are back on First Take to review the stellar performance by the Indiana Pacers in their Game 4 win over the Knicks to go up 3-1 Plus, a review of the Haliburton -Super Star debate, and it's safe to stay Stephen A. still has his mind made up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and the Morris Twins continue their NBA discussion here on First Take! After praising Anthony Edwards a lot of late, the guys discuss if they awarded him the crown too early after his Western Conference struggles. Additionally, the crew debates who wins first at home between the Knicks and Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and both Markieff and Marcus Morris join First Take to discuss the NBA Conference Finals! The guys debate what it would take to derail the Thunder as well as if the Knicks should go back to Mitchell Robinson in the starting lineup for Game 4. Plus, Ryan Clark joins the show to talk NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith along with the Morris twins continue to talk the latest surrounding the NBA Conference Finals! The crew goes over if Anthony Edwards is able to lead Minnesota to a win tonight and even the WC at 2-2. Plus, the Knicks are back in the mix and the guys go over Jalen Brunson's impact on the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith along with Marcus and Markieff Morris breakdown the massive Knicks Game 3 victory last night over the Indiana Pacers. The guys discuss if the Pacers should begin to worry as well if Tom Thibodeau should be under fire if New York is not able to complete the full comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon and Kendrick Perkins discuss the level of stardom that Tyrese Haliburton is currently at following his Game 1 heroics on Wednesday. Additionally, the GOAT debate makes a return as well as the question of who would you rather have in the final seconds - Jalen Brunson or Haliburton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon and Jay Williams break down the big win by the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals led by MVP SGA! Plus, the guys discuss what the Knicks have to do in order to save their season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams continue to go over the stunning collapse by the New York Knicks last night. Is Indiana's pace too much for the Knicks to handle? Should there still be good confidence the Knicks can win the series? Plus another 'Stephen's A List!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams break down the absurd Indiana Pacer comeback victory over the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals! The crew discusses who is to blame for the Knicks collapse and if it's time to consider Tyrese Haliburton a superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, JB Bickerstaff, Chris Russo and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk all things Conference Finals on First Take! Does Jalen Brunson need to have a big game tonight for the Knicks to win? Is OKC 'significantly' better than Minnesota? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo, Kendrick Perkins and JB Bickerstaff talk EVERYTHING Conference Finals today on First Take How much stock should we take in the OKC blowout? Which team between New York and Indiana can LEAST afford a Game 1 loss tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Gilbert Arenas make their picks for the more crucial aspects of the Conference Finals! Who wins Game 1 tonight between Minnesota and OKC? Who is the most important #2 option remaining? All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris, Peter Rosenberg and Gilbert Arenas discuss the latest in the NBA Postseason! The guys discuss the start of the Western Conference Finals tonight as well as the upcoming edition of the Knicks Pacers Rivalry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Following their 2nd Round exit, Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Marcus Morris discuss if Jaylen Brown is able to lead Boston to another championship as the #1 option The crew also discusses the upcoming Brunson V Haliburton matchup ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Marcus Morris are on First Take to discuss how unbelievable this year's run for the New York Knicks is! Plus a review of this past weekend's duel between the Fever and Sky and a look into Caitlin Clark's flagrant foul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike, Brian Windhorst and special guest Spike Lee continue to talk tonight's massive Game 6 matchup between the Knicks and Celtics Stephen A. provides his Top 5 priorities for what MUST happen if the Knicks are going to close it out tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chiney Ogwumike are back on First Take today to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the Knicks big time opportunity to advance to the ECF in Game 6 against the Celtics Plus, was last night's Game 6 win for Denver more impressive for the Nuggets or more disappointing for OKC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Udonis Haslem and Monica McNutt continue to talk the latest basketball action on First Take! The crew discusses the big time Timberwolves win last night helping them advance to the Western Conference Finals for the 2nd consecutive season! Plus, what should we expect from Caitlin Clark and the Fever as the WNBA gets ready to tip off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Udonis Haslem are back on First Take to break down yesterday's NBA Playoff Action! Are the Knicks in a place to be worried after their Game 5 loss? Plus, a look at the Dallas Cowobys' 2025-2026 schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, Chris Russo and Udonis Haslem continue to debate NBA Playoff Action! Will the Celtics be able to come back from down 3-1 following the loss of Jayson Tatum? Is it a possibility for Golden State to get a Game 5 win tonight even without the return of Steph Curry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Udonis Haslem and Chris Russo are back on First Take to discuss the latest NBA Playoff Action! The guys go over whether Cleveland deserves a lot of criticism following another early exit as well if the Knicks will close out the Celtics tonight in Game 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Jay Williams, Kendrick Perkins and Udonis Haslem go more in depth with New York's clutch Game 4 victory over Boston. The guys discuss if Jalen Brunson has truly proven himself as the NBA's most clutch player The crew also debates who wins a title first between Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Jay Williams, Kendrick Perkins and Udonis Haslem break down all of last night's NBA Action on First Take! The guys go over New York's big win over Boston including a bold statement from Perk... Plus, is there a vibe update with Nico Harrison after the Mavs landed the #1 pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
