First Take resumes with Eastern Conference Chaos! The Knicks look like the '17 Warriors. Jaylen Brown looks exactly like he has all year, dragging the Celtics into the dirt with his poor play. The Cavs are in a rock fight with the upstart Raptors. Who's winning this conference? (0:00) Then, can the Rockets be the first NBA team to complete the unthinkable 3-0 comeback? (13:20) Next, boxer David Benavidez preps us for his monster matchup vs Gilberto Ramirez on Saturday! (25:40) Learn more about y...
May 01, 2026•46 min
First Take begins with the Big Apple Beatdown! The Knicks CRUSHED, DEMOLISHED, DESTROYED, and EMBARRASSED the Hawks. A 51 point loss at home? C'monnn Dyson Daniels?? OG Anunoby hit how many threes? Kat ANOTHER triple double?? New York forever baby!!! (0:00) Then. Jokic is toast! Best player in the league belt? Gone! Legacy? In the gutter! (23:50) Next, Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants Devin Booker to retire with the Suns. Is he telling the truth, or upping Booker's trade value? (39:00) Learn more abo...
May 01, 2026•48 min
First Take resumes with Kenny Smith serves a Lakers panic entrée with a cup of Austin Reaves settle down juice. (0:00) Then, does Jokic fall out of top-10 all time discussions with a first round loss to a decimated Wolves squad? (9:15) Next, who's more dangerous right now: Knicks or Celtics? (17:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2026•46 min
First Takes begins with the sputtering Lakers! From 3-0 to 3-2, the vibe shift in this one is immense. You can almost feel the general public clamoring for LeBron to be the first to blow a 3-0 lead. Imagine the GOAT debate if it happens? Without KD, is it feasible? (0:00) Then, should Shedeur Sanders feel slighted by the latest Deshaun Watson news? (25:50) Then, John Wall is the President! Howard University is in good hands! (37:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Apr 30, 2026•48 min
First Take resumes with 40 straight minutes of the GOAT debate + Mad Dog is MADDDD!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2026•48 min
First Take begins with the old guard: Mad Dog, Wilbon and Stephen A. may have changed their tunes on the Knicks championship chances... Then, the Spurs wrapped up the gentleman's sweep against the upstart Blazers. Young teams often need playoff failure before eventually succeeding. Could the Spurs be an exception? Next, who has more pressure to lead the Cavs deep into the playoffs: Harden or Mitchell? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 29, 2026•48 min
First Take resumes with shock and awe in the NBA's tightest Rookie of The Year race yet! Cooper Flagg had multiple 50 point games on one of the worst teams in the league, while Kon led the league in 3s on the upstart Hornets! Was Flagg the right choice? (0:00) Then, should Devin Booker split town and join up with another star, or can he lure someone down to sunny Arizona? (13:30) Next, are the Knicks doomed? (25:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 28, 2026•46 min
First Take begins with special guest TheKidMero! He tells us what's at stake for Jokic in this Wolves series! (0:00) Then, Mero comes guns BLAZING defending his beloved Knicks. He even inspires confidence in known doom-and-gloom Knicks fan Stephen A.??? How?? (25:30) Then, Perk explains why KD's time as a valuable NBA teammate has come to an end! (39:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28, 2026•48 min
First take resumes with KD's Drama. From burners to benchings, the drama never ends with Durant! Is he disconnected from his Rockets teammates? (0:00) Then, DanO already hit on Ty Simpson. Now, he's calling his shot on the best QB drafted outside of the first round! (12:15) Next, KAT's triple double led to the Knicks evening a tightly contested series vs the Hawks. Is having Brunson play off ball while KAT play-makes the true key to Knicks success? (22:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Apr 27, 2026•46 min
First Take begins with weekend NBA playoff takeaways! Any reason to worry about the Lakers after a game 4 loss? And, are you back in on the Spurs playoff train after Wemby's triumphant return? (0:00) Then, is it normal to trade five first round picks for a player then play said player 20 minutes per game. (25:15) Next, is it officially time for the Sixers to move on from Joel Embiid? Would anyone really trade for his monstrous contract? (40:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Apr 27, 2026•48 min
First Take resumes with Cowboys positivity! Jerry came through again with an A+ 1st round, monumentally boosting his subpar defense. Could you see them in the NFC championship game next year? (0:00) Then, RC loves Love. Best player available theory won out, and the Notre Dame star ended up in Arizona! (13:35) Next, the contending Rams chose Stafford's successor in round one. Should the future HOFer view this as a slight? (22:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Apr 24, 2026•45 min
First Take begins with the NFC East coming for the "Best Division Belt!" The Giants and Cowboys bolstered their lines and defensive backs with OSU studs! Did they BOTH nail their first round picks? (0:00) Then, Stephen A. goes OFF on the sorry Knicks. Mikal Bridges trade mentioned! (24:00) Next, do you love or hate the Eagles trading up for WR Makai Lemon? (42:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 24, 2026•49 min
Get Up resumes with NBA and the NFL! IS the Knicks devastating game 2 loss to the Hawks going to help them down the road? Is there a chance George Pickens gets traded during the draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2026•47 min
First Take has all of the draft coverage! Is Ty Simpson going 1st round? Will Jeremiyah Love fall out of the top 5?? It's all right now on First Take!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2026•49 min
First Take resumes with Knicks concern. After another all time playoff choke, can the Hawks take control of this tightly contested series? Or, will the power of clutch propel Jalen Brunson to a road win in Atlanta??? (0:00) Then, Louis Riddick thinks the Chiefs must nail this draft if they want to extend Mahomes prime! (13:15) Next, Mad Dog is MAD about Quinn Ellis, golf crowds, and the Jerry West Documentary. (22:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 22, 2026•46 min
First Take begins with Rockets/Lakers game 2! LA laid the smackdown once again to send this series back to Houston with the Rockets in must-win territory. The King displayed unimpeachable savvy and athleticism, while KD portrayed bashfulness and perhaps a tinge of rust! Mad Dog, Wilbon and Stephen A. grade their performances. (0:00) Then, who needs to hit on their first round draft picks more: Giants or Cowboys? (26:00) Next, will the Mets ever win again? (40:20) Learn more about your ad choices...
Apr 22, 2026•48 min
First Take resumes with two clutch kings blowing it in the 4th! Jokic and Brunson both suffered heartbreakers as McCollum and Ant evened their series at a game a piece! Which loss hurt more? (0:00) Then, are players mistaken staying in school to reap the benefits of NIL instead of gaining experience playing in the pros? (11:20) Next, is Wemby already better than Scottie Pippen and Bill Russell? (23:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 21, 2026•46 min
First Take begins with Perk and Wilbon breaking down yet another Knicks playoff collapse. Reggie Miller, Haliburton, now McCollum. Knicks' villains possess powers only previously wielded by Darth Vader and The Wicked Witch of the West! Also covered: Ant is a demon! (0:00) Then, who's the most intriguing player in the draft? (24:50) Next, with Steve Kerr seemingly out the door in the Bay Area, should Steph take his chances with another franchise? (40:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Apr 21, 2026•48 min
First Take resumes with LeBron's heroic game one effort. With KD out, how much stock do you put in the Lakes taking game one? (0:00) Then, how scary would the Patriots be with A.J. Brown? (10:40) Next, the Knicks laid the smackdown on the Hawks over the weekend. Did KAT's Improved defense and Josh Hart's tenacity give you hope for a Knicks title run? (20:50) Finally, Steve Kerr's illustrious run with the Warriors may be coming to an end? Windy tells us what he's hearing! (30:40) Learn more about...
Apr 20, 2026•46 min
First Take begins with wonderful Wemby!! The Spurs star dropped 35 pts in his playoff debut. Is he ready to make a run at SGA and the defending champion Thunder?? (0:00) And, A.J. Brown is surely getting traded post June 1st. Right or wrong move for the Eagles? (17:15) Then, Dexter Lawrence is headed to Cincy with the 10th overall pick going back to the Giants! Who won this trade? (26:00) Next, which title contender had the more impressive game one: Celtics or Thunder? (40:10) Learn more about y...
Apr 20, 2026•53 min
First Take resumes with Logan Paul, and he is READY for the weekend! Then, do you expect the Knicks to make front office changes if they don't get out of the Eastern Conference? Next, Roman Reigns talks about his upcoming match with CM Punk! And, Dana White feels boxing is "broken." His plan to fix it here on First Take!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2026•48 min
First Take is live from Las Vegas from WrestleMania. Trick Williams! Triple H! We get you prepped for a massive weekend filled with stars! Plus, who is the most important player in Warriors vs. Suns? And, is it unfair that Ant was denied his awards appeal while Cade and Luka were given eligibility? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2026•46 min
First Take resumes with Kenny Smith giving us the real on Kawhi Leonard's future. (0:00) Then, can Jalen Brunson, who led his team to the WCFs past a dominant Celtics squad, and finished top 5 in MVP voting, be the best player on a championship team? (15:20) Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Aaron Rodgers yearly waiting game, Wemby's load management, and Amazon Prime! (24:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 16, 2026•46 min
First Take begins with a battle of legends in LA! Steph and Draymond outlasted Kawhi and Brook Lopez to set up a 1 game elimination brawl vs the Suns. Draymond's stifling defense neutralized Kawhi, while Steph's gravity gave Al Horford a runway to drop threes like '24 DiVincenzo. Which Warriors star gave them the larger edge? (0:00) Then, is Celtics vs. Sixers an intriguing series, or has this rivalries shine worn off? (18:10) Next, Seth Rollins takes shots at Paul Heyman! (24:00) Finally, is An...
Apr 16, 2026•49 min
First Take resumes with 3 cups Vintage LeBron, 1/3 cup Luke Kennard 40%+ from three, and 2 tsp. Marcus Smart defensive disruption. (0:00) Then Kawhi Leonard planted roots in LA six years ago. Is his time as a Clipper running out? (10:30) Next, Mel Kiper Jr. convinces Stephen A. that Sonny Styles to the Cowboys at 6 (after a trade) may be the missing piece to their much maligned defense! (22:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 15, 2026•47 min
First Take begins with a thriller in Buzz City! LaMelo and the Hornets tripped up the Heat in an overtime Play-In victory. Should LaMelo have been ejected for his antics? (0:00) Then, what would the repercussionS be for the Knicks if they lose to the upstart Hawks? (25:00) Next, Liv Morgan on WrestleMania!!! (41:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2026•48 min
First Take resumes with Stephen A. and Perk's most intriguing playoff series. LeBron vs. KD? Knicks in a must-win situation? (0:00) Next, Cody Rhodes! (13:00) Then, are the Spurs too inexperienced to take down OKC? Can the Nuggets get back to their championship ways? (23:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2026•46 min
First Take begins with the NBA playoffs! Is KD a top 10 player of all time, and does LeBron surpass Jordan if the Lakers get out of the first round? (0:00) Then, who has more to prove in the playoffs: James Harden or Donovan Mitchell? (25:55) Next, with a Play-In Tournament full of stars, we debate which one needs to advance to the playoffs the most! Paolo? Paul George? Sion James? (40:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 14, 2026•47 min
First Take resumes with the most intriguing first round matchup? The Knicks battle the Hawks, looking to avenge their 2021 loss when Ice Trae owned New York. Now, with the Knicks Killer gone, do Brunson and MSG Kings have anything to fear? (0:00) Then, Joe Tessitore gets you PUMPED for WrestleMania this weekend! (15:20) Next, who is more likely to reach the finals: Thunder or Celtics? (27:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 13, 2026•47 min
First Take begins with NBA Playoffs time!!! Best of the West: the Nuggets took down the Spurs to snag the 3 seed and set up an epic 2024 playoff rematch against the Wolves while the Lakers are looking for a vintage LeBron series to send KD back to the mean streets of offseason Twitter! (0:00) Then, new Giannis quotes on his future with the Bucks! Has he played his last game in Milwaukee? (26:50) Next, two legends in the Play-In: do Kawhi or Steph need to win it more? (37:30) Learn more about you...
Apr 13, 2026•47 min
