First Take
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Episodes
April 29, 2025 • 48 mins
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!
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April 29, 2025 • 50 mins
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!
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April 28, 2025 • 49 mins
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
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April 28, 2025 • 53 mins
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!
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April 25, 2025 • 49 mins
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
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April 25, 2025 • 52 mins
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!
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April 24, 2025 • 48 mins
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
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April 24, 2025 • 51 mins
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
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April 23, 2025 • 49 mins
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!
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April 23, 2025 • 49 mins
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!
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April 22, 2025 • 50 mins
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
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April 22, 2025 • 50 mins
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!
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April 21, 2025 • 38 mins
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
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April 21, 2025 • 52 mins
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!
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April 18, 2025 • 48 mins
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Danny Green are back on set to talk NBA Playoffs! The Guys talk about all 4 first round matchups taking place tomorrow including the Magic V Celtics and Knicks V Pistons series!
Plus, WWE Royal Rumble winner Jeu Uso joins the show to talk how he's keeping himself grounded following the big victory
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April 18, 2025 • 47 mins
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Mike Tannenbaum and Jason McCourty return to First Take for an action packed Friday!
The crew discusses if the interest between Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers will ever come to fruition, the most important star in the Lakers Timberwolves series, and more!
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April 17, 2025 • 49 mins
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg and Brian Windhorst are back with another hour of First Take to debate who will dominate their Round 1 series more between LeBron James and Stephen Curry
Also, the guys review the press conference from Giants GM Joe Schoen and his statement saying it is 'not mandatory' for the Giants to draft a quarterback next week!
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April 17, 2025 • 52 mins
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg and Brian Windhorst are back on First Take to recap Dallas' dominating win over the Kings to move on to a matchup Friday with the Memphis Grizzlies for the 8th Seed in the West!
Plus, the crew dives into who is the star of the upcoming series between the Lakers and Timberwolves and also previews next week's NFL Draft!
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April 16, 2025 • 48 mins
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo and Brian Windhorst begin to talk about the Warriors and Rockets Round 1 series beginning on Sunday and if Golden State should be considered a 'clear favorite.'
Plus, the crew talks about if the Giants should be expected to take a quarterback in the early rounds of the NFL draft!
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April 16, 2025 • 51 mins
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo are back on First Take to recap the Warriors' thrilling Play-In victory over the Memphis Grizzlies!
Additionally, the guys talk about potential playoff runs for both the Lakers and Clippers and continue to preview the upcoming NFL Draft!
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