First Take

First Take

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.

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May 6, 2026 45 mins
First Take resumes with a third straight day of crazy Jaylen Brown comments. T-Mac has sources saying JB is not happy with the Celtics! Could Beantown's second banana get traded? (0:00) Then, Paul Heyman breaks down Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins! (14:45) Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Kentucky Derby Pageantry, Knicks fans choosing the Met Gala, and the Magic for blowing his parlay! (22:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
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First Take begins with another OKC win. LeBron balled out, SGA took a back seat to Chet. Who is going to step up on the Lakers with Luka still out? (0:00) Then, Stephen A. has thoughts on James Dolan's latest crazy comments! (25:30) Next, are we sleeping on Ant-Man and the Wolves? (39:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 5, 2026 46 mins
First Take resumes with 76ers-Knicks. We're wondering if this series may already be over after just one game! (0:00) Then, did game 1 of Wolves-Spurs change your outlook on the series. Plus, a special announcement from Stephen A! Old foes reunite! (12:10) Next, Jacob Fatu takes down Roman Reigns! (26:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First Take is live with Cam'ron! Welcome to New York City! Sixers and Down and Out! A dominant Brunson game 1 performance lifted MSG's finest over Philly. Who had the most impressive performance? Who needs to step up in game2? (0:00) Then, was Ant-Man's surprise bench scoring barrage or Wemby's block party the bigger game 1 story? (20:30) Next, Cam'ron sounds off on Jaylen Brown. (41:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
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First Take resumes with an old school matchup in the East. Embiid's Sixers take on Brunson's Knicks. Overall, which team is more talented? (0:00) Then, Jaylen Brown enjoyed this year more than when he won the championship? Huh?? (11:20) Next, Charlotte Flair joins the show! (24:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First Take begins with Jaylen Brown taking out his Sixers frustrations on the refs and Joel Embiid. Was Brown right to blame the first 3-1 blown lead since 2020 on everything and everyone but himself? (0:00) Then, old foes reunite in MSG as Embiid and KAT face off for a chance at the conference finals! Who needs to show out more in this series? (23:00) And, is the GOAT conversation officially over if Bron pulls off a miraculous ups...
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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 ma...
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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...
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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
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April 30, 2026 48 mins
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...
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April 29, 2026 47 mins
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
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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 cho...
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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 abou...
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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
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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 t...
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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 con...
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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) Le...
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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
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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
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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
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