First Take
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Episodes
July 3, 2025 • 48 mins
First Take continues as the crew analyzes the Western Conference and who we should fear the most amongst the top including the Lakers, Clippers and Warriors?
Plus, should we give Aaron Rodgers the benefit of the doubt?
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July 3, 2025 • 52 mins
This Thursday edition of First Take continues to dive into NBA Free Agency!
Should we be more confident in the Lakers after signing DeAndre Ayton? Plus, what should we make of the Knicks decision to hire Mike Brown as their next head coach?
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July 2, 2025 • 49 mins
First Take continues as the crew continues to review NBA Free Agency!
Who should be feared more in the East? How should we look at the 76ers? Plus, a look at the new Nuggets after Denver has added a load of support for Nikola Jokic...All that and more!
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July 2, 2025 • 51 mins
First Take returns this Wednesday to talk all the latest news around the NBA!
The crew discusses the Bucks letting go of Dame and signing Myles Turner and what that could mean for Giannis...Plus, who is most likely to trade for LeBron if he is made available?
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July 1, 2025 • 48 mins
First Take continues with more NBA Free Agency analysis!
The Bucks, Nuggets, and other notable teams have made some big moves already! The crew breaks down how each conference looks and what we can expect from today.
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July 1, 2025 • 51 mins
First Take is back this Tuesday with a COMPLETE breakdown of Monday's raging start to NBA Free Agency - Including some live breaking news!
Plus, an update on the Knicks coaching search and how desirable the position might be at this point
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June 30, 2025 • 48 mins
First Take resumes this Monday as the guys break down the latest big NFL trade between the Dolphins and Steelers!
Plus, the crew debates if players should take less money in order to win a ring!
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June 30, 2025 • 51 mins
A brand new week of First Take is underway as Evan Cohen is joined by a handful of guests to talk all the latest headlines from over the weekend!
What can we expect from LeBron James as he enters the final year of his deal? Plus, expectations from some of the biggest names around the NFL!
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June 27, 2025 • 48 mins
First Take continues this Friday as the guys debate the Ace Bailey situation and if the Jazz made the right decision to select him - Plus, Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to provide his best bets for the weekend!
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June 27, 2025 • 51 mins
Get ready for a Friday edition of First Take as the crew breaks down the latest across the NBA!
In a wide open Eastern Conference, which team is under the most pressure? Plus, expectations for the Purple and Gold as they prep for a big off-season.
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June 26, 2025 • 49 mins
First Take continues with their NBA Draft Coverage as they lay out the expectations for what we could see tonight in Night 2!
Plus, an update on the Knicks' Head Coaching search and who are the current prime candidates!
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June 26, 2025 • 50 mins
First Take is back this Thursday as a stacked group of NBA Analysts provide their takes on the action packed 1st Round of the NBA Draft!
Plus, how close were the Celtics to trading Jaylen Brown? Is it still a possibility? All that and more!
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June 26, 2025 • 49 mins
First Take continues this Wednesday as the guys discuss the NBA's Western Conference!
Do the Lakers or Warriors need to make a splash this Summer? Will Nikola Jokic be a Nugget long term? What is Cooper Flagg's ceiling?
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June 25, 2025 • 51 mins
Get ready for more First Take as Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Markieff Morris preview tonight's 1st Round of the NBA Draft!
Plus, after Boston shipped away another member of their core, should they consider trading either Jaylen Brown or Derrick White?
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June 24, 2025 • 48 mins
First Take continues as Daniel Cormier joins the show to talk MMA and the recent retirement of Jon Jones!
Plus, is the SGA-JDub duo the best in the NBA? All that and more!
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June 24, 2025 • 52 mins
First Take is back this Tuesday to talk the latest headlines around the NBA!
The guys discuss Haliburton saying he has no regrets playing through is calf strain as well as debate who is the biggest threat to an OKC repeat!
Plus, another big trade to discuss!
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June 23, 2025 • 49 mins
First Take resumes as the team breaks down yesterday's blockbuster trade sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets! What does this mean for the future of the West?
More NBA Finals analysis on tap as well!
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June 23, 2025 • 51 mins
Get ready for a new week of First Take! The Oklahoma City Thunder are your NBA Champs after beating Indiana in 7 games - so what's the biggest reason behind that?
Is this the beginning of a new dynasty?
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June 20, 2025 • 48 mins
First Take live from Fanatics Fest in NYC continues as the debate rages on surrounding Sunday's Game 7 of the NBA Finals!
Plus a discussion surrounding LeBron's comment on 'Ring Culture.'
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June 20, 2025 • 52 mins
First Take is LIVE from Fanatics Fest in New York City!
Stephen A. Smith is joined by a surplus of amazing guests including NBA legend Tracy McGrady!
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