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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June 15, 2026 • 46 mins
First Take resumes with the Knicks miraculous playoff run. They cemented their legacy as an all-time great playoff team, going 12-1 after the first round. Is this an all-time great team, or did they just get hot at the right time? Then, P.K. Subban compares the Knicks run to the Hurricanes. In the future, which team will be looked back at as the better team? Next, Finals MVP Jalen Brunson throws every insult Stephen A. has hurled h...
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June 15, 2026 • 48 mins
First Take begins with Stephen A.'s victory lap. It's the happiest we've ever seen our champion. It was the best sports night of his life. He can't stop grinning ear to ear. He's waited 53 long years for this exact moment. Come hear all of the emotion ooze out of SAS as he rhapsodizes about the greatest title team in recent memory! How did a six foot oft injured point guard immediately place himself on the Knicks Mt Rushmore of ath...
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June 12, 2026 • 46 mins
First Take resumes with the Morris twins! They've battled most players in this riveting series. They know their games and their mentals. Do they think the Spurs have what it takes to force a pivotal game 7? Then, do you expect Wemby to bounce back in game 5, or have Kat and MitchRob destroyed this man's confidence? Next, Brunson's the favorite for finals MVP, but OG and Wemby trail close behind. Who should win it?
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June 12, 2026 • 48 mins
First Take begins with Magic Johnson talking De'Aaron Fox's blunder. The GOAT point guard tells us what HE would have done in that situation! Then, would the Knicks be one of the greatest teams of all time if they win it all? Next, John Tortorella is so sure he the Golden Knights will force a game 7, he's leaving clothes in Raleigh!
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June 11, 2026 • 45 mins
First Take resumes with no clutch gene?? Is it fair to say a 22 year old can't handle big moments after Wemby's late pair of missed free throws? Then, MSG was rockin' last night! The celebs were out and cheering hard, second bowl residents kept it rowdy the entire game, and watch parties thrived. Shump even showed out! Did the MSG faithful redeem themselves? Next, is this series over?
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June 11, 2026 • 49 mins
First Take begins with OG's improbably tip in! Where does it rank amongst all-time playoff moments? IS OG Anunoby now the king of New York? Then, do you give more credit to the Knicks for pulling off the shocking comeback, or criticism to the Spurs for blowing it? Next, Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers tells us which team is the Knicks or the World Cup!!
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June 10, 2026 • 47 mins
First Take resumes with thrilling debate on game 4! Is this a must win for the Knicks? Then, LeBron mentioned the goat debate in a recent article. Is it okay for him to think he's the best player of all time? Next, Mad dog is MAD at Mike Brown and all of the reaction to the Brendan Sorsby catastrophe!
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June 10, 2026 • 48 mins
First Take begins with the Spurs defense. Sometimes it seems like they have eight guys out there! Is their physical, menacing playstyle fair or foul? Should the Knicks fans focus their energy on the refs? Then, if the Knicks do end up losing the finals, how will we rank Brunson? Next, Mad Dog's top 5 MSG villains!
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June 9, 2026 • 45 mins
First Take resumes with Stephen A.'s reaction to Trump doubting his IQ! "You need a high IQ (to run for president), I'm not sure SAS has that," said Trump. Stephen A. takes the podium to FIRE back at President Trump, and ask him why he felt the need to ruin what was supposed to be a magical night in MSG! Then, Mark Messier joins with his pick for game 4 of the Stanley Cup!! Next, KAT had his worst game of the finals in game 3, but ...
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June 9, 2026 • 48 mins
First Take begins with the Knicks first loss in over a month! Are the officials swallowing their whistles (then randomly calling segments of the game tight), Wemby's heightened play, or KATs regression to blame for the loss? Then, if the refs are allowing head punches, an abundance of hand checking not seen since early 2000s Artest, and one sided flagrant fouls, who does it favor? Next, is Sam Presti coming to SGA's defense over so...
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June 8, 2026 • 46 mins
First Take resumes with Knicks Fan's craziness heading into game 3! Trump's presence at the Garden forced all watch parties outside of MSG to be cancelled. Will the president's presence disrupt the Knicks momentum? Then, with a ring, do you put Brunson above all ringless players? Even Chuckster and Melo? Plus, Stephen A.s top 5 NBA playoff atmospheres!
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June 8, 2026 • 49 mins
First Take begins with MSG expectations!! Is this going to be the most raucous crowd of all time? Will President Trump's presence impact the team in a positive or negative manner? Then, Jalen Brunson is cashing in clutch shots like 2018 LeBron! Which HOFer does Stephen A. compare him to? Plus, Wilbon and Jay Will remember the great Stacey King. RIP.
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June 5, 2026 • 47 mins
First Take resumes with major star power! Who needs to have a bigger game: the River Walk monk, or the braided magician from the mean streets of Manhattan? (0:00) Then, Shump tells us if he would have struggled more guarding SGA or Brunson. (14:00) Next, KAT has completely changed his public perception throughout these playoffs. Mobley-esque defense, Jokic-esque passing, and Billups-esque leadership has elevated his career trajecto...
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June 5, 2026 • 46 mins
First Take is live from San Antonio breaking down tonight's must win game 2 for the Spurs! Wilbon gives us some historical context on how deadly it may be for the Spurs to go down 0-2, while Windy has the inside info on where each locker room's confidence level is heading into a sure to be rock fight in the Alamo City! (0:00) Then, Shump is puzzled why people are still underrating Jalen Brunson. To quote Sir Charles, "What more can...
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June 4, 2026 • 45 mins
First Take begins with Perk, SAS and Windy waxing poetic about the Nova Knicks. Years of bonding, team building, and ribbing have culminated in one of the greatest playoff runs of all time. What worked so well about the Knicks game 1 plan, and how can the Spurs adjust?
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June 4, 2026 • 48 mins
First Take begins with Knicks-Spurs game 1!! MVP like performances from Brunson, KAT, and Hart led the Knicks to a tight victory in San Antonio! First Take is live from The Alamo breaking down all of the finals angles! Is this one already over? Is Wemby finally getting fatigued? How exactly did KAT's pregame mindset lead him to dominating Wemby in and out of the paint?
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June 3, 2026 • 47 mins
The biggest names, the biggest moves, and the biggest stage in sports!
One NFL superstar is packing his bags and heading west in a move that could reshape the league's balance of power.
Another is trading one iconic stop for another, looking to help launch the Patriots back into contention.
And on the hardwood, the Finals are finally here. So whether you say hello or bonjour, get ready for one of the most anticipated championshi...
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June 2, 2026 • 48 mins
It's time for First Take, and we've got blockbuster headlines everywhere!
Garrett is done in Cleveland and headed west, joining what could be the NFL's next super team!
Brown is moving on from Birdie and bringing his talents to New England, where the Pats are looking to make a serious statement!
And finally, the wait is over—bonjour to an NBA Finals matchup that's been years in the making and has the entire basketball worl...
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June 1, 2026 • 46 mins
First Take rolls on into the second hour, and the crew discuss Draymond Green's comments on the Knicks. (0:00) Then, First Take reacts to breaking news of Serena Williams returning to professional tennis. (14:52) Next, Stephen A and Chiney Ogwumike debate who more built to run the west long term, Spurs or Thunder? (27:50) Lastly, the crew share their Finals picks. (41:07)
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June 1, 2026 • 47 mins
First Take begins with Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals over the weekend; does OKC deserve a pass because of injuries? (0:00) Then, Stephen A and Perk debate who has more pressure to win their first title; Jalen Brunson or Victor Wembenyama. (26:25) Next, the First Take crew discuss if it's the right move for the Patriots to trade for AJ Brown. (37:05)
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