First Take
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Episodes
May 12, 2025 • 49 mins
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams continue to break down what could happen with Giannis in the off season.
Additionally, the guys give a preview of tonight's NBA Draft Lottery and discuss the recent struggles of Nikola Jokic
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May 12, 2025 • 49 mins
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams sit down to talk more hoops on First Take?
What are the more likely trade destinations for Giannis? Plus, Stephen A. has a bold statement regarding Game 4 tonight between the Knicks and Celtics
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May 8, 2025 • 51 mins
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk what's going on with the Celtics after they surrender their 2nd consecutive 20-point lead to the Knicks!
Plus, the guys go further in depth with how big Game 2 is tonight for Minnesota as they try to even the series without Steph Curry available for Golden State
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May 8, 2025 • 45 mins
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to discuss who is to blame for the big Boston collapse to the Knicks as they fall behind 2-0 in their 2nd round series!
More NBA Playoff talk right here on First Take!
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May 7, 2025 • 46 mins
Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo, Jay Williams and Ryan Clark continue to break down NBA Playoff action on First Take!
The crew discusses Haliburton's heroics just before the final buzzer to take down Cleveland as well as what feels like a crucial Game 2 for the Boston Celtics tonight against the New York Knicks
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May 7, 2025 • 50 mins
Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark, Chris Russo and Jay Williams are back on First Take!
The guys discuss the latest big time NFL trade that sent George Pickens from the Steelers to the Cowboys as well as if the Warriors are capable winning this series if Steph Curry is out for an extended amount of time!
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May 6, 2025 • 46 mins
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to continue to talk NBA Playoffs!
The guys ask if tomorrow if a must win game for the Celtics, preview tonight's Game 1 matchup between the Warriors and Timberwolves, and break down if LeBron has to have influence in Luka's decision this Summer!
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May 6, 2025 • 49 mins
Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst are fired up as they get ready to break down the Knicks' big Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics
Plus, Denver also had a big upset win last night. Should OKC be worried about the series moving forward?
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May 5, 2025 • 46 mins
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk NBA Playoffs on First Take!
After their Game 7 loss, Perk explains why Houston should go all in to get Kevin Durant. Additionally, a preview of the Knicks Celtics Round 2 series that begins tonight in Boston!
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May 5, 2025 • 49 mins
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst sit down on First Take to break down all the lastest NBA Playoff Action!
What did the Warriors prove in their Game 7 win? What's next for the Clippers after their Game 7 loss? All that and more on First Take!
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May 2, 2025 • 48 mins
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, Peter Rosenberg and Jay Williams are back on First Take to continue to discuss the current state of the playoffs around the NBA!
What do the Knicks need to do to compete against Boston? What does last night's Clippers win mean for James Harden? All that and more here on First Take!
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May 2, 2025 • 50 mins
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams are back on First Take to discuss Jalen Brunson's game winning 3 to help the Knicks clinch the Round 1 series against the Pistons!
Plus, a preview of tonight's Game 6 action between the Rockets and Warriors
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May 1, 2025 • 48 mins
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams continue to discuss the Lakers losing in Round 1 to Minnesota
Additionally, the guys debate if this was the last chance for LeBron James to win a championship
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May 1, 2025 • 51 mins
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to breakdown the Lakers Round 1 loss to the Timberwolves in 5 games
Is JJ Redick to blame and how sustainable is the current version of their roster.
More NBA Playoff conversation to follow!
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April 30, 2025 • 50 mins
Hour 2: First Take returns to discuss both the Falcons and their DC Jeff Ulbrich being fined after the Shedeur Sanders prank call situation from this past weekend
Additionally, the guys talk about whether the Lakers can come back from down 3-1 to defeat Minnesota in Round 1
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April 30, 2025 • 50 mins
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Brian Windhorst are back on First Take to discuss last night's wild NBA Playoff Action!
How does Milwaukee pivot after losing to the Pacers in 5? Plus, what does it mean for the Knicks after the Pistons were able to push the series to a 6th game?
All that and more!
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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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