First Take

First Take continues this Thursday as the crew prepares you for a premier Summer League Showdown between the Lakers and Mavs! Plus, who will come out of the East next year in the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

First Take is BACK and the crew is ready to break down all the latest around the NBA! Some new Giannis comments have come out regarding his future in Milwaukee...Plus, how much longer will Nikola Jokic be a Nugget?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

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.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew return to talk the groundbreaking sale of the Lakers by the Buss Family to Dodgers owner Mark Walter! What does it mean for the Lakers franchise? Plus, Game 6 of the NBA Finals is tonight! Are the Pacers better off if they decide to sit Tyrese Haliburton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

First Take continues as the crew discusses what will be the main takeaway from the NBA Finals if the Thunder close things out tonight! 3-Time Nascar Cup Series Champion Joey Logano joins the show and Joe Fortenbaugh provides his Best Bets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Chris Russo are back on First Take to continue to talk Kevin Durant as we get closer to figuring out his next destination! Out of the Rocket, Spurs and Heat who is more likely to obtain him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

First Take is back to preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder attempt to clinch their first NBA title! Plus a discussion surrounding the scuffle in the Fever-Sun game as well as Lebron's statement on "ring culture" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk NBA Finals and who on Indiana should shoulder most of the blame for the Game 5 loss Plus, a debate surrounding if it's appropriate to compare Jalen Williams to Scottie Pippen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Markieff and Marcus Morris to breakdown a Game 5 Thunder victory over the Pacers! How great is the SGA-JDub dymanic duo? Was it a mistake for Tyrese Haliburton to keep playing through his injury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Jay Williams, Brian Windhorst and JB Bickerstaff to discuss what's on the line for Game 5 of the NBA Finals! Plus, an update on the Giannis rumors as we get closer to learning if he will be putting on a new uniform next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Get ready for this Monday edition of First Take as Stephen A. Smith and the crew breakdown the first block buster trade of the Summer between Orlando and Memphis! Plus, a discussion surrounding the preferred destinations of Kevin Durant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Udonis Haslem and Joe Fortenbaugh to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals and what it's going to take for OKC to even up the series tonight! Plus, what if the Knicks added Kevin Durant via trade? Would it make them favorites to win it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

LOTS on the table today as Stephen A. Smith and the crew go over how we will view SGA if OKC cannot comeback this Finals. Also, an evaluation of the expectations for the Dallas Cowboys as they attempt to get back to the playoffs this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

The First Take Crew returns for more Aaron Rodgers and Kevin Durant related discussion! Laker legend Magic Johnson joins the debate as well to give his input on how KD should approach the offseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Jay Williams talk about the newest chapter in the Kevin Durant saga as another trade involving KD seems to be in the works. Plus more discussion surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew are BACK to talk more regarding the effect of the Aaron Rodgers signing on the Steelers! Plus, a preview of tonight's chapter of the NBA Finals and what it will take for both the Thunder and Pacers to win Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew discuss the New York Knicks coaching vacancy and where they should turn after their requests to interview 3 current head coaches were denied. Plus, Coco Gauff joins the show to discuss her French Open victory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Markieff Morris talk the Cooper Flagg visit with Dallas and if we should still consider it safe that he will be a Maverick following the conclusion of the NBA Draft! Plus, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin joins the show to discuss Fanatics Fest returning to NYC this month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Markieff Morris and Brian Windhorst discuss the biggest X-Factor of Game 3 of the NBA Finals! Plus, the guys address the rumors of Jason Kidd potentially coaching the Knicks next season after it was reported the sides had mutual interest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins to discuss if Game 2 proved that Oklahoma City is a better team than Indiana. Additionally, a discussion regarding Tyrese Haliburton's approach to this series thus far and what needs to change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins, Ryan Clark and more for Hour 2 of this Friday's First Take! The guys continue to breakdown the thrilling start to the NBA Finals and debate what the ceiling is for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Ryan Clark join First Take to break down the latest this Friday! Does the view of Tyrese Haliburton change after his game winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals? What does Rodgers to the Steelers mean for Pittsburgh? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Brian Windhorst discuss Adam Silver's reveal that nex t year's NBA All Star Game will feature Team USA vs Team World! Plus, Sean O'Malley joins the show to talk UFC 316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Brian Windhorst continue to discuss New York's new coaching search as the Knicks let go of Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons Plus, Mark Kriegel joins the show after releasing his new book 'Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Jay Williams to breakdown the Knicks firing of Tom Thibodeau and where the organization needs to pivot from here JB Bickerstaff also joins the show to discuss if NBA Coaches are treated unfairly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Chris Canty welcome special guest Candace Parker who talks about her new book 'The Can-Do Mindset.' Additionally, Parker provides her hot takes regarding the NBA Finals and crew discusses what a Finals victory would mean for the legacy of SGA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Chris Canty continue to preview the NBA Finals! The crew goes over what stands out most regarding the upcoming matchup as well as who is the most important player in the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams preview the upcoming NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder! The crew goes in depth with the guard matchup and how key guards will be in determining this series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams arrive on First Take to discuss what went wrong with the Knicks as they fall to the Indiana Pacers in 6 games. The crew goes over what stood out the most in Game 6 and if it's fair to say the Knicks underachieved as a whole this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams go over the stand out quote from Anthony Edwards where he says their series loss to OKC "didn't hurt." Plus, the guys make their picks regarding if the Knicks are able to force a Game 7 on Monday against Indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams breakdown the Knicks HUGE Game 5 win to save their season last night and tee up what will be an eventful Game 6 on Saturday in Indiana The guys go over what happened to Tyrese Haliburton after he scored just 8 points, by far his lowest total of the series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, Monica McNutt and Jay Williams give the Thunder their due praise after advancing to the NBA Finals! Additionally, the crew goes over if either the Knicks of Pacers are capable of taking down OKC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt, Jay Williams, Brian Windhorst and Michael Wilbon review Oklahoma City's series clinching win over the Timberwolves to advance to the NBA Finals! Is it time to revisit the 'stock' of Anthony Edwards? All that and more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025