First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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)
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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)
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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 to Knicks success? (22:50)
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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 contract? (40:50)
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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)
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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)
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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?
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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!!
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First Take resumes with Knicks concern. After another all time playoff choke, can the Hawks take control of this tightly contested series? Or, will the power of clutch propel Jalen Brunson to a road win in Atlanta??? (0:00) Then, Louis Riddick thinks the Chiefs must nail this draft if they want to extend Mahomes prime! (13:15) Next, Mad Dog is MAD about Quinn Ellis, golf crowds, and the Jerry West Documentary. (22:50)
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First Take begins with Rockets/Lakers game 2! LA laid the smackdown once again to send this series back to Houston with the Rockets in must-win territory. The King displayed unimpeachable savvy and athleticism, while KD portrayed bashfulness and perhaps a tinge of rust! Mad Dog, Wilbon and Stephen A. grade their performances. (0:00) Then, who needs to hit on their first round draft picks more: Giants or Cowboys? (26:00) Next, will the Mets ever win again? (40:20)
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First Take resumes with two clutch kings blowing it in the 4th! Jokic and Brunson both suffered heartbreakers as McCollum and Ant evened their series at a game a piece! Which loss hurt more? (0:00) Then, are players mistaken staying in school to reap the benefits of NIL instead of gaining experience playing in the pros? (11:20) Next, is Wemby already better than Scottie Pippen and Bill Russell? (23:55)
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