
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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Jun 30, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: Trade Alert!
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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Jun 30, 2025 • 52min
Hour 1: Franchise Guys
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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Jun 27, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: Making Headlines
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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Jun 27, 2025 • 52min
Hour 1: Beast In The East
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

Jun 26, 2025 • 50min
Hour 2: Empire State of Find
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

Jun 26, 2025 • 51min
Hour 1: Ready For Liftoff
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

Jun 26, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: Falling Behind?
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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Jun 25, 2025 • 51min
Hour 1: Super Cooper
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

Jun 24, 2025 • 48min
Hour 2: Daniel Cormier Joins The Show!
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

Jun 24, 2025 • 52min
Hour 1: Great Expectations!
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