
First Take
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Latest episodes

Jun 16, 2025 • 48min
Hour 2: What's At Stake?
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

Jun 16, 2025 • 53min
Hour 1: Tricks of The Trade
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

Jun 13, 2025 • 53min
Hour 1: Knicks In The Mix
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

Jun 13, 2025 • 48min
Hour 2: Growing Pains
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

Jun 12, 2025 • 33min
Hour 2: Pure Magic!
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

Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
Hour 1: Suns Setting?
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

Jun 12, 2025 • 52min
Hour 1: Steel of The Offseason
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

Jun 12, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: New York Vacancy
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

Jun 10, 2025 • 49min
Hour 2: Capture The Flagg
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

Jun 10, 2025 • 52min
Hour 1: The X-Factor
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