First Take

The discussion centers around the Atlanta Falcons facing fines for mishandling sensitive information, raising questions about accountability in sports. The panel delves into the emotional impact on players involved in public scrutiny. Transitioning to basketball, the hosts ponder the Lakers' chances of overcoming a 3-1 deficit against the Timberwolves, analyzing player dynamics and critical strategies. They blend serious commentary with playful banter, touching on the intertwining of fame, expectations, and the pressures athletes face today.

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

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

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

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

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

Hour 2: The First Take Crew lasers in on the Shedeur Sanders situation and discusses which team could select him if he comes off the board tonight!Plus, a quick look at the NBA Playoff action from last night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: The First Take crew is back this Friday to go over Round 1 of the NFL Draft!The guys review the selection of Jaxson Dart of Shedeur Sanders by the New York Giants as well as the overall state of the QB Class heading into Day 2.All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2: The crew continues to preview the upcoming NFL Draft tonight! Where does Shedeur Sanders land? Do the Jaguars make a move for Ashton Jeanty? So many burning questions up for debate!Plus, Monica McNutt joins the show to talk about the physical style of play between the Rockets and Warriors in their suspenseful series thus far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: It's Draft Day! Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears and Dan Orlovsky tell you everything you need to know ahead of night 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft!Plus, more NBA Playoff Round 1 discussion as the Rockets beat the Warriors to even up the series 1-1 and the Knicks and Pistons gear up for a big Game 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices