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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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Hour 2: Dusty May ---> Mavericks???
First Take resumes with major breaking news out of the college ranks! Dusty May is headed to the Mavericks??? After leading the Wolverines to their first…
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Hour 1: Breaking News on Giannis + The Mavs!
First Take begins with impending Giannis news! He's getting traded before the draft Tuesday night to either the Celtics or Heat! Which team can offer the…
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Hour 2: What Did Jalen Brunson Prove With Finals MVP?
First Take resumes with new Brunson narratives. Can we remember how good he was this entire postseason when ranking players for next season, or will be put…
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Hour 1: How Slept On Was Brunson Pre-Title?
First Take begins with a look back to a time before the Knicks won thieir elusive title. We can't forget how this team was overlooked. The Brunson signing was…
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Hour 2: Will Brunson Force NBA Stars To Take Less Money?
First Take resumes with Jalen Brunson changing the NBA forever. By winning a championship after taking a massive pay cut, will other NBA stars feel pressure to…
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Hour 1: Should Knicks Be Title Favorites?
First Take begins with Stephen A.'s missing parade invite! It must've gotten lost in the mail. We're debating next year's title favorites, KAT's upcoming…
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Hour 2: Is Brunson a Top-5 Player in The NBA?
First Take resumes with Jalen Brunson's stardom! He's made all-NBA teams the past 3 years, and now has a ring and a Finals MVP! Has he cemented himself as a…
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Hour 1: Is Brunson An All-Time NY Athlete?
First Take resumes with all-time New York athletes. Jeter, Eli, and Rivera hold a permanent spot on the Mt. Rushmore. Did Brunson just steal Clyde's spot?…
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Hour 2: Best Landing Spot For Giannis?
First Take resumes with next season's NBA championship odds. The Knicks are 4th behind SAS, OKC and BOS! Should the reigning champs feel immense disrespect…
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Hour 1: Are The Knicks America's Team?
First Take begins with Cam'ron's return! Two Knicks fans and Big Perk debate if the world champs are America's team now that they finally won a chip! Then…
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Hour 2: Finals MVP Jalen Brunson Roasts Stephen A. Smith!!!
First Take resumes with the Knicks miraculous playoff run. They cemented their legacy as an all-time great playoff team, going 12-1 after the first round. Is…
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Hour 1: How Impressive Was Knicks Title Run?
First Take begins with Stephen A.'s victory lap. It's the happiest we've ever seen our champion. It was the best sports night of his life. He can't stop…
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Hour 2: Can the Spurs Force a Game 7?
First Take resumes with the Morris twins! They've battled most players in this riveting series. They know their games and their mentals. Do they think the…
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Hour 1: Magic Johnson Talks Knicks/Spurs!!!
First Take begins with Magic Johnson talking De'Aaron Fox's blunder. The GOAT point guard tells us what HE would have done in that situation! Then, would the…
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Hour 2: Is It Fair to Question Wemby in Big Moments?
First Take resumes with no clutch gene?? Is it fair to say a 22 year old can't handle big moments after Wemby's late pair of missed free throws? Then, MSG was…
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Hour 1: How Improbable was Anunoby's Game Winner?
First Take begins with OG's improbably tip in! Where does it rank amongst all-time playoff moments? IS OG Anunoby now the king of New York? Then, do you give…
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Hour 2: Is Game 4 of The NBA Finals a Must Win For The Knicks?
First Take resumes with thrilling debate on game 4! Is this a must win for the Knicks? Then, LeBron mentioned the goat debate in a recent article. Is it okay…
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Hour 1: Is Spurs Physical Play Fair or Foul?
First Take begins with the Spurs defense. Sometimes it seems like they have eight guys out there! Is their physical, menacing playstyle fair or foul? Should…
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Hour 1: Reaction to Trump's Comments About Stephen A?
First Take resumes with Stephen A.'s reaction to Trump doubting his IQ! "You need a high IQ (to run for president), I'm not sure SAS has that," said Trump…
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Hour 1: Do Knicks Have Legitimate Gripe With The Refs?
First Take begins with the Knicks first loss in over a month! Are the officials swallowing their whistles (then randomly calling segments of the game tight)…
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Hour 2: Will Knicks Fan's Momentum Be Disrupted?
First Take resumes with Knicks Fan's craziness heading into game 3! Trump's presence at the Garden forced all watch parties outside of MSG to be cancelled…
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Hour 1: What Do You Expect From The Garden Tonight?
First Take begins with MSG expectations!! Is this going to be the most raucous crowd of all time? Will President Trump's presence impact the team in a positive…
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Hour 2: Does Wemby Or Brunson Need to Show Out More in Game 2?
First Take resumes with major star power! Who needs to have a bigger game: the River Walk monk, or the braided magician from the mean streets of Manhattan?…
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Hour 1: Is Game 2 a Must Win for the Spurs?
First Take is live from San Antonio breaking down tonight's must win game 2 for the Spurs! Wilbon gives us some historical context on how deadly it may be for…
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Hour 2: Who Was The MVP of Game 1?
First Take begins with Perk, SAS and Windy waxing poetic about the Nova Knicks. Years of bonding, team building, and ribbing have culminated in one of the…
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Hour 1: Was Brunson The Most Impactful Knick in Game 1?
First Take begins with Knicks-Spurs game 1!! MVP like performances from Brunson, KAT, and Hart led the Knicks to a tight victory in San Antonio! First Take is…
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Hour 2: Bye Brown Bye
The biggest names, the biggest moves, and the biggest stage in sports! One NFL superstar is packing his bags and heading west in a move that could reshape the…
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Hour 1: Gone Garrett
It's time for First Take, and we've got blockbuster headlines everywhere! Garrett is done in Cleveland and headed west, joining what could be the NFL's next…
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Hour 2: Wemby or Knicks Depth A Bigger Concern?
First Take rolls on into the second hour, and the crew discuss Draymond Green's comments on the Knicks. (0:00) Then, First Take reacts to breaking news of…
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Hour 1: Brunson or Wemby Under More Pressure to Win Ring?
First Take begins with Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals over the weekend; does OKC deserve a pass because of injuries? (0:00) Then, Stephen A and Perk…
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Hour 2: Does Mitchell Robinson's Injury Change the Finals?
First Take resumes with Mitchell Robinson's broken pinky. The Knicks' backup center is expected to play in game 1 of the Finals, but what if he has to go…
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Hour 1: Does The Spurs Winning Game 6 Mean Anything?
First Take begins with the Spurs game 6 THUMPING of the Thunder! Wemby showed out, SGA shot tour dates again. What's going on with the back-to-back MVP? (0:00)…
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Hour 2: Whose Stock Rises Most With Ring: Brunson, SGA, or Wemby?
First Take resumes with fast rising assets. If you hold any Brunson, SGA or Wemby stock, do NOT sell now, even though it may be tempting. Hold, hold, hold…
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Hour 1: How Important is Closing Out Tonight For Thunder?
First Take begins with the WCF! Game 6 could see an SGA explosion, sending the Thunder to their second straight finals. Or, a Wemby mauling, bring us an epic…
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Hour 2: Who Should Knicks Want to Face?
First Take resumes with the Knicks facing two juggernauts. Which WCF team should they prefer to see in the finals?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Hour 1: Encouraged By Thunder or Discouraged by Spurs?
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Hour 2: Is Knicks Finals Run The Best in NBA History?
Frist Take resumes with the Knicks 11 straight playoff wins. They carry the league's highest point differential in NBA playoff history, and officially…
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Hour 1: Are The Knicks Going to Win The Finals?
First Take begins with Stephen A feeling like it's '99!!! The Knicks sweep the Cavs, officially making it back to their first finals since the days of Allan…
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Hour 2: Should Cavs Go All In On LeBron?
First Takes resumes with the fast falling Cavs! Should they go all in on LeBron? (0:00) Then, Mad Dog and Stephen A. dive deep into the Giants locker room…
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Hour 1: Are The Spurs In Control vs. The Thunder?
First Take begins with a raucous and rowdy WCF! Wemby dunking over everyone. SGA making All-NBA defenders fall. Devin Vassell proving he's one of the top tier…
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Hour 2: Is Analytics Ruining Basketball?
First Take resumes with Kendrick Perkins talking analytics. Josh Hart understands their importance, but doesn't think they should be solely relied upon for…
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Hour 1: Impressed By Knicks or Disappointed in Cavs?
First Take begins with nine straight Knicks playoff wins! Brunson passed with the poise and finesse of CP3, shot with the touch of Curry, and led with the…
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Hour 2: Is Jalen Brunson The Greatest Knick of All-Time?
First Take resumes with the game AFTER the game! Coming off an all-time comeback against the Cavs, Jalen Brunson looks to put the Knicks up 2-0. How many…
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Hour 1: Are You More Confident in Spurs or Thunder?
First Take begins with Thunder victory! Zay Hart successfully kept Wemby out of the paint, limiting his post touches and tip ins! Is this a sustainable…
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Hour 2: Are You More Confident in Knicks Title Chances Now?
First Take resumes with playing the Knicks long game. We've seen them win defensive battles, high intensity offensive games, and everything in between. Could…
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Hour 1: Did Cavs Choke or Is Brunson a God?
First Take begins with Orange and Blue Skies! Jalen Brunson is a god walking amongst men. Mikal Bridges possesses the accuracy of prime Hawkeye. James Harden…
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Hour 2: Are We Concerned About SGA?
First Take resumes with concern over the 2x MVP. SGA's struggles have widely flown under the radar due to the Thunder's dominant series wins. Is it time for…
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Hour 1: How Much Trouble Are The Thunder In?
First Take begins with an all-timer from Wemby. Dominance in every sense of the word. Motivated by a second place MVP finish, willing to put his body on the…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Responds to Jaylen Brown
First Take resumes with Stephen A. going OFF on Jaylen Brown! Come on the show, JB!! (0:00) Then, who are you more excited to watch: Wemby or SGA? (22:40)…
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Hour 1: Did Donovan Mitchell Save His Legacy?
First Take begins with a legacy redefined! Donovan Mitchell finally reaches the Conference Finals after an epic game 7 win in Detroit. Is Donovan Mitchell now…
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Hour 2: What Will We Say If Harden Has a Bad Game 6?
First Take resumes with Harden narratives. What will the media say if the known playoff choker chokes again? (0:00) Then, Kenny Smith weighs in on whether the…
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Hour 1: Does a Second Round Loss Ruin Ant's Legacy?
First Take begins with a fiery pair of Friday night game 6's! Ant can strengthen his already impressive playoff resume and force a game 7, while Harden looks…
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Hour 2: Who Should Knicks Fans Be Rooting For in Game 6?
First Take resumes with Knicks fans! Should they want the Cavs to wrap it up in Cleveland, or Detroit to push it to a winner take all game 7? (0:00) Then…
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Hour 1: Were The Pistons Robbed By Late Game No-Call?
First Take begins with STRAIGHT ROBBERY! An all-time classic game 5 between the Cavs and Pistons marred by a late 4th quarter no-call on Ausar Thompson. Harden…
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Hour 2: Are The Knicks or Thunder More Dangerous?
First Take resumes with the NBA's two hottest teams. Who has the upper hand in a potential Knicks vs. Thunder finals battle? Then, Alfonso Ribeiro dishes on…
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Hour 1: What Planet is Wemby From??
First Take begins with another confirmed alien sighting. An ET dropped into Frost Bank last night, dropped 25/15/5, and left the Wolves SHOOK heading into an…
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Hour 2: Should The Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown?
First Take resumes with Stephen A.'s List! Top 5 landing spots for LeBron. (0:00)Then, does a Giannis for Jaylen Brown trade make sense for either side? And…
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Hour 1: How Would You Evaluate LeBron's Lakers Tenure?
First Take begins and Cam'ron is BACK with an overview of LeBron's time in LA. One title, 7-8 playoff series record, and only missed the playoffs twice…
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Hour 2: Where Do The 76ers Go From here?
First Take resumes with a suddenly eerie Sixers offseason. A week ago it was butterflies and rainbows celebrating a game 7 victory over the Celtics. Just one…
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Hour 1: Are The Knicks About to Win The Title?
First Take begins with STAND UP NEW YORKKKKK. The Knicks are headed to the ECF, again! Back-to-back. DOMINATION. Stephen A. is HYPED! (0:00) Then, Wemby is…