First Take

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 Serena Williams returning to professional tennis. (14:52) Next, Stephen A and Chiney Ogwumike debate who more built to run the west long term, Spurs or Thunder? (27:50) Lastly, the crew share their Finals picks. (41:07) Learn more about your ad...

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 debate who has more pressure to win their first title; Jalen Brunson or Victor Wembenyama. (26:25) Next, the First Take crew discuss if it's the right move for the Patriots to trade for AJ Brown. (37:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

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 against Wemby with a broken finger on his shooting hand? How will Mitch hit his patented 12 ft middie? (0:00) Then, do NCAA teams need a salary cap? (11:00) Next, Gunther trashes Cody Rhodes ahead of their WWE Clash in Italy! Gunther! (26:00) Lea...

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) Then, former Pro Bowler Steve Smith Sr. is appalled by the idea of the Eagles being better without A.J. Brown. (26:10) Next, the draft lottery is changing to help middling teams! Your last place finishing team has no stars or young talent?...

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. These gainers are only going to grow more! (0:00) Then, SAS lampoons UnSportsmanLike's (6AM-10AM on ESPN2/ESPNU) own Chris Canty over his blasphemous SGA take! (17:40) Next, every Knicks' role player from Mikal Bridges down to Deuce McBride too...

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 game 7 in OKC. Do the Thunder NEED to finish off these pesky upstart Spurs tonight? (0:00) Then, at the start of the playoffs, every pundit said the East was wide open! It's anyone's year! Now, the narrative is "this was a super easy path for...

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SGA Dominates Wemby & Spurs! Is this Series Over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frist Take resumes with the Knicks 11 straight playoff wins. They carry the league's highest point differential in NBA playoff history, and officially surpassed the 2017 Warriors for league adjusted aura+ after OG's put back slam. Are the Knicks the most impressive playoff team in NBA history? What sparked this tremendous run after mediocre play for large portions of the regular season? Learn more...

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 Houston and Latrell Sprewell. How did Leon Rose build the East's biggest juggernaut? How did Jalen GOATson lead the Knicks out of the pits of despair, constantly dwelling at the bottom of the East with Damyean Dotson and Kadeem Allen, to now r...

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 issues with Jaxson Dart introducing Trump at a recent rally. (13:30) Next, we've trashed the Mikal Bridges trade more than any other show... With his recent historic playoff shooting numbers, was trading five first round picks actually worth it...

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 two-way guys in the league... Heading back to OKC, are the Spurs in control of this series? (0:00) Then, with the Knicks on the verge of their first finals appearance since '99, we NEED to look back on the Greatest Knicks of all time! Does B...

First Take resumes with Kendrick Perkins talking analytics. Josh Hart understands their importance, but doesn't think they should be solely relied upon for lineup decisions. Perk has some thoughts on these comments and math invading sports in general. (0:00) Then, Chet has become somewhat of a joke to Wemby. He views him the same way a senior in high school looks down upon a freshman. Should we be...

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 adaptability and strategic vision of LeBron. Are the Knicks on the verge of a sweep? (0:00) Then, SGA's flailing and flopping playstyle is at the forefront of conversation again! After falling on nearly all of his shot attempts in game 2, is thi...

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 points does KAT need for the Knicks to head to Cleveland in control of the series? (0:00) Then, it's been three years since Joe Burrow threw a playoff pass! Is this the year the drought ends for Cincy's gunslinger? (10:10) Next, The Kid Mero pond...

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 strategy? (0:00) Then, let's revisit Aaron Rodgers' illustrious career. One Super Bowl, 4 MVPs, countless McAfee appearances. How will you remember The Baaaaaaaad Man? (26:10) Next, would expanding the CFP to 24 teams ruin college football for good...

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 they hang with the Spurs or Thunder? (0:00) Then, Jason Kidd is OUT in Dallas. Who should replace him? (14:40) Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Alex Caruso, NFL fans, and his own MRI saga! (25:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

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 may have suffered the worst isolation beatdown of all time! Lets go Stephen A!!! (0:00) Then, Thunder-Spurs game 2 is upon us. What's the biggest key for the Thunder to bounce back? (25:50) Next, P.K. Subban breaks down Golden Knights-Avs. (4...

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 one of the greatest guards of all time to step up? (0:00) Then, which Knick needs to play the best tonight? Does KAT need another triple double? Four 3s from Mikal? Brunson 30 bomb? (13:20) Next, Stephen A.'s top 5 pivotal players in each conf...

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 line for his squad, Cam'ron can't even believe it! (0:00) Then, Aaron Rodgers is back in the Steelers building prepping for another playoff run! Were the Steelers right to bring him back? (24:00) Next, which NBA player needs a ring the most? (...

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) Next, WOLFvestigative journalists! We're reading deep into some seemingly innocuous but potentially deadly player quotes from the Wolves. Are they talking about Julius Randle? (28:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

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 better all-time than Embiid? (0:00) Then, any issue with Ant-Man shaking hands with 8 minutes to go in the 4th, seemingly giving up while the game was ongoing? (25:10) Next, P.K. Subban gets us ready for Habs-Sabres game 7!!! (40:30) Learn m...

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 Lakers have taken LeBron for granted... (17:20) Next, the Knicks willl have had a full week off by the time the ECF rolls around, while the Cavs/Pistons winner will carry major momentum... Which team would you rather be? (32:20) Learn more a...

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 to continue his hot streak! (0:00) Then, NFL schedules are out! Let's predict the Cowboys record! (25:50) Next, J-Will's and RC's Top 5 players (NBA & NFL) you'd want in a must-win game! (37:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

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, HOFer Lisa Leslie joins the show! (12:30) Next, should the Lakers focus on appeasing LeBron or Luka? (25:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices