First Take
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Hour 2: Which Team is More Talented - 76ers or Knicks?
Hour 1: What's Wrong with Jaylen Brown?
Hour 2: Who's The Team to Beat in The East?
Hour 1: What Message Did The Knicks Send to The East?
Hour 2: Is It Panic City for The Lakers?
Hour 1: Are the Lakers in Trouble?
Hour 2: LeBron vs. Jordan
Hour 1: Who's the Best Team in The East?
Hour 2: Did Cooper Flagg Deserve Rookie of the Year?
Hour 1: Are Wolves in Danger of Losing Series?
Hour 2: Do You Believe KD Is Disconnected From the Rockets?
Hour 1: Takeaways from LeBron & Lakers Game 4 Loss?
Hour 2: Did NFL Draft Make Cowboys NFC Contenders?
Hour 1: How Much Better Did Cowboys Get After 1st Round?
Hour 2: Was Knicks Game 2 Loss a Blessing in Disguise?
Hour 1: Should Ty Simpson be a First Round Pick?
Hour 2: Biggest Concern with Knicks?
Hour 1: More Impressed by LeBron or Disappointed in KD?
Hour 2: More Detrimental Game 2 Loss: Knicks or Nuggets?
Hour 1: What Happened in the Latest Epic Knicks Collapse?
Hour 2: How Much Stock do you Put in Lakers Game One Win?
Hour 1: Did Spurs Prove They're Built for a Deep Playoff Run?
Hour 2: Live From Las Vegas with Logan Paul and Danhausen!
Hour 1: Live From Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42!!!
Hour 2: What Does Kawhi Leonard's Future Hold?
Hour 1: Who was More Impressive in Win: Steph or Draymond?
Hour 2: What's the Lakers Recipe to Take Down the Rockets?
Hour 1: Should LaMelo Ball Have Been Ejected?
Hour 2: Which NBA Playoffs Matchup is the Most Intriguing?
Hour 1: Is KD a Top 10 Player of All Time?
Hour 2: Are the Knicks on Upset Alert?
Hour 1: How Costly is the Spurs Loss to the Nuggets?
Hour 2: Do the Knicks or Celtics Have the Edge in a Potential Playoff Rematch?
Hour 1: Does Knicks Win Over Celtics Mean Anything With Jaylen Brown Sitting?
Hour 2: Is Jayson Tatum Ready for His Return to MSG?
Hour 1: What Does Cade's Return Mean for the Eastern Conference?
Hour 2: How Will Lakers Players Respond to JJ Redick Calling Them Out?
Hour 1: Is There a Gap Between the Celtics and Everyone Else in the East?
Hour 2: Is This Michigan's Best Basketball Team Ever?
Hour 1: What Statement Did Michigan Make With Title Win?
Hour 2: How Far Can LeBron Carry the Lakers?
Hour 1: Should 10-Seed Warriors Have Brought Back Curry?
Hour 2: High on the Huskies?
Hour 2! The crew is discussing both the men's and women's Final Four, will UConn reign supreme in both? Meanwhile, Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin making his debut today, is it too soon? Hear what Stephen A has to say. Then we talk about who in the NBA can ACTUALLY win a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Lakers blown out and Luka Injured
A much anticipated battle between the 1 and 3 seeds in the west quickly turned ugly last night, we discuss which team the result said more about. We also have Coach Calipari here to give his thoughts on the Final Four and his 2nd season at Arkansas. Then we discuss if the NBA's 65-game rule will end up devaluing postseason awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: MVPTake
The Raiders shake things up by signing Kirk Cousins—but with the No. 1 pick likely bringing in Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, is this a bridge move or a brewing QB controversy? In Boston, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown put on a show, combining for a huge night as the Celtics erupt for 147 against Miami. And Wemby’s confidence keeps growing—after his latest performance, could “Why not?” turn into an MVP and championship reality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Trade Away
Kirk Cousins heads to the Raiders—but with the No. 1 pick and Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza waiting in the wings, what does it mean for Vegas’ future under center? Wemby keeps asking, “Why not?” After another big night, is an MVP and title run really within reach? And in the East, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown power a dominant Celtics performance—dropping 147 on Miami in a statement win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Would it Be a Mistake for LeBron to Leave the Lakers?
First Take begins with Lebron's uncertain future. Would a deep Lakers playoff run bring him back to The City of Angels for one last hoorah, or does the Kid From Akron already have one foot back in Cleveland? (0:00) Then, which Promised Land is Aaron Glenn referring to when mentioning Geno Smith? Mount 5-12 ? Arch Manning Island? (13:40) Then, Mad Dog is MAD at Carlos Boozer celebrating too early, the NFL for not agreeing to a new deal with their referees and playing an Australia game! (23:40) Finally, 3-time Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin joins First Take! (35:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Bigger Deal: Lakers Win Streak or Knicks Losing Streak?
First Take begins with two teams headed in opposite directions. The Lakers continued their winning ways with a stomping of Harden's Cavs, and the Knicks fell deeper into the pit of despair after losing a blowout to Amen's Rockets. (0:00) Then, a crossroads for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. We finally sort out who is to blame in this debacle of a franchise in Philly. Next, Amar'e Stoudemire was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame! As a founding member of the 7 seconds or less Suns, and the prototype for many power forwards of today, does this NBA legend really deserve to be in the HOF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Better Case for MVP: SGA or Wemby?
First Take resumes with a battle for MVP! Will SGA secure his second, or can Wemby steal it from his cold blooded 55 fg% hands? (0:00) Then, WWE Superstar Trick Williams joins First Take! (15:40) Next, the Bulls waived Jaden Ivey after making homophobic remarks. Stephen A. comments... (26:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Was Pistons vs. Thunder an NBA Finals Preview?
First Take begins with yet another SGA MVP-esque performance. 47 points on 63% shooting?? Shades of Michael and early Stevie Franchise... Was this a finals preview? (0:00) Then, Cowboys drama is heating up! George Pickens may not report to OTAs if Jerry fails to deliver a long term deal. Can the Cowboys afford to pay him and Ceedee? (24:30) Next, are you more surprised with the Hawks shocking midseason turnaround post Trae trade, or the shorthanded Celtics surviving Jayson Tatum's injury to stick as the East's two seed? (40:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices