Stephen A., Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and J.J. Redick discuss Draymond's 1-game suspension, if the Suns starters are being used too much and which team has the edge now: Cavs or Knicks?

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Stephen A., J.J. Redick, Monica McNutt, Marcus Spears and NFL Draft prospect DE Will Anderson discuss his future in the NFL, if the Eagles will take a step forward or backward next season and what's the bigger factor: Clippers bench or Suns starters?

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Stephen A., J.J. Redick, Monica McNutt and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discuss how impressive the Boston Bruins season has been, if there are concerns about the 76ers moving forward and if the Sacramento Kings are too much for the Warriors.

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In this episode, Stephen A. and Kendrick Perkins react to this weekend's first NBA Playoff games including the significant injuries to both Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo. With both teams playing Wednesday, our guys break down which star's absence would be a bigger deal in Game 2. Kimberly A. Martin is in studio for some breaking news out of Philadelphia as Adam Schefter reports Jalen Hurts and the Eagles have agreed to a 5-year $225M extension. Plus, P.K. Subban is with us to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs and gives us his favorite to raise Lord Stanley's Cup in the end. YouTuber and Content Creator Kenny Beecham joins the show to break down everything NBA Playoffs, including if Steph and the Warriors are in more trouble than KD and the Suns and if Russell Westbrook can lead the Clippers to round 2 without Paul George.

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In this episode, Stephen A. and Kendrick Perkins recap a wild weekend in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, including how the injuries of Ja Morant, Paul George, and Giannis could affect their teams' chances at advancing. Plus, KD and the Suns join Steph and the Warriors in the losers' column after Game 1, but how worried should both teams really be? And, which team had the more impressive win: the Celtics or 76ers?

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Stephen A., Tedy Bruschi and Kendrick Perkins discuss Jackie Robinson's legacy ahead of Jackie Robinson Day, if Baltimore is the right spot for Odell and who is in more need of a standout run: Harden or Embiid?

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Stephen A., Dan Orlovsky, Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins and Adam Schefter discuss how Odell Beckham Jr. effects Lamar Jackson's decision, if it's the Warriors last chance at a title with this core and who do you trust more: Ja or AD?

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In this episode, Stephen A., Brian Windhorst, and Kendrick Perkins look ahead to the opening round of the playoffs and debate which star is under the most pressure to win a title this year. Plus, did DeMar DeRozan's daughter help the Bulls pull off a comeback win against the Raptors? Time may be up for Dame and the Trailblazers, so what team do our guys think is the best fit for Lillard? Mel Kiper Jr. and Keyshawn Johnson join the show to talk NFL Draft predictions and which QB Mel has going to Houston. Snoop Dogg told Stephen A. that Steph Curry reminds him the most of Kobe Bryant, but our guys think someone else has that mamba mentality.

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In this episode Molly Qeirm and Stephen A Smith are joined by Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins to talk some NBA playoffs. It has been a long time since we have seen Zion Williamson on the court and some of us are not happy about that. Find out who thinks that his time in New Orleans is up. Plus things are heating up the Western Conference and someone says that Lakers have the best chance to win it all. Tedy Bruschi and Keyshawn Johnson join the show and weigh in on what is going down in the Big Apple and Saquon Barkley not signing the tag before offseason program starts. This and more on First Take.

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In this episode Molly Qeirm and Stephen A Smith are joined by JJ Redick and Chris 'Mad Dog" Russo takes a deeper dive into the NBA as they debate what first round matchups would be worth watching. As we get closer to the NBA Playoffs we now begin to look at the impact on players careers, what a ring would mean, and who may have the easiest road to accomplish it all. This and more on First Take.

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