First Take

By ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.... more

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The podcast currently has 2,871 episodes available.

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July 01, 2025 Hour 2: New Nuggets?
First Take continues with more NBA Free Agency analysis!

The Bucks, Nuggets, and other notable teams have made some big moves already! The crew breaks down how each conference looks and what we can expect from today.

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July 01, 2025 Hour 1: Ready for Liftoff
First Take is back this Tuesday with a COMPLETE breakdown of Monday's raging start to NBA Free Agency - Including some live breaking news!

Plus, an update on the Knicks coaching search and how desirable the position might be at this point

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June 30, 2025 Hour 2: Trade Alert!
First Take resumes this Monday as the guys break down the latest big NFL trade between the Dolphins and Steelers!

Plus, the crew debates if players should take less money in order to win a ring!

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June 30, 2025 Hour 1: Franchise Guys
A brand new week of First Take is underway as Evan Cohen is joined by a handful of guests to talk all the latest headlines from over the weekend!

What can we expect from LeBron James as he enters the final year of his deal? Plus, expectations from some of the biggest names around the NFL!

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June 27, 2025 Hour 2: Making Headlines
First Take continues this Friday as the guys debate the Ace Bailey situation and if the Jazz made the right decision to select him - Plus, Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to provide his best bets for the weekend!

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June 27, 2025 Hour 1: Beast In The East
Get ready for a Friday edition of First Take as the crew breaks down the latest across the NBA!

In a wide open Eastern Conference, which team is under the most pressure? Plus, expectations for the Purple and Gold as they prep for a big off-season.

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June 26, 2025 Hour 2: Empire State of Find
First Take continues with their NBA Draft Coverage as they lay out the expectations for what we could see tonight in Night 2!

Plus, an update on the Knicks' Head Coaching search and who are the current prime candidates!

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June 26, 2025 Hour 1: Ready For Liftoff
First Take is back this Thursday as a stacked group of NBA Analysts provide their takes on the action packed 1st Round of the NBA Draft!

Plus, how close were the Celtics to trading Jaylen Brown? Is it still a possibility? All that and more!

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June 26, 2025 Hour 2: Falling Behind?
First Take continues this Wednesday as the guys discuss the NBA's Western Conference!

Do the Lakers or Warriors need to make a splash this Summer? Will Nikola Jokic be a Nugget long term? What is Cooper Flagg's ceiling?

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June 25, 2025 Hour 1: Super Cooper
Get ready for more First Take as Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Markieff Morris preview tonight's 1st Round of the NBA Draft!

Plus, after Boston shipped away another member of their core, should they consider trading either Jaylen Brown or Derrick White?

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FAQs about First Take:

How many episodes does First Take have?

The podcast currently has 2,871 episodes available.