In this episode, Shannon Sharpe, Brian Windhorst, Andraya Carter, and Austin Rivers take over for Stephen A. as they debate if Jayson Tatum is under the most pressure to win a title this year. Plus, the crew decides which team has more at stake

Hour 1: Knicks in the Mix

6 hours ago 45m 28s

With the absence of Stephen A. Smith in today's episode, Shannon Sharpe, Austin Rivers, Andraya Carter, and Brian Windhorst held it down, debating if the Pacers have a legit shot against the Celtics. They also discuss whether or not Anthony Edw

Hour 2: Valid Excuse?

1 day ago 43m 37s

Stephen A., Shannon Sharpe and Kendrick Perkins discuss if Ant Edwards is the face of the NBA, the Wolves/Mavs WCF matchup and if the Celtics are championship or bust this season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1: Playoff Collapses or Comebacks?

1 day ago 45m 56s

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Tim Legler debate if the Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 7 was another collapse for the Nuggets or a triumphant comeback for the Timberwolves. Things get heated as the crew weighs in on the Pacers-Knicks Game 7.

Hour 2: PGA Pandemonium?

4 days ago 43m 39s

Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim are joined by Jeff Darlington to discuss the breaking news of Scottie Scheffler's detainment and release at the PGA Championship for failure to follow police orders. Monica McNutt and Kendrick Perkins join the s

Hour 1: Scheffler Arrested

4 days ago 48m 36s

Breaking news of Scottie Scheffler's detainment and release at the PGA Championship for failure to follow police orders. First Take goes live to his tee time as Round 2 of the PGA Championship begins. Stephen A. Smith is then joined by Monica M

Hour 2: Trouble in Twin Cities?

5 days ago 44m 51s

Stephen A. Smith, Tim Legler, and Brian Windhorst debate who needs to step up more for the Timberwolves; Anthony Edwards or Karl-Anthony Towns? Ryan Clark and Damien Woody also join the show to get into the upcoming NFL schedule. RC gives us hi

Hour 1: Joker's Wild

5 days ago 44m 45s

Stephen A. Smith, Tim Legler, and Brian Windhorst debate which opponent will be next for the Celtics: Pacers or Knicks? They also debate who would they rather have between Luka Doncic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in their Game 6 playoff matchup.

Hour 2: King and I

6 days ago 44m 50s

Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Kendrick Perkins, and Andraya Carter discuss which series will go to seven games; Timberwolves-Nuggets or Pacers-Knicks? Mad Dog answers fans' questions live using #AskFirstTake. The crew reacts live to

Hour 1: Orange and Blue Skies!

6 days ago 44m 26s

Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Kendrick Perkins have a heated debate about the Knicks possibly clinching the series against the Pacers. They also debate if the Nuggets are taking over the series or the Timberwolves blew the series

Hour 2: Into the Sunset

7 days ago 43m 38s

Shannon Sharpe, Tim Legler, and Brian Windhorst speculate if LeBron sitting courtside during the Cavaliers-Celtics game means a potential return to his hometown. The crew discusses if the winner of the Timberwolves-Nuggets series will be the ti

Hour 1: Trouble in the Big Apple?

7 days ago 46m 56s

Shannon Sharpe, Tim Legler, and Monica McNutt debate whether or not Luka's performance should be the blame for the Mavericks' loss to the Thunder last night. They discuss whether or not the Celtics are still the heavy favorite to win it all. Th

Hour 2: The NBA vs The NFL

8 days ago 45m 22s

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Kendrick Perkins discuss whether or not the Timberwolves blew their chances to advance to the Western Conference Finals. There was a heated debate in the studio between Shannon and Perk on whether or not th

Hour 1: Minny Losing Momentum?

8 days ago 45m 53s

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Monica McNutt react to the NBA's playoff games from yesterday. They debate whether or not the Timberwolves have blown on their chance to win the series against the Nuggets. The crew also weighs in on the Kni

Hour 2: Fact or Fluke?

11 days ago 43m 22s

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Chiney Ogwumike get into a heated debate as they react to Draymond Green calling the Knicks' playoff run "a fluke". Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to make us some money heading into this

Hour 1: Disciplinary Action

11 days ago 48m 8s

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Chiney Ogwumike debate how much blame should be placed on Jayson Tatum after the Celtics dropped Game 2 to the Cavs last night. The crew disagrees on whether or not Frank Vogel got a fair

Hour 2: Brunson Burner

12 days ago 45m 12s

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter, Chiney Ogwumike and Jay Williams and they debate whether or not the Knicks are asking too much of Jalen Brunson. The crew also discusses Jamal Murray's comments taking full responsibility for throwi

Hour 1: Third Time's the Charm

12 days ago 48m 42s

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter, Chiney Ogwumike and Jay Williams to react to the Knicks' 130-121 win in Game 2 of their series against the Pacers. They debate whether to be hyped or worried about the Knicks' and their lack of dept

Hour 2: Who's the NBA Title Favorites?

13 days ago 44m 19s

Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Monica McNutt debate if the Minnesota Timberwolves are the favorites to win it all. Mad Dog answers fan questions live using #AskFirstTake. It's Wednesday so you know Mad Dog has been waiting to tell

Hour 1: Best Western

13 days ago 48m 16s

Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Tim Legler debates if the Thunder and Timberwolves are on a collision course for a potential Western Conference Finals matchup. The crew discusses if Jayson Tatum's shooting woes should cause concern

Hour 2: Who Ya Got?

14 days ago 43m 39s

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Brian Windhorst debate which postseason performance has been the most impressive so far; Jalen Brunson or Anthony Edwards? The crew shares their live quick takes on Reggie Miller playoff performance against

Hour 1: Playoffs Pandemonium

14 days ago 49m 20s

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Tim Legler dive react to the NBA playoff games last night. They dive in to debate what was the bigger story of Pacers-Knicks Game 1; Jalen Brunson's performance, or bad officiating by the refs? The crew also

Hour 2: Familiar Foes

15 days ago 45m 44s

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Kendrick Perkins debate who will the series between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. The trio also dive in to LeBron James' case as the greatest of all time case despite having 10 head coaches dur

Hour 1: Protecting the Crown

15 days ago 47m 41s

Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe debate if Anthony Edwards will lead the Timberwolves past the Nuggets. They also discuss if Darvin Ham should have been fired by the Los Angeles Lakers. They debate whether or not LeBron James having 10 head

Hour 2: Showstopper

18 days ago 48m 38s

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Chiney Ogwumike debate if Jalen Brunson is the best Knicks player since Walt Frazier. Joe Fortenbaugh joins us to hand out his top picks for this weekend's NBA Playoff action. The crew re