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 conference finals! (21:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: How Much Trouble Are The Thunder In?
2026/05/19 | 48 mins.
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? (36:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Stephen A. Responds to Jaylen Brown
2026/05/18 | 46 mins.
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/adchoices
Hour 1: Did Donovan Mitchell Save His Legacy?
2026/05/18 | 48 mins.
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: What Will We Say If Harden Has a Bad Game 6?
2026/05/15 | 46 mins.
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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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