First Take

Kendrick Perkins and Amar'e Stoudemire talk about the Celtics defeating the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The guys debate what kind of message Boston sent Miami and if the Warriors will run away with their series against the Mavericks. Sam Acho and Pete Thamel stop by to discuss Jimbo Fisher's and Deion Sanders' comments regarding Nick Saban's initial comments about Jackson State University's and Texas A&M's use of NIL for recruiting players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Acho and Paul Finebaum discuss how Jimbo Fisher's and Deion Sanders' comments make Nick Saban look. Michael Collins stops by to talk about where Tiger Woods stands after the first round of the PGA Championship. Kendrick Perkins and Tim Legler join the show to debate which team is best suited to win an NBA Championship this season. Sam and Paul discuss if Nick Saban's window of winning another National Championship is closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Williams and Brian Windhorst debate more about the Warriors blowing out the Mavericks, Amar'e Stoudemire joins them and debates about if game two is a must-win for Boston. Michael Collins joins the show and reports on Tiger Woods and the PGA Championship and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Williams and Monica McNutt debate about the Warriors blowing out the Mavericks and which team has the edge tonight: Celtics or Heat. Rob Ninkovich and Kimberley Martin join the show and debate about if the Eagles are the team to beat in the NFC East and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo, and Patrick Beverley debate if Jimmy Butler is the best player in the Eastern Conference Finals after the Heat took Game 1. The guys discuss if Luka Doncic has a higher career ceiling than Stephen Curry and debate if Kevin Durant should regret leaving Golden State. Stephen A. and Chris tell us if they believe Tiger Woods can contend in the upcoming PGA Championship and if the Mets have surpassed the Yankees as New York's top baseball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Chris Russo talk about the Heat defeating the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The guys debate if Jimmy Butler has been underestimated, what is at stake for Heat coach Erik Spoelstra in the series against Boston, if Luka Doncic is the best offensive player in the NBA, and more. Stephen A. and Chris debate which team should be number one on ESPN's post-draft NFL power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charly and KMart hold down the fort by discussing everything from self-affirmations to the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Patrick Beverley and JJ Reddick debate about if they believe Luka Doncic can knock off the Warriors, if the Sixers should offer James Harden a supermax, if LeBron needs another Lakers title to justify his move to the Lakers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Patrick Beverley and JJ Reddick debate about various topics including: Can the Celtics win game one without Marcus Smart? Will the Warriors be able to slow down Luka? Should the Sixers offer James Harden a supermax contract? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, JJ Redick, and Patrick Beverley debate if this postseason was Chris Paul's last shot at winning a title. Dan Orlovsky joins the show to discuss if the Saints can win the NFC with Jameis Winston at QB. The guys debate if Jayson Tatum or Jimmy Butler has more to prove in the Eastern Conference Finals and if the Mavericks can upset the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, JJ Redick, and Patrick Beverley discuss the Mavericks defeating the Suns 123-90 in Game 7. The guys discuss if they are surprised that the Celtics came back to win their series against the Bucks, debate if the 76ers should offer James Harden the super max, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate more about the Heat defeating the 76ers and the Future of Doc Rivers. Smith and Damien Woody debate about the NFL's release of the full regular season schedule and how many games will the Dallas Cowboys win this season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate about if James Harden is the reason the Sixers are done and if Dallas will win game seven in Phoenix. Booger McFarland joins the show and debates Stephen A. about which team will win the AFC West and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Amar'e Stoudemire, and Jay Williams debate if the Bucks' win over the Celtics was more about a Milwaukee comeback or a Boston collapse. The guys discuss if the Nets should make a long-term commitment to Kyrie Irving. Stick around for Stephen A's interview with Jermell Charlo ahead of Saturday's fight against Brian Castaño. Stephen A. and Jay debate if the Lakers should trade LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams debate if the Bucks' win over the Celtics was more about a Milwaukee comeback or a Boston collapse. The guys discuss if the Celtics can still win the series and the Grizzlies taking Game 5 against the Warriors. Stephen A. and Jay react to Nets GM Sean Marks' comments on wanting "selfless" players who are "available". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four-time NBA champion, John Salley, joins the show and debates Stephen A. about the reason for the Sixers blowout loss and if the right coach can turn the Lakers into title contenders. Kendrick Perkins and Smith debate about if the winner of the Bucks-Celtics series will win the title, if they would rather have Booker or Doncic and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate about if the Sixers' blowout was more about Philly or Miami, if the Mavericks can still win their series against the Suns, if they miss Lebron James in the playoffs and give their game five predictions between the Bucks at Celtics tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have all three ladies back together and chaos ensues once again. We're talking balancing life with work. We're talking beauty standards and the Met Gala. We're talking rooting for game locations rather than the teams themselves... another episode where we cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Spears and JJ Redick join the show to discuss whether Stephen A's prediction of a Warriors title is in trouble. Plus the crew reacts to the news that the Dallas mayor wants another NFL franchise. The crew also discusses who the Lakers should target for their next head coach, and who they think the best player left in the Western Conference is. They also react to Jeanie Buss saying she's growing "impatient" with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Legler and JJ Redick join the show to discuss is the Warriors should be worried after a very close win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The crew also debates if the Bucks are asking too much of Giannis, and whether Al Horford should have received a technical foul. Plus Marcus Spears joins the crew to react to the news that Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as an analyst when his NFL Career ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and JJ Redick debate if the bigger concern for the Celtics is Jayson Tatum or Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dan Orlovsky stops by to discuss if Josh Allen is the best QB in the NFL. Later, Stephen A. and JJ talk about the Warriors and whether they are playing the best basketball right now. Stephen A. reacts to Canelo Alvarez losing to Dmitry Bivol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and JJ Redick react to Nikola Jokic expected to be named the 2022 NBA MVP. The guys discuss the 76ers defeating the Heat, the Mavericks defeating the Suns, Jordan Poole not facing a suspension after grabbing Ja Morant's knee in Game 3, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate about if they think James Harden should still be considered a top 75 player, if Steph Curry needs another title to solidify his legacy, if the Celtics defense can keep Giannis from dominating and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Kendrick Perkins debate about if they have a problem with Dillon Brooks' suspension, if the 76ers should bring back Joel Embiid this series, if the warriors should split up their Big 3 in the offseason if they do not win an NBA title and what moves the Lakers should make this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts of the Knuckleheads podcast Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson join the show. The crew discusses if they're more confident in the Warriors or Suns. They also debate is Philly can win a tile with Harden and Embiid. Tedy Bruschi joins the crew to debate whether Baker Mayfield will be back on the Browns this season. Plus Brian Windhorst join the show to react to the news that Ben Simmons will have back surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst joins the show to discuss whether the 76ers are finished regardless of Embiid's injury status. They also discuss if a team should offer James Harden a max contract, if the Suns are the team to beat in the NBA, if Kyrie is wrong to consider himself a "martyr." The crew also jumps in on if the Lakers should trade LeBron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, JJ Reddick and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo debate about if they have a problem with how Draymond Green has carried himself as a basketball player, if the Lakers should trade Lebron, JB Bickerstaff joins the show and debates about if the old James Harden is gone and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo debate about if Ja Morant can be the face of the NBA, Steve Kerr's comments about Dillon Brooks' flagrant foul on Gary Payton II, and JJ Reddick joins the pair and debates about if it is a good idea to get advice from Phil Jackson in regard to the Lakers search for a head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trio is back as KMart recaps her NFL draft weekend, they discuss where business and friendship intersect with Hollywood Brown, and special guest UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Julianna Peña joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keyshawn Johnson and Bart Scott discuss if there are more questions with the Cowboys than the Eagles. The guys debate if the Saints are a threat to the Buccaneers in the NFC South and if the Jets are ahead of the Patriots in the AFC East. JJ Redick and Tim Legler join the show to discuss if the Warriors will sweep the Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Redick, Tim Legler, and Keyshawn Johnson talk about the Heat defeating the 76ers on Monday. The guys debate if the Celtics can win Game 2 without Marcus Smart, what is standing in the way of the Suns winning a title, and more. Bart Scott joins the show to discuss if the Cardinals can make the playoffs despite DeAndre Hopkins facing a six-game suspension for next season. Cavaliers Coach J.B Bickerstaff joins the show to debate if more is expected from James Harden with Joel Embiid out and if the Heat are slept on as title contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins discuss the Warriors defeating the Grizzlies on Sunday. The guys discuss if they would rather have Stephen Curry or Ja Morant for the rest of the series. Tim Legler stops by to discuss if the 76ers can win one of the first two games against the Heat without Joel Embiid. Stephen A. and Kendrick debate which guard from the Suns v Mavericks matchup will have the biggest impact in the series. Dan Orlovsky joins the show to discuss if the Patriots had a worse draft than the Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate if Draymond Green deserved to be ejected during Sunday's win against the Grizzlies. The guys react to the Bucks defeating the Celtics on the road and discuss the impact of Joel Embiid being out for the first two games of the 76ers v Heat series. Dan Orlovsky stops by to debate who the best team in the AFC North is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Keyshawn Johnson, and Dan Orlovsky react to the Steelers drafting Kenny Pickett in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The guys debate if Lamar Jackson should be disappointed after the team traded Marquise Brown to the Cardinals, if the Eagles have passed the Cowboys in the NFC East, and more. Stephen A. reacts to Kyrie Irving's social media posts regarding the media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears, and Keyshawn Johnson react to the Ravens trading Marquise Brown to the Cardinals and Green Bay not drafting a wide receiver for Aaron Rodgers. The crew debates if the Eagles have passed the Cowboys in the NFC East after Philadelphia acquired A.J Brown. Kendrick Perkins stops by to react to Kyrie Irving's social media posts regarding the media. Stephen A., Marcus, and Keyshawn debate if the Steelers made a mistake by drafting Kenny Pickett.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Michael Irvin, Nakobe Dean, and Kirby Smart discuss the 2022 NFL draft. Nick Saban stops by to talk about the state of Alabama Football, where Jameson Williams stands among all-time Alabama wide receivers, and much more. Kyle Hamilton joins the show to talk about the upcoming NFL Draft, his football career, and more. Michael Irvin gives his list of the top playmakers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Michael Irvin debate what the Cowboys should do with the 24th pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. The guys discuss if Deebo Samuel is making a mistake of asking for a trade and their confidence in Baker Mayfield. Chris Olave stops by to talk about the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo analyze the sources of the Brooklyn Nets' demise, disagree over Chris Paul's rank among the best point guards in NBA history, talk about the New York Giants' past draft mistakes, and discuss whether or not Donovan Mitchell is the most talented player in Utah Jazz history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After yet another impressive showing versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ja Morant has brought the Memphis Grizzles to within one win of their first playoff series win since 2015. Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams, and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo mull over the Grizzlies' chances in the second round and beyond. Stephen A. and Mad Dog discuss Kevin Durant's social media spat with Charles Barkley and weigh in on Deebo Samuel's decision to request a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, we cover it ALL in this week's episode. Who has had it worse this week: Charly or the Nets? Also, the NFL draft is here and KMart has plenty of thoughts. After that, these ladies are DONE faking it; men take notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and J.J. Redick disagree about Steve Nash's role as the Brooklyn Nets' head coach. Stephen A. addresses Jamie Foxx's response to his "unfair" remarks about Ben Simmons. Kendrick Perkins returns to discuss the pressure Doc Rivers faces as his Philadelphia 76ers look to stave off the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brooklyn Nets have been swept out of the NBA playoffs, and Kendrick Perkins and Stephen A. Smith have plenty to say about what this means for Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the potential coronation of a superstar in Boston. Later, J.J. Redick joins the program as the panel considers whether or not James Harden has become a liability to the Philadelphia 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt, and Tim Legler debate if the Nets will send the series back to Boston for Game 5. The crew talk about who the most important player for a Warriors title run is. Stephen A. and Tim debate if Jayson Tatum is passing Kevin Durant as a better player.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams, and Tim Legler react to Kyrie Irving's comments following the Nets' loss to the Celtics on Saturday. The crew discuss Ben Simmons not playing tonight for Game 4 and who the best team in the Eastern Conference is.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate about if they think the Suns can win their series without Devin Booker, how much of the Timberwolves' game three collapse is on Karl Anthony Towns, if the Bucks can still get by the Bulls and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate about the Grizzlies overcoming a 26-point deficit to take game three, the Warriors' 3-0 series lead over the Nuggets, if they are surprised the Mavericks are up 2-1 on the Jazz without Luka and if the Nets still win this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Frank Isola debate about what message Joel Embiid is sending after hitting a buzzer beater in OT, how the Nets should be perceived if they lose the series against the Celtics, Mel Kiper Jr. Joins the show to debate about the 2022 Draft and if Bill Belichick can turn Mac Jones into a franchise quarterback and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon debate about Kevin Durant and the Nets struggling after their second loss to the Celtics, how far Joel Embiid can take the 76ers and if the Suns can win their series without Devin Booker. Seth Greenberg joins the show to discuss Jay Wright retiring after 21 seasons as Villanova coach and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo brings his hot takes to First Take! Stephen A. Smith and Mad Dog get into it over major NBA playoff storylines, including Kyrie Irving's spat with Boston Celtics fans, Ben Simmons' potential Brooklyn Nets debut, how far Jimmy Butler can carry the Miami Heat, and how Devin Booker's hamstring injury could impact the Phoenix Suns' chances against the New Orleans Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Redick joins the "par-tay", and he's got a bone to pick with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo over his comments on Chris Paul during the first hour. JJ and Stephen A. Smith trade barbs over Steve Nash's role as the Brooklyn Nets' head coach. Stephen A. and Mad Dog consider whether or not Jayson Tatum is one of the 10 best players in the NBA. Marcus Spears enters the lions' den to discuss the major wide receivers looking for long-term deals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, the trio is back together and offering up their best advice! We talk relationships in your 20's, the struggle with social media filters, false realities, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices