First Take

First Take resumes with the most impressive performance from a chaotic night of NBA games! Did Luka's 50 ball outshine yet another Jokic triple double? (0:00) Then, Windy, Vinny and Forty react to Erik Spoelstra's reaction to fans reacting to Bam Adebayo's 83 point performance! (13:50) Next, Geno Smith is returning to where it all started in the Meadowlands! Are the Jets finally on the right track? (25:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with a SHOCKER. Jaylen Brown logged another complaint, this time about SGA's foul baiting. Does the second best player on the Celtics have a point? (0:00) Then, Kyler Murray agreed to a one year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Can KOC turn the former number one overall pick's career around? (25:20) Next, Seth Greenberg previews Duke's massive semifinal matchup vs Clemson. Can they survive without Caleb Foster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with Jaylen Brown's MVP case!! Putting his -8.7 Net On/Off aside, should he be in the MVP conversation. (0:00) Then, RC gets a chance to clap back at Vinny for his Bam take! (16:30) Next, RC tells us his top 5 free agent signings so far! (28:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with the new look Ravens. Did Maxx Crosby's "failed" physical get them a player who is 80% of the Raiders star while also saving two future first round picks? (0:00) Then, the Vikings are on the clock! Will they make a move on Kyler Murray? (24:00) Next, Gordon Hayward went on UnSportsmanLike on ESPN2 and ESPNU to call out Bam for stat padding his way to 83 points. How different was his game vs Kobe's? (38:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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First Take resumes with the new Jokers of the NFL! Baltimore backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade at the last minute. Will they become the NFL trade market black sheep? (0:00) Then, was Bam's 83 point performance a "remember where you were" moment? (13:50) Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Thanksgiving Eve football, Danny Dimes new deal, and Big Dumper's handshake refusal!! (27:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Trey Hendrickson on his way to Baltimore! Are the Ravens or the league to blame for this debacle? (0:00) Then, Mad Dog is NOT impressed with Bam's record breaking night. (15:35) Next, Jaylen Brown needs to be a better example to the kids of America. Kids read these mid-game tweets, Jaylen! (26:10) Finally, Mark DeRosa doesn't know the WBC rules?? Did he cost the USA a chance at a world title? (43:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with Lamar's super team. Is he officially all out of excuses going into next season? (0:00) Next, Steve Kerr is NOT a fan of the current NBA schedule. What's the solution to keep players from sitting out games? (14:30) Then, Stephen A. weighs in on Dana White's most recent comments! (31:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with SGA securing MVP vs Jokic. His step-back dagger three secured the win against a hungry Nuggets squad. Can we officially hand him the trophy? (0:00) Then, the consistently inconsistent Knicks can't find the blend. Stephen A. thinks they may be closer to irrelevancy than winning the title. (34:10) Next, Dwoody tells us his favorite moves from day 1 of NFL free agency. (42:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the consistently inconsistent Knicks. Kenny Smith is picking the Celtics over them in the East playoffs, especially after Tatum's triumphant return! (0:00) Then, Michael Jordan weighed in on the GOAT debate! (12:05) Next, Kenny asks Stephen A. if he'd prefer Wemby or Jokic on the Knicks! (27:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with the return of Tatum! The Celtics went 2-0 over the weekend with big wins over the Cavs and Mavs! Can they win the title with Tatum in his current form?? (0:00) Then, does Maxx Crosby make the Ravens title favorites? (27:10) And, how worried should the Nuggets be after a Knicks trouncing over the weekend? (39:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the new look Celtics! Does adding the former all star make them the favorites in the east? (0:00) Then, CC lists his top 5 QBs on the move! (23:35) Next, would you rather pay to see Wemby's graceful strides on fast breaks and earth shattering blocks against frightened guards, or Shohei's ferocious bat speed through the zone and sophisticated demeanor on the mound? (34:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Wemby's extraterrestrial performance against the supposed finals contender Pistons! David Dennis and CC are ready to give him his "Best Player in the League" Belt, but Vinny can't quite get there!... Yet! (0:00) Then, Jayson Tatum's is COMING for his "Best Player on the Celtics" belt! (14:50) Next, DJ is head to Buffalo. Did Bills Mafia correctly appoint Josh's next capo? (22:50) Finally, Is Luka underachieving as a superstar? (36:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with NBA teams under the most pressure to reach the finals! Do the Knicks NEED to snatch the Thunder's crown this year? (0:00) Next, Luka KONcic/KONu Ginobili lit up TD Garden in a Buzz City coming out party vs the Celtics! Are we ready to give Kon Knueppel ROY over Cooper Flagg? (13:30) Then, the age old question; what Bostonians have pondered for a decade while enjoying winning season after winning season... Is this Jayson Tatum's or Jaylen Brown's team? (21:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with SGA's impression of Harden in the Garden!! Shai mastered the art of the foul bait en route to a 7th straight win in MSG! Are we more or less impressed by the Knicks after a close loss to the reigning champs? (0:00) Then, Dak had some wise words for George Pickens on how to deal with NFL contracts! (19:50) Next, does Miami (OH) need to win the MAC tourney to reach the NCAA tourney? (35:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with a NOLA takedown! The Pelicans responded to Stephen A.'s Zion roast by showing off his top tier athleticism in a tweet! SAS has some words for the 19 win, tanking Pels... (0:00) Then, which NBA team has the highest ceiling? (13:15) Next, is there anything the Lakers can do to prove they're contenders? (25:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with the Cavs take down of the Pistons sans Donovan Mitchell. Should we view them as the favorites? (0:00) Then, is Daniel Jones getting transition tagged a good or bad sign for the QB market? (27:30) Next, the Bengals fumbled Trey Hendrickson's entire contract situation. Now he'll most likely walk away when they could've traded him for multiple picks years ago! Should Joe Burrow be confident with his future in Cincinnati? (35:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with Zion opening up about his injury issues. Perk and Stephen A. defend their past takes on his fluctuating weight. (0:00) Then Seth Greenberg tells us who the best freshman NBA prospect is right now! (13:00) Next, we react to Chris Canty's top 5 NFL trades he wants to see! Myles Garrett is heading where?? (28:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with a Milwaukee beatdown! Hugo and the Celts dominated the Bucks, spoiling Giannis's return. Should the Greek Freak push for the play-in, or watch the Bucks freefall into the draft lottery? (0:00) Then, should the Jets trade up for Fernando Mendoza? (26:30) Next, which NBA team is under the most pressure to reach the finals? (40:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with Draymond's bizarre defense of Nico Harrison... Stephen A. digs deeper into his rant. (0:00) Then, DanO tells us which QB impressed him most at the NFL Combine! (18:00) Next, the Nuggets puzzling clutch time offense struggled again against Ant-Man and the Wolves. Are you confident he could lead them past the Nuggets, Thunder AND Spurs?? (30:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with an MSG shellacking! Brunson's Knicks demolished Wemby's Spurs in a potential finals preview! Is it time to panic about the Spurs lack of depth and inconsistent shooting, or praise the Knicks deep bench and tenacity? (0:00) Then, how far away are the Cowboys from being true contenders? (24:40) Next, The Celtics took down a shorthanded Sixers squad led by Neemias Queta's impressive low post game. Are they the team to beat in the East? (42:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the West's top seeds. Should the Thunder worry about Wemby and the Spurs, or can they coast to the finals again? (0:00) Then, Peter Schrager on his one true love: Sonny Styles. (17:30) Next, the true barometer of NBA contenders has leaked: Brian Windhorst booked his hotels for the finals! (31:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with another LOUD Lakers Loss. Luka's counting stats were phenomenal, again, but shouldn't he be more of a two-way player? (0:00) Then, breaking news!! the Cowboys are franchise tagging George Pickens. When will they learn?? (24:40) Next, Seth Rollins!! (40:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with Luka the Leader! He leads the league in turnovers/game, points/game, and ref-complaints/game! Could The Don lead the Lakers to a championship? (0:00) Then, WWE star Jey Uso joins! (13:35) Next, Todd Monken is high on Deshaun Watson AND Shedeur Sanders! Who is the Browns front runner to start week 1? (21:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with a mile high MVP showdown. Nikola Jokic thoroughly outplayed Jaylen Brown leading to a Nuggets beatdown. Can the Celtics really contend without Jayson Tatum? (0:00) Then, is Fernando Mendoza the clear cut number 1 pick? (25:10) Plus, Jay Will responds to KD's criticism of USA basketball! (38:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Takes resumes with Stephen A.'s smoking hot Thunder take! How much can we trust them without SGA? (0:00) Then, Browns GM Andrew Berry on Shedeur's chances to start week 1! Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Olympic hockey OT, Tarik Skubal, and Aaron Glenn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Loss-Angeles! Luka deferred to LeBron with the game on the line, passing up two open looks! How much trouble are the Lakers in? (0:00) Then, Stephen A. just wants the Knicks to put him out of his misery! KAT, WHERE ARE YOU???? YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO GO TO THE FINALS!!! (26:30) Next, who has the better MVP case: -9.2 NetRtg Jaylen Brown, or +14.0 NetRtg Nikola Jokic? Stats don't tell the whole story. Watch the games! (42:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with Mel Kiper Jr's updated mock draft! Find out where he has Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza! Then, Kevin Durant sounds off on USA basketball critics. (15:30) And, does Cade Cunningham own the Knicks? Monica says to pump the brakes! (31:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with the sensational Spurs! Wemby's block party stumped Cade and Pistons. Which team has a better chance of reaching the finals? (0:00) Then, is this a prove-it year for George Pickens if the Cowboys choose to franchise tag him? (27:10) And, CM Punk and AJ Love prepare us for The Elimination Chamber Saturday at 7 ET! (39:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with Big Perk's case for Jaylen Brown winning MVP. (0:00) Then, after blowing an eighteen point 4th quarter lead to the Knicks, should we stop taking the Rockets seriously as title contenders? (16:30) Next, WWE superstar Trick Williams talks Elimination Chamber! (27:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with another Celtics beatdown. Has Jaylen Brown officially entered the MVP conversation? (0:00) Then, Shaq gave some wise words to KAT on his playstyle. (25:40) Next, after the undermanned Thunder drubbed the Cavs, should we be worried about Spida and Harden's finals chances? (40:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with another MSG massacre. Will Big Perk declare the Knicks title hopes officially dead? (0:00) Then, If Steph wants that elusive 5th ring, does he need to leave the Warriors? (15:20) Next, are the Bears on the move? Indiana passed a bill hoping to lure them away from their long time home in Chicago... (25:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is live with an ENRAGED Stephen A. Smith. Do the Knicks have any shot of coming out of the East after another blowout loss at the hands of Cade and the Pistons? (0:00) Then, Perk, Monica and Stephen A. react to Mat Ishbia's tanking comments. (26:00) Next, which Western Conference team should worry OKC the most? (40:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with more on the Knicks-Pistons battle. With a win tonight, would the Knicks prove they're on the Pistons level? (0:00) Then, Perk comes in with a banger!! Darius Acuff Jr. is the best guard Coach Cal has ever coached??? Better than D Rose and John Wall?? (12:40) And, Perk lists his top 5 NBA box office stars! (30:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with a showdown in the Garden! The Pistons and Knicks face off in a matchup that could determine the 1 seed in the East! And, LeBron declares the Lakers can still compete for the title if healthy! (0:00) Then, Stephen A. has an issue with Darryn Peterson missing another second half. (21:40) And, future NBA commissioner Draymond Green??? (41:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with 2nd half of the NBA season storylines we're looking forward to the most! (0:00) Then, is franchise tagging George Pickens the right move for the Cowboys? (17:50) Next, Mad Dog is mad at Bryce Harper, Kansas State, and his missing Pebble Beach invitation!! (27:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is live with Giannis questions... Would he fit well with Luka in the City of Angels? (0:00) Then, tomorrow night, the Knicks aim to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the mighty Pistons. Mad Dog gives us the keys to victory in this budding Eastern conference rivalry! (12:45) Next, how much would the Chiefs improve with Tyreek Hill? (20:25) And, with 1/3 of the league tanking, should Adam Silver embrace the suck rather than run from it? (36:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the NBA's future. With LeBron, Steph and KD on the brink of retirement, does the NBA need to quickly find a new face of the league? (0:00) Next, KD and the Rockets stumbled heading into the All-Star break. Can they return to form and make noise in the West? (19:30) Then, Stephen A.'s top 5 NBA title contenders. (25:30) Finally, No. 9 overall basketball recruit Dylan Mingo commits live! (34:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Eastern Conference favorites. Will the Pistons and Knicks face off in the ECF, or can James Harden finally get the Cavs over the hump? (0:00) Next, Stephen A. thinks Wemby can carry the Spurs deep into the playoffs. (27:00) Finally, are the Celtics real threats in the East if Jayson Tatum returns? (40:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the young Americans being crowned ASG champs after taking down a European god squad and a group of aging legends. Should we brace for an American takeover after years of overseas dominance? (0:00) Then, CP3 quietly called it quits over the weekend, officially putting an end to his unfortunate retirement tour. Did the Point God deserve a better send off? (16:30) Next, breaking news!! The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill. Is a Chiefs reunion imminent? (33:40) Finally, who is the next face of the league: Ant or Wemby? (36:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is live with a new and improved All-Star game!! The US vs. World format proved successful as players tried, LeBron skied, and Kawhi turned the tide! Wemby and Ant led the way, and may have started a "face of the league" off. Is this All-Star game rendition here to stay? (0:00) Then, LeBron seems ready for life without the NBA, but is the NBA ready for life without LeBron? Who can we look at as the league's torch carrier after King James calls it quits? (34:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with western conference dominance. The Thunder have stumbled a tad, mainly because of injuries to key players, but still head into the all-star break with the NBA's best record. Would you take them or the field to make it to the finals out of the west? (0:00) Then, Stephen A., David Dennis JR., and Shump discuss the new USA vs. World All-Star Game format. (10:40) Next, which NBA team was the biggest disappointment in the 1st half of the season? (25:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is live with the ageless king. LeBron gave us a triple-double to go along with a win vs. the Mavs heading into the all-star break. Should we prepare for a second half surge from the Lakers? Plus, Windy, Shump, and Stephen A. solve tanking! (0:00) Then, Trinidad Chambliss won his case and is eligible for another CFB season. He'll have another season to prove himself to the draft experts! (25:10) Next, which current QB bust is primed to break out like Sam Darnold? (39:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the loaded 2024 QB class: Williams, Daniels, Maye and a few more still trying to prove themselves. Mina Kimes picks her favorite. (0:00) Then, the Jazz pulled their starters going into the 4th quarter of a close game. Other teams like the Nets and Pacers are preparing to go into MEGAtank mode after the All-Star break. Has the NBA's tanking issue officially gone TOO far? (12:30) Next, a bad Super Bowl performance and subpar playoff run from Drake Maye has us wondering if the Patriots should be AFC favorites heading into next season. (28:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with a party in the pacific northwest! The Seahawks parade was rowdy, and Ernest Jones made sure Darnold's doubters got what they deserved. (0:00) Then, David Dennis Jr. is BEGGING the Knicks for some consistency! (15:20) Next, KD spoke out against European players effort in the All-Star game. Is this the year the NBA's creme de la creme give us an intense battle like 2020? (24:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with the Drake Maye dilemma. He racked up the 3rd worst QBR in a playoff run ever (min. 3 starts). The dichotomy of him finishing second in MVP but leaving a terrible taste in our mouths with a mediocre playoffs has Jeff and Stephen A. befuddled! (0:00) Then, the NBA MVP is a prestigious award that should only be bestowed upon players who win games, AND put up big stats. Windy joins to make the case for SGA while Chiney picks Cade! (15:10) Next, Mad Dog is mad about Mike Vrabel's coaching and tanking in the NBA. (33:30) Trivia: Which two QBs finished with a worse QBR than Drake Maye in a single playoff run (Min. 3 playoff starts). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Mad Dog, Chiney and Stephen A. in awe of Victor Wembanyama. Mad Dog compares him to a superstar from 50 years ago, and Stephen A. thinks the NBA is in trouble with all of these player absences. (0:00) Then, what's more likely: Seahawks win one Super Bowl, or start a dynastic run similar to the late 90's Yankees? (19:00) Next, the Knicks are too inconsistent, Pistons don't have enough scoring, Celtics are missing their superstar, Cavs employ James Harden, you don't trust the Raptors. Who is the team to beat in the East?? (40:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with next year's out of nowhere NFL team. The Seahawks were 60-1 to win it all at the start of the season, and ended up in Disneyland with fresh rings! Could the Cowboys be next year's Seahawks? (0:00) Then, Jayson Tatum was assigned to the Maine Celtics, pointing to a potential return to play soon! If Tatum comes back, are the Celtics favorites in the east over the bully-ball Pistons and high-flying Knicks? (16:00) Next, Chris Canty gives us his Top 5 NFC QBs. (26:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with The Buzz City Brawl! Punches thrown, four ejections, and incoming suspensions. Perk, M&M and Stephen A. break down everything from the craziest NBA fight in years! (0:00) Then, after a depressing loss to the Thunder with no Luka, LeBron called out his team's effort and roster building. "That's a championship team, we're not." Are the Lakers more of a dark horse contender, or fraudulent first round exit? (24:30) Next, after Drake Maye led his team to the Super Bowl in just his second year, are we ready to say the AFC runs through New England (again)? (41:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes from Disneyland, and we're stock trading! Did Darnold or Maye raise their price this year, and should you sell high on either? (0:00) Then, we're already looking ahead to next season! The Patriots schedule drastically ramps up as they'll have to face numerous playoff teams. Do you expect them to reign supreme in the AFC again? (14:00). Next, a major argument on Sam Darnold's QB tier. Do you have him above Dak? (25:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is live from Disneyland with ALL of the Super Bowl storylines. Find out if Stephen A. was surprised by the Seahawks dominance. (0:00) Then, Sam Darnold moved from bust, to champion in a matter of years. Should we look at him as an elite QB from now on? (23:55) And, do the Patriots coaches deserve most of the blame? (36:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices