First Take

In this episode, Stephen A., Kendrick Perkins, and JJ Redick react to comments from Nuggets head coach Mike Malone after last night's Game 2 loss and break down the biggest reason Denver got burned by the Heat. Plus, is Jimmy Butler playing well enough for Miami to win it all? And, does Jokic need to score big every game in order to put the Heat away? The guys tell us which professional athlete they would pay more to see: Steph Curry or Patrick Mahomes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith is joined by JJ Redick and Kendrick Perkins. We are headed back to the 305 as the Heat beat the Nuggets in game 2 and tie the series at one a piece. The Joker finished with 40-plus points but had more turnovers than assists, so find out who thinks the Nuggets have a larger issue at hand. Plus, the Suns hired Frank Vogel as their new head coach, but does Stephen A. think Vogel can lead Booker and KD to a title? The answer may surprise you... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith. Kendrick Perkins, and JJ Redick recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals and discuss what Miami needs to do in order to even the series this weekend. Plus, the guys give their biggest takeaways from Adam Silver saying the NBA's ruling on Ja Morant will come after the NBA Finals. JJ presents us with an updated A-List of the top-5 hardest players to guard in the NBA. Perk and JJ are always going at it on our show, but will they put their differences aside to jump out of a plane together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and JJ Redick break down Game 1 of the NBA Finals and debate if Miami can still win the series despite last night's loss. As far as duos go, Jokic and Murray might be the best in the league, but does Perk think so? The crew debates that as well as if Tatum and Brown can make it work in Boston with Mazzulla running it back next year. Speaking of star duos... did JJ and Perk just agree to go skydiving together?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A., Jay Williams, Monica McNutt, Joe Fortenbaugh and TNT analyst Kenny Smith discuss who the best big man ever is, what the best bets are for Game 1 of the Finals and what's worse for Joel Embiid: Jokic winning or Butler winning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A., Jay Williams, and Monica McNutt discuss if Jimmy Butler is more challenging to guard than LeBron or KD, who's the most crucial player in determining the Nuggets success, and which Finals run was more impressive: Heat 2023 or Knicks 1999? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A., Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, J.J. Redick and Monica McNutt discuss the X-factor in the NBA Finals, what Mad Dog is mad about today and Stephen's A (or C+ if you're J.J.) List on the top five Supermax worthy players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A., Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and J.J. Redick discuss who the most important player in the NBA Finals is, if Bob Myers gets too much credit for the Warriors dynasty and if Shohei Ohtani can will the Angels to the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour Molly Qerim and Stephen A Smith is joined by JJ Reddick and Marcus Spears. Nikola Jokic has been having one of the best postseasons in NBA history but is the Nuggets run more impressive than the Heats? Huge debate on that. Plus we are 100 days away from the start of the NFL and the pressure in on for Dak and the Cowboys but find out who thinks this is a make or break season for Dak. Finally, the NBA Finals are set but should the Nuggets fear Jimmy Butler and the Heat like we think? This and more on First Take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Molly Qeirm and Stephen A Smith is joined by JJ Reddick and Tim Legler. Boston was unable to make history and become the first team to come back from being down 0-3. The Heat went on to win the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 7 vs the Celtics 103-84, but find who the crew thinks you should blame for the Celtics loss. Plus Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown has had a lot of success in Boston but will this be the end of this dynamic duo? Finally, the Sixers got their new guy in Nick Nurse as their new Head Coach but should we be expecting a Finals run next season? This and more on First Take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kendrick Perkins, Brian Windhorst, and Tim Legler debate which player's legacy would be hurt more by a loss in tonight's decisive Game 7 between Boston and Miami: Jayson Tatum or Jimmy Butler? The crew reacts to recent comments from Scottie Pippen about Michael Jordan being "horrible" before they played together. The guys debate what the NBA should do as they investigate referee Eric Lewis over an alleged burner account on Twitter. Harry Douglas and Rob Ninkovich answer the NFL's most burning questions including what kind of season Lamar Jackson will have, if the Chiefs can repeat as Super Bowl champs, and if Dak can lead the Cowboys into the postseason this year. We continue to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special message from our own SportsCenter anchor Zubin Mehenti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kendrick Perkins, Brian Windhorst, and Tim Legler hold it down for Stephen A. as they react to the wild ending in Miami that saw the Boston Celtics force a Game 7 in the last seconds of the game. The guys debate if the Celtics deserve credit for their dramatic win or if the Heat deserve the blame for failing to close out the series. Plus, could tonight's game be the last time we see Tatum and Brown in green? Perk, Rob Ninkovich, and Jeff Passan can't agree on what the greatest comeback in Boston sports history is. Harry Douglas joins the show to discuss which team needs to win the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A., Kendrick Perkins, Mike Tannebaum, Kimberley A. Martin as well as undefeated boxers Errol Spence Jr. and Terence "Bud" Crawford join the show to discuss their undisputed championship fight July 29th, if there should be an issue with Davante Adams venting publicly about the Raiders and what would be bigger: Jets Super Bowl win or Knicks NBA Finals win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith is joined by Kendrick Perkins and Alan Hahn to preview tonight's Game 5 matchup between the Celtics and the Heat. Kimberly A. Martin and Mike Tannenbaum are here to educate Stephen A. on the state of his Cowboys and debate how far QB Dak Prescott needs to go this season to silence the critics. Stephen A. and Perk discuss the possibility of LeBron retiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Monica McNutt, Brian Windhorst, and Alan Hahn step in for Stephen A. and debate whether the Celtics have a chance to come back from down 3-0 to Miami following news that Gabe Vincent has been ruled out of tonight's Game 5. Louis Riddick and Bart Scott get into it discussing if Aaron Rodgers' Jets can win the AFC East in his first year leading the team and debate if the Super Bowl window in Buffalo is closing in on Josh Allen. Plus, with so many stars going into the NBA offseason without a head coach, the crew debates which job is the best available. Speaking of coaches, is Joe Mazzulla coaching for his job tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Monica McNutt, Brian Windhorst, and Alan Hahn hold it down for Stephen A. as they debate just how much trouble Miami will be in if they fail to close out the Celtics once and for all in tonight's Game 5 matchup. Plus, Kyrie speaks out against media speculation on his free agency, so we discuss who we'd rather see Kyrie play with next year: LeBron or Luka? Louis Riddick and Bart Scott join the crew to talk some football including what to expect from Lamar Jackson this year and if Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs can repeat as Super Bowl Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Molly Qeirm and Stephen A Smith is joined by JJ Redick and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. The Celtics avoided the sweep and are looking to make a historic comeback but if they lose in 5 how would this impact their offseason? Plus, Dan Orlovsky rejoins the show to give us who his top 5 qb's that are under the most pressure to have a great season and you may be shocked to see who doesn't make this list. This and more on First Take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Molly Qeirm and Stephen A Smith is joined by JJ Redick and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. The Boston Celtics kept their season alive with a 116-99 victory in Miami but is this enough to overcome a 3-1 deficit? Plus, Dan Orlovsky joins the show and breaks down how Aaron Rodgers is putting his best foot forward in he big apple but find out why someone here says one play off win would be enough to call the Jets season a success. This and more on First Take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A., Monica McNutt and J.J. Redick discuss if its time to split up Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Aaron Rodgers at Jets OTAs and is Kyrie Irving the missing piece for the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A., J.J. Redick and Brian Windhorst discuss if they buy LeBron contemplating retirement, Deandre Hopkins top five QBs he'd play for and who is more pivotal in avoiding a sweep tonight: Tatum or Brown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices