First Things First

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠ Jalen Brunson and the Knicks successfully eliminated the Celtics. Can this team bring a championship to New York City? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Thunder eliminate Nuggets. Knicks eliminate Celtics (22:20) 49ers sign Brock Purdy to an extension (29:55) Aaron Rodgers biographer believes he will sign will Steelers soon (34:26) Buying the hype around the Patriots? (38:52) What's next for the Celtics? / Can the Knicks win the title? (1:01:58) More on Purdy's new deal / Bills getting too much respect? (1:15:02) Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo quote mean something? (1:24:44) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Nuggets take Game 6, MVP announcement, Must-Win For Knicks? (23:08) Caleb Williams tried to avoid Bears in ’24 Draft (33:33) Title Pie (44:34) Weird and Wonderful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Wildes tells the story of the time he tried too hard in tennis and it made him be a worse player. He relates his own experience to Mitchell Robinson not caring about the ‘haters’. Wildes also sprinkles in his new catchphrase throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Celtics defeat Knicks in Game 5, what did Boston prove? (19:39) Brou reveals who's under duress this week (34:46) Should Ravens be happy for Week 1 vs. Bills? (43:18) Weird and Wonderful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard & Kevin Wildes address the media following the Tuesday, May 14th edition of First Things First. Nick calls out Brou for creating a ‘bad’ fake-trade scenario for the Mavs & KD. Wildes stirs the pot. Vote in the comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Biggest takeaway from Nuggets-Thunder Game 5 & what's next for Cavs? (25:08) Are the Chiefs officially America's team? (35:49) Greg Jennings on Trey Hendrickson's contract dispute (44:02) Weird and Wonderful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Jayson Tatum injures leg during Game 4 vs. Knicks (21:04) Mavericks win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery (33:42) Fox has Week 16 doubleheader (44:20) Weird & Wonderful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Potential trade destinations for Giannis (24:07) More likely to repeat '24 season: Dallas or Philly? (32:03) Did Game 3 of Celtics-Knicks prove the first two were flukes? (40:26) Brou gives up on his Cavs (45:31) Nick's 10 most interesting storylines of 2025 NFL season (01:01:43) Chances GS can even series? (01:18:07) Who ya got in Game 4: NY or Boston? (01:29:52) Where do you want to see Cooper Flagg go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Wildes tells the story of the time he bought his wife a standing paddle board. He also recounts his first time going out on the bay in Long Island to use the paddle board. Wildes brings it all together to explain why Jayson Tatum & the Celtics need to make a small tweak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Surprised by Jimmy’s performance and reaction to Draymond saying “agenda to keep making me look like an angry black man is crazy” (23:58) Jayson Tatum says Celtics can’t waver from identity (32:59)Report: Bill Belichick’s GF no longer in UNC football facilities (42:35) Timberwolves dominate Game 2 (46:14) Title Pie (01:01:44) Can Warriors survive until Curry returns? (01:07:03) Brou worried about his Cavs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Is the Celtics’ loss on Tatum? (23:56) Did OKC take control of the series? (29:32) Buying Golden State can win tonight? (39:48) Should the Dolphins cut ties with Tyreek Hill? (45:12) Brou reveals who’s under duress on this week’s BUD List (01:06:45) Nick's Top WR Duos in NFL (01:22:06) Chances Celtics can still win the series? (01:30:41) O/U 24.5 PTS for Jimmy Butler tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Can Warriors win series without Curry? (24:31) Cowboys trade for George Pickens (32:31) How can Timberwolves win Game 2? (40:24) Is Tyrese Haliburton making i into Club Superstar? (45:23) Nick's NBA Tiers for Round 2 of the Playoffs (01:05:59) Will Dak be back in the MVP race with Pickens? (01:21:51) Browns announce Shedeur will wear No. 12, something or nothing? (01:30:33) Can Boston bounce back in Game 2? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Bigger story: Knicks comeback or Celtics collapse? (24:46) Minnesota deserve to be series favorites? (32:18) Is Brou concerned about his Cavs? (39:43) What's the guys make of Jayson Tatum last night? (47:59) Nick's Round 2 King of the Hill (01:04:40) Do the Nuggets have a chance at upsetting the Thunder? (01:22:52) Will Steph or Ant be better in this series? (01:30:50) Will Cleveland even the series tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Wildes breaks down the latest discourse in the sports world featuring America’s sports dads. He tells the stories of Deion & Shedeur Sanders, Tyrese & John Haliburton, Jeff & Jax Ulbrich, Stan & Kevin Love, and Wildes' own experiences with fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Can Warriors upset Timberwolves and takeaways from another Harden playoff loss (24:01) Any chance LeBron leaves LA? (30:37) Boston deserve to be 9-pt favorites? (40:49) Are the Cavs in trouble after losing Game 1 to Pacers? (45:02) What did Golden State prove last night? (01:05:18) How does Justin Herbert rank among other QBs? (01:20:57) Can Nuggets win series vs. Thunder (01:30:37) Palou on track for first Indy win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠ What NBA teams have the best chances to win it all this year according to Nick Wright? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) What did Jalen Brunson prove in win? Can Knicks upset Celtics? / Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs coach (24:49) Report: LeBron James could sign with another team this summer (33:26) Is Chiefs vs Bills the current best NFL rivalry? (38:56) Like how Shedeur Sanders is talking right now? (44:40) Nick's NBA Title Pie (1:03:26) Clippers win game 6 over Nuggets / Can Lakers compete next season? (1:19:45) Who wins: Rockets or Warriors? (1:26:58) Who wins: Clippers or Nuggets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) T-Wolves eliminate Lakers from playoffs (24:19) Reaction to Rockets win over Warriors (31:52) LeBron James speaks on playing basketball without a Center (37:30) Impressed with Anthony Edwards despite off shooting night? (42:56) BUD List (59:02) What does another R1 exit mean for LeBron? / How do you view Luka Doncic after this? (1:17:46) How much is JJ Redick to blame for Lakers elimination? (1:27:01) Knicks vs Pistons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices