First Take – Details, episodes & analysis

First Take live from Fanatics Fest in NYC continues as the debate rages on surrounding Sunday's Game 7 of the NBA Finals! Plus a discussion surrounding LeBron's comment on 'Ring Culture.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is LIVE from Fanatics Fest in New York City! Stephen A. Smith is joined by a surplus of amazing guests including NBA legend Tracy McGrady! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Udonis Haslem and Joe Fortenbaugh to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals and what it's going to take for OKC to even up the series tonight! Plus, what if the Knicks added Kevin Durant via trade? Would it make them favorites to win it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On another episode of First Take, Brian Windhorst, Monica McNutt, and David Dennis Jr. examine a wild night of basketball is the NBA's western conference. The crew keep in the Association to talk about Tyler Herro's late game mistake and the impact of Mike Malone's firing. Finally, David Dennis Jr. and Damien Woody breakdown if Shedeur Sanders would fit on the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of First Take, David Dennis Jr., Monica McNutt, and Brian Windhorst debate about the Lakers and their confidence level in the Lakers to reach the finals. Then Mina Kimes and Damian Woody join the show to talk NFL and which team needs to get the most out of the draft. Dustin Poirier comes on to talk about UFC 314. Monica and David talk about Wednesday night's biggest takeaways in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On another episode of First Take, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Monica McNutt, Brian Windhorst, and Marcus Spears examine Luka's return to Dallas tonight. Then, Louis Riddick joins Mad Dog and Marcus Spears to breakdown Jalen Milroe's potential draft destination. Mad Dog also takes aim at the worst things in sports this week. Finally, the crew takes a look at the NBA team with the most pressure heading into the playoffs and discuss some of their favorite sports comebacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On another episode of First Take, Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo, Monica McNutt and Brian Windhorst discuss if they believe the Nuggets made a mistake firing Mike Malone. The crew debate whether or not Luka deserved the ejection. They debate who needs a playoff run more: Giannis or Anthony Edwards? Louis Riddick and Marcus 'Swagu' Spears joins the show to debate whether or not Shedeur Sanders is a top-10 pick. Mad Dog shares his A-List of top 5 changes needed in sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On another episode of First Take, Shannon Sharpe, Kendrick Perkins and Seth Greenberg discuss Walter Clayton Jr's ceiling as a pro. Ryan Clark joins the show to debate whether Florida is more a football or basketball school right now. Brian Windhorst joins the show to debate which NBA Star has most to gain this postseason and if Jayson Tatum is disrespected. Alexander Volkanovski joins the show to promo his upcoming fight. Big Perk gives his A-List! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On another episode of First Take, Shannon Sharpe, Ryan Clark, Kendrick Perkins, and Seth Greenberg dive into the NCAA Men's National Championship and debate whether the title game was moreso a Florida comeback or Houston collapse. Brian Windhorst joins and the crew discusses the importance of the Los Angeles Lakers game tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mel Kipper Junior joins the show later on to talk about two of the hottest stars of the Colorado Buffs- Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. Last but not least, the crew paints the playoff payoff picture, and looks at which team would be the best matchup with the reigning champs, the Celtics, in a 7-game series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the second hour of the First Take podcast, Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to talk about UConn's Championship win last night. Chiney, Shannon, and Stephen A., debate what this title means for Paige Bueckers' legacy. Then, Dan Orlovsky stops by to answer whether he thinks the Cowboys will be better, worse, or the same in 2025. Afterwards, the guys discuss Shedeur Sanders' performance at the Colorado NFL Showcase last Friday. Later, Brian Windhorst joins to give his take on if the Lakers could beat the Thunder in a 7 game series and after Draymond Green's tech versus the Rockets, the guys argue if the Warriors can really trust Draymond Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices