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First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
First Take
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  • First Take

    Hour 2: Is Jayson Tatum Ready for His Return to MSG?

    04/09/2026 | 46 mins.
    First Take resumes with Jayson Tatum's first game back at MSG since his Achilles injury. He's "not thrilled" about going back. What can we expect from the Celtics superstar? (0:00) Then, Kevin Clark thinks the Cowboys are a draft pick away from Super Bowl contention. Should they add to their already stacked offense, or needy defense? (13:50) Next, are we in favor of judging draft picks based on their favorite ice cream flavor? (24:00)
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  • First Take

    Hour 1: What Does Cade's Return Mean for the Eastern Conference?

    04/09/2026 | 48 mins.
    First Take begins with Cade's glorious return! The Pistons star point guard dropped 13 pts and 10 ast in his first game back after missing a month with a collapsed lung. Should the rest of the Eastern Conference look at the Pistons as free eats, or tenacious contenders? (0:00) Then, who's more likely to win the West: Thunder or the field? (17:40) Next, the Texans exercised their stars 5th year options and Lamar is participating in offseason workouts. Kevin Clark and Jason McCourty have all your offseason storylines covered! (25:00) Finally, star's legacies are suffering because of the NBA's 65-game rule. Players will miss All-NBA teams because of freak injuries. Season's will be misremembered. Will the NBA change the rule? (39:10)
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    Hour 2: How Will Lakers Players Respond to JJ Redick Calling Them Out?

    04/08/2026 | 45 mins.
    First Take resumes with JJ Redick calling out his team! Vando can't make free throws, Ayton can't even catch a ball! It's complete dysfunction In LA with no Luka and Reaves! (0:00) Then, would you rather have KD or Ant in the playoffs? (15:00) Next, Mad Dog is fired up about the Marlins babying their catchers, NBA games during the NCAA Championship game, and valet service on Easter! (25:10)
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  • First Take

    Hour 1: Is There a Gap Between the Celtics and Everyone Else in the East?

    04/08/2026 | 48 mins.
    First Take begins with a sight not seen since Jaylen Brown had hair: Mad Dog and Stephen A. in studio together! They react to a bench clearing brawl in LA, the Celtics steamrolling an upstart Hornets squad, and more egregious tanking! (0:00) Then, Shams takes us inside the fractured relationship between Giannis and the Bucks! (26:00) Next, do you really believe Mike Malone and the Tar Heels can compete with Duke? (43:10)
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    Hour 2: Is This Michigan's Best Basketball Team Ever?

    04/07/2026 | 45 mins.
    First Take resumes with Michigan's best basketball team ever...maybe? Is it possible the GOAT UMich team is one that never even won the championship? (0:00) Then, what is Giannis's trade value right now? Is it worse or better off than what it was at the trade deadline? (16:20) Next, Mike Malone looks to lead UNC back to the glory days of Jerry Stackhouse, James Worthy, and Brady Manek! (30:20)
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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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