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First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
First Take
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    Hour 2: How Good Are The Wizards?

    24/06/2026 | 46 mins.
    First Take resumes with the new and improved Wizards? Ice Trae, AD and Dybantsa??? Is there any way this squad misses the playoffs? Then, the Bulls have been searching for a savior ever since Jordan abandoned them in '98. We thought D Rose would bring the glory back to Chi-Town, but injuries cut him short. Is 4th overall pick Caleb Wilson the man for the job? Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Shinnecock, PCA being called out at 2nd, and Stephen A.'s comments towards Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart!
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    Hour 1: Is Dybantsa Better Than Peterson?

    24/06/2026 | 47 mins.
    First Take begins with an epic first round of the draft! Dybantsa went first, one spot ahead of Darryn Peterson. Did the Wizards make the right move taking the more reliable player, or should they have gone with the risk in Peterson. Then, are the Celtics better off trading or keeping Jaylen Brown? Next, would you have Giannis and the Heat as favorites in the East next year?
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    Hour 2: Does Giannis Make The Heat Title Contenders?

    23/06/2026 | 46 mins.
    First Take resumes with the new look Heat! They have Bam, Giannis, and a bench full of g-leaguers! Is that enough to win a title? Then, the Wolves sent Julius Randle to the Nets along with a pick in a clear salary dump. Is this a sign that Ant-man may be on his way out of Minnesota? Next, has Jalen Brunson singlehandedly brought back the small scoring guard? In a draft with 3-5 shorter players surely going in the top 10, we take a look at how New York's King is already impacting the NBA's future!
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  • First Take

    Hour 1: Did Bucks Make a Mistake Passing on Jaylen Brown?

    23/06/2026 | 47 mins.
    First Take begins with the blockbuster we've been waiting on for years! The Bucks passed on Boston's offer of Jaylen Brown + a small piece, and went with the Heat's Tyler Herro package instead. It's the second time the Celtics have tried to trade their net negative Allstar, signifying they may think he's not good at basketball! Then, the draft is tonight, and we're debating Darryn Peterson's floor and ceiling! Next, how many goals does Ronaldo need to score today to move past Messi all time?
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    Hour 2: Dusty May ---> Mavericks???

    22/06/2026 | 46 mins.
    First Take resumes with major breaking news out of the college ranks! Dusty May is headed to the Mavericks??? After leading the Wolverines to their first championship since '89, he'll look to take the Mavs young core of Cooper Flagg and whichever former Michigan player they draft to the playoffs! Then. Roger Bennett is back discussing Team USA's meteoric rise and today's star studded matchups! Next, if Giannis ends up in Boston, does that vault them over the Knicks in the East?
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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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