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First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
First Take
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    Hour 2: Who is The Best Running Mate for LeBron?

    01/07/2026 | 46 mins.
    First Take resumes with finding LeBron's next running mate. How crisp would his pocket passes to Steph coming off a screen look? Would any player score with LeBron guarding them on the perimeter and a menacing Giannis waiting in the paint? Then, is there more pressure on Luka or the Lakers front office now that LeBron is officially gone? Next, we break down Mitchell Robinson betraying his brothers by signing with the Celtics, and the Lakers massive overpay for Walker Kessler. Sound off in the comments: what's the best/worst free agent signing so far??
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    Hour 1: Where Can LeBron Win Another Ring?

    01/07/2026 | 47 mins.
    First Take begins with LeBron mulling his options! Could he and Steph show these young bucks in the west that the old dogs still have it? Is LeBron the only one who could help Harden and Spida overcome their historically poor playoff performances? Or, will he at Pat Riley makeup and bring glory back to South Beach? Then, should the Celtics run it back with Jaylen Brown, or move on and find a player who may contribute to winning? Next, World Cup! Is Mexico being overlooked? Can the U.S. really win it all?
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    Hour 2: Would LeBron Leaving LA Be Bad For The Lakers?

    30/06/2026 | 46 mins.
    First Take resumes with a Lakers lookahead post LeBron. If he does leave, can a Luka/Reaves backcourt win multiple playoff rounds. What type of free agents should they look to add to that deadly duo? Then, if Kawhi goes back to the Raptors, would they even be contenders in the East? Does he turn them into a team that can truly compete with the pure bravery of Jalen Brunson, finesse and physicality of KAT, and accuracy of Landry Shamet? Next, which offseason NBA trade will make the biggest immediate impact next season?
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    Hour 1: Would Warriors Be Title Contenders With LeBron?

    30/06/2026 | 47 mins.
    First Take begins with the Warriors assembling a god squad of 2010s stars! LeBron, Steph, AD and Draymond all on one team? Bump God's Plan! Queue up Black Panther! It's the best 2018 team of all time! Then, Celtics legend Big Perk tells us which team needs Jaylen Brown the most! Next, what's the key for US in their massive round of 32 matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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    Hour 2: Would LeBron Turn Golden State Into Contenders?

    29/06/2026 | 46 mins.
    First Take resumes with major potential trades in the NBA. LeBron may be on his way to Golden State, and Kawhi to Toronto. Which move would immediately turn their squad into contenders? Then, are Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic truly defensive liabilities? Next, would you rather start a team with Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown?
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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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