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First Take

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

    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

    Hour 1: Breaking News on Giannis + The Mavs!

    22/06/2026 | 48 mins.
    First Take begins with impending Giannis news! He's getting traded before the draft Tuesday night to either the Celtics or Heat! Which team can offer the better package? Then, Stephen A. apologized to Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart for giving up on them numerous times, requesting they be traded, and generally never having a positive outlook on the Knicks, ever! Should the championship Knicks forgive Stephen A. for being so consistently rude to them? Next, is AJ Dybantsa the clear cut number one pick?
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  • First Take

    Hour 2: What Did Jalen Brunson Prove With Finals MVP?

    19/06/2026 | 47 mins.
    First Take resumes with new Brunson narratives. Can we remember how good he was this entire postseason when ranking players for next season, or will be put Donovan Mitchell ahead of him again? Then, which star is under the most pressure to win a title now? Time is ticking for Luka. Ant's supposed to be the face of American basketball, but he can't get one either. Next, are we overthinking this entire Darryn Peterson saga? Should the Wizards just draft him first overall?
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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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