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Damian Lillard tried to ‘pull a Steph Curry,' Warriors will win in 5 games – Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith says Damian Lillard's 4th-quarter execution against the Golden State Warriors was a focal point in the Portland Trail Blazers' Game 2...
‘What can go wrong, will go wrong’ – Stephen A. reacts to the Knicks losing out on Zion | First Take
Stephen A. Smith explains his roller-coaster ride of emotions the moment he witnessed the New York Knicks receiving the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019...
The Greek Freak will rule the East with LeBron on the Lakers – Max Kellerman | First Take
Max Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith react to Giannis Antetokounmpo opening up to the media about what LeBron James' absence in the Eastern Conference ....
The Raptors don’t have enough firepower to beat the Bucks – Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith is ready to call the series after the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. (5:23) Max...
Kevin Durant's injury could wind up benefiting the Warriors' future - Max Kellerman | First Take
Max Kellerman argues that Kevin Durant's injury might eventually benefit the Golden State Warriors if his strained calf turns out to be more severe th...
Deontay Wilder shouldn't be punished for his 'gladiator's mentality' - Max Kellerman | First Take
Max Kellerman does not see a reason to punish Deontay Wilder for his harsh comments, but understands that some may find the remarks distasteful leadin...
The Knicks are more stable than the Lakers, AD would be better off in NY – Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith says the instability within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office makes the New York Knicks a better fit for Anthony Davis if he is tr...
Kawhi is the more attractive free agent than Kevin Durant this summer - Max Kellerman | First Take
Max Kellerman is convinced that Kawhi Leonard's stellar performances in the 2019 NBA playoffs make him a more prominent signing than Kevin Durant in f...
Zion Williamson shouldn't play for the Pelicans if he doesn't want to - Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith says if Zion Williamson is disinterested in representing the New Orleans Pelicans, he has every right to inform David Griffin he want...
‘I’m not going to disrespect Dame Time like that’ – Stephen A. takes Warriors in 6 | First Take
Stephen A. Smith takes exception to Damon Jones claiming the Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers series is over after Game 1. #FirstTake ...
Fat Joe and Stephen A. vent their frustrations about the Knicks losing out on Zion | First Take
Stephen A. Smith and Fat Joe let loose on the New York Knicks' recent struggles, spotlighted by their lost hopes of selecting Zion Williamson in the 2...
LeBron is probably thinking ‘What the hell did I get myself into?’ – Matt Barnes | First Take
Matt Barnes weighs in on the drama in Los Angeles after the Lakers hired Frank Vogel as head coach after a highly publicized coaching search. #FirstTa...
Patrick Peterson's PED suspension could hurt his Hall of Fame chances - Max Kellerman | First Take
Max Kellerman argues that Patrick Peterson's Pro Football Hall of Fame chances may be hurt by his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's ...
Giannis is going to be in ‘attack mode’ against Kawhi, Raptors in Game 1 - Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith is banking on Giannis Antetokounmpo to come up big in Game 1 of the 2019 Eastern Conference finals and outduel the Toronto Raptors' ....
Steph and Klay are a nightmare for Dame and CJ – Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith picks the Golden State Warriors to beat the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference finals because Steph Curry and Klay Thom...
Kawhi is not as clutch as Kobe – Matt Barnes | First Take
Matt Barnes disagrees with Max Kellerman's take on Kawhi Leonard being more clutch than Kobe Bryant. #FirstTake ✓ Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: ...
Kawhi is the best, most clutch basketball player on Earth right now – Max Kellerman | First Take
Max Kellerman gloats after Kawhi Leonard's historic buzzer-beater sinks the Philadelphia 76ers and calls him the best and most clutch player on Earth.
ESPN FIRST TAKE | Stephen A. Smith DEBATE: Would this trade be good or bad for the NBA?
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People forget how talented the Splash Brothers are – Matt Barnes | First Take
Matt Barnes defends Steph Curry and Klay Thompson's ability to lead the Golden State Warriors to victory against the Portland Trail Blazers without Ke...
Adam Gase has done nothing in the NFL to be 'pulling power moves' - Louis Riddick | First Take
Louis Riddick calls out New York Jets head coach Adam Gase's limited NFL track record, saying he does not deserve to pull power moves like firing long...
The LeBron-Ben Simmons trade rumors need to stop! - Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith would love to see LeBron James in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform, but shuts down any rumors that LeBron is going to be traded from the ...
The 'basketball cops' are looking for Klay Thompson – Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith doesn't anticipate Steph Curry and Klay Thompson's shooting struggles will continue and expects the Golden State Warriors to beat the...
Having Kevin Durant is the only way the Warriors will beat the Bucks – Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith states a "point of fact" that the Golden State Warriors will not beat the Milwaukee Bucks if Kevin Durant does not play in the NBA Fi...
If KD is out, the Rockets have no excuse to lose to the Warriors! - Stephen A. | First Take
Stephen A. Smith says James Harden and the Houston Rockets hold every edge to come back from a 3-2 deficit vs. the Golden State Warriors if Kevin Dura...