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Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Brian Windhorst discuss their expectations for the Lakers following the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Mavericks to acquire Luka Doncic. Damien Woody joins the show to debate which team's season would be deemed a failure if they lose in the Super Bowl: the Eagles or the Chiefs. Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about in his segment this week. The crew also share their triple play parlay for the Super Bowl. Lastly, they debate who's the better duo after the trade: Luka and Lebron or AD and Kyrie.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Brian Windhorst share their biggest takeaways from the Luka Doncic trade. Plus, we react live to breaking news of a trade between the Bucks and the Wizards. Andrew Hawkins joins the show to debate which team has the advantage in the Super Bowl: The Chiefs or the Eagles? Windy tells us what the chances are that we see Kevin Durant traded ahead of the trade deadline.
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Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky discuss what Jalen Hurts needs to do to be considered among the elite quarterbacks like Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen. They also talk about how winning a Super Bowl would impact Saquon Barkley's career. Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins join the show to discuss the possibility of a reunion between Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors. The crew debates which quarterback's legacy would be most impacted if Patrick Mahomes wins another Super Bowl. Lastly, they discuss whether Jimmy Butler's recent drama in Miami has damaged his image.
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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Dan Orlovsky and Louis Riddick react to Mahomes comments on being the "villain" and debate if he will pass Brady as the GOAT if he wins on Sunday. Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst join the show to discuss whether they believe Luka and LeBron will work well together. The crew debate which team should want Myles Garrett the most.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Kendrick Perkins react to the blockbuster trade between the Lakers and the Mavericks and debate if the new Luka Doncic-LeBron James duo in LA will work. Chiney Ogwumike joins the crew to tell us what message this trade sends to the rest of the NBA. Shams Charania is here to break down why the Mavericks decided to move on from Luka now. Stephen A. reacts to NFL Breaking News as Browns DE Myles Garrett requests a trade from Cleveland.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe are joined by Brian Windhorst, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Chiney Ogwumike with their reactions to the blockbuster trade that went down this weekend sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. We discuss what this trade says about LeBron and the Lakers and how it will impact Anthony Davis.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, and Chris Canty tell us if they've lost all faith when it comes to Josh Allen beating Patrick Mahomes. Plus, the crew debates if Joe Burrow can be considered an elite quarterback. Travis Kelce says he's embracing the "villain" role in the NFL, but how does he measure up to some of the greatest villains in league history? Joe Fortenbaugh is here with his best bets for this weekend's action.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, and Mike Tannenbaum debate if Jalen Hurts and his performance will decide the Super Bowl and if a win would put him in elite company. Brian Windhorst joins the show to tell us what issues he has with the NBA All-Star Game reserves. The crew debates if Miami QB Cam Ward is the best signal caller in the draft. We discuss the serious allegations against Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Elle Duncan, and Cam Newton react to Julian Edelman's comments on how Patrick Mahomes can pass Tom Brady as the GOAT. David Benavidez joins the show ahead of his primetime fight against David Morrell Jr. The crew discusses Caitlin Clark's decision to pass on participating in the NBA All-Star Game 3-Point Contest.
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Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, and Jason McCourty debate which is more impressive in an NFL career: a Super Bowl appearance or an MVP-caliber season. Things get heated as they react to Dak Prescott's comments on new Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to weigh in on Caitlin Clark's decision not to participate in the WNBA vs. NBA All-Star 3-Point Shooting Contest this year. Lastly, the crew discuss Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders as a potential fit for the Cleveland Browns.
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During the second hour, Stephen A. Smith, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo react to JJ Redick's comments on Bronny and Stephen A. sounds off on what role LeBron plays in this. Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about in his infamous segment. The guys react to Hal Steinbrenner's comments on the Dodgers spending and off-season trades. Lastly, the crew debates whether or not the Jets should bring Aaron Rodgers back.
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In this episode, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Jeff Saturday, and Kimberley A. Martin debate if a Threepeat would make the Chiefs the NFL's greatest dynasty. Plus, the crew argues whether or not Saquon Barkley is already an all-time great running back. Mad Dog gives us an A-List of the top 5 tortured NFL fan bases. Stephen A. Smith, Mad Dog, and Shams Charania discuss a possible De'Aaron Fox trade and the state of the Miami Heat after suspending Jimmy Butler a third time.
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Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Jeff Saturday react to Cowboys VP Stephen Jones' use of air quotes when discussing the team's title drought. Brian Windhorst joins the show to address Jimmy Butler's suspension from the Miami Heat and share his biggest takeaway from the Rockets' win over the Celtics. Also, Domonique Foxworth joins the discussion to debate whether the Dallas Cowboys are closer to a rebuild or playoff contention. The crew reacts to Anthony Davis' 42-point performance against the Charlotte Hornets. Lastly, they talk about the blockbuster WNBA trade that saw Kelsey Plum move to the Sparks and Jewell Lloyd join the Aces.
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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Jeff Saturday react to Jerry's comments about Schottenheimer's hire being a major risk. Brian Windhorst joins the show to discuss Jimmy Butler's third suspension this season. The guys debate whether this looks worse for Jimmy Butler or Pat Riley and the Miami Heat. The crew debates if they believe Jalen Hurts gets unfair criticism. They debate who the starting QB will be for the Steelers next season.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, Dan Orlovsky, and Ryan Clark tell us how we should view Josh Allen after losing the AFC Championship and which QB will win a Super Bowl first: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, or Joe Burrow? The crew gets rowdy debating if Patrick Mahomes is more like Michael Jordan or LeBron James. We react to Nick Sirianni's comments about Jalen Hurts after winning the NFC Championship and Tyreek Hill's comments about leaving Miami. The guys debate if Deion Sanders is too involved in Shedeur's career.
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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Dan Orlovsky and Ryan Clark discuss what's they believe is the biggest reason the Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl. The crew debates whether the biggest difference maker was turnovers or Saquon Barkley in the NFC Championship. The guys react to the Cowboys hiring Brian Schottenheimer as head coach. Enjoy!
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, and Ryan Clark debate if the winner of the AFC Championship is the favorite to win the Super Bowl and if they'd rather root for a dynasty or an underdog. Stephen A. tells us who got snubbed from the NBA All-Star Game. The crew reacts to some surprising NFL coaching moves in Dallas and Jacksonville. We discuss which QB has the most to lose on Sunday and Joe Fortenbaugh stops by with his best bets for this weekend's Conference Championships.
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Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, and Ryan Clark debate who's the better quarterback in the Chiefs vs. Bills matchup: Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen. They discuss the Commanders defensive coordinator plans to stop Jalen Hurts in the run game. New Bears head coach Ben Johnson joins the show to share his expectations for the Bears next season. Lastly, the crew reacts to the live breaking news of the Las Vegas Raiders hiring Pete Carroll as their new head coach.
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Stephen A. Smith, Dan Orlovsky and Cam Newton share their triple play parlay picks for the Chiefs-Bills matchup. The crew discusses what will be said about Josh Allen if he loses to Patrick Mahomes again. Stephen A. and Dan debate whether the Titans should draft Travis Hunter or a QB with the No. 1 pick. The guys discuss who will be the Steelers QB next season. Cam Newton shares which QB is under the most pressure on Sunday. Lastly, they discuss what the ceiling is for Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. Tune in tomorrow for Ben Johnson's appearance on the show!
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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Dan Orlovsky and Cam Newton debate which QB can change the narrative most on Sundays. The crew reacts to the Jets coaching hire and if it's the right move for the Jets to keep Aaron Rodgers. Stephen A. goes off on the crew for not holding Mark Andrews accountable. Shams Charania joins the show to discuss Jimmy Butler's newest suspension and the Lakers looking to improve their roster. Lastly, Stephen A says he'd be surprised if the Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as head coach.
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