Oct 7

10 Names That Will Define The NBA Season

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Cooper Flagg’s NBA preseason debut before diving into the 10 biggest names who will define the upcoming NBA season including uncertain futures for LeBron & Giannis, some potential big leaps for star pla ... Show More

1h 18m

Oct 3

Concerns For Warriors? Not Enough Respect for Thunder? + Flagg Ready to Roll

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Jonathan Kuminga’s contract with the Warriors including what it means for Golden State for the upcoming season. Additionally, the guys break down Steve Kerr’s interesting comments on his future with the ... Show More

56m 14s

Sep 30

How Kevin Durant Outshined Giannis Antetokounmpo at NBA Media Day; Kawhi Leonard Confronts Endorsement Scandal

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to take you around the league with the biggest stories of the new NBA season. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future remains in flux as he refutes the Bucks owner's claim about his commitment. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant shows ... Show More

56m 11s

Jun 2024

LIVE Celtics Win NBA Finals Reaction

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to react live to the Boston Celtics winning the 2024 NBA Finals. The guys are joined by surprise guests including legendary sportswriter Jackie MacMullan, Celtics' legend Cedric Maxwell, ESPN's Tim Bontemps & Tim MacMahon and more to ... Show More

57m 19s

Apr 2025

Hour 1: Lagging Lakers

Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to discuss the full weekend of NBA Playoff Action! How can the Lakers recover after falling behind 3-1? Did the Pistons deserve to win Game 4 against the Knicks? All right here on First Take! Le ... Show More

53m 4s

May 2018

LeBron Believes (Again), Philly's Big Test, and a Chaotic Summer Coming With Brian Windhorst | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 360)

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons talks with ESPN's Brian Windhorst about how LeBron James seems to believe in this Cavs team once again, the different peaks of LeBron's career, the Celtics-76ers series, LeBron's "final act," Kawhi Leonard's future, and what a wild offseason the ... Show More

1h 33m

Feb 2025

Hour 2: State of Play

On the second hour of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Tim Legler react to Channon Frye's comments and debate whether or not nostalgia is killing the NBA. The guys react to the Lakers dominating the Nuggets and discuss if this win proves the West is wide open. The ... Show More

50m 52s

Feb 2025

Are The Lakers Contenders? Big Matchup With Wolves Tonight!

The Lakers look to push their win streak to 4 games when they take on the Wolves tonight! What does LA need to do to get the win? Plus, are they true contenders? Trevor Lane takes a look plus we open up the mailbag.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad ... Show More

51m 42s

Feb 2025

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: LeBron, Luka & Lakers take L + Suns, Celtics & Shai’s Thunder cruise

Jason Timpf returns to break down all of the action across the NBA on Wednesday night, leading off with Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics defeating young superstar Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 116-103. Jason breaks down how Jayson Tatum has become his generation’s Swis ... Show More

36m 25s

Jan 2025

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Tatum DOMINANT, Celtics beat Timberwolves, Warriors blast 76ers

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum's dominant performance in the Boston Celtics' 118-115 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason discusses how Jayson Tatum has turned his play up a level this season, Anthony Edwards' struggles, and what the future looks lik ... Show More

37m 2s

Apr 2025

Warriors Thrive and Lakers Panic Time? + Game 2 Adjustments

Game 1 of the the NBA Playoffs is in the books, and Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss the Lakers big loss to the Wolves, the Warriors thriving in Houston, Boston, OKC and Cleveland’s dominance and much more. The NBA Daily crew discuss big takeaways from each game, a ... Show More

34m 25s

Oct 2024

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: LeBron & Lakers SLOPPY vs. Durant & Suns, Paolo's 50, Bucks-Celtics

Jason Timpf reacts to multiple games from across the NBA including Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics pulling away from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns taking down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and Paolo Banchero's 50-p ... Show More

35m 15s

Boston Dominates, Can Wolves Respond? Ca...