First Take

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Hour 1: Do Knicks Have Legitimate Gripe With The Refs? Jun 09, 2026

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First Take begins with the Knicks first loss in over a month! Are the officials swallowing their whistles (then randomly calling segments of the game tight), Wemby's heightened play, or KATs regression to blame for the loss? Then, if the refs are allowing head punches, an abundance of hand checking not seen since early 2000s Artest, and one sided flagrant fouls, who does it favor? Next, is Sam Presti coming to SGA's defense over social media bullies the right or wrong move?

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Hour 2: Will Knicks Fan's Momentum Be Disrupted? Jun 08, 2026

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First Take resumes with Knicks Fan's craziness heading into game 3! Trump's presence at the Garden forced all watch parties outside of MSG to be cancelled. Will the president's presence disrupt the Knicks momentum? Then, with a ring, do you put Brunson above all ringless players? Even Chuckster and Melo? Plus, Stephen A.s top 5 NBA playoff atmospheres!

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Hour 1: What Do You Expect From The Garden Tonight? Jun 08, 2026

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First Take begins with MSG expectations!! Is this going to be the most raucous crowd of all time? Will President Trump's presence impact the team in a positive or negative manner? Then, Jalen Brunson is cashing in clutch shots like 2018 LeBron! Which HOFer does Stephen A. compare him to? Plus, Wilbon and Jay Will remember the great Stacey King. RIP.

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Hour 2: Does Wemby Or Brunson Need to Show Out More in Game 2? Jun 05, 2026

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First Take resumes with major star power! Who needs to have a bigger game: the River Walk monk, or the braided magician from the mean streets of Manhattan? (0:00) Then, Shump tells us if he would have struggled more guarding SGA or Brunson. (14:00) Next, KAT has completely changed his public perception throughout these playoffs. Mobley-esque defense, Jokic-esque passing, and Billups-esque leadership has elevated his career trajectory tenfold! Can he keep it up throughout the rest of the finals? (23:50)

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Hour 1: Is Game 2 a Must Win for the Spurs? Jun 05, 2026

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First Take is live from San Antonio breaking down tonight's must win game 2 for the Spurs! Wilbon gives us some historical context on how deadly it may be for the Spurs to go down 0-2, while Windy has the inside info on where each locker room's confidence level is heading into a sure to be rock fight in the Alamo City! (0:00) Then, Shump is puzzled why people are still underrating Jalen Brunson. To quote Sir Charles, "What more can he do?" (21:00) Next, while the Mavs and Wolves sit at home lamenting iffy trades and egregious non-signings, the Knicks dine on Brunson's and KAT's impactful play. Which team regrets losing their star more? (36:00)

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Hour 2: Who Was The MVP of Game 1? Jun 04, 2026

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First Take begins with Perk, SAS and Windy waxing poetic about the Nova Knicks. Years of bonding, team building, and ribbing have culminated in one of the greatest playoff runs of all time. What worked so well about the Knicks game 1 plan, and how can the Spurs adjust?

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Hour 1: Was Brunson The Most Impactful Knick in Game 1? Jun 04, 2026

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First Take begins with Knicks-Spurs game 1!! MVP like performances from Brunson, KAT, and Hart led the Knicks to a tight victory in San Antonio! First Take is live from The Alamo breaking down all of the finals angles! Is this one already over? Is Wemby finally getting fatigued? How exactly did KAT's pregame mindset lead him to dominating Wemby in and out of the paint?

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Hour 2: Bye Brown Bye Jun 03, 2026

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The biggest names, the biggest moves, and the biggest stage in sports!

One NFL superstar is packing his bags and heading west in a move that could reshape the league's balance of power.

Another is trading one iconic stop for another, looking to help launch the Patriots back into contention.

And on the hardwood, the Finals are finally here. So whether you say hello or bonjour, get ready for one of the most anticipated championship matchups we've seen in years!

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Hour 1: Gone Garrett Jun 02, 2026

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It's time for First Take, and we've got blockbuster headlines everywhere!

Garrett is done in Cleveland and headed west, joining what could be the NFL's next super team!

Brown is moving on from Birdie and bringing his talents to New England, where the Pats are looking to make a serious statement!

And finally, the wait is over—bonjour to an NBA Finals matchup that's been years in the making and has the entire basketball world talking!

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Hour 2: Wemby or Knicks Depth A Bigger Concern? Jun 01, 2026

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First Take rolls on into the second hour, and the crew discuss Draymond Green's comments on the Knicks. (0:00) Then, First Take reacts to breaking news of Serena Williams returning to professional tennis. (14:52) Next, Stephen A and Chiney Ogwumike debate who more built to run the west long term, Spurs or Thunder? (27:50) Lastly, the crew share their Finals picks. (41:07)

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