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**First Things First**

First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.

Latest Episodes:

Draymond suspended for Game 3, Suns even the series 1-1, Will LeBron and Lakers send a message? Apr 19, 2023

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00:00 Did Draymond deserve to be suspended?

((Read more about the suspension HERE))

19:38 Suns def. Clippers 123-109 to even series 1-1. This the Suns team you expect to see moving forward?

((Read more about the Suns win and Devin Booker's performance HERE))

30:40 Should Bucks fans be worried with Giannis doubtful?

((Read more about the injury HERE))

35:32 Expect LeBron and Lakers to send a message tonight?

43:26 Any chance Kings sweep the Warriors? / Do the Suns look like the favorites to win the West?

((What does Steph's career look like at 35? Read HERE))

54:58 New anonymous NBA player poll on asking the greatest player of all time was released

1:02:30 Nick’s NBA Medals /How will LeBron play tonight?

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Kings up 2-0 on Warriors, Nick's NBA Title Pie, How much pressure is on KD and the Suns? Apr 18, 2023

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00:00 Time to admit the Kings are for real? /Draymond Green ejected from game

((Read more about the Kings playoff performance HERE))

19:54 How much pressure is on KD and CP3 to beat the Clippers and even the series tonight?

29:31 Bigger story: Embiid’s dominance or Harden’s struggle?

35:31 Biggest reason the Warriors are down 2-0?

((Should Draymond be suspended? Read HERE))

44:55 Nick’s NBA Title Pie

55:05 Should last night impact Draymond Green’s future with the Warriors?

1:02:48 Nick's NBA Medals /Tonight a must win for the Suns?

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LeBron and Lakers grab Game 1, Jalen Hurts signs record extension, Can Kings eliminate the Warriors? Apr 17, 2023

Show notes

00:00 Surprised the Lakers stole Game 1 over the Grizzlies?

((How important is AD to this title run for the Lakers? Read HERE))

16:00 Any reason for the Warriors to panic?

27:29 How much trouble are the Bucks in?

((Read more about the impact injuries are having to players like Giannis and Ja HERE))

33:59 Can Clippers continue to win with Russ playing this way?

((Is there reason to worry about the Suns after a Game 1 loss? Read HERE))

44:38 Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game 2 talk

56:02 Jalen Hurts agrees to record breaking new contract extension

((Read more about the new record breaking contract in Philly HERE))

1:00:38 Tonight a must win for the Warriors?

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NBA WEEKEND BONUS EPISODE (Westbrook has "no beef" with KD, Under Duress List, Can LeBron and Lakers make a run?) Apr 15, 2023

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Here are Nick, Wildes and Broussard's debates on the hottest topics in the NBA this past week:

00:00 Does LeBron have the best signature move?

5:31 Chris Broussard reveals his All-NBA teams and MVP ballot

17:19 Dillon Brooks: “Wouldn’t mind playing LeBron in a 7-game series”

26:03 First Things First make their playoff predictions

29:15 Is LeBron’s stamina a concern for the Lakers title run?

45:43 Russell Westbrook on KD: “There's no beef at all”

51:19 Broussard's Under Duress List

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OBJ's introductory press conference, Westbrook has "no beef" with KD, LeBron's stamina a real issue? Apr 13, 2023

Show notes

00:00 Is LeBron’s stamina a concern for the Lakers title run?

18:15 How disappointing is the Pelicans early exit? /Who would give Nuggets more trouble: OKC or T-Wolves? /Bulls beat Raptors

((Read more about the Thunder win over the Pelicans HERE))

32:06 Russell Westbrook on KD: “There's no beef at all”

38:08 What is your reaction OBJ’s introductory press conference?

((Read more about what OBJ said HERE))

44:29 Broussard's Under Duress List

55:22 Game 1 more pivotal for Lakers or Grizzlies?

1:02:32 Nick’s NBA Medals /Jets reportedly have an interest in DeAndre Hopkins

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Lakers advance in playoffs, Heat upset by Hawks, Will Dillon Brooks regret his LeBron comments? Apr 12, 2023

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00:00 Lakers complete comeback and beat Timberwolves to advance. Should the LeBron and the team be encouraged?

((Read more about the comeback win last night HERE))

18:02 Did the Timberwolves play well enough to beat the Lakers and win the game?

((Giannis considered retiring in 2020? Read more HERE))

28:42 Still have faith in the Heat after losing to the Hawks?

((Read the updated NBA playoff odds HERE))

35:35 Will Dillon Brooks regret his LeBron comments?

44:35 Zion Williamson speaks on his injury history

53:34 Nicks NBA Medals /First Things First make their playoff predictions

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LeBron and Lakers vs Timberwolves, Kings back playoffs, Are the Heat being slept on? Apr 11, 2023

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00:000 Lakers play the Timberwolves tonight. Is it a disappointment if LeBron and the Lakers don't go on a run?

((Read our NBA playoff predictions HERE))

19:13 Are people sleeping on the Heat? /Should the Hawks move on from Trae Young?

((Should Atlanta move on from Young? Read HERE))

30:23 Does LeBron have the best signature move?

35:38 Are the Kings being disrespected?

45:35 Broussard reveals his All-NBA teams and MVP ballot

((Who are the best and worst playoff teams against the spread? Read HERE))

57:00 Any chance the Timberwolves upset the Lakers?

1:03:49 Is the Clippers vs Suns series over if Paul George can't play?

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Lakers vs Timberwolves, Luka says he's happy in Dallas, Is OBJ a good fit with the Ravens? Apr 10, 2023

Show notes

00:00 Timberwolves at Lakers tomorrow. Thoughts on LeBron's crown celebration and Rudy Gobert swinging at a teammate?

((Gobert has been suspended. Read more HERE))

18:56 Luka on future with Mavs: "I'm happy here"

30:54 Could Giannis Antetokounmpo get Broussard's MVP vote?

((Read the NBA Championship odds HERE))

35:40 Is OBJ a good fit with the Ravens?

((How did Lamar welcome OBJ to Baltimore? Read HERE))

45:16 Surprised that the Clippers opted to play the Suns? /Who should be happiest about their playoff bracket?

57:00 Thoughts on the Lakers odds to win the West?

1:03:05 Nick's NBA Medals / Carson Palmer says that Joe Burrow is the best QB in the league

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WEEKEND BONUS EPISODE (Nick's NBA Title Pie, BUD List, Who has the most to gain from another NBA Title?) Apr 08, 2023

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Here are Nick, Wildes and Broussard's debates on the hottest topics in the sports this past week:

00:00 Who has the biggest slice of Nick’s NBA Title Pie?

11:58 Just how good can Victor Wembanyama be?

19:28 Nick’s Playoff Player Pyramid

29:04 Who has the most to gain from winning another NBA Title?

38:00 Broussard’s Under Duress List

50:27 Big mistake for Bill Belichick to not go after Lamar Jackson?

1:01:28 NBA Talk: Western team Suns be most scared of?

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KD and Suns beat Jokic and Nuggets, Belichick appears out on Lamar Jackson, Does the 76ers loss to Heat mean anything? Apr 07, 2023

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00:00 Suns beat the Nuggets. Is KD the best current player with a ring already?

((Just how dangerous are the Suns with KD? Read HERE))

15:19 Big mistake for Bill Belichick to not go after Lamar Jackson?

((Read more analysis of the Lamar standoff HERE))

27:02 What does the 76ers loss to the Heat mean if anything?

((How important is a playoff run for the 76ers this season? Read HERE))

35:35 Kyrie Irving (foot) ruled out tonight in Mavs game vs Bulls

43:41 NBA Talk: Western team Suns be most scared of? /Problem with Jokic being ranked as the best player in the NBA right now?

55:33 Who would win in a potential Warriors vs Kings matchup?

((Check our more potential NBA playoff matchups HERE))

1:01:39 Nick's NBA Medals /How will the Lakers finish out their final two games?

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