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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:

HIGHLIGHT: Nick's NBA Title Pie #3 Mar 22, 2025

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What NBA teams have the best chances to win it all this year according to Nick Wright? Listen and find out!

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Aaron Rodgers & Steelers, Alex Palou joins show, Deebo Samuel & Stefon Diggs talk Mar 21, 2025

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(00:00) Aaron Rodgers visits Steelers facility / Bronny James has a big night

(22:40) Alex Palou joins show to talk INDYCAR

(32:00) Deebo Samuel closer to Super Bowl on Commanders than with former team 49ers?

(37:41) Stefon Diggs makes sense with Patriots?

(43:15) NBA Title Pie

(1:03:09) Aaron Rodgers leaves Steelers facility with no deal / Brock Purdy

(1:19:42) Josh Hart is frustrated by the Knicks cold streak

(1:24:00) Could LeBron James be back very soon?

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Lakers win streak, BUD List, Wildes' Weird & Wonderful Mar 20, 2025

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(00:00) Lakers win 3 in a row and defeat Nuggets

(9:43) BUD List

(19:25) Wildes' Weird and Wonderful

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HIGHLIGHT: Nick's NBA Tiers #3 Mar 20, 2025

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Time for a new edition of Nick Wright's NBA Tiers. What does Nick think of the best teams in the NBA? Listen and find out!

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Vikings don’t want Aaron Rodgers, Warriors defeat Bucks, Should Tush Push be banned? Mar 19, 2025

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(00:00) Vikings smart to stick with J.J. McCarthy / What is next for Aaron Rodgers?

(21:55) Warriors defeat Bucks

(31:47) Would Jalen Milroe fit with the Steelers?

(37:07) Should the Tush Push be banned?

(41:38) Nick’s NBA Tiers

(1:04:46) Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins got help from Joe Burrow for deals / More Aaron Rodgers thoughts

(1:20:03) Must-win for Nuggets vs Lakers?

(1:24:35) How good can Shohei Ohtani be this season?

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HIGHLIGHT: NBA King of the Hill #3 Mar 19, 2025

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How does Nick Wright's NBA King of the Hill end up this week? Who is playing well right now? Listen to find out!

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Doncic & Reaves lead Lakers win, Micah Parsons trade potential, Can Ravens close the gap? Mar 18, 2025

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(00:00) Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves lead Lakers to Spurs win / Nuggets defeat Warriors

(22:00) Should the Cowboys trade Micah Parsons?

(30:29) Rather have Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels moving forward?

(39:03) Have the Ravens done enough to close the gap?

(42:23) NBA King of the Hill

(58:17) Shedeur Sanders to Giants a good fit? / Cam Hayward has thoughts on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers potential

(1:19:13) Smart for Anthony Davis to play this season? Should he sit out?

(1:23:12) Can the Dodgers repeat?

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Storytime With Wildes: Kobe Bryant & Accidental Legacies, Face of the NBA Mar 18, 2025

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Kevin Wildes talks about “accidental legacies” and how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum still have time to form their own legends and become the face of the NBA. He also tells a story about Kobe Bryant and how his “Mamba Mentality” created his own legacy.

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Bengals sign Chase & Higgins, Lakers defeat Suns, Should Vikings start Rodgers or McCarthy? Mar 17, 2025

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(00:00) Bengals sign Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to new deals / Lakers much needed win over Suns and Thunder keep winning

(22:31) Better option for Vikings this year: Aaron Rodgers or J.J. McCarthy?

(32:44) Should the Raiders draft Shedeur Sanders?

(37:29) Could Justin Fields lead the Jets to the playoffs this season?

(42:28) Did the Bengals make the right choice?

(1:03:26) NBA Fast Break

(1:19:50) Should Aaron Rodgers retire if the Vikings don't want him?

(1:25:10) Dodgers vs Cubs Tokyo Series