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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:

Lakers draft Bronny James, Pressure on JJ Redick, Can Chargers take AFC West from Chiefs? Jun 28, 2024

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(00:00) Lakers draft Bronny James with 55th pick. Will play with his dad LeBron James

(24:06) Can the Chargers win the AFC West with Jim Harbaugh?

(33:31) Is there pressure on JJ Redick to play Bronny James?

(38:38) Marquez Valdes-Scantling says he ran routes with Aaron Rodgers. Is this a bad look?

(44:12) Will playing with Bronny extend LeBron's career?

(57:50) Malik Hooker said on All Facts No Brakes that Micah Parsons is 4th in line for a contract extension behind Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Zack Martin

(1:03:47) Expectations for Bronny in the Summer League?

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Kevin Durant trade rumors, Knicks trade for Mikal Bridges, Will Bronny James be a Laker? Jun 27, 2024

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(00:00) Surprised that Kevin Durant is in trade rumors again? / Will the Lakers draft Bronny James today?

(24:03) Did the Knicks give up too much for Mikal Bridges?

(33:52) How does UConn’s Stephon Castle fit with Victor Wembanyama?

(38:44) Want to see Paul George join Steph Curry and the Warriors?

(44:01) Broussard's Under Duress List

(58:10) JJ Redick on critics: “I don’t give a (expletive)”

(1:04:33) Will Bronny James definitely be a Laker?

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Dak Prescott's deal not done, Rodgers, Burrow and Lawrence 2024 expectations, Can Celtics repeat? Jun 21, 2024

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(00:00) Can Celtics repeat? / JJ Redick up for the Lakers HC job? / Any chance LeBron James leaves LA?

(24:15) Woody Johnson: "Aaron Rodgers looked as good as ever this spring" / Pressure on Josh Allen and Bills

(35:38) Could you see Joe Burrow win MVP?

(39:28) Is Trevor Lawrence a Super Bowl caliber QB?

(45:09) Why isn't Dak Prescott's new Cowboys deal done yet?

(56:16) Reggie Jackson discusses the racism he experienced during his playing days

(1:04:42) Dak Prescott wears Yankees jersey / Could he join Giants?

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JJ Redick is next Lakers HC, Jalen Hurts' job security, Is Brock Purdy elite? Jun 20, 2024

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(00:00) Could Jalen Hurts lose his Eagles starting QB job like Carson Wentz did? / JJ Redick reaction

(25:13) More likely that Caleb Williams is the best QB in the NFC North or the worst as a rookie?

(33:58) JJ Redick agrees to be the next head coach of the LA Lakers

(39:40) Who is most likely to stop the Chiefs from a 3-peat?

(44:11) Broussard's Under Duress List

(56:57) Is Brock Purdy a top tier QB?

(1:03:21) JJ Redick, LeBron James and Lakers final thoughts

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Jayson Tatum reported Celtics extension, Dak & Purdy contract debates, Jets make or miss playoffs? Jun 19, 2024

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(00:00) Jayson Tatum reported contract extension / Celtics a one and done champion? / Remembering Willie Mays

(23:47) Better bet: Aaron Rodgers and Jets make or miss playoffs?

(35:03) Pressure on LeBron James and Lakers to win another title after Celtics took the lead for most ever?

(38:58) Are the Dolphins legit Super Bowl contenders?

(44:18) Will this be Dak Prescott’s last year with Cowboys?

(57:43) Is it a mistake to give Brock Purdy a top-QB contract?

(1:03:33) Rickwood Field game / Lakers and Bronny potential

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Celtics Gentleman Sweep Mavs in NBA Finals, Way too early King of the Hill, What more could Luka have done? Jun 18, 2024

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0:00: Celtics def. Mavs 106-88 in Gentleman's Sweep to win 18th NBA title

22:18: What more could Luka have done?

33:21: Is Jaylen Brown approaching Club Superstar?

38:12: Is Kyrie the biggest reason Mavs lost?

43:11: King of the Hill, Way too early 2024-25 edition

56:05: Too soon to talk Boston repeat?

1:02:48: Nick's NBA Medals, Gentleman's Sweep

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Mavericks stay alive blowing out Celtics, Klay Thompson unfollows Warriors, Paul George to 76ers? Jun 17, 2024

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(00:00) What is the biggest reason the Mavs blew out the Celtics in Game 4?

(23:08) Is Klay Thompson unfollowing the Warriors a big deal? / Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark

(34:15) Joel Embiid hints at Paul George joining the Lakers

(38:11) NFL insider hints at where Aaron Rodgers is instead of minicamp

(43:56) Is tonight a must-win for Boston?

(57:06) Can Luka Doncic win NBA Finals MVP even if the Celtics win?

(1:03:08) Nick's UFL Medals

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Jayson Tatum & Luka Doncic's legacy, Trevor Lawrence extension, Can Chiefs 3-peat? Jun 14, 2024

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(00:00) Jayson Tatum responds to critics Celtics had an easy path to championship / Would being swept impact Luka Donic’s legacy?

(23:37) Trevor Lawrence signs 5 year extension with the Jaguars

(34:00) Caleb Williams and Brock Purdy to train together in offseason

(37:59) Sauce Gardner: “Ya’ll really make a big deal because a 15+ year HOF QB missed 2 days of practice?”

(44:41) What would a 3-peat mean for Patrick Mahomes legacy? / Should the Cowboys pay Dak Prescott?

(57:24) Has this NBA Finals helped or hurt Jayson Tatum’s legacy?

(1:04:01) NBA Finals Game 4 tonight

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Celtics beat Mavs in Game 3, Luka fouls out, Who deserves Finals MVP? Jun 13, 2024

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(00:00) Is Luka the biggest reason the Mavs lost Game 3?

(24:36) Would JJ Redick be a good hire for the Lakers?

(33:35) Joel Embiid: "Did Bucks give them the championship?"

(37:39) Who deserves Finals MVP?

(43:39) Broussard reveals who is under duress this week

(56:08) Would a sweep make Boston a historically great team?

(1:03:16) Nick picks last night's top NBA performers

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Robert Saleh "on exact same page" as Rodgers, Sean Payton on critics, Can Mavs beat Celtics Game 3? Jun 12, 2024

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(00:00) Mavericks need Game 3 win tonight against Celtics / Jerry West also known as the NBA logo passed away at 86

(24:08) Robert Saleh says that him and Aaron Rodgers “are on the exact same page” in regards to him missing mandatory minicamp

(33:36) Sean Payton on critics of him and the Broncos: “I have two middle fingers”

(38:07) Did Chris Simms rank Josh Allen too high? 2nd best QB in the NFL according to his list

(43:51) Jason Kidd says praising Jaylen Brown “wasn’t mind games”

(56:09) Joe Burrow speaks on recovering from injuries and preparing for this NFL season

(1:03:07) Who wins Game 3: Mavericks or Celtics?

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