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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:

Celtics sweep Pacers, Nick’s NBA playoff player rankings, Kyrie changing his legacy with Mavs? May 28, 2024

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(00:00) Celtics sweep Pacers and advance to another NBA Finals. Jaylen Brown named ECF MVP over Jayson Tatum

(23:30) Is Kyrie Irving’s time with the Mavericks changing his legacy?

(34:50) Is the Lakers vacant HC job set up to fail?

(40:32) What would getting swept mean for Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves?

(44:59) Nick’s NBA playoff player rankings

(56:51) What is at stake for Joe Burrow and the Bengals this season?

(1:04:15) Nick’s NBA Medals / Can the Mavs complete the T-Wolves sweep?

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Mavs & Celtics take 3-0 leads, Tom Brady on Chiefs 3-peat potential, Could LeBron leave Lakers? May 27, 2024

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(00:00) Impressed with the Mavericks and Celtics 3-0 leads in the conference finals? / Remembering Hall of Famer Bill Walton

(25:53) Timberwolves are down 0-3 to Dallas. Was Anthony Edwards anointed too early?

(34:43) Tom Brady comments on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs chances to 3-peat

(39:35) Aaron Rodgers says that he trusts Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett

(44:01) Should LeBron James leave or stay with the Lakers?

(55:30) Are the Lions Super Bowl or bust?

(1:03:22) Nick’s UFL Medals / Will the Pacers get swept?

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Luka & Mavericks take Game 1 vs Timberwolves, BUD List, Expect Dak contract to impact Cowboys play? May 23, 2024

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(00:00) Surprised Mavericks took Game 1 over Timberwolves? / Should Celtics be such big NBA Title favorites?

(23:39) Expect Dak Prescott's contract to impact the Cowboys season?

(31:39) Can Derrick Henry help Lamar Jackson and the Ravens get over the hump?

(36:09) What do you make of Caitlin Clark and the Fever's 0-5 start?

(43:21) Broussard's Under Duress List

(55:38) Stan Van Gundy calls Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving "arguably the best offensive backcourt in the history of the NBA"

(1:03:08) Nick's NBA Medals / Pacers at Celtics Game 2 tonight

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Patrick Mahomes joins show, Rodgers & Purdy expectations, Impressed by Celtics win over Pacers? May 22, 2024

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(00:00) Impressed by the Celtics comeback win over Pacers? / Feel better about Jayson Tatum? / Who is tonight more important for: Timberwolves or Mavericks?

(21:14) Aaron Rodgers attends Jets first day of OTAs. Expectations for him and the Jets this season?

(31:43) Can the Dolphins change their cold weather reputation?

(37:52) Will Brock Purdy take a step up next season?

(45:50) Justin Fields on Russell Wilson and Steelers: “Don’t have the mindset of me just sitting all year”

(53:34) Patrick Mahomes joins the show. Gives his thoughts on Nick’s NBA Tiers

(1:05:18) Mavs vs Timberwolves Game 1: who wins?

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Lakers reportedly want JJ Redick, Lamar Jackson 2024 potential, Worried about Cowboys offseason? May 21, 2024

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(00:00) Lakers are reportedly “infatuated” with JJ Redick's potential / Can the Celtics prove anything vs Pacers?

(22:59) Is Lamar Jackson’s best still yet to come?

(32:17) Is it a mistake for the Jaguars to give Trevor Lawrence a massive contract extension?

(39:20) Worried about how the Cowboys are handling the offseason?

(44:03) Nick's playoff player rankings

(56:58) Bigger deal: Tee Higgins or Justin Jefferson missing OTAs?

(1:04:25) Patrick Mahomes joins show tomorrow / Celtics vs Pacers Game 1

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Ant & Timberwolves stun Nuggets, Luka leads Mavs to WCF, Season a success for Brunson & Knicks? May 20, 2024

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(00:00) Timberwolves stun Nuggets and advance to Western Conference Finals

(24:56) What does the Mavericks WCF run mean for Luka Doncic?

(34:17) Was this season a success for Jalen Brunson and the Knicks?

(39:20) Ex-Bills current Dolphins DB Jordan Poyer calls Josh Allen the best QB in the NFL

(43:15) Bigger story: Nuggets collapse or T-Wolves comeback?

(55:18) Eastern Conference Finals must-win for Celtics vs Pacers?

(1:02:24) Nick’s UFL Medals

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Cowboys & Ravens potential, Must-Win & BUD List, Better odds for Super Bowl return: Chiefs or 49ers? May 16, 2024

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(00:00) More likely to return to Super Bowl 49ers or Chiefs? / Caleb Williams & Bears rookie potential / Mavs take 3-2 lead on Thunder

(23:11) Can the Cowboys win 11 games this season? How good can the Ravens be?

(34:37) Will Josh Allen and the Bills under or over perform this year?

(38:44) Must-Win NFL Schedule release edition

(43:23) Broussard's Under Duress List

(55:40) What is a successful season for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets?

(1:02:33) Nick's NBA Medals / Can Nuggets eliminate Timberwolves tonight?

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Nuggets & Knicks take 3-2 series lead, Trevor vs Caleb, What does Goff deal mean for Dak & Cowboys? May 15, 2024

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(00:00) Nuggets take 3-2 series lead on T-Wolves / Jalen Brunson validate his Club Superstar status with Knicks win over Pacers?

(21:53) What does Jared Goff’s new deal mean for Dak Prescott and Cowboys?

(32:17) Jets to play Vikings in London. Chances J.J. McCarthy outplays Aaron Rodgers?

(37:05) Under more pressure this year: Trevor Lawrence or Caleb Williams?

(42:45) Nick reveals his latest NBA Playoff Tiers

(55:40) Better bet to win NFC Jordan Love and Packers or Jalen Hurts and Eagles?

(1:02:04) Nick’s NBA Medals / Mavs vs Thunder preview

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Thunder tie series 2-2 with Mavs, Cowboys season opener vs Browns, Could Chiefs start 0-2? May 14, 2024

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(00:00) LeBron James sits courtside at Cavs game / Who is more to blame for Mavs loss to Thunder: Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving?

(21:17) Could the Chiefs start 0-2? / Better bet to win AFC East: Dolphins or Bills?

(33:08) Did Jared Goff deserve his big payday from the Lions?

(37:07) Tom Brady's Fox debut will be Cowboys at Browns Week 1. How much pressure is on Dak Prescott?

(43:20) Nick's latest NBA Playoff player rankings

(55:24) More faith in Aaron Rodgers or Brock Purdy?

(1:02:27) Nick's NBA Medals / Timberwolves vs Nuggets tonight

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Chiefs play Ravens in NFL season opener, Club Superstar, Timberwolves & Knicks in trouble? May 13, 2024

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(00:00) Surprised Nuggets won both games and tied series with T-Wolves? / Are the Knicks in trouble?

(23:19) Is Nick happy with KC’s Week 1 opponent in the Ravens?

(33:28) Jerod Mayo on Drake Maye: “A lot to work on”

(38:40) Are Lamar Jackson and the Ravens the biggest competition in the AFC?

(44:07) Nick officially re-opens Club Superstar

(57:21) Did Reggie Miller criticize LeBron James?

(1:03:15) Nick’s UFL Medals / This a must win for Ravens or Chiefs?

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