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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:

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to comeback over Pacers, BUD List, Where does Brock Purdy rank among QBs? May 09, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Is Jalen Brunson the MVP of the playoffs? / Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd MVP

(21:13) Reaction to QB rankings list with Brock Purdy at 2 and Daniel Jones ranked last

(31:44) Do the Chiefs need Rashee Rice insurance?

(38:21) More or less faith in Lamar Jackson and the Ravens next season?

(43:32) Broussard's Under Duress List

(57:31) Byron Scott on Undisputed: "Make LeBron (James) the coach" of the Lakers

(1:03:19) Nick's NBA Medals / Mavs at Thunder tonight

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Joe Burrow & Caleb Williams expectations, Thunder & Celtics win, Dak Prescott Super Bowl caliber QB? May 08, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Mavericks fall to Thunder / Celtics dominate Cavaliers / Surprised Jamal Murray not suspended?

(21:43) Have we already seen the best of Joe Burrow? Who can dethrone Chiefs?

(33:04) Austin Rivers says you can't take 30 NFL players and put them in the NBA but you can put 30 NBA players in the NFL

(38:37) What are the chances Caleb Williams and the Bears fall flat his rookie season?

(44:12) Nick's NBA Playoff Tiers

(56:50) Is Dak Prescott a Super Bowl caliber QB for Cowboys?

(1:03:31) Nick's NBA Medals / How good can Jalen Brunson play tonight?

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Jalen Brunson superstar status, Cowboys don't have star RB, Can Timberwolves sweep Nuggets? May 07, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Did the T-Wolves end the series vs Nuggets?

(23:52) Is Jalen Brunson a superstar?

(32:42) How should Kirk Cousins feel about Michael Penix Jr?

(37:08) Will the Cowboys regret not landing a star RB?

(43:13) Nick’s latest NBA playoff player rankings

(56:14) Can the T-Wolves sweep the Nuggets?

(1:03:26) Nick’s NBA Medals

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Timberwolves steal Game 1, Aaron Rodgers & Jets potential, Unfair to call LeBron a "coach killer"? May 06, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Surprised the Timberwolves stole Game 1 from the Nuggets? / What’s next for the Clippers?

(24:00) Expect Aaron Rodgers & Jets to have a Pro Bowl-caliber season?

(38:39) Surprised by Donovan Mitchell leading the Cavs to the next round?

(38:39) Is Jalen Brunson a superstar if the Knicks advance past the Pacers?

(43:54) Is it unfair to label LeBron James a "coach killer" after Darvin Ham is fired?

(57:08) Can Saquon Barkley get the Eagles over the hump?

(1:02:31) Nick's UFL Medals

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Lakers fire Darvin Ham, Brock Purdy’s ceiling, Patrick Mahomes predicting another Super Bowl? May 03, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Lakers fire Darvin Ham after 2 seasons / Jalen Brunson and Knicks eliminate 76ers

(23:16) Patrick Mahomes says he will run “corndog” offensive play in another Super Bowl next year / Dolphins threat level in AFC

(32:22) Who wins series: Nuggets or Timberwolves?

(38:59) What is Brock Purdy’s ceiling if the 49ers keep Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel?

(43:55) Nick Reveals his latest NBA Title Pie

(55:28) Patrick Beverley throws ball at Pacers fan and won’t talk to reporter who isn’t subscribed to his podcast

(1:02:14) Nick’s NBA Medals / Mavericks vs Clippers tonight

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Mavericks blowout Clippers, Micah Parsons on Cowboys playoff losses, Is Darvin Ham Lakers fall guy? May 02, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Mavericks take a 3-2 lead on the Clippers / Celtics eliminate the Heat

(22:42) Jets GM on Aaron Rodgers: "Slinging the ball as well as ever" / Trevor Lawrence 5th year option

(34:44) Micah Parsons on Cowboys playoff struggles: "frustrating and demoralizing"

(39:13) Are the Lakers making Darvin Ham the fall guy?

(44:54) Broussard's Under Duress List

(56:02) Suns Owner: "Enough talent to win a championship"

(1:03:46) Nick's NBA Medals / 76ers vs Knicks Game 6

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Embiid & 76ers avoid elimination vs Knicks, Cowboys vs Eagles for NFC East, End of an era in NBA? May 01, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Joel Embiid & 76ers avoid elimination against Knicks. Can the Bucks still win the Pacers series?

(22:58) Ezekiel Elliott re-signs with Cowboys. A.J. Brown signs big extension with Eagles. Who is more likely to win NFC East?

(34:35) Who does Nick want the Chiefs to play Week 1?

(38:05) Is this the end of an era with LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant all out of the playoffs?

(43:08) Nick reveals his post draft NFL Tiers

(55:28) Does LeBron James need a change of scenery? Is his time with the Lakers up?

(1:02:42) Nick’s NBA Medals

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Lakers eliminated by Nuggets, Drake Maye is Patriots franchise QB, Where will LeBron play next year? Apr 30, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Do the Lakers win last night if Anthony Davis doesn’t get hurt? Was this LeBron James’ last game as a Laker?

(25:00) Should the Patriots have taken a large trade package to trade down instead of draft Drake Maye? / Could this be Travis Kelce’s last season with Patrick Mahomes?

(33:59) How short is Kirk Cousins leash as a starter? Is Michael Penix Jr. looking over his shoulder?

(37:57) Should a team draft Bronny before the Lakers to try and get LeBron to join them?

(43:37) Nick reveals his post-draft QB Tiers

(55:40) Where do you want to see LeBron play next year?

(1:02:23) Nick's NBA Medals

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Knicks & Nuggets 3-1 lead, Caleb Williams & Bo Nix rookie potential, Travis Kelce contract extension Apr 29, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Knicks take 3-1 lead on 76ers. Lakers stay alive against Nuggets

(23:02) Caleb Williams and Bo Nix rookie potential

(33:25) Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving: "I'm letting him down"

(38:05) Report: Zeke and Cowboys agree to 1-year deal

(43:46) Surprised the Chiefs still aren't Super Bowl favorites after Kelce extension? / Did Eagles win the draft?

(55:16) Who is at fault for the Suns sweep?

(1:03:40) Nick's UFL Medals /Can the Lakers upset the Nuggets?

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Falcons shock NFL & draft Penix, Caleb Williams wants “immortality”, Pats should be happy with Maye? Apr 26, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Falcons draft Michael Penix Jr, Chiefs trade up for Xavier Worthy, Patriots draft Drake Maye

(23:35) Caleb Williams: “Goal is immortality… winning championships” / Cowboys trade back and draft OT

(34:50) Did the Broncos reach for Bo Nix?

(39:23) Was Kevin Wildes right about Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets all along?

(44:55) How shocking was the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. after signing Kirk Cousins to big deal?

(57:31) Shocked that the Bills traded back and let the Chiefs trade up for a WR?

(1:03:44) What did you make of Joel Embiid’s performance against the Knicks?

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