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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:

LeBron to move on from Lakers, Kawhi approaching trade to Raptors, Expectations for USMNT? Jun 30, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) LeBron to leave Lakers, Will Kawhi Leonard leave for the Raptors?

(22:50) Expectations for USMNT vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina?

(31:55) Like the fit of LeBron on the Warriors or Heat?

(42:04) Is LeBron’s legacy beyond criticism?

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Paraguay beats Germany, Morocco beats Netherlands, Brazil beats Japan, Darren Fletcher joins Jun 30, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Germany eliminated by Paraguay, Time to believe in Brazil? (27:36) Darren Fletcher joins

(45:41) LeBron and AD trade rumors

(51:28) Netherlands lose to Morocco, How surprising was this loss?

(01:11:08) Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in sports gambling scheme

(01:23:13) Will Haaland or Mbappe have a bigger game?

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Brazil beats Japan, Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers, Are the Warriors building a Big 4? Jun 29, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Brazil beats Japan, What would a Big 4 look like with the Warriors?

(20:33) Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers

(28:51) What would success look like for USA? (36:13) Dax’s Power Rankings, Danny makes his WC Knockout Stage Predictions

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Warriors pursuing LeBron and AD, World Cup Knockout Stage Predictions, A.J. Brown-Maye duo Jun 29, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Warriors pursuing Anthony Davis and LeBron James

(26:09) Brazil on upset alert vs. Japan? (43:50) Will A.J. Brown and Drake Maye be the next great duo?

(50:51) World Cup Knockout Stage predictions

(01:06:42) Draymond Green declines Player Option

(01:16:10) How far can the USMNT go?

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Turkiye beats USA, France vs. Norway preview, World Cup Title Pie, Maye & Mahomes disrespected? Jun 26, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Turkiye beats USA, Title Pie

(29:29) MVP Lamar Jackson coming back?

(40:18) How did Christian Pulisic do against Turkiye?

(45:42) Brazil struggles, USA confidence still high despite loss?

(01:06:28) Drake Maye disrespected, Is Patrick Mahomes still a Top-3 QB? (01:20:48) Messi rest or Golden Boot?

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LaMelo Ball traded to T-Wolves, USA vs. Turkiye preview, BUD List, Would LeBron fit on the Pistons? Jun 25, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) LaMelo Ball traded to T-Wolves

(27:45) Does Pulisic need to play against Türkiye?
(43:05) LaMelo Ball trade impact the West?
(49:09) BUD List

(01:08:40) LeBron fit well on the Pistons?

(01:18:45) How important is USMNT staying undefeated?

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Austin Reaves signs extension, NBA Draft, Nick’s World Cup Tiers, Celtics should trade Jaylen Brown? Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Celtics still have Jaylen Brown, NBA Draft reaction (27:22) Will Giannis regret joining the Heat?

(37:36) Like Joe Brady’s fit with the Bills? (47:19) Nick’s World Cup Tiers

(01:05:42) Drake Maye’s mentality with Patriots

(01:18:27) Austin Reaves signs max extension

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace in Portugal win, Giannis Antetokounmpo traded, NBA Draft preview Jun 23, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace

(23:05) How should the USA approach their game with Türkiye?

(32:08) Is this a historic World Cup Golden Boot race?

(40:49) NBA Draft preview

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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Heat, Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record Jun 23, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Giannis traded to Heat

(29:20) What do the Celtics do with Jaylen Brown? (43:02) Nets acquire Julius Randle

(48:22) Can Giannis win a title with the Heat?

(01:07:25) What does Messi breaking the WC gaol-scoring record mean for his legacy?

(01:20:58) LeBron to Miami?

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Lionel Messi scores brace in Argentina win vs. Austria, Would Giannis to the Celtics be a good move? Jun 22, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Lionel Messi scores 2 in win vs. Austria, How far can USMNT go?

(19:36) Celtics title favorites if they land Giannis?

(28:57) Who should be the 1st-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?

(36:18) Dax’s updated World Cup Power Rankings

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