- 2 hours agoStephen A. Smith explains why he doesn't believe Giannis Antetokounmpo will lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the Finals with the threat of Joel Embiid and the
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- 2 hours agoStephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Victor Cruz debate whether New York Giants Eli Manning deserves a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. #FirstTake
- 1 day agoMax Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith react to the refs waiving off James Harden's dunk in the fourth quarter of the Rockets' double-overtime loss to the San
- 1 day agoStephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Ryan Clark argues whether owner Jerry Jones or head coach Jason Garrett is the Dallas Cowboys' biggest
- 1 day agoMax Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith debate whether James Harden is the greatest scorer of this era of the NBA. #FirstTake #NBA ✓ Subscribe to ESPN+
- 1 day agoWhen Stephen A. Smith defends Dabo Swinney and makes a case for the Clemson Tigers to be in the College Football Playoff, Paul Finebaum doubles down
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- 1 day agoStephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Ryan Clark debate whether Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper's decision to fire head coach Ron Rivera after nine
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- 3 months agoMax Kellerman does not expect Kevin Durant to win another NBA title, but says he could surpass LeBron James if he defies the odds with the Brooklyn
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- 2 months agoMax Kellerman predicts the LA Clippers will beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals and urges Stephen A. Smith to start preparing
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- 1 week agoStephen A. Smith thanks Boston Celtics fans for taunting Kyrie Irving and thanks Kemba Walker for dropping 39 points against the Brooklyn Nets in hopes that
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- 2 months agoStephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman react to former NFL player Brandon Marshall announcing his plans to pursue a professional boxing career. #FirstTake
- 3 months agoStephen A. Smith breaks down the biggest issues facing the Los Angeles Lakers, starting with the LA Clippers. #FirstTake ✓ Subscribe to ESPN+
- 1 month agoKevin Durant shares with Stephen A. Smith how he felt about the infamous incident with Draymond Green and admits the altercation played a part in his decision
- 1 month agoStephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon defend Michael Jordan following MJ's comments about Stephen Curry not being a Hall of Famer, yet. #FirstTake #NBA
- 4 months agoMax Kellerman predicts Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will lead the LA Clippers to an NBA championship this season. #FirstTake ✓ Subscribe to ESPN+
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- 1 month agoMax Kellerman reacts to LeBron James downplaying the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers. #FirstTake #NBA ✓ Subscribe to ESPN+
- 1 month agoStephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's performance in the San Francisco 49ers' Week 9 win vs. Kyler Murray and the Arizona
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