Is Kyrie Irving the best closer in the Eastern Conference? | First Take

Will Cain, Ryan Hollins and Domonique Foxworth discuss the Boston Celtics’ fate in the 2019 NBA playoffs and debate if Kyrie Irving is the Eastern Conference’s...

Magic Johnson ‘looks weak’ after stepping away from Lakers – Will Cain | First Take

Will Cain, Ryan Hollins and Domonique Foxworth evaluate the impact of Magic Johnson’s resignation on his reputation around the NBA. Will says Magic looks weak after...

Lakers are still popular, but Clippers are clearly ‘the class’ of L.A. – Stephen A. | First Take

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman assess the state of the Los Angeles Lakers and compare them to the playoff-bound Los Angeles Clippers. Max says the...

Magic Johnson left Lakers because ‘he wasn’t able to finish the job’ – Jalen Rose | First Take

Jalen Rose, Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman examine Magic Johnson's history as the Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and break down why he...

Do the players have the NBA MVP vote right? | First Take

Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman discuss what to make of NBA players voting for James Harden as MVP, and Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green as...

Don’t read too much into Kevin Durant’s friendships with Kyrie, LeBron – Jay Williams | FIrst Take

Lakers made a mistake by trading D’Angelo Russell and drafting Lonzo – Stephen A. | First Take

LeBron, Lakers don’t need to land Kevin Durant or Anthony Davis – Stephen A. | First Take

Joel Embiid is the most important player in Eastern Conference playoffs – Max Kellerman | First Take

Wizards should trust the process and hire Sam Hinkie as GM – Max Kellerman | First Take