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ESPN's 'First Take' Is Facing Criticism For Coverage Thursday

ESPN's "First Take" is facing serious backlash Thursday for the way it covered one of the biggest stories in NBA history. On Thursday morning, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was ...
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Kenny Smith inks new deal with ESPN, including First Take appearances

The post Kenny Smith inks new deal with ESPN, including First Take appearances appeared first on ClutchPoints. In a significant move that strengthens ESPN’s NBA coverage during the 2025 season, former ...
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WATCH: Stephen A. Smith Told to Stop Using First Take for 'Knicks Recruiting'

Beyond the 11 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter, there are few certainties left at ESPN. One of those assurances is Stephen A. Smith using airtime on "First Take" to lure NBA superstars into the ...
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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Gets New First Take Colleague

The company dropped a huge announcement this Wednesday, revealing that former NBA point guard Kenny Smith has signed a multi-year agreement that will allow him to make regular appearances across ...