Stephen A, Marcus Spears, and Jay Williams debate who is more important for 76ers in restart, Charles Barkley's recently harsh comments, and Coach John Calipari joins the show.
Which NBA players are ready to take advantage of the spotlight in the bubble for each franchise?
Patrick Mahomes goes golfing while life in the NBA bubble gets interesting. Plus we see what's up with Don Mattingly. Here's what you might have missed from the past few days.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Ryan Broekhoff said Sunday that he didn't travel with the team to Orlando, Fla., for the upcoming season restart because his wife tested positive for COVID-19.
The panel reacts to players arriving in the Orlando bubble showing their living quarters and practice facilities. Plus, can Zion win ROY? Will Brandon Ingram get a max contract? We run back the greatest old man plays, and take the Knicks to summer school grading their strengths and weaknesses.
The show started with Mason and Ireland discussing whether College Football cares if their players get COVID. Then, reaction to Kendrick Perkins' comments about Joel Embiid and his concern about going in to the "Disney Bubble." Plus, who on the crew would survive a Zombie Apocalypse? And, talk on Julian Edelman's message for DeSean Jackson.
Get an inside look at NBA players' arrivals, hotel-room setups and practice courts as teams make their way into the Disney bubble.
The panel reacts to players arriving in the Orlando bubble, along with Jokic and Kawhi's absence... Plus, Joel Embiid thinks the the "Offense should go through me," Jamal Crawford signs with the Nets and more NBA topics.
First Take discusses Stephen Jackson comments defending Desean Jackson, poor conditions inside WNBA'S bubble with Alysha Clark and Embiid's concerns for the NBA season.
Joel Embiid thinks the Sixers' offense should go through him when the season restarts.
The panel reacts to Bradley Beal, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dwight Howard's decisions on playing in Orlando. Plus, what player is most worthy of a Mahomes style 10 year contract? They react to Joel Embiid's comments about returning to play and more NBA topics.
First Take is joined by Kendrick Perkins to discuss Dwight Howard joining the Lakers in Orlando, Mike Scott's comments on NBA's Jersey decision and how much pressure is on Jerry Jones now.
The panel reacts to players disappointment with the NBA's list of jersey messages, more teams shutting down practice facilities, the Celtics title potential and more NBA topics.
The NBA providing players with a list of phrases to put on the backs of their jerseys rather than letting players choose what they wanted to say was a "bad miss," according to the 76ers' Mike Scott.
All 22 teams face big questions ahead of training camp, which begins this week in Orlando, Florida.
Ben Simmons says his back injury has healed, he feels better than he did at the start of the NBA season and he's ready to fully participate in practice and play in games when the season resumes later this month.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 46 | 18 | .719 | - | W4 |
| Boston | 43 | 21 | .672 | 3 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 39 | 26 | .600 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 30 | 34 | .469 | 16 | W3 |
| New York | 21 | 45 | .318 | 26 | W1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Matisse Thybulle | SF | Washington |
| 2(24) | Marial Shayok | SF | Iowa State |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 39 | 26 | .600 |
| 2018-19 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 30 | .634 |
| 2016-17 | 28 | 54 | .341 |
| 2015-16 | 10 | 72 | .122 |
