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First Things First
307 episodes · 20 with AI analysis
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.
AI Intelligence · across all analyzed episodes
People · top 20
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander×24Victor Wembanyama×23Nikola Jokic×19LeBron James×16Luka Doncic×13Patrick Mahomes×11Jason Tatum×10Lamar Jackson×10Kyler Murray×9Jalen Brunson×8Josh Allen×8A.J. Brown×8Jayson Tatum×8Jaylen Brown×7Jalen Hurts×7Kevin Durant×7Nick Wright×7Cade Cunningham×7Giannis Antetokounmpo×6Max Crosby×6
Companies · top 20
Oklahoma City Thunder×14San Antonio Spurs×13Denver Nuggets×12Boston Celtics×12New York Knicks×11Kansas City Chiefs×10Fox Sports×10Baltimore Ravens×10Los Angeles Lakers×9New England Patriots×9Detroit Pistons×9Philadelphia Eagles×8Dallas Cowboys×7Las Vegas Raiders×7Chicago Bears×6Pittsburgh Steelers×5Houston Rockets×5Philadelphia 76ers×5Minnesota Vikings×5Los Angeles Rams×5
Topics · top 10
Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Speculation×2College Basketball Tournament Analysis×2NBA MVP Race 2024-25×2LeBron James Role Adaptation×2NBA Playoff Performance AnalysisJalen Brunson Clutch PerformanceVictor Wembanyama Defensive ImpactCoaching Decision-Making in PlayoffsKnicks Championship ViabilityThunder vs. Spurs Series Dynamics
Analyzed Episodes
May 20, 2026
Knicks comeback vs. Cavs in Game 1, Thunder vs. Spurs Game 2, Landon Donovan joins
NBA Playoff Performance AnalysisJalen Brunson Clutch PerformanceVictor Wembanyama Defensive Impact
View AnalysisMay 21, 2026
Thunder win Game 2 vs. Spurs, Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, & Josef Newgarden join from Indy 500
Indy 500 Race Strategy and Pit Stop ExecutionDriver Mentality and Pressure ManagementTeam Dynamics in Competitive Racing
View AnalysisApr 14, 2026
SGA vs. Michael Jordan, Play-In Preview, LaMelo Ball’s Hall-of-Fame level, King of the Hill
SGA vs Michael Jordan comparison and all-time player rankingsNBA competitive balance crisis and margin of victory recordsNFL Draft 2025 quarterback evaluation and first-round positioning
View AnalysisApr 9, 2026
Thunder on ‘dynasty watch’ after clinching 1-seed, Ravens’ Super Bowl Window, BUD List
NBA Dynasty Definition and CriteriaOKC Thunder 2024-25 Season PerformanceShai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP and All-Time Ranking
View AnalysisApr 10, 2026
Knicks beat Celtics in Tatum’s return to MSG, Title Pie, Brou’s Ballot, Can LeBron carry the Lakers?
Achilles Injury Recovery and Sports Medicine InnovationNBA Playoff Seeding Strategy and Bracket ManipulationClutch Performance as Playoff Predictor
View AnalysisApr 7, 2026
Michigan beats UConn to win 2nd Title, Wemby concerns, Bills & Ravens new HCs, King of the Hill
NCAA Basketball Transfer Portal ImpactCollege Basketball Continuity vs. Player Compensation65-Game Eligibility Rule Unintended Consequences
View AnalysisApr 8, 2026
Lakers blown out by Thunder, Wemby doubtful vs. Trail Blazers, Nick’s Tiers, T-Law for MVP?
NBA Playoff Seeding and MatchupsVictor Wembanyama Eligibility and Award RulesNBA Tanking and Competitive Integrity
View AnalysisApr 3, 2026
Thunder beat Lakers, Luka Doncic suffers hamstring injury, Brou’s MVP Ballot, Title Pie
Luka Doncic hamstring injury and Lakers playoff viabilitySGA MVP candidacy and statistical dominanceLakers defensive matchup problems against athletic teams
View AnalysisApr 2, 2026
Victor Wembanyama scores 41 back-to-back, Raiders sign Kirk Cousins, Lakers vs. Thunder, BUD List
NBA MVP Award Voting Criteria and Narrative BiasWembanyama vs. Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Doncic MVP RaceKirk Cousins Contract Structure and Offset Language
View AnalysisApr 1, 2026
Luka and Lakers dominate March, Jalen Hurts & Eagles struggles, Tiger Woods arrested, Nick’s Tiers
NBA MVP Race 2024-25Lakers Playoff ContentionJalen Hurts Leadership Style
View AnalysisMar 24, 2026
Wemby makes MVP case, Lakers winning streak snapped, Travis Kelce signs extension, King of the Hill
NBA MVP Race 2024-25 SeasonVictor Wembanyama Defensive Impact ValuationLakers Offensive Balance and Playoff Readiness
View AnalysisMar 27, 2026
Top 26 Players who will define the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Messi vs. Ronaldo, Team USA represented?
2026 FIFA World Cup Player RankingsUSA National Team World Cup ProspectsMessi vs. Ronaldo Legacy Comparison
View AnalysisMar 25, 2026
2026 MLB Opening Day, Patrick Mahomes seen practicing, Nick’s Tiers, Brou’s MVP Ballot
Shohei Ohtani GOAT vs BOAT debateMLB automatic ball-strike technology implementationPatrick Mahomes ACL recovery timeline and Chiefs draft strategy
View AnalysisMar 19, 2026
Cade Cunningham to miss time with collapsed lung, Lakers win 10 out of 11, BUD List
NBA MVP Race 2024-25Lakers Winning Streak AnalysisLeBron James Role Adaptation
View AnalysisMar 20, 2026
Luka Doncic scores 60 in Lakers win, Brou’s Ballot, Duke's close call, Sean Payton joins, Title Pie
NBA Playoff Seeding and Path Difficulty AnalysisMVP Voting Criteria and Two-Way Player ValuationLeBron James Role Adjustment and Aging Superstar Performance
View AnalysisMar 17, 2026
Jaylen Waddle traded to Broncos, Venezuela beats Italy, Alex Rodriguez joins, King of the Hill
NFL Trade Strategy and Asset ValuationWorld Baseball Classic Global SignificanceNBA Defensive Scheme Evolution
View AnalysisMar 18, 2026
Venezuela beats USA, Wins WBC, Crosby ‘livid’ after failed trade, Jared Allen joins, Nick’s Tiers
World Baseball Classic 2023 - Venezuela championship and international competition impactNIL (Name, Image, Likeness) regulations and college basketball competitive balanceNFL trade negotiations and player treatment standards
View AnalysisFeb 19, 2026
Chiefs better with Tyreek, Darryn Peterson sits 2nd half, Anthony Edwards best player in NBA?
NFL Team Evaluation: Elite Status vs. RecordQB Development and Coaching Staff ContinuityOffensive Line Depth and Run Game Importance
View AnalysisFeb 21, 2026
Is A.J. Brown a good fit in New England, KAT's impact on Knicks' struggles, Alec Pierce in Buffalo?
A.J. Brown trade speculation and Patriots fit analysisNFL offensive line protection for young quarterbacksPatriots schedule difficulty comparison year-over-year
View AnalysisMar 4, 2026
100 days until 2026 World Cup, Kyler Murray to be released, Chris Richards joins, King of the Hill
2026 FIFA World Cup Host Nation AdvantageUS Men's National Soccer Team World Cup PreparationWorld Cup Teams Most to Gain and Lose Analysis
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