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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 ...
Awful Announcing

Kenny Smith signs deal to appear on ESPN programming, including ‘NBA Countdown’ and ‘First Take’

In addition to his role on Inside the NBA, Kenny Smith is expanding his presence on ESPN programming. News of Smith’s new agreement with ESPN comes two weeks after the Bristol-based network first ...
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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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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 ...
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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

Stephen A. Smith is set to welcome a new colleague to “First Take” following a new development at ESPN. The company dropped a huge announcement on Wednesday, revealing that former NBA point guard ...