Hour 1: What Does Cade's Injury Mean For the Eastern Conference?

First Take resumes with injury news coming out of Detroit. Cade Cunningham will be sidelined multiple weeks with a collapsed lung. (0:00) Then, the Lakers won their 7th straight on the backs of LeBron and Luka 30 balls. Are you taking them seriously as contenders? (6:40) Next, which one seed will be eliminated first: Florida, Duke, Arizona or Michigan? (25:20) Finally, can Jaylen Waddle's speed and finesse take a slower, mediocre Broncos offense over the top in 2026? (36:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices