Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, NBC Sports fantasy football analyst Matthew Berry swings by for a lengthy conversation heading into the upcoming NFL season. During the interview, Berry discusses whether drafters should take Justin Jefferson or Ja’Marr Chase with the first overall pick, how much value Jonathan Taylor has now that his status with the Indianapolis Colts is in question, expectations for the high-flying Miami Dolphins offense, which under-the-radar offenses could yield high-end fantasy results, which players he’s higher – and lower – on than the rest of the fantasy football community and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to the stunning news that San Francisco quarterback Trey Lance has been demoted to third string on the 49ers’ depth chart. During the conversation, J-Mac discusses what’s next for Lance in his NFL career, whether or not general manager John Lynch deserves a pass for trading the farm to get Lance in the first place and what this means for starting quarterback Brock Purdy moving forward. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, professional sports bettor and Bet the Board podcast host Brad Powers swings by to discuss which Week 0 and Week 1 games he’s already fired on, USC quarterback Caleb Williams’ chances to win a second consecutive Heisman trophy, whether or not Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Wolverines have the offensive skill positions needed to win the national championship, why the Georgia Bulldogs are such heavy favorites to repeat as national champions, the narrative that Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide is on the decline and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Joe Montana's assertion that the only way for an NFL quarterback to win games consistently is from the pocket and Steph Curry publicly proclaiming himself as the greatest point guard in NBA history over Magic Johnson. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is hosting in the middle of a tropical storm and immediately after an earthquake! During the show, J-Mac discusses what disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has in common with international soccer star Lionel Messi, whether or not you should be drinking the Kool-Aid on Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell and what Anthony Edwards' dominant play during FIBA competition means for his NBA future. Finally, Jason closes the show with the sixth of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the AFC West. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, New York Post sports reporter Ryan Glasspiegel joins Jason to discuss Aaron Rodgers' up-and-down relationship with Green Bay Packers fans, 'how the sausage gets made' in the world of sports media reporting, the explosion of sports gambling in America, his favorite prop bets for the upcoming NFL season and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson swings by to discuss the supposedly ‘cursed’ 2021 NFL Quarterback Class of Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Mac Jones and Justin Fields, the evolution of the quarterback position as a whole, how analytics - and great quarterback play - has made defense seem less important than it used to be, which veteran players could be traded mid-season, why he’s all-in on the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Football Outsiders founder and analytics guru Aaron Schatz joins Jason to discuss the Buffalo Bills' chances to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, what makes the Cleveland Browns so dangerous, how a new play caller in Baltimore could impact former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, why the analytics are so high on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, Kyler Murray’s uncertain future in Arizona and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses why Ezekiel Elliott had to take such a low-ball deal from the New England Patriots after getting jettisoned by the Dallas Cowboys, why the addition of Dalvin Cook gives the New York Jets the best set of skill position players in the AFC East and whether or not he supports James Harden in The Beard's quest to get traded out of Philadelphia. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses the status quo of the 2021 NFL Draft quarterback class: Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Mac Jones and Justin Fields. Is Lawrence's true self the guy we saw in the first half of 2022 or the second half? Will Jones and Fields still be considered their team's 'Quarterback of the Future' in they flounder again? Will Wilson and Lance even been in the League this time next year? Plus, J-Mac brings us the fifth of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the AFC East. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre is joined by Right Angle Sports Adam Chernoff to get his perspective on what to expect from Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, Russell Wilson and Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Plus, Adam gives his expert advice on how to bet NFL Futures and win totals. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the USWNT’s disappointing performance thus far in the Women’s World Cup. Later, J-Mac is joined by The Athletic’s Mike Sando to discuss his controversial 2023 NFL Quarterback Tiers poll. During the interview, Sando discusses why Lamar Jackson has never been viewed as a Tier 1 guy, the narrative that Josh Allen is destined to regress this upcoming season, the likelihood that Russell Wilson actually starts every game this season for Sean Payton, whether or not guys like Kirk Cousins or Derek Carr can jump up a tier with good seasons in 2023 and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to The Athletic's 2023 NFL Quarterback Tiers. Why wasn't Jalen Hurts' MVP-caliber season enough to vault him into Tier 1? Will Josh Allen still be Tier 1 after this upcoming season? Why didn't Aaron Rodgers' ugly 2022 hurt his standing around the League the same way Russell Wilson's did? Which Tier 2 and Tier 3 quarterbacks will be viewed as Tier 1 in 2024? Does Patrick Mahomes belong on a special tier of his very own? J-Mac has the answers to all those questions - and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses the ugly war of words on social media between the Indianapolis Colts and their All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, how Taylor vs. Indy could impact the development of uber-talented rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson and whether or not this specific situation could fundamentally change how NFL teams value franchise running backs. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses how Joe Burrow's calf injury could impact the Cincinnati Bengals this upcoming season in the unbelievably tough AFC and explains why he had no issue whatsoever with Sean Payton going scorched earth on former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett in an attempt to defend quarterback Russell Wilson. Plus, J-Mac brings us the fourth of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the NFC South. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason kick things off with a few quick thoughts on Aaron Rodgers taking a $35 million pay cut with the New York Jets. Later, professional sports bettor Preston Johnson swings by to discuss his time on the professional poker circuit, the trials and tribulations of owning a professional soccer team, the Saudis influence on the professional sports landscape, his early lean on futures bets for the upcoming NBA and NFL seasons and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses what's next for the Los Angeles Chargers after making quarterback Justin Herbert the highest paid player in NFL history, debates with his producer whether or not New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley should view his amended franchise tag as a 'win' or not and explains why the Boston Celtics ultimately decided to give Jaylen Brown a $300+ million contract extension. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses what the Saudi's $1.1 billion offer for International soccer star Kylian Mbappe means for the future of American sports leagues like the NBA and American sports stars like LeBron James. Later, UCLA quarterback and 2x NIL Athlete of the Year Chase Griffin swings by to discuss the future of NIL, the importance of revenue sharing in college sports, the difference in media coverage between male and female NIL deals and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses what Lionel Messi's iconic MLS debut means for the sport of soccer moving forward in America, what the financial future holds for NFL running backs like Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb following their well-reported meeting of the minds over the weekend and why exactly Steph Curry left LeBron James off his all-time NBA starting five (again). Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason brings us the third of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the NFC North. Will the Minnesota Vikings repeat as division champs? How far will the Green Bay Packers fall without Aaron Rodgers? Should you be buying into all the Detroit Lions hype? Can Justin Fields resurrect the Chicago Bears? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions. Later, The Athletic's Paul Tenorio swings by for a lengthy conversation surrounding Lionel Messi's MLS debut coming up on Friday night for Inter Miami. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason shares his thoughts on Pro Bowl running back Saquon Barkley publicly declaring that he's considering sitting out the entire 2023 NFL season since he never got the long-term contract he was seeking from the New York Giants. Later, J-Mac discusses all the drama surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers and gives out a few trade scenarios involving disgruntled big man Joel Embiid. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by former NFL Executive of the Year and The Athletic NFL analyst Randy Mueller, and the guys discuss why Pro Bowl running backs Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs weren’t able to secure long-term deals from their respective clubs, realistic expectations for Daniel Jones in his second season with Brian Daboll, if Jalen Hurts is really the best quarterback in the NFC right now, whether the Kansas City Chiefs should be considered the prohibitive favorites to win the Super Bowl again and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by FOX Sports MLB analyst Ben Verlander, and the guys discuss Shohei Ohtani's uncertain future with the Los Angeles Angels, whether or not the New York Yankees should take a swing at the two-way star ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, why the New York Mets and San Diego Padres have been such disappointments, how the new pitch clock is effecting older pitchers (like his brother, Justin Verlander) and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason shares his thoughts on former All Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins securing the bag from the Tennessee Titans and explains why Monday is such a big day for Pro Bowl running backs Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason explains why he has a problem with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf listing Antonio Brown as the second greatest wide receiver ever and shares his own list of the top 5 receivers in NFL history. Later, J-Mac brings us the second of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, this time with the NFC West. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by The Ringer’s Kevin Clark, and the guys discuss the season-long outlook for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, the one team in the AFC most likely to fall short of expectations, the likelihood that Anthony Richardson starts Week 1 for the Indianapolis Colts, which teams we can expect to be in the mix for the Caleb Williams Sweepstakes at the end of the season, why so many NFL head coaches are infatuated with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, the ‘death of the sports section’ in newspapers and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Colin explains what part of Dak Prescott’s game Josh Allen needs to weather the upcoming season. Then, The Herd co-host - and host of the Straight Fire - Jason McIntyre joins Colin to discuss his transition from Big Lead blogger to Herd co-host, why the NY Times disbanding their sports department wasn’t surprising, where they agree and disagree on NFL Over/Unders, if CJ Stroud will bust with the Texans, the story of his beef with Kevin Durant, why today’s media is constantly outraged, and if L.A. is an underrated sports town. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Herd #Volume #StraightFireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason tells us if Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson should be condemned for leaving his teammate Kirk Cousins off his list of the top-5 quarterbacks in the NFL right now, and shares his thoughts on Zion Williamson's assertion that it's been hard for him to stay in NBA game shape year round since he has enough money to do and eat whatever he wants. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses the case for and against the Los Angeles Lakers offering Anthony Davis a maximum contract extension this offseason, the possibility that guys like Jayson Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo could make the move to LA as free agents in 2025 and if Golden State Warriors fans should feel confident about Chris Paul's fit with the club moving forward. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses Victor Wembanyama's roller coaster of a weekend at the NBA Summer League. Will the French phenom wind up being as dominant as he was on Sunday night? Or, is he more likely to flop as a he did during his debut on Friday? Plus, J-Mac tells us if Jerry West calling Wemby 'a bigger Bill Russell' should be viewed as more of a compliment or an insult. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason shares his thoughts on the salacious story out of Las Vegas that a member of Victor Wembanyama's security detail smacked Britney Spears inside of a restaurant and discusses the notion that the media is setting Wembanyama up for failure ahead of his NBA Summer League debut. Plus, J-Mac brings us the first of his weekly NFL division previews heading into the start of the regular season, starting with the NFC East. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses the narrative that Damian Lillard is being a hypocrite for reportedly trying to force his way to the Miami Heat, whether or not teams like the Philadelphia 76ers or Boston Celtics can make a legitimate run at Lillard, why Joel Embiid needs to seriously reconsider his long-term future with the Sixers and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre interviews Warren Sharp and the two give their predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Warren deep dives why the Patriots & Jets should be worried and what will the Cowboys offense look like with Mike McCarthy calling plays. Warren Sharp & Jason share their surprising teams in the NFC & AFC and if the Eagles or Chiefs are more likely to make it back to the Super Bowl. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives us his 5 biggest names to watch heading into the start of NBA Free Agency. Are the Dallas Mavericks in a lose-lose situation with Kyrie Irving? How will Khris Middleton’s decision impact Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee? Will a team overpay for Austin Reaves just to spite the Los Angeles Lakers? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by SNY reporter Ian Begley and the guys discuss Kevin Durant’s history of engaging with trolls on social media, the likelihood that Damian Lillard eventually gets traded to the Brooklyn Nets and why the New York Knicks continue to get brought up in trade talks involving superstars like Karl-Anthony Towns, Paul George and Zion Williamson. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason explains why Damian Lillard's insistence on trying to please everyone is why he's stuck in NBA purgatory and tells us which NBA teams can make the best trade offers for Dame. Later, J-Mac discusses a report from a very unlikely source explaining exactly why Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole in the face last summer. Finally, Jason closes the show by sharing some of the choice words Kevin Durant had for him following yesterday's podcast. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason tells us whether or not Kevin Durant is still a top-5 player in the NBA and explains why KD's insistence on engaging with the 'unwashed masses' on Twitter is such a bad idea. Later, J-Mac discusses why so many sports gamblers seem to have a problem with NBA insider Shams Charania being employed by FanDuel. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On straight fire, Jason McIntyre discusses the Spurs drafting Victor Wembanyama and if Wemby is already a Top 25 player in the NBA. Later JMac discusses the feud between Shams & Woj over Brandon Miller going to Hornerts. Lastly does Portland drafting Scoot Henderson signal the end of the Damian Lillard era with the Trail Blazers? Plus, Jason reacts to the Golden State Warriors trading for Chris Paul in exchange for Jordan Poole. Does this deal make any sense for the Warriors, and does this put them above any of the contenders in the Western Conference? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason and Rob G debate the winners and losers of the late-night blockbuster trade that saw the Boston Celtics land Kristaps Porzingis, the Memphis Grizzlies get Marcus Smart and the Washington Wizards acquire Tyus Jones. Plus, the guys tell us if we should expect All-Stars like Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson or Khris Middleton to be traded ahead of Thursday’s NBA Draft. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by taking Kevin Durant to task for saying that James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook are three of the most influential players of their generation. If you seriously dive into all 3 of their careers, you'll realize that they're all immensely talented but none of them are actually inspiring. If anything, they inspire young players in all the wrong ways. If KD wanted to highlight influential players of this generation, he'd bring up LeBron James and Steph Curry. Later, J-Mac explains why it's looking more and more as though the Portland Trail Blazers are drawing dead heading into the NBA Draft. They want to make a deal to keep Damian Lillard happy, but there is no realistic trade that makes them a contender. Gutting the roster for guys like Bam Adebayo or Mikal Bridges (or both) won't suddenly vault them to the top of the Western Conference. Lillard has to understand that his best path to a ring is to get traded himself, perhaps to a team like the Milwaukee Bucks. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, former NBA agent and Draft Digest senior NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock swings by to preview the upcoming NBA Draft. During the conversation, Babcock tells us why he prefers Scoot Henderson over Brandon Miller as the second best prospect behind Victor Wembanyama, why the Charlotte Hornets may need to reconsider LaMelo Ball’s future with the franchise if they end up taking Scoot second overall, how much age factors in for upperclassmen prospects like Jordan Hawkins, what makes Dereck Lively such an intriguing NBA prospect, why he puts very little stock in individual pre-draft workouts and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you wall-to-wall conversation on the blockbuster trade that saw the Washington Wizards send All-Star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns in what basically amounts to a salary dump. This one was a huge win for Phoenix. Beal may not be good enough to lead a playoff team by himself, but he can absolutely excel as your third guy behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. The only thing that can stop these guys is the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement. If and when the Suns trade incumbent center Deandre Ayton for some additional depth, they should find themselves as one of the favorites to win the Western Conference next season. On the flip side, the Wizards did the right thing by deciding to bottom out - even if it was a year too late. A Beal-led club just isn’t good enough to compete in the Eastern Conference. Now, they can take their lumps for the next few years, earn a few high lottery picks and start anew. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by trying to make sense of the some blasphemy spewed out by Patrick Beverley and Karl-Anthony Towns in a recent podcast interview. Does anybody really view KAT as a game changer in the historical sense? More imporantly, what kind of person actually believes that simply making the playoffs is more impressive than winning the championship? Craziness all around. Later, J-Mac does a deep dive on Oakland A's owner John Fisher and his plans to move the team to Las Vegas. The truth of the matter is this is just the latest example of a capitalist taking advantage of a socialist system. It's something that's become all too common in today's society, and even more so in American team sports. Finally, Jason closes the show by discussing the latest rumors surrounding Zion Williamson. It makes a ton of sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to want to move on from their oft-injured forward, but do they have the stomach to actually pull the trigger? Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) breakdown the breaking news that the Washington Wizards have agreed to field trade offers for All-Star guard Bradley Beal. Problem is, with Beal having a no-trade clause and the NBA's new - and extremely punitive - Collective Bargaining Agreement coming down the pike, it's not as simple as selling to the highest bidder. That's why the guys have decided to play a game of 'Beal or No Beal' aimed at finding the perfect trade partner. Would a deal built around Tyler Herro be enough to get Beal to the Miami Heat? Can the Los Angeles Lakers field a competitive offer without including Anthony Davis? Should the Boston Celtics flip Jaylen Brown to pair Beal with Jayson Tatum? Would the New York Knicks empty their treasure trove of first round picks to get Beal out of DC? Is Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris' expiring contract enough for the Philadelphia 76ers to get into the mix? Could the Portland Trail Blazers offer the #3 overall pick to pair Beal alongside Damian Lillard? The guys have all those answers - and more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FOX Sports broadcaster John Fanta for wall-to-wall 2023 NBA Draft conversation. During the interview, Fanta explains why UCLA forward Jaime Jaquez is one of his favorites players in the draft, why he doubts that former top prep prospect Emoni Bates is worthy of being a lottery selection, why Brandon Miller's questionable jump shot could be the reason why he never reaches his full potential in the NBA, why he would take Scoot Henderson second overall if he ran the Charlotte Hornets, what makes Duke big man Dereck Lively such an intriguing prospect, why he believes UCONN's Jordan Hawkins is easily the best shooter available, if we can expect Victor Wembanyama to the first of many foreign players to become the top overall pick and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) bring you wall-to-wall conversation surrounding the Denver Nuggets' NBA Finals win over the Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Co. put the finishing touches on what will go down as one of the great postseason runs in NBA history. Denver was dominant throughout the playoffs and Jokic cemented his status as the Best Player in the World. Given how young this roster is, the expectation is that this Nuggets group will be in the championship mix for years to come. Later, the guys debate whether or not Miami's second run to the NBA Finals in four years should be seen as a win for #HeatCulture. Jason believes the mere fact that Jimmy Butler was able to lead this group of mostly undrafted players to the doorstep of a championship proves that it works, while Rob argues that since the Heat never actually won a title that #HeatCulture is only in our lexicon because nobody really expected much from them to begin with. If both statements are true, how much should we factor a team's expectations into the equation when trying to determine if a season was a success? Are the Heat one of the pre-eminent franchises in the NBA right now? Or, are they more like the 'Moneyball' A's of the NBA? Moreover, did the Nuggets championship prove that you need a legitimate superstar (like Jokic) to win a championship in today's NBA? Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the bizarre online beef between Kyrie Irving and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Kyrie claims he wants to play Portnoy one-on-one to settle things once and for all, but could this all be a ruse to distract from what could be a very lukewarm free agency market for the mercurial point guard? Later, J-Mac uses the upcoming NBA Draft to discuss a few hypothetical trade scenarios involving Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. Should Portland flip #3 for Mikal Bridges in hopes of satisfying Lillard? Or, should they trade Dame for a boatload of picks? Finally, Jason closes the show by previewing Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. Bet the farm on Denver; This should serve as a coronation Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by using the incredible postseason run by the Denver Nuggets tandem of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as a backdrop to debate the top-10 dynamic duos in the NBA right now. Are LeBron James and Anthony Davis still the best in the business? Have Kevin Durant and Devin Booker been together long enough to crack the top-5? How much did the Boston Celtics’ playoff flameout cost Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? Later, the guys discuss the report that Chris Paul will wind up either in Phoenix or Los Angeles next season. If CP3 ends up with a team like the Los Angeles Lakers, could the Suns replace him with another disgruntled point guard like James Harden? Interesting. Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by discussing whether or not they’d consider trading Jokic for the first overall pick and the rights to draft French phenom Victor Wembanyama. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by discussing the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray put on a historic performance to lead Denver to their second double-digit win in the last three games. It seems apparent at this point that unless Jimmy Butler and Co. get white hot from three that Miami has no chance of beating the Nuggets in this series. Later, the guys share a few quick thoughts on the uncertainty surrounding Chris Paul after news leaked the Phoenix Suns plan to waive him, as well as a quick note on Lionel Messi’s decision to bring his talents to Inter Miami of the MLS. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by sharing his thoughts on the salacious love triangle surrounding New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. Is it possible that Zion is actually a worse position moving forward than Ja Morant? Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the PGA Tour merging with LIV Golf after years of publicly shaming the golfers who defected to the Saudi-backed golf league. This sudden change of heart feels like it was made out of necessity; perhaps the PGA Tour wasn't as solvent as they led us to believe. Either way, you can't blame a big business for making what they deemed to be a good business decision. Later, J-Mac goes deep on the latest surrounding Kyrie Irving's attempt to recruit LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks. First off, are we sure Luka Doncic is even on board with Kyrie calling the shots on his team? Secondly, if Dallas does give in to Kyrie's list of demands, would it actually hurt their team's long-term outlook? This is definitely a situation that bears monitoring. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.