Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by doing a quick run through a few of the biggest storylines to hit the wire on Monday, most notably a snafu involving a handful of ESPN staffers getting duped by a fake Ja Morant quote. Can you believe there are actual people out there who spend their lives cooking up fake quotes/headlines trying to dupe the media? Embarrassing. Later, 105.7 The Fan Baltimore radio host Jerry Coleman swings by to discuss if the Lamar Jackson contract negotiations are hanging over the club like a cloud, Jackson’s refusal to hire an agent are making things more difficult, the Baltimore Ravens’ overall confidence in Jackson’s long-term outlook, the notion that Jackson isn’t a top-10 quarterback in the NFL, why top wideout Hollywood Brown wanted out of Baltimore, if the Ravens should be viewed as the favorites to win the AFC North this upcoming season, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing a few thoughts on the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to sign Damian Lillard to a two-year, $122 million contract extension that will keep him in Portland until 2027. The Blazers have been good-but-not-great for years with Lillard, and now they just locked themselves into NBA purgatory for the next five years - at least. Portland should have realized they were never going to win a championship with Lillard as their best player long ago, but rather than cut the chord and trade Dame for a King's Ransom to jumpstart their rebuild, they decided they'd rather live in mediocrity. Later, Jason discusses the latest surrounding the ongoing contract negotiations between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Say what you want about Jackson's abilities as a passer, the fact remains he's an unanimous MVP who has won at a high level ever since he got to the NFL. At a minimum, Jackson deserves a larger contract than Dak Prescott got from the Dallas Cowboys before last season. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by waxing poetically on the latest tabloid rumors involving New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Before the NFL Draft, Jason called Wilson the 'Mormon Mahomes'. Now? They're calling him the 'Mormon Manziel'. Take a listen to find out why! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things by sharing his thoughts on the reports that Kyrie Irving is a sure thing to end up with the Los Angeles Lakers before next season. One word: Why? Kyrie has been a malcontent on every team he's been on since he left LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017. There's a reason why the Lakers seem to be the only team interested in Kyrie's services; Let's just hope Los Angeles is smart enough not to give up too much for Irving in the deal. Speaking of the Brooklyn Nets, the Kevin Durant trade market is moving at a glacial pace. In fact, at least prominent NBA insider is reporting that KD has been ghosting other star players who have been trying to recruit Durant to their team. However, internet sleuths did uncover a breadcrumb that could let us know which team has the inside track to land KD so you definitely want to keep an eye on that one. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by explaining how the difficulties surrounding any potential Durant deal could signal the official death of the Super Team Era. It's unbelievably hard to field a competitive roster when you have to flip most of your assets for a third superstar. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing a few thoughts on the Cleveland Browns' decision to trade former #1 overall pick Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield has historically performed better as an underdog so it's safe to assume we should see the best version of Baker come out now that he's been kicked to the curb. However, even though incumbent Panthers starter Sam Darnold hasn't exactly lit the world on fire himself, all signs point to Darnold keeping the starting gig as we head into training camp. In fact, with upgrades along the offensive line and the return of superstar Christian McCaffrey, it wouldn't be crazy to put a little dough on Carolina to make the playoffs next season. Later, professional sports bettor Brad Powers swings by to preview the upcoming college football season and discuss why he felt compelled to bet on the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2023 national championship before the 2022 season was even officially over, why he’s optimistic about the Clemson Tigers and quarterback DJ Uiagalelei having a bounce-back season, why he’s already placed wagers on 15 different players to win the Heisman Trophy -including superstar quarterbacks Bryce Young and CJ Stroud, the likelihood that we see Notre Dame eventually join the Big Ten, why he feels as though Utah is undervalued and USC is overvalued coming out of the Pac-12, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by heaping major praise on Oklahoma City Thunder rookie big man Chet Holmgren following his Summer League debut. Holmgren looked as good as advertised, and he has to be the first sign of real optimism for Thunder fans since Kevin Durant left town back in 2016. Speaking of KD, with reports coming out now that the Brooklyn Nets are willing to wait things out on any potential Durant trade until they get the massive haul they're looking for, what are the chances that they run it back next season? If KD, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons are healthy and engaged, they have one of the best trios in the Eastern Conference. What's more, Brooklyn queitly boasts one of the deepest rosters in all of basketball when you factor in guys like Seth Curry, Joe Harris, Royce O'Neale and TJ Warren. Chances are this team ultimately gets broken up, but you have to admit it would be wild to see them run it back for one Last Dance. Later, The Athletic Nets beat writer Alex Schiffer swings by to discuss how difficulty it's going to be to put together a Durant trade that makes sense for all parties, Kyrie's general lack of team success since he left Cleveland, how the infamous Nets Big 3 would have fared if they actually stuck together, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Producer Rob G engage in a spirited debate about whether or not the addition of Kyrie Irving would be enough to vault the Los Angeles Lakers into title contention. On one hand, Kyrie’s career has been in a downward spiral ever since he left LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2017. On the other, is it fair to say that Kyrie, LeBron and Anthony Davis would easily form the talented trio in the NBA? Both guys make salient points here so we’ll let you be the judge to determine who had the winning argument. Plus, J-Mac reacts to the reports that Golden State Warriors are interested in bringing Kevin Durant back to The Bay now that he’s available for trade. As cool as it sounds that the Greatest Team in NBA history (KD, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green) might link up yet again, the fact remains that a reunion is nothing more than pipedream; There is no way Durant returns to Golden State, especially after they won the title without him. Finally, Jason closes the show by sharing the details of a private Instagram conversation he had with Durant in which the pair went back and forth over KD’s motivations moving forward. Get your popcorn ready! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #benmallerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s special 4th of July episode, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on blockbuster trade that saw the Utah Jazz send big man Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Folks around the NBA insist that the Jazz 'won' the trade since they got 4 first round picks in the deal, but J-Mac argues that Minnesota deserves credit for pushing all in in hopes of cracking the top-4 of the Western Conference; the T'Wolves should be one of the top teams in the West during the regular season, and given the franchise's history of mediocrity, any type of postseason run should be viewed as a home run. Moreover, have you seen what the Jazz roster looks like these days? Gross. They're more likely to trade Donovan Mitchell and start tanking their way to the bottom than they are to make the playoffs next season. Later, actor/singer Leon swings by to discuss why some cast members on the set of the hoops classic ‘Above the Rim’ were jealous of his wardrobe, what it was like playing pickup with Michael Jordan back in college, how Kevin Durant’s trade demand out of Brooklyn could impact the rest of the NBA moving forward, why it was such a big mistake for Durant to leave the Golden State Warriors, how Jordan’s Bulls would have fared against the Durant-Steph Curry Warriors, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason open things up by sharing his thoughts on USC and UCLA bolting from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten conference. College football has been chaotic for years now (NIL, transfer portal, College Football Playoff expansion), but this could be the one that takes the cake. It's one of the rare instances where a clear money grab is actually good for the sport as a whole. Now, the only question is whether or not Notre Dame decides to join up too. Later, J-Mac does a deep dive into Kevin Durant's formal trade request from the Brooklyn Nets. It's clear that seeing Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors win another title without him broke KD's psyche, and now he's looking to latch one with a club that will give a chance to settle the score. Of course none of this would've ever happened had he not hitched his wagon to the mercurial Kyrie Irving, but I digress. The only problem with trading for Durant, however, is that he has a history of injuries and he's clearly in the twilight of his prime years. Jason tries to assemble trade packages that would make both KD and the Nets happy, but it's hard to make something happen that would satisfy all parties involved. Would the Phoenix Suns give up Devin Booker in a deal? Do the Miami Heat have enough to get something done? Would a young stud like Evan Mobley or Scottie Barnes become available? These negotiations could drag on well into the summer. Finally, Jason closes the show by discussing what's next for the Nets now that both KD and Kyrie appear to be on their way out the door. In fact, J-Mac has one radical plan that he thinks could keep Brooklyn afloat for the foreseeable future: build around Ben Simmons. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off by sharing their thoughts on Draymond Green's assertion that the Golden State Warriors never would have won their titles in 2017 and 2018 without Kevin Durant. As crazy as it sounds, Draymond is right! Those Cleveland Cavaliers led by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were arguably the best team in NBA history not to win a championship. Later, J-Mac explains why he believes the Atlanta Hawks hit a home run with their acquisition of All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray. Trae Young and Murray are easily the top backcourt in the Eastern Conference, and should make the Hawks legitimate title contenders. Finally, the guys preview the start of NBA free agency by discussing which players might change teams over the next few days. Will Jalen Brunson be enough to make the New York Knicks relevant again? Might the Los Angeles Lakers be able to rehabilitate a Mo Bamba's career the same way they did for Malik Monk? Would the addition of PJ Tucker vault the Philadelphia 76ers to the top of the Eastern Conference? We have the answers to all those questions - and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the New York Knicks’ relentless pursuit of free agent point guard Jalen Brunson. Brunson is a good but not great player so the fact that New York is so hell bent on acquiring him does give him a little bit of pause… unless there’s another big move coming after that. Could the Knicks open up even more cap space to add Zach LaVine as well? Could they turn all those extra first round picks they just acquired to make a run at Donovan Mitchell? The next few days should be spicy! Former NBA veteran Cuttino Mobley swings by to discuss why he believes Kyrie Irving is misunderstood, the constant leadership questions surrounding the Brooklyn Nets, why the Nets – and other teams around the league – are so hesitant to offer Kyrie a full max deal despite his prodigious talent, Ben Simmons headspace moving forward following a full season in limbo, how Steph Curry would’ve fared playing in the 1990s and 2000s, why he believes LeBron James is the GOAT, why the parity in today’s NBA is as good as it’s ever been, how analytics has hurt the NBA in some ways, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on Kyrie Irving's decision to opt-in to his contract and return to the Brooklyn Nets for next season. The Nets front office played a game of chicken with Kyrie and won. We all knew that Irving didn't have much leverage coming in so it should come as no surprise then that he caved so quickly. The only question at this point then becomes whether or not Brooklyn will actually keep the mercurial point guard beyond the upcoming season. Later, J-Mac breaks down John Wall's decision to link up with the Los Angeles Clippers following his buy out from the Houston Rockets. The addition of Wall not only makes the Clippers the deepest team in Western Conference but arguably the best overall team in the NBA. Finally, BasketballNews.com Sr. NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock swings by to discuss why he's so high on Detroit Pistons point guard Jaden Ivey and why he believes the Russell Westbrook comparisons are valid, why teams like the San Antonio Spurs might be willing to tank for Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, and much more! (DISCLOSURE - The Babcock interview was recording before the Irving news broke so the first half the interview was deleted for clarity). Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the reports that NFL will push for a minimum one-year suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Some might say one-year seems appropriate given the seriousness of the allegations, but the NFLPA may have other plans. If the NFL went light on Daniel Snyder, Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones for their indiscretions, why should they able to drop the hammer on Watson? That argument alone could ensure that we see Watson on the field this upcoming season. Later, Bleacher Report NBA writer Jake Fischer swings by to discuss his viral exchange with Draymond Green during the NBA Finals, Damian Lillard's Instagram recruitment of Kevin Durant, the rumors swirling around a potential John Collins-Dejounte Murray swap, the odds that Jalen Brunson actually ends up with the New York Knicks, the likelihood that Kyrie Irving ends up replacing Russell Westbrook with the Los Angeles lakers, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off by weighing in on the reports that it's now expected that Kyrie Irving will be playing for a new team next season. It's clear at this point that Irving is using several members of the NBA media to push his agenda in an attempt to gain leverage over the Brooklyn Nets, and yet Jason and Rob are at odds about whether or not his plan will actually work. Would the Nets really kowtow to such a mercurial personality? Are the Los Angeles Lakers really that desperate to land another star player as LeBron James heads into the twilight of his NBA career? Expect both of those questions to be answered in the next few days. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the NBA Draft. The Orlando Magic shocked the world where they selected Paolo Banchero essentially sight-unseen with the first overall pick. Let's hope the risky move pays off for them. On the flip side, the Oklahoma City Thunder scored with Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams in the lottery, and the New York Knicks pulled off a trade that netted them three future first round picks (for someone like Donovan Mitchell) and opened up cap space this summer (for someone like Jalen Brunson). Both fanbases should feel pretty good about themselves this morning. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason brings you a full wall-to-wall preview of Thursday night's NBA Draft. During the conversation, J-Mac discusses the importance of projecting out what guys can become rather than just looking at what they are now, why he believes top-3 in-order will be Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero, why so much of Jaden Ivey's upside is tied to which team ultimately drafts him, how the addition of Jerami Grant will impact the Portland Trail Blazers' draft plans, what makes Shaedon Sharpe and Dyson Daniels so intriguing in the back half of the lottery, how Bradley Beal's free agency plans could force the Washington Wizards' hand, which guys should be viewed as high-upside sleepers near the end of the first round, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason opens the show by discussing how much he enjoyed the new Adam Sandler Netflix movie 'Hustle' and goes on to explain why its easily one of the five greatest basketball flicks of all-time. Later, WKYC-TV Cleveland and Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show host Jay Crawford swings by to discuss how Cleveland Browns have responded to the sexual misconduct allegations swirling around Deshaun Watson, why he believes Browns fans should use the Watson situation as a teaching moment for their children, how the lawsuit settlements could impact the length of Watson’s looming suspension for the 2022 NFL season, how the Browns plan to stay afloat when Watson inevitably gets suspended, where Baker Mayfield might be playing next season, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G do a deep dive into the reports that Kyrie Irving could force his way to the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers or Los Angeles Clippers if the Brooklyn Nets don't offer him the long-term extension he's been seeking. J-Mac's frustrations with Kyrie are well-documented, but even he seems flabbergasted that Irving thinks he still holds this much power. Kyrie has been a disruptor everywhere he's been for over five years, and we're supposed to believe that teams are still willing to bend over backwards to appease him? Stop it! However, Rob G argues that LeBron James and the Lakers would welcome Irving (and the headache that comes along with him) if it means they can get off the Russell Westbrook contract and put themselves back into championship contention in the same offseason. The Lakers have always been a star-driven franchise; they have never been the type to build and develop for the future. Would the Lakers really tie themselves to old LeBron, mercurial Kyrie and oft-injured Anthony Davis moving forward? Maybe. The guys agree that there's no way the Los Angeles Clippers would get involved considering how much depth they already have alongside Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but the New York Knicks are probably even more desperate than the Lakers to land another star so it's entirely possible they mortgage their future for Kyrie. Either way, this Kyrie Irving soap opera is far from finished. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins Jason for an extended conversation centered around the upcoming NBA Draft. During the interview, Fraschilla discusses his cameos in Adam Sandler’s Netflix movie ‘Hustle’ and the upcoming Giannis Antetokounmpo biopic ‘Rise’ on Disney+, why he would take Paolo Banchero first overall if he was running the Orlando Magic, why Jaden Ivey reminds him so much of Russell Westbrook coming out of college, what makes Shaedon Sharpe such a wildcard for any team picking in the lottery, why there’s only fifteen players he would consider drafting in the first round, how NBA evaluators might view Ben Mathurin after his underwhelming performance against Houston, his biggest sleeper in the upcoming NBA Draft, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G bring you wall-to-wall analysis of the Golden State Warriors' Game 6 victory to earn the 2022 NBA championship. First, for the Boston Celtics, it's clear that this team needs a real point guard if they want to get over the hump. Superstar-to-be Jayson Tatum had a bad series and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart got exposed a little, but a lot of their issues would be solved if they had someone who could settle the squad in tense situations and avoid turning the ball over. If Boston can find a lead ball handler in the offseason they could be right back in the NBA Finals in 2023. But enough about the Celtics; today is all about the Warriors and Steph Curry. Golden State cemented their status as one of the greatest dynasties in sports history, and Steph now has as many rings - 4 - as The King, LeBron James. Does it mean Curry should be considered as good all-time as LeBron? Of course not. Does it mean that Steph has clinched a spot in the all-time top-10? That's certainly debatable. And, with the way Curry takes care of his body, coupled with the Warriors' roster construction and style of play, don't be surprised to see him make a strong run at ring number five. Finally, the guys close the show by discussing what this Warriors championship means for Kevin Durant heading into the 2022-23 NBA season. Now that Golden State has won before, with and after KD, the case can be made that there isn't a single player under pressure to win a title entering next season than Durant.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks' acquisition of sharpshooting big man Christian Wood from the Houston Rockets. Wood may not be a household name, but he appears to be a perfect fit alongside Luka Doncic in Dallas. The one thing that the Mavs lacked against the Golden State Warriors was a legitimate option at center, and Wood is more than capable of filling that void. If the Mavs can also keep Jalen Brunson this summer, they should be a top-4 team in the Western Conference next season. Later, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater swings by to discuss how covering the NBA Finals differs from the earlier rounds, why he believes this could be the start of a second dynastic run for the Warriors, how it was Kevin Durant who actually set the wheels in motion that led to Andrew Wiggins becoming a Warrior, what sets Steph Curry apart from other superstars around the League, the likelihood that Steph finished his career as a top-10 player in NBA history, how the tough road to the NBA Finals may have worn down the Boston Celtics, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #2ProsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by discussing Dwyane Wade's assertion that the NBA Mount Rushmore should be expanded to five players to include Steph Curry. If the Mount Rushmore is based on a player's impact on the game of basketball, and not necessarily championships or who we determined to be the all-time best players, then Steph certainly has a case. However, are we sure he's more impactful in the modern era than guys like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and LeBron James? That's the problem with exercises like this; you can only keep 4 guys, and unfortunately, Curry probably doesn't make the cut. Later, former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander swings by to discuss the joy he gets from being a father of 12, his upcoming Fatherhood Festival event this weekend in Canton, why he hasn't allowed his boys to play tackle football yet, his time as a league MVP with the Seattle Seahawks, why he views Jonathan Taylor, Nick Chubb, Dalvin Cook and Derrick Henry as a cut above the other running backs in the NFL, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G bring you wall-to-wall reaction to the Golden State Warriors' Game 5 victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Steph Curry was uncharacteristically bad, but thanks to Andrew Wiggins, the Dubs are now up 3-2 and on the cusp of another championship. Wiggins was miscast as a leading man in Minnesota for years, and now that he has the freedom of a third or fourth option in Golden State, we're seeing him realize his potential right before our eyes; just please don't get crazy and start calling him the Finals MVP. Speaking of Wiggins, he never would've ended up with the Warriors were it not for Kevin Durant's decision to agree to a sign-and-trade for D'Angelo Russell (who the Dubs then flipped for Wiggins). Can you imagine what's going through KD's mind right now as the Warriors sit on the precipice of another championship? Let's just say it's going to be a very unpleasant week in the Durant household. Finally, the guys close the show by discussing what's gone wrong for the Celtics in the two games. Five quarters ago, Boston seemed poised to take a commanding 3-1 series lead; instead, they're staring down the barrel of elimination. There's a lot of blame to go around but the biggest issue seems to be that both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown can't stop turning the ball over. If Boston has any hope of extending the series to Game 7, they need to protect the basketball.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by breaking down Steph Curry's 'Michael Jordan' moment in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. The Warriors were on the road with their backs against the wall, and Steph put the squad on his back and powered them to victory. It was one of the most iconic Finals performances we've seen in the modern era - period. Later, former NBA point guard and Bleav in 76ers podcast host Eric Snow swings by to discuss how basketball of the late 1990s and early 2000s compares to today’s style of play, why he disagrees with the idea that the current brand of basketball is ‘soft’, why guys like Marcus Smart and Patrick Beverley have a reputation around the NBA as being ‘dawgs’, why he’s still optimistic about the Joel Embiid-James Harden pairing moving forward and how Tyrese Maxey fits alongside them, why he thinks Russell Westbrook can work next to LeBron James if both guys are willing to sacrifice, debate whether or not Michael Jordan’s Era was actually tougher than LeBron’s Super Team Era, and much more! Finally, Jason closes the show with an NBA Finals Game 5 edition of the Best Bet.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to discuss why Draymond Green has been both the ‘loudest and the worst’ player on the Golden State Warriors through the first three games of the NBA Finals, the pros and cons of benching Green moving forward, how the Boston Celtics have been able to punish Steph Curry on the defensive end even as he dominates on the offensive side, how Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Thompson have been able to attack the Warriors defenders, what the Celtics can do to achieve a level of game-to-game consistency that’s been lacking from them through most of the postseason, the idea that an NBA Finals loss could hurt Curry’s legacy, which team had the easier road to the Finals, and much more! Plus, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for Friday night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason and Producer Rob G bring you wall-to-wall reaction to the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Steph Curry suffered a foot injury that could sideline him for Game 4, but even still, the biggest storyline to come out of Wednesday’s action had to be the play of Draymond Green. After a week of injecting himself into social media beefs with Kevin Durant and a war of words with Cornbread Maxwell, Green was an absolute disaster on the floor in Game 3; Things have gotten so bad on the offensive end that both Jason and Rob G believe that Steve Kerr may have no choice but to cut Green’s minutes moving forward… and even that might not matter if Curry isn’t 100%. Speaking of Steph, if the Warriors end up falling to the Celtics in these NBA Finals (which is looking more and more likely these days), is it fair to say that he’s officially eliminated from top-10 all-time consideration? As great as he is, the harsh reality is that his only NBA championship without Kevin Durant would have came against a Cleveland Cavaliers team that was missing both Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving. J-Mac and Rob G mostly disagree on this topic, but it definitely makes for an interesting discussion. Finally, the guys close the show by explaining why they both currently have Jaylen Brown - not Jayson Tatum - as their pick to win NBA Finals MVP.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, the King of #NBATwitter, Josiah Johnson, joins Jason for a lengthy conversation in which Josiah discusses the pros and cons of current athletes like Draymond Green and former athletes like Gilbert Arenas having their own media outlets, why he tries to bring a unique and fun perspective to his basketball analysis, why he’d rather be comedic basketball mercenary than to latch himself to any single network or corporation, why Steph Curry fans seem to have it out for him these days, how much respect he has for Steph and the Golden State Warriors as a whole, the ‘overrated’ narrative surrounding Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell’s uncertain future with the Utah Jazz, why he's still picking LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to win it all in 2023, and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on Steph Curry and the absence of 'clutch moments' during his postseason career. Curry is a 2-time NBA MVP, a 3-time NBA champion and easily the greatest shooter in NBA history, and yet this narrative continues to haunt him. However, a thorough analysis of Curry's playoff career shows that the biggest reason why he's never hit a clutch shot in the playoffs is because his teams are usually well-ahead in the closing moments; How is Steph supposed to have a 'signature moment' if his teams are blowing everyone else out? Curry is clearly a victim of his own success. Later, Jason elaborates on his viral tweet from Monday night in which he explained how an NBA Finals series victory by the Boston Celtics would cement Jayson Tatum as having arguably the greatest postseason run of all-time. If the Celtics win the title, Tatum will have defeated Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jimmy Butler en route to the championship. Going through the annals of NBA history, and there's probably only a handful of guys (Curry, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki) who can argue that they had a tougher path. Finally, Jason closes the show with a few quick thoughts on Aaron Donald's massive contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off with a deep dive into the Golden State Warriors' Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The Warriors blew the game open in third quarter, and unlike in Game 1, never looked back as they cruised to victory. Even though you've lost home court advantage in the series, if you're a Warriors fan, you still have to be feeling pretty good  about yourselves as the series shifts back to Boston. Steph Curry has been the most consistently great player in the NBA Finals thus far, and he's even shown flashes of being a decent defender to boot. Golden State needs Steph to be the best player on the floor if they're going to win the championship, and he's been exactly that through two games. Later, the guys go long on Donovan Mitchell's future in Utah following a report that he's 'unsettled and unnerved' about the Jazz' long-term outlook. If Mitchell is that unhappy about his situation in Utah then he absolutely should force his way out of town, and the Miami Heat and New York Knicks seem like the two teams who make the most sense as potential landing spots. However, anybody who trades for him needs to do so knowing that he'll likely never be the best player on a championship team. There are only a handful of true 'No. 1' players in the NBA, and Mitchell ain't at that level.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G bring you wall-to-wall reaction to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics closed the game on a 40-16 run in the fourth quarter to steal the win (and home court in the series). Jayson Tatum had an off-shooting night for Boston, but with guys like Al Horford and Derrick White burying threes from the outside, the Celtics didn't really need his scoring. Jason and Rob G are split on whether or not those role players can continue their hot shooting moving forward, but it was a sight to behold in Game 1. While neither guy is ready to back off their prediction that the Warriors would win the championship, the fact of that matter is that Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole were mostly bad for Golden State, and Steve Kerr's defensive schemes and lineup rotations left a lot to be desired. The only Warriors player who seemed to avoid blame after the game was Steph Curry. Curry had 21 points in a scintillating first quarter but was pretty quiet the rest of the way. Does he deserve more criticism for turning in another second-half clunker? You won't believe what the guys have to say about that one! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started with a quick note on a minor transaction in the NBA that could end up paying big dividends. The Brooklyn Nets' decision to differ their first round pick from the Philadelphia 76ers to 2023 is something more folks should be talking about. If the James Harden experiment continues to go awry or if Joel Embiid gets struck by another injury (neither of which would be all that shocking), the Nets could find themselves with a lottery pick. Later, Jason brings you an in-depth preview of the upcoming NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. J-Mac has already gone on the record as picking 'Warriors in 6', and that seems to be a pretty common prediction from NBA analysts. At this point, it almost feels like anyone who is picking Jayson Tatum and the Celtics to win the series is only doing so as a way to cut through the media clutter. Having said that, if Golden State does in fact bring home the bacon, what then will that mean for Steph Curry's legacy? Would he have passed Magic Johnson as the greatest point guard in NBA history? Does it end any debate about whether or not he's a better player than Kevin Durant? Would a championship and an NBA Finals MVP vault him into the all-time top-10?  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G bring you a nuanced conversation on Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors Dynasty. History says it's much more difficult to prolong a dynasty than it is to build one; there's a reason why Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs are the only other team this century to have prolonged levels of success in between championships. The Warriors, like the Spurs, were built around a generation superstar, found secondary stars late in the lottery and in the second round of the NBA Draft, and benefitted from more than a little bit of luck on multiple occasions. Would the Spurs have extended their run if they didn't 'luck' into  Kawhi Leonard? Probably not. Would the Warriors have won those two championship if they didn't 'luck' into Kevin Durant? Doubt it. Later, the guys go head-to-head debating whether or not the Warriors decision to keep lottery picks James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody rather than flip them for a proven star was actually the right move. Right now, it looks like a shrewd move given that Golden State is back in the NBA Finals. However, given that the Warriors are already viewed as a dynasty, will they get more credit for being contenders or do they actually need to win the championship to justify the decision? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason recaps a thrilling Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. Our fearless leader is so committed to his craft that he interrupted his family vacation to record a podcast from his bathroom using a pair of AirPods. Seriously. As for the game itself, Jayson Tatum and the Celtics finally broke through and will now face Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. While both Jason and Producer Rob G are expecting a long and entertaining series, neither guy is willing to to admit that these are easily the two best teams in the NBA as both the Celtics and the Warriors have benefited from opposing injuries on their way through the postseason. That's not a knock on either team; it's just the truth. As far as the Heat are concerned, while some in the basketball community are questioning Jimmy Butler's decision to shoot a potential game-winning three pointer in the final seconds rather than go for the tie, the truth of the matter is that Miami is so limited offensively that Butler's transition three was still probably the best option they had. The Heat definitely need to upgrade beyond Butler and Bad Adebayo this offseason. Finally, the guys close the show by sharing their thoughts on a controversial Damian Lillard-to-the-Los Angeles Lakers trade that Jason floated on Friday's edition The Herd. Is the idea as crazy as it sounds? You be the judge! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off with a way-too-early NBA Finals preview. Now that Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are officially in, the guys went ahead and assumed that Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics would punch their ticket later tonight. Will the vaunted Celtics defense be able to slow down the high-powered Warriors offense? How much of an impact will injuries have on the series? Later, NBA skills coach and Pure Sweat CEO Drew Hanlen swings by to discuss how determination and discipline helped shape his career, what it was like training NBA players while he was still in college, what makes Jayson Tatum so special, how Joel Embiid has evolved his game over the years, why he believes Michael Jordan - not LeBron James - is easily the greatest player in NBA history, which of his younger clients could be the next ones to really pop in the NBA, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by taking Jalen Rose to task for voting Kyrie Irving to the All-NBA team. Given the fact that Kyrie only played 29 games last season and is generally regarded as the main source for all the turmoil surrounding the Brooklyn Nets, it's clear that Rose had some sort of personal agenda for voting for Kyrie. Moreover, the criteria seems to vary from voter to voter; The whole thing has turned into a joke. Our fearless leader also brings us a way-too-early preview of the NBA Finals. Barring something catastrophic, it's going to be a showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Can't wait! Later, NBA.com scribe and FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss the current status and future outlook of several high-profile superstars, including which teams might break the bank for Deandre Ayton, the likelihood that Zach LaVine returns to the Chicago Bulls, how the Philadelphia 76ers can 'fix' James Harden, why the Brooklyn Nets are unwilling to offer Kyrie a max contract extension, what it might take for the Los Angeles Lakers to unload Russell Westbrook, and more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick note on the Dallas Mavericks’ blowout victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4. Luka Doncic was phenomenal, and the role players were lights out from deep, but let’s be honest – all the Mavs did was prolong the inevitable; Steph Curry and the Warriors will be back in the NBA Finals in short order. Later, Producer Rob G joins the show to discuss Curry’s arrival as the undisputed Face of the NBA and where he fits it alongside some of the legendary names in basketball history as he sits on the precipice of his sixth NBA Finals appearance. Is it fair to say that he’s already on the same tier as guys like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson? Will folks talk about Steph’s run the past few years the same way they talk about Michael Jordan’s pair of three-peats or LeBron James’ eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances? Only time will tell. Finally, the guys close the show by sharing their thoughts on the reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are actually considering bringing Russell Westbrook back next season. The whole thing feels like a negotiating ploy, but it is fair to say that the market for Westbrook’s services does look bleak. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing some very inside information on top high school quarterback prospect Arch Manning. SEC fans, you'll definitely want to tune in to this one. Later, our fearless leader discusses the likelihood that we'll see Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors NBA Finals, and explains why it's looking more and more likely that we'll see Steph Curry and the boys in this position again moving forward. With Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson still at the tail ends of their primes, and guys like Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga and James Wiseman coming up behind them, few teams are set up better for success than Golden State. Finally, DallasBasketball.com and 105.3 The Fan Mavericks insider Mike Fisher swings by to discuss why the Mavs need a second star alongside Luka Doncic to make 'the leap', why he believes Jalen Brunson is best suited for being a bench player on a championship team, what makes Luka such a great villain in the NBA, why Dallas historically hasn't been a destination for stars and what Luka can do to change that, the possible pursuit of big men like Rudy Gobert and Deandre Ayton this summer, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #DougGottliebShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G get your week started with a deep dive into the Golden State Warriors' Game 3 victory over the Dallas Mavericks to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. This series is eerily similar to what we saw in 2007 when LeBron James squared off against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Luka Doncic by himself, like LeBron, is no match for a great team headlined by a generational talent. When it's all said and done, we're going to look back at the these Warriors as one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. In fact, Jason argues that the Steph Curry-led Warriors are already the greatest dynasty the NBA has seen in over 50 years. Yes, even better than the Showtime Lakers and Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. Later, the guys discuss what's gone wrong for Luka and the Mavs in this series, and explain why neither of them believes Doncic is going to win a championship in Dallas any time soon. Both agree that the only way the Mavericks will be able to get over the hump is if they can land a superstar sidekick to take some of the pressure off Luka. Only one problem: Who can they get that fits the bill? Julius Randle? Bradley Beal? Zach LaVine? This summer should be really interesting in Dallas. Finally, Jason and Rob G close the show by sharing their Best Bet for tonight's Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off with a deep into the Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher war of words over how NIL is being applied in college football. While some might call two of the most high-profile coaches in the sport trading barbs through the media a black eye of sorts, the guys argue that this is actually a good thing for college football as there hasn't been this much offseason buzz around the sport in years. As far as Saban is concerned, however, it's clear that he feels as though his perch atop the college football mountaintop is being threatened by guys like Fisher. Now that school 'benefit packages' are being made public and supporters can give recruits as much as they want, Saban has come to the realization that more top prospects will choose to go elsewhere. Can the Crimson Tide dynasty continue if Saban doesn't have the most talented roster year-in and year-out? Only time will tell. Later, Jason shares a quick thought on the Boston Celtics' blowout victory over the Miami Heat to tie the series 1-1. Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart were brilliant for Boston, but the bigger takeaway has to be just how boring the last week of NBA Playoff basketball has been; We've seen two Game 7s and two Conference Finals games and none of them have been remotely competitive heading into the fourth quarter. Let's hope all that changes as we head into the weekend. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off by sharing their thoughts on the Golden State Warriors' drubbing of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Steph Curry was phenomenal, but it's hard to make any sweeping conclusions about the series moving forward given that nobody expects Luka Doncic and the Mavs to play this poorly again. In fact, the same can be said about what happened in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Does anyone really expect Jayson Tatum to have six turnovers in a single quarter ever again? Of course not. Both of these series should be lengthy, and we can't wait to see how they unfold. Later, longtime NBA writer and House of Strauss founder Ethan Strauss swings by to discuss how he was able to break into the sports media business, why he ultimately decided to leave ESPN and go into business for himself, what it was like covering the Warriors in the early days of Curry’s career, Kevin Durant's psyche and why thought Golden State was the right fit for him (until it wasn't), what to make of the current NBA Playoff ratings, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason shares his takeaways from the Heat beating the Celtics in Game 1 of the ECF. Jimmy Butler gave Jayson Tatum and the C’s the business. Boston’s prodigal son, Grant Williams, couldn’t replicate his game 7 performance and returned to earth as the Heat took off during the 3rd quarter. Tatum kept turning the ball over with Miami’s defense just hounding his squad, but Jason can’t bash Tatum because his team was a bit shorthanded. J-Mac also dives into the NBA Draft Lottery with the Orlando Magic winning the number 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. If Jason had his druthers, he would go with Paolo Banchero but feels that Jabari Smith is the guy to bet on. What will it say about Kevin Durant if the Warriors win the NBA Championship this season? Jason reveals what KD’s response is to that question and gives his preview of game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the aforementioned Warriors and Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks!    Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason McIntyre discusses a story about Suns center Deandre Ayton detailing his inability to live without video games. While Jason talks about his own affinity for video games, Ayton spending a lot of his free time in the virtual gaming sphere is a much different story. Ayton asked the Suns to deliver on his request of a multimillion dollar deal last summer, but if you’re an organization having to question his work ethic and what he does on his free time, it’s understandable for Phoenix to take some pause on paying their big man. If you’re a real contender in the NBA, Ayton should not be the one you shell out your dough for. Plus, Jason discusses some NFL topics including Packers CB Jaire Alexander’s big payday AND previews Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the short rested Boston Celtics and Miami Heat! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by recapping the Boston Celtics dismantling the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 which turned out to be the Grant Williams show. This Celtics victory leads into another showdown with South Beach’s very own Miami Heat! Jason also shares his take on the Mavericks blowing the Suns out of the water in Phoenix as Luka Doncic continues his tear on the NBA! Dallas came in with the urgency out of the gate in game 7 and had the Suns’ backcourt stumbling in front of their home crowd. Jason believes Chris Paul is getting into washed territory with yet again another door shut on a championship opportunity. CP3 laughed at Luka after game 2, but Doncic gets the last laugh as his Mavericks move on against the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Plus, Jason shares his thoughts on the potential of an awesome NBA Final 4, his Luka comparison to LeBron James and more!   Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by throwing verbal haymakers at Joel Embiid, James Harden, Doc Rivers and the Philadelphia 76ers following their season-ending loss to the Miami Heat. This is the second consecutive season where Embiid has come up very small in the final game of the season; the Embiid love affair has to end. Harden's disappointing play, on the other hand, is pretty much expected these days. He's never been good in big moments, so the fact that The Beard didn't score a point in the second half shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Not to be outdone, head coach Doc Rivers actually fabricated a narrative about unrealistic expectations in Philadelphia. Seriously. These three really deserve each other. Moving over to the Western Conference, Luka Doncic added to his legend with yet another virtuoso performance in an elimination game. Luka has already established himself as arguably the best player in the NBA, the only question now becomes: Can he finish the job in Game 7? Later, The Ringer editor-at-large Bryan Curtis swings by to discuss how the internet and social media has fundamentally changed the way we consume news, athletes like Kyrie Irving using social media instead of new media to get their messages out, NBA Playoffs ratings and the idea that basketball fans have LeBron James ‘fatigue’, how sports journalism has evolved into public relations in certain aspects, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by heaping a ton of verbal praise on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and the Milwaukee Bucks following their comeback victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5. Champions find ways to get the job done, and the Bucks definitely showed their championship mettle with their fourth quarter closing kick - particularly in the final :45 seconds of the game. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are going to have a really hard time bouncing back from this one. In the Western Conference, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors got blitzed by 39 points in their Game 5 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. What's even more shocking is that the Grizzlies have thoroughly outplayed the Warriors in 7 of their 8 quarters without superstar guard Ja Morant. At this point, it's pretty hard to argue against Memphis being better without Morant. Later, 7x NBA champion Robert Horry swings by to discuss his new iHeartMedia podcast ‘NBA Finals File’, the Brooklyn Nets being non-committal about  Kyrie Irving and his long-term future with the franchise, why international players like Giannis, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic have enjoyed so much success in the NBA, how analytics and AAU have negatively impacted the way the game is played today, the Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #JSSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on what turned out to be a very underwhelming Tuesday night in the NBA. We were all looking forward to a pair of dynamite Game 5's but instead got treated to blockout victories by the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat, respectively. History tells us that whoever wins Game 5 after being tied 2-2 goes on to win the series 82% of the time, so all signs point to the Suns and Heat making the Conference Finals. Later, Club Necaxa co-owner Sam Porter swings by to discuss the ins and outs of owning a soccer club in Liga MX, how he was able to recruit celebrity investors like Shawn Marion and Eva Longoria, the appeal of investing in MLS and Liga MX franchises, what the arrival of Wayne Rooney to the MLS meant to the sport of soccer in the United States, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off with a deep dive into the Boston Celtics' thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Milwaukee Bucks to even their series 2-2. Al Horford turned back the clock to the tune of 30 points, but Jason's biggest takeaway from the game was how Jayson Tatum firmly established himself as a top-5 NBA player with the way he closed out the game for Boston. Tatum has always been a prodigious scorer, but in the last two playoff series, he's stifled Kevin Durant defensively and now outshined Giannis Antetokounmpo in the clutch on the road. If that's not top-5 worthy then we don't know what it is. On the flip side of the playoff bracket, the Golden State Warriors were able to overcome a historically bad shooting night (at least by their standards) to take a 3-1 series lead over the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies. Once Morant was ruled out, many expect the Warriors to roll. However, with their best player in street clothes, the Grizzlies turned up the defensive intensity and had Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole look mostly mediocre for three quarters. Given how poor Morant is defensively, is it fair then to say that the Grizzlies are actually better off without him? Maybe we'll get that answer in Game 5. Finally, the guys close the show with their Best Bets for tonight's NBA playoff games between the Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns-Dallas Mavericks.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason opens things up with a few thoughts on how the Dallas Mavericks were able to even their series at 2-2 against the Phoenix Suns. Aside from the schematic adjustments, the biggest change over the last two games has been the disappointing play of Chris Paul; Since the series shifted to Dallas, CP3 has been absolutely brutal on the court. Things even boiled over off the court as Paul's mother and wife were allegedly shoved by unruly Mavs fans late in the game. Unfortunately, fans behaving badly has become rather commonplace in NBA arenas the past few years, and Producer Rob G says the rise of social media and the mob mentality has played a big role in it. Later, our fearless leader does a deep dive into the Philadelphia 76ers' Game 4 win over Miami Heat. James Harden was fantastic for Philly, but Jimmy Butler put on a quite a show himself for Miami. Butler didn't get much help from his supporting cast in Game 4, and given how much money they have tied up into Kyle Lowry and Duncan Robinson, would it be all that shocking if he decided to leave the Heat this summer in search of a squad with more high-end talent? Just throwing it out there. Finally, the guys close the show by discussing why they're both expecting the Golden State Warriors to roll over the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies in Monday's Game 4. In fact, given how vulnerable Phoenix has looked the last two games, don't be surprised to see the Warriors pegged as the favorites to come out of the Western Conference this year.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by explaining why Kyrie Irving saying that he 'revolutionized' the game and deserved to be on the NBA75 is blasphemous. Not only is he not one of the top 75 players in NBA history, but it almost feels like he's trying to take attention away from the NBA Playoffs. Typical Kyrie, if you ask me. Later, J-Mac shares his thoughts on the reports that Phil Mickelson lost over $40 million over a four year span while gambling on sports. What on Earth was this man gambling on?!? Either way, now that sports wagering is becoming more widespread, you should probably expect more stories like this to pop up moving forward.  Finally, Jason closes the show with an extended weekend edition of the Best Bet featuring a slew of NBA playoff games. Can the Philadelphia 76ers cover the Game 3 spread without Joel Embiid? Will the Boston Celtics suffocating defense travel to Milwaukee? Can Steph Curry get back on track now that the series is shifting back to the Bay Area? We've got the answers to all of those questions - and so much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on the Phoenix Suns' blowout victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic put up big numbers offensively, but Chris Paul and the Suns absolutely hunted Luka on the defensive end in the second half. CP3 is clearly fed up with all the love Luka has been receiving from the media and it seems through the first two games as though he has a personal vendetta Doncic. Having said that, the last time Paul got into it with an opposing point guard (Steph Curry), he injured his hamstring; CP3 would be wise not to tempt the Basketball Gods again. Later, CBS Sports analyst Danny Kanell swings by to discuss how NIL and the transfer portal has unintentionally changed college sports for the worse by essentially becoming ‘pay for play’, the sagas surrounding University of Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison and University of Miami guard Isaiah Wong, the potential development of a true minor league outside of college football, how NIL has made school boosters feel like NFL general manager, which 2023 NFL Draft eligible quarterbacks could be taken in the top-10, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #SOVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, former NBA assistant coach and basketball analyst Dave Miller swings by for a lengthy conversation with J-Mac. During the interview, Miller discusses what it was like coaching Chris Paul back in the day with the New Orleans Hornets, how he ultimately ended up becoming an NBA assistant coach, what college basketball recruiting was like before NIL legalized players getting ‘perks’ to sign with certain schools, some of his favorite memories while coaching college hoops at USC, how Kobe Bryant helped him become a better on-air television analyst, the perception that Kyrie Irving doesn’t really care about winning, how he would try to ‘fix’ the Los Angeles Lakers if he was running the show, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on DeAndre Hopkins' 6-game suspension for PEDs. While most are ready to jump off the Arizona Cardinals bandwagon, J-Mac says you should double-down and throw even more money down on Cardinals futures bets for the upcoming season. D-Hop is a tremendous player, but unlike last season when he got hurt, the Cardinals have plenty of time to prepare to play without him. Later, Jason explains why he's refusing to pile on James Harden following the Philadelphia 76ers' blowout loss to the Miami Heat in Game 1. Until Joel Embiid is back on the floor, it's hard to put too much blame on The Beard. In the Western Conference, Luka Doncic was clearly the best player on the floor in Game 1 between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns, but unless he gets more help around him it's hard to envision the Mavs winning the series. Thankfully, if you're a Dallas fan, history tells us that Jalen Brunson and Spencer Dinwiddie won't play that poorly again in Game 2; the Mavs are clearly still in this series. Finally, FOX Sports Radio 910 Phoenix host Jody Oehler swings by to discuss how Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals plan to adjust without Hopkins for the first half of the season, what kind of leverage disgruntled quarterback Kyler Murray has as he looks for a new contract, why Cardinals fans are generally split on Kyler, and much more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.