Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today's episode, Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kicks things off with a few thoughts on the New England Patriots' decision to sit Mac Jones and most of the offensive starters for the entirety of their first preseason game. Word out of Patriots training camp is that Jones and the offense has been an absolute dumpster fire under new offensive coordinator Matt Patricia so it seems odds that Bill Belichick would give them the night off. This offseason could not have gone worse for New England, and it almost feels as though the Pats are setting their second-year quarterback up for failure. Later, Rob G does a deep dive into a bizarre report that Kyrie Irving told the Brooklyn Nets during his contract negotiations that he refuses to play back-to-backs and will not play more than 60 games in any season moving forward. It's hard to believe this story on the surface until you realize that neither Kyrie's camp nor the Nets organization stands to gain from this information becoming public. So... maybe Kyrie is crazy enough to demand something like this? Finally, we close the show with Day 4 of the Fan Mail experience. Have the Baltimore Ravens failed Lamar Jackson? Why don't folks bring up Barry Bonds' 73 when discussing Aaron Judge's home run chase? Why do some hold LeBron James' final record against him? What time exactly does the podcast get recorded? The answers may surprise you! 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 with Rob G (Robert Guerra) sitting in for Jason, the Super Producer kicks things off with a deep dive into the reports that LeBron James met with Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham. LeBron and the Lakers brass seem to be in lock-step on a number of issues heading into next season, specifically as it relates to player accountability, adjusted roles and the belief that the offense should run through Anthony Davis. All of this sounds well and good... until you realize that it's almost impossible to execute this four-pronged plan while Russell Westbrook is on the roster. Pelinka and Ham have maintained publicly all offseason that they have no issue running it back with Russ next season, but it's clear now that they've been lying this entire time. Finally, Rob G closes the show with Day 3 of Fan Mail: Which NFL wide receiver will be a fantasy bust this season? Should Shohei Ohtani win American League MVP again? Why does he hate Tom Brady? Who is the most iconic Los Angeles broadcaster: Vin Scully or Chick Hearn? Some of these answers are spicy! 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 with Rob G (Robert Guerra) sitting in for Jason, the Super Producer kicks things off with a few thoughts on Serena Williams' impending retirement from the sport of tennis. Serena absolutely deserves her flowers as the greatest female tennis player of all-time, and we'll give them to her once her retirement is official. In fact, Rob G argues that Williams is a greater American athlete than even Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Later, Rob does a deep dive into Roger Goodell's assertion that the NFL will seek at least a one year suspension for Deshaun Watson in their appeal of Judge Sue L. Robinson's ruling. While it's clear that Watson exhibited predatory behavior, the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy dictates that Watson only receive a six-game suspension; The precedence is clear. If the NFL was always going to strong-arm their way into a season-long suspension, then what was the point of the arbitration process in the first place? Finally, Rob G closes the show with Day 2 of Fan Mail: Is Magic Johnson a top-5 point guard in NBA history? Who will be the worst team in the NFL next season? His answers may surprise you! 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, Super Producer Rob G - Robert Guerra - kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on Kevin Durant's 'them or me' ultimatum to the Brooklyn Nets. Durant says the only way he'll consider rescinding his trade request is the club fires general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash. If that truly is the case, Rob G says the Nets should absolutely axe Marks and Nash - it's Kevin freakin' Durant! Later, FOX Sports Radio producer and Swing Shift podcast host Beau Benson swings by to discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers' impressive series sweep of the San Diego Padres, whether or not we can expect the addition of Juan Soto to put San Diego over the top in the postseason, Freddie Freeman's overall happiness in Los Angeles following his very public break-up with the Atlanta Braves, and much more! Finally, Rob G answers fan questions in the debut installment of Fan Mail. Is Derek Carr really a top-10 quarterback in the NFL? Better trade partner for the Los Angeles Lakers: the Utah Jazz or the Indiana Pacers? What's the worst take he's ever had? Is Last Vegas really the greatest movie ever made? You want to miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the Los Angeles Dodgers' weekend sweep of the San Diego Padres. When San Diego acquired Juan Soto at the trade deadline, the running narrative was that the Pads were at least on par with the Dodgers; the lie detector determined that was a line. The NL West - and the the National League as a whole - still runs through Los Angeles. Later, publisher of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine and college football analyst Phil Steele swings by to discuss why he believes Alabama and Ohio State should be viewed as heavy favorites to make the College Football Playoff, why he views Utah as a dark horse national championship contender, why we can expect Michigan State to be the top-10 team that takes the biggest step back in 2022, how the transfer portal has re-shaped teams like Alabama and USC, why Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel and Alabama’s Will Anderson are two long-shot Heisman candidates that could pay off big, 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, former NBA shooting guard and college hoops legend Jimmer Fredette swings by for a lengthy conversation with Jason in which he discusses how his 49-point performance on the road against Arizona as a junior sparked renewed interest in him from NBA clubs, what it was like going head-to-head with Kawhi Leonard in college, working out against future NBA stars like Kemba Walker and Iman Shumpert during the NBA pre-draft process, why things didn’t really work out for him with the Sacramento Kings, how his basketball journey ultimately led him to China and what it was like playing an entire season in a COVID bubble, 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 with a few thoughts on LeBron James' looming decision about whether he should sign a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Thursday is the first day The King can sign the deal, and the future of the Lakers - and the NBA at-large - hinges on LeBron's $97 million conundrum. Later, sports attorney and host of the 'Conduct Detrimental' podcast Dan Lust swings by to discuss the NFL's decision to appeal the 6-game suspension handed down on Deshaun Watson and how it immediately casts down on the league's current disciplinary system, how Judge Sue L. Robinson was able to essentially settle on a guilty verdict when criminal courts didn't, why he doesn't understand how Roger Goodell's position on Watson changed so dramatically in less than a year, why the NFL only considered the testimony of 4 female accusers, why the appeal seems to be all about optics and appeasing the public, 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.

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was found guilty of tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton by the NFL. Much like former President Donald J. Trump – whom the Dolphins owner has openly supported for years - Ross is a rich and powerful man who acts as if the rules don’t always apply to him. How else do you explain the decision to brazenly defying the NFL’s anti-tampering policy multiple times over a four-year period? What’s more, this current Dolphins squad headlined by Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle have the potential to be pretty good this season. It would be a shame for all that to come crashing down because their owner thinks he's above the law. Later, J-Mac switches gears to baseball by recapping a wild MLB Trade Deadline that saw the Los Angeles Dodgers land slugger Joey Gallo (Ha!) and the San Diego Padres acquire superstar Juan Soto. The Dodgers-Padres rivalry has been brewing for some time now, but the Padres landing Soto should push things over the top. Assuming good health for both clubs, these two teams should both be in World Series contention for years to come. Sticking with baseball, our fearless leaders closes the show by discussing the unfortunate passing of legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. Scully was an icon in Los Angeles and across the country. He will most definitely be missed. 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, NFL Network national insider Ian Rapoport swings by for a lengthy conversation in which he and Jason discuss what’s next for Deshaun Watson and the NFL after the independent arbiter handed down a 6-game suspension, whether or not we can expect Roger Goodell will exercise his right to appeal, how he stumbled upon the infamous ‘homework clause’ in Kyler Murray’s contract, what kind of blowback Murray and the Cardinals might face if they get off to a slow start, why Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens still haven’t settled on a long-term contract extension, the Seattle Seahawks’ murky quarterback situation, the idea that the Minnesota Vikings could be a viewed as a dark horse Super Bowl contender, a few underrated teams and players heading into the upcoming NFL 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 kick things off with a few thoughts on the impending suspension of Deshaun Watson. All signs point to the ruling coming down sometime on Monday, and rumor has it the actual suspension could be as little as four games. If that is indeed the case, savvy bettors could make some serious money on Cleveland Browns AFC North and Super Bowl futures. Sticking in the NFL, this whole Watson saga has underscored one painfully obvious fact: there is a dearth of legitimate starting quarterbacks in the NFL. Why else would Cleveland trade for Watson - and give him richest guaranteed deal in NFL history - knowing that a suspension was coming? More than half the teams in the League are without sure-fire starters at the game’s most important position. Moving over to the NBA, the guys share their thoughts on the life and legacy of former Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell. Whether or not you think he tops Wilt Chamberlain as the greatest center of his generation, we can all agree he’s a true legend and an icon. Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by telling us why the Los Angeles Angels should seriously consider trading Shohei Ohtani ahead of this week’s MLB Trade Deadline. The Angels are going nowhere fast, and as much as it might hurt, the easiest way to return to relevancy would be to flip Ohtani for a haul of players and prospects. 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 sharing his thoughts on the Arizona Cardinals' sudden about face regarding the 'homework clause' in Kyler Murray's contract. Arizona's decision to remove the clause less than 24 hours after it went public was almost as bad as putting it in the contract in the first place; the Cardinals could not have bungled this situation even more. As a result, it's hard to imagine there's any player under more pressure heading into the upcoming season than Kyler Murray. Later, NFL analytics expert and Sharp Football Analysis founder Warren Sharp swings by to discuss how the Los Angeles Chargers have done such a good job filling the holes around stud quarterback Justin Herbert, how the loss of Brian Daboll might affect Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills offense, what we can expect from Kirk Cousins with a new coaching staff in Minnesota, why he expects the Dallas Cowboys to come in under their projected win total, why he’s higher on New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones than most in the football media world, the challenges professional sports gamblers can face when wagering on the NFL – both in-season and in the offseason, 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 with a deep dive into the report that Draymond Green is seeking a max contract extension from the Golden State Warriors. Given his age and decline offensive production, there is absolutely no good reason for the Warriors to consider giving Green the max... and that's before you even consider Golden State's ridiculous tax bill. Moreover, with star-in-waiting Jordan Poole and postseason hero Andrew Wiggins coming up for extensions of their own, the Warriors have to make sure they keep large portions of the salary cap earmarked for them. Later, The MMQB senior NFL reporter Albert Breer swings by to discuss the latest on Lamar Jackson and his contract negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens, whether or not the Miami Dolphins are truly married to Tua Tagovailoa as their franchise quarterback, the next landing spot for Jimmy Garoppolo, how Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs plan to adjust to life after Tyreek Hill, the chance that Mike McCarthy is still the Dallas Cowboys head coach entering the 2023 season, Tom Brady’s return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 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 with a few thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers' decision to turn the team over to second year quarterback Trey Lance. While most talking heads are infatuated with the decision to move off of Jimmy Garoppolo, J-Mac says more people should take notice of what could be one of the worst offensive lines in all of football. John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan definitely aren't doing their your signal caller any favors. Later, DraftKings co-founder Matt Kalish swings by to discuss his Boston sports fandom and the Celtics flirtation with Kevin Durant, the value of having brick-and-mortar casino partners within the DraftKings ecosystems, which American pro sports come closest to the NFL as it relates to overall betting handle, why tennis is so popular amongst online bettors, why DraftKings has decided to wade into the NFT waters, 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, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on the ridiculous 'homework clause' that got included into Kyler Murray's contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals. The fact that Murray's in-season quota is only four hours per week tells you that he must've hardly ever watched film on his own. Best guess? He may have watched about an hour all last season. Murray is so transcendent as an athlete that he's developed an unfounded arrogance as a quarterback. Later, NBC Sports Boston Celtics reporter Chris Forsberg swings to discuss why he doesn’t expect Kevin Durant will actually get traded to Boston, why the Celtics are even considering breaking up their young core that just reached the NBA Finals, how Jaylen Brown’s contract situation could play a role in any trade negotiations, how Brad Stevens has managed to seamlessly transition from the bench to the front office, what it was like covering the team during the Kyrie Irving Era, 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 start things off with a few thoughts on Jerry West's very public verbal takedown of JJ Redick. Redick famously said a few months ago that Hall of Fame players like Bob Cousy were being overrated by the basketball media given that he was playing against 'plumbers' on a nightly basis. Well, The Logo fired back in a big way over the weekend. While West didn't refute Redick's 'plumbers' comment (because it's factually accurate), he did point out that Redick was never more than a role player and as such should know better than to talk out of turn about Hall of Fame-caliber players (which is absolutely fair). It's one of those rare instances where both guys on either side of the debate were right. Later, J-Mac and Rob G engage in a war of words of their own over Lamar Jackson's current contract situation. Both guys agree that Jackson deserves a big pay day, where they disagree though is whether or not Jackson should hold out for a fully guaranteed deal. The running narrative over the years has been that you can't build a dynasty if the quarterback is making all the money, and that's precisely why guys like Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes took less than market value. On the other hand, teams like the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints have consistently proven that the NFL salary cap is kind of a myth. 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 with a few thoughts on Kyler Murray's massive contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals. After his offseason of discontent, it's not all that shocking to see the Cardinals cave to their quarterback. The big question then becomes, at least at this point, is how will Kyler's deal impact Lamar Jackson? Jackson has been better and accomplished more in the NFL than Murray has so it's safe to assume that he'll get more... right? Later, Football Outsiders editor-in-chief Aaron Schatz swings by to discuss how things are looking up for the New York Jets, why they project the New York Giants to be the worst team in the league next season, why he likes the Philadelphia Eagles – not the Dallas Cowboys – to win the NFC East, Baker Mayfield’s impact on the Carolina Panthers, why he and his colleagues are so conflicted on Matt Ryan and the Indianapolis Colts, the likelihood of the dreaded ‘Super Bowl hangover’ hitting the Cincinnati Bengals, why the Buffalo Bills should be viewed as the Super Bowl favorites this upcoming season, why he expects Kyler and the Cardinals to disappoint this season, Russell Wilson’s projected impact on the Denver Broncos, 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 does a deep dive into potential landing spots for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. It was reported on Tuesday afternoon that the 49ers have officially granted Jimmy G the opportunity to seek out potential trades. Unfortunately for the Niners signal caller, almost every single NFL team currently has their starting quarterback in place; What this means then is that Jimmy G will end up replacing a guy who as of now we believe is entrenched as the starter. The Arizona Cardinals are currently at a contract stalemate with Kyler Murray - could Jimmy G be brought in as Kyler insurance? The Miami Dolphins' addition of Tyreek Hill would suggest that this team his ready to win right now - are we sure that Tua Tagovailoa is the man for the job? The Detroit Lions and New York Giants have to be looking to upgrade from Jared Goff and Daniel Jones, don't they? While Garoppolo is unlikely to blow you away with his stats, the fact remains that he's been a winning quarterback throughout his NFL career. If you're an NFL franchise looking to get into the playoffs, or better yet a playoff team that's looking to make a run at the Super Bowl, why wouldn't you make a run at Jimmy G? 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 by debating whether or not the MLB All-Star Game is actually the best all-star game going right now. We can all agree that the Pro Bowl has become unwatchable and not enough people in this country care about hockey, so it really comes down to the MLB and NBA All-Star Games. Does the fact that the NBA stars play deep into the fourth quarter outweigh the fact the MLB stars actually play hard (if only for about an inning each) when they're out there? The guys really went at it on this one. Later, J-Mac shares a quick thought on the reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette has put on upwards of 30 pounds during this offseason. With Chris Godwin out, Rob Gronkowski retired and Fournette looking hefty, are we sure that Tom Brady and the Bucs should be viewed as locks to win the NFC South? Only time will tell. Finally, the guys close the show by discussing the latest rumors surrounding a potential Russell Westbrook-for-Kyrie Irving trade. One prominent NBA reporter has called any potential deal 'unlikely', which has led Jason to proclaim that the Los Angeles Lakers should get off Kyrie and instead pivot to Indiana. Is it safe to say that a trade package of Buddy Hield and Myles Turner would be better than Kyrie by himself? J-Mac says yes, Rob G says no - what say you?!? 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 kicks things off with a few thoughts on Juan Soto's Home Run Derby victory. Interestingly enough, winning the Derby was easily the second most impressive thing he's done in the last few days. Lest we forget he also turned down a whopping $440 million contract extension from the Washington Nationals. Geesh! The second biggest story to come out on Monday involved the Los Angeles Lakers as it was reported that LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis all got on a call together to reiterate their dedication to one another... should the Lakers decide to actually keep Russ. Only time will tell on that one. Later, FOX Sports MLB betting analyst and FanDuel sports analytics expert Edward Egros swings by to discuss why the total number of home runs is down this season, whether or not New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge should be viewed as the best player in baseball, the likelihood that we’ll see another two-way star like Shohei Ohtani anytime soon, why he believes the Chicago White Sox have been the most surprising team through the first half of the MLB season – and not in a good way, Clayton Kershaw’s future with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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, NBA.com and FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by for a lengthy conversation with Jason in which the two guys discuss the atmosphere in the gym when LeBron James made his return to the Drew League for the first time since 2011, why LeBron’s motivations to play in the Drew League may be just as political as they were practical, why the highly-discussed Kyrie Irving-to-the-Lakers trade still has not been consummated, where Russell Westbrook struggled the most last year with Los Angeles, the likelihood of the Lakers ‘running it back’ with LeBron, Westbrook and Anthony Davis next season, whether or not the New York Knicks should meet the Utah Jazz’ astronomical asking price for Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant’s future with the Brooklyn Nets, 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.

With Colin out, Chris Broussard and Jason McIntyre step in to give their thoughts on Kevin Durant’s future and what it would mean for his legacy if he returned to the Golden State Warriors. They debate the likelihood the Lakers should consider trading LeBron James for another NBA superstar. Chris explains why he believes Lamar Jackson has limitation despite his success in the NFL. Plus, NBA champion Eddie House joins the show to share his take on how KD ranks in today’s NBA landscape.#oddcouple #straightfireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard and Jason McIntyre in for Colin. Would be a bad idea for Kevin Durant to return to the Warriors? Would you consider a LeBron-for-KD trade? Guest: Ephraim Salaam #oddcouple #straightfireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard and Jason McIntyre in for Colin Would you consider a LeBron-for-KD trade? Is the answer for Dallas really less Dak Prescott? Guest: Brian Lewis #oddcouple #straightfireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard and Jason McIntyre in for Colin Should Steph even want KD back in Golden State? Best for Last: McIntyre’s top 5 players in the NBA Guest: Eddie House #oddcouple #straightfireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on the wild Deandre Ayton saga that took place on Thursday. The Indiana Pacers thought they had Ayton signed, sealed and deliver... for about 3 hours. The Phoenix Suns had no choice but to match the offer sheet and keep their star center. Even if the Suns had no interest in giving Ayton a max deal, they couldn't afford to lose him for nothing when they're this close to a championship; Making matters worse, the Ayton deal essentially removes Phoenix from the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. Later, J-Mac and Producer Rob G hit us with a deep dive into the report that Steph Curry is quietly recruiting Durant back to the Golden State Warriors. Both guys agree that it would be a bad look for KD to come running back to the Warriors after they just won the championship, but what does it say about Steph that he even wants him back in the first place? Jason says that any rings Steph wins – with or without Durant – will only cement his status as a top-10 player in NBA history. Rob G, on the other hand, says the addition of KD could actually hurt Curry’s long-term legacy given that it would now be the second time he’s felt the need to recruit a better player to his roster. 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 with a quick note on the report that the Brooklyn Nets would be interested in Donovan Mitchell in any potential Kevin Durant trade. It's too soon to say whether or not a deal could actually come to fruition, but we did tell you yesterday that Mitchell and Durant wind up being linked together until one of them actually gets traded. Just sayin'. Later, Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show and 92.3 The Fan Cleveland host Garrett Bush swings by to discuss why there's so much pressure on Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski heading into the upcoming season, why fans are so split on the acquisition of Deshaun Watson, how Joe Burrow single-handedly destroyed every single excuse Browns fans had about being mediocre for so long, Collin Sexton's future with the Cavaliers now that Darius Garland has emerged, why NBA front office executives think Durant and Kyrie Irving are the two most miserable guys in basketball, 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 report that Kyrie Irving would prefer to stay with the Brooklyn Nets – whether Kevin Durant remains on the team or not. Has Kyrie finally come to the realization that no other team actually wants to trade for him so he’s trying to save face? Or is this just the latest case of an NBA franchise trying to manipulate a member of the media to get their preferred narrative out to the public? We’ll find out soon enough. Speaking of the Nets, now that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is officially on the trade block, it’s safe to say that his future is now directly tied to Durant’s. That’s not to say that the two all-stars will ultimately get traded for each other, but rather that any team linked to KD will also now be linked to Mitchell. Later, the guys explain why Scottie Pippen is correct when he says that it’s tougher to be successful in today’s NBA than it was back in the 1990s. Players are bigger, faster and more skilled than ever before, so it only makes sense the competition would be greater as well. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by discussing why he thinks the Cleveland Browns should try to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo to hold down the fort while Deshaun Watson is out due to suspension. In fact, Jason argues that Jimmy G as the bridge quarterback would actually make the Browns the team to beat in the AFC North. 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 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.