Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason does a deep dive on all the biggest NFL Week 2 Sunday headlines. He explains why Russell Wilson’s red-hot start to the season could have some Seattle Seahawks thinking another Super Bowl berth is in the cards, why the play of Cam Newton through the first two weeks proves that Bill Belichick is a genius, why you shouldn’t really be surprised that the Atlanta Falcons had yet another historic 2nd half collapse, why the incredible rash of injuries on Sunday to guys like Saquon Barkley and Nick Bosa are proof that we need an NFL Preseason, why it’s time to start worrying about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, and much more! Later, Producer Rob joins the show to help breakdown Anthony Davis’ game-winning 3-pointer to put the Los Angeles Lakers up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals, and the guys discuss why some in the media used AD’s basket to take a shot at LeBron James, why others had such a big problem with one ESPN reporter leaving him off the All-NBA team, and if his recent play in the postseason should put him in the Best Player in the World conversation. Finally, Jason explains why you should put some big money on Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders in the Monday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre reacts to Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets. Jason says that LeBron James was the real MVP of the 2020 NBA season and explains why he’s concerned about the Arians-Brady dynamic in Tampa Bay. Plus, he shares his favorite bets for Week 2 of the NFL!Guests include: Boston Sports Journal's Greg Bedard, Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Betting guru T.A.Listen to The Jason McIntyre Show on Saturdays from 10am-1pm ET on FOX Sports Radio! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how even though Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns were victorious, it’s clear that you’d rather have Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow over Mayfield moving forward. It was the 2nd game of Burrow’s career, on the road, on short rest, without the benefit of a preseason, and he still looked further along in his development than Mayfield. The Bengals have themselves a keeper. Later, Jason explains why he’s starting to worry about his Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Finals prediction now that the Celtics are down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat. Plus, FOX Sports Radio host and NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks swings by to explain why he’s picking Cam Newton and the New England Patriots to make the Super Bowl this season, why he believes this Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons is a must-win for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, why he’s concerned about the Houston Texans being unable to establish a true identity around Deshaun Watson, why Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray should be viewed as a dark horse MVP candidate, and much more! Finally, Jason gives a special NFL 3-pack of picks for his weekend edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason explains how Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield went from being the lovable underdog that everyone rooted for back in college to the guy who could be on his way out of Cleveland altogether if he doesn’t get his act together. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has seemingly replaced Mayfield as America’s underdog, thus adding an extra layer of intrigue to tonight’s Thursday Night Football game. Later, Jason discusses why he believes Kemba Walker is the key to the Boston Celtics evening up the series against the Miami Heat in tonight’s Game 2, and explains why he’s picking LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to sweep the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Plus, FOX Sports Radio host and FS1 personality Rob Parker swings by to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' choke job, explain why the Clippers blowing a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets still isn't as bad as the Golden State Warriors blowing a 3-1 lead to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2016, tell us why he thinks Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are destined to miss the playoffs this season, and much more! Finally, Jason looks to get back into the win column with the Thursday night edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason verbally destroys Kawhi Leonard, Doc Rivers and Paul George after the Los Angeles Clippers folded like a cheap tent in Game 7 of their series against the Denver Nuggets. How the heck did the Paper Clips manage to blow a 3-1 lead to the Nuggets?? As they say in the movie 8 Mile: “This guy’s a choke artist!”. Kawhi got exposed as nothing more than a system player who wasn’t mentally tough enough to come through in the clutch, Doc Rivers reminded us all once again that he’s the most overrated coach in the NBA after his team blew yet another 3-1 lead in the NBA Playoffs, and ‘Playoff P’ pulled yet another elimination game disappearing act. In short, the Clippers are who we thought they were: Championship frauds. Later, Jason does a deep dive into the ongoing melodrama surrounding Odell Beckham Jr and the Cleveland Browns, and wonders aloud if Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots may be waiting in the wings to pounce if OBJ ever hits the trade market again. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason reacts to Saquon Barkley's miserable 15-carry, 6-yard performance on Monday Night Football in the New York Giants' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and explains why it's clear now that there were no winners from the top of the 2018 NFL Draft. Two years later, neither Barkley with the Giants, Sam Darnold with the New York Jets or Baker Mayfield with Cleveland Browns has really changed the fortunes of their franchise, and you could argue that all 3 teams are wishing they had a do-over. Later, Tennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostowski becomes the rare player to be crowned as the hero and the goat in the same game, and Jason argues that Drew Lock's pedestrian night proves that Lock and the Denver Broncos were vastly overrated heading into this season. Plus, former NBA veteran and NBA analyst Ryan Hollins checks in to preview Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics and Game 7 between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets, explain why Doc Rivers deserve a lot of the blame for the Clippers inconsistent play in the postseason thus far, tell us why LeBron James is still the best player in the world right now, discuss why the Clippers should consider trading Paul George for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason does a full recap of Sunday’s Week 1 action around the NFL, starting with a surprising defense of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Brady threw 2 interceptions against the New Orleans Saints – including a Pick-6 – but Jason says you would be wise to buy stock on Brady and the Bucs now that so many football fans have already started to jump off the bandwagon. He also explains why although he was impressed with Cam Newton’s debut performance as the New England Patriots quarterback, Bill Belichick would be wise to not to run Newton so much if he plans on having his signal caller around at the end of the season. Jason goes on to explain why he believes that Aaron Rodgers, and not Lamar Jackson or Russell Wilson, turned in the most impressive quarterback performance of the day, and tell us why he was extremely disappointed in the performance Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys put together in their Sunday Night Football loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Later, Jason discusses why he’s having a hard time taking Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers seriously as title contenders after they blew yet another double-digit lead to the Denver Nuggets and have now been pushed to an upcoming Game 7. Finally, Jason does a quick preview of tonight’s opening Monday Night Football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants in the Monday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason takes the Texans and the Rockets to task for embarrassing the City of Houston on Thursday night. It's bad enough that Bill O'Brien the GM traded away the team's best wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins for a running back during the offseason, but Bill O'Brien the Coach made things worse by installing such a conservative gameplan. Needless to say, Patrick Mahomes, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and the Kansas City Chiefs had no problem taking advantage of O'Brien's miscues. On the hardwood, James Harden and the Rockets didn't even bother to show up in their Game 4 blowout loss to LeBron James and the Lakers. But, ever the optimist, Jason says things aren't all bad for Houston fans: At least they got to see what real championship teams look like! Later, professional sports bettor Adam Chernoff takes Jason through a slew of NFL week 1 lines, and explains why he likes the Green Bay Packers +3 against the Minnesota Vikings, the Indianapolis Colts +8 on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and much more! Finally, Jason looks to continue his winning ways with the Weekend edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason does a deep dive into a book excerpt that suggests Tom Brady’s supermodel wife, Gisele Bundchen, played a big role in Brady’s decision to leave Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots this past offseason. According to the book, Bundchen was upset that Belichick continued to treat the Greatest Quarterback in NFL History like he was any other Patriots player, and made her feelings known to owner Robert Kraft before the 2019 season. Jason explains how Belichick’s coaching style, along with Brady’s willingness to go along with it, is what made the team so successful. So all of this leads to one obvious question: Who’s really to blame for the split? Later, Producer Rob joins the show to help recap the Toronto Raptors’ Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics and throw a little salt on the wound of Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in the wake of their Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Finally, Jason does a quick preview of tonight’s NFL matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans in the Thursday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason tries to make sense of Giannis Antetokounmpo saying that he has absolutely no plans of forcing his way out of Milwaukee on the heels of the top-seeded Bucks getting knocked out of the playoffs earlier than expected for the second year in a row, and explains that Giannis needs to learn that there’s no such thing as loyalty in sports. Does Giannis want to win regular season awards, or does he want to win a championship? If the answer is the latter, then he’ll need to leave Milwaukee. Jason also breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers’ impressive Game 3 victory over the Houston Rockets in which ‘Playoff Rondo’ actually overshadowed ‘Playoff LeBron’ down the stretch. Plus, Super Bowl champion and wine connoisseur Will Blackmon checks in to explain why it's not unusual for star quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers or Brett Favre not to talk to some of their teammates, why building relationships is key to landing a job in sports (and sports media), how he eventually became the go-to wine supplier to the stars in the NFL, and much more! Finally, Jason helps you put a little money in your pocket with his Wednesday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL football is back, baby! On today’s episode, Jason gives out his preseason NFL Playoffs predictions for both the AFC and the NFC. Some of the picks were obvious (Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints), but he REALLY went out on a limb with a few of the others (New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals). And, let’s just say guys like Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson aren’t going to be too happy with what Jason had to say. Later, Producer Rob joins the show to help breakdown ‘Playoff P’ Paul George’s impressive performance in Game 3 that helped power the Los Angeles Clippers to a 2-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. Finally, Jason looks to get back into the win column with the Tuesday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason’s commends LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for doing every basketball fan a favor and winning Game 2 of their series against the Houston Rockets, and throws serious praise at ‘Playoff’ Rajon Rondo for his impressive performance off the bench. Jason also explains why the Milwaukee Bucks come-from-behind victory in Game 4 against the Miami Heat actually may have exposed Giannis Antetokounmpo as an offensive liability when it comes to NBA Playoffs basketball. Plus, professional sports bettor Preston Johnson swings by for a for a long-form conversation to discuss how he got into the business, the truth about home field/court advantage in a pandemic, which NFL futures bets he likes (and doesn’t like), how he expects the sports gambling world to evolve moving forward, and much more! Finally, Jason helps you put a little money in your pocket with his Monday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason opens things up by telling a personal story to illustrate just how much of a degenerate gambler he is, and gets into a heated debate with Producer Rob about whether or not Steve Nash is the right man to lead the Brooklyn Nets. Jason argues that Nash is precisely the kind of coach that Kyrie Irving needs, and Rob says Nash never deserved the job in the first place. Plus, Jason says he's still confident as ever in the Boston Celtics after losing to the Toronto Raptors at the buzzer, and explains why the rest of the NBA should have a healthy fear of the Los Angeles Clippers after the way they dominated the Denver Nuggets in Game 1. Finally, Jason looks to keep the hot streak rolling by taking the underdog Houston Rockets to cover the spread against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Friday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason explains why the addition of running back Leonard Fournette to a roster that already includes newcomers Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski will help turn the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into the most hated team in the NFL in the same way LeBron James teaming up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh turned the Miami Heat into the most hated team in the NBA. Jason also explains why James Harden did just enough at the end of Game 7 to avoid an onslaught of criticism, why he can envision Giannis Antetokounmpo pulling a Kevin Durant and signing with the very team who knocked him out of the playoffs (in this case, the Miami Heat in 2021), and why the NBA absolutely has to fix their referee problem. Plus, The MMQB's senior NFL reporter Albert Breer swings by to explain why he expects teams with year-to-year continuity to have a leg up this season, why you should expect the New England Patriots to surprise some people in 2020, why it feels like Dak Prescott is waiting on Deshaun Watson to sign his massive contract extension first, why the upcoming NFL Draft could have one of the best quarterback classes in recent memory, and much more! Finally, Jason puts his gaudy 79% win percentage to the test in the Thursday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason takes a verbal victory lap following Jayson Tatum’s dominant Game 2 performance against the Toronto Raptors, and reminds us all that he was calling the Boston Celtics star a top-10 player in the NBA two weeks ago. Jason also tells us why the New Orleans Saints could be stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to negotiating with disgruntled star running back Alvin Kamara, and explains why it’s clear that the return of college football has become highly politicized by both President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden. Plus, NBA champion Corey Brewer swings by to help preview Game 7 between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he explains why Houston needs to lean on James Harden – not Russell Westbrook – in crunch time, discusses which team has a better chance of upsetting LeBron James and the Lakers, and much more! Plus, Jason puts his gaudy 75% win percentage to the test in the Wednesday edition of The Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason takes a look into his NFL crystal ball and tells us why he can envision the (obviously) Jacksonville Jaguars tanking the season so they get draft Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence… and pair him with Dabo Swinney as their next head coach. Yes, it may seem a little farfetched on the surface, but if you take a look at the forest through the trees you’ll see that things line up pretty well for the Clemson duo to continue their partnership in the NFL. Plus, Producer Rob checks in to debate Jason about whether or not Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is a winning basketball player on the heels of Westbrook essentially giving away Game 6 down the stretch to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the guys explain why you shouldn’t be surprised with the way Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat handled Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 1 of their series. Finally, Jason puts his 7-3 record on the line in the Tuesday edition of the Best Bet. Come get some of this free money! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason takes Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers to task for their goonish play thus far during the playoffs and explains why history tells us that roughing up the opposition (Hello, 2008 Boston Celtics!) is the only way Kawhi Leonard and the boys are going to win an NBA championship this season. Jason also explains why Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are such a nightmare matchup for the Toronto Raptors, and why we shouldn't count on the Larry O'Brien trophy returning to The North this season. Plus, FOX Sports Radio host and FS1 personality Doug Gottlieb swings by to explain why it takes a seasoned basketball mind to fully understand what makes Michael Jordan better than LeBron James, why social media is one of the biggest reasons why the country is so divided these days, why Giannis Antetokounmpo's lack of a jump shot could be ultimately what dooms the Milwaukee Bucks, and much more! Finally, Jason puts his gaudy 6-3 record to the test in the Monday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses the news that the NBA players have decided to end their 24-hour boycott and return to play, explains how the whole ordeal could have a negative impact on the television ratings moving forward, and tells us why the players should consider doing a demonstration at the 2021 Olympic Games if they really want to send a message. Plus, ESPN senior fantasy football analyst (and actor!) Matthew Berry swings by to tell us exactly how he got his role in Avengers: Endgame and if he plans on acting again, why he's bullish on Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire this season, why he's shying away from guys like Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Cleveland Browns running Nick Chubb, why he's big on taking running backs in each of the first two rounds of your upcoming fantasy drafts, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the watershed moment of the NBA season thus far after the Milwaukee Bucks started a chain reaction that could lead to a boycott of the remainder of the NBA Playoffs. Jason explains that while he is generally supportive of the Bucks' cause, the harsh reality is that any boycott could have a negative impact on the NBA and its players moving forward. Finally, Jason explains why he's hoping that if LeBron James is one of the driving forces behind the potential boycott, LeBron is only doing so as a way to get the NBA owners to spur into action and come up with a plan that is palatable to the players. But let's be honest, while we want to remain optimistic that the owners and the players will reach some kind of resolution that will allow play to continue, it's not looking good for basketball fans right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason rips into the Los Angeles Clippers following their 43-point drubbing of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4. The Clippers were impressive, no doubt, but they also exhibited some of the clownish, dirty behavior that makes them the most unlikeable team in the NBA (We’re looking at you Marcus Morris). Jason also showers Jamal Murray with praise after the Denver Nuggets sharpshooter helped his team stave off elimination with a 42 point, 8 assist, 0 turnover masterpiece against the Utah Jazz. Plus, Producer Rob joins the podcast to help make sense of the report that members of the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics have considered boycotting playoff games in the wake of the latest shooting of an unarmed black man at the hands of police. Jason also explains why the NFL’s decision not to implement a blanket policy as it relates to fans in the stands could have a huge impact on the field – and at the betting window – this season. Finally, Jason tries to get back into the win column with the Wednesday edition of his Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason takes a verbal victory lap following the Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 beatdown of the Portland Trail Blazers. Did you really expect LeBron James and Anthony Davis to lose to Portland in Round 1? Of course not! Jason also takes us back to his own pickup basketball days to illustrate how frustrating it is that people on social media are trying to turn the Luka Doncic-Montrezl Harrell ‘white boy’ trash talk into something more than it is, and explains why the Milwaukee Bucks should have a healthy fear of the Miami Heat in Round 2. Plus, Jason and Producer Rob tell you why you shouldn’t read too much into the report that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving want Gregg Popovich to be their next head coach – and if you do, just know that it could be the worst NBA coaching hire in recent memory. Finally, Jason hands out another pick that’s bound to cash out at the betting window in the Tuesday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason explains why he believes Luka Doncic's 43 point, 17 rebound, 13 assist performance in the Dallas Mavericks' Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Clippers will go down in history as one of the seminal individual playoff performances of the last 40 years, tells us why 'Playoff P' Paul George could be one of the worst postseason performers in recent history, and wonders aloud why Kawhi Leonard and Doc Rivers aren't facing more criticism from the talking heads as the Clippers' best player and head coach, respectively. Jason also explains how the fact that Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray both dropping 50 points on Sunday night in the same game is further proof that the overall talent in today's NBA is much higher than in year's past. Plus, FS1 and Bleacher Report NBA analyst Ric Bucher swings by to explain why he's still not 100% sold on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, why Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid - and necessarily head coach Brett Brown - should shoulder much of the blame for the Philadelphia Sixers playoff struggles the past few seasons, why he's betting on the Golden State Warriors keeping the #2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and much more! Finally, Jason puts his gaudy 71% winning percentage to the test in the Monday edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominant defensive performance in Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers, and explains why LeBron James’ leadership was one of the biggest reasons for the turnaround, why LA will need Anthony Davis to keep up his high-level of play if they plan on making a run at the Finals, and why Damian Lillard’s finger injury could loom large moving forward. Later, Producer Rob jumps into to tell us why both the Lakers and the Clippers should have a healthy fear of James Harden and the Rockets now that Houston has suddenly discovered their defensive mojo. And, Jason does a deep dive into the results of the NBA Draft Lottery, and tells us why he envisions the draft’s biggest star – LaMelo Ball – slipping a few spots down the board on draft night. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason explains why Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers should feel very fortunate to be tied 1-1 in their first round series against the Dallas Mavericks given how thoroughly they've been outplayed thus far, tells us why you shouldn't be surprised that 'Playoff P' Paul George wet the bed again in Game 2, and heaps tons of praise on Luka Doncic for being the best player in the series through two games. Jason also pours one out for the Philadelphia 76ers as it appears as though The Process is on it's last legs, and he and Producer Rob discuss potential landing spots for any Joel Embiid trade. Plus, Los Angeles Times Lakers beat writer Tania Ganguli swings by to discuss what went wrong for LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Game 1 against Portland, and tells us what they need to do differently if they want to even things up in Game 2. Finally, Jason looks to get back in the win column with his Best Bet for Thursday night's slate of NBA Playoffs games. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and producer Rob (a diehard Lakers fan) discuss what went wrong for the top-seeded Purple and Gold during their stunning game 1 loss to Damian Lillard and the eighth-seeded Portland Trailblazers. Specifically, Anthony Davis decided to play like a backup shooting guard rather than the All-NBA big man we all know him to be, the Lakers starting backcourt gave them next to nothing, and LeBron James and AD came up small in crunch time. In the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo led but his Milwaukee Bucks teammates refused to follow as his team also dropped game 1 to an eight seed. Either way, Jason isn't one to overreact to one game, and he explains why he still expects the Lakers and the Bucks to win their respective series. Jason also does a deep dive into the falling NBA television ratings, and explains the real reason why the League's TV numbers are their lowest since 2012. Plus, Jason aims to get back into the win column with his Best Bet for Wednesday's night NBA action. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason explains why came away less than impressed by Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers following their Game 1 victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, and argues that were in not for some shoddy officiating the Mavs may have stolen Game 1. He also tells us why Jayson Tatum's virtuoso performance against the Philadelphia 76ers (32 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks) proves that Tatum is arguably a top-10 player in the League right now. Plus, ESPN NBA insider and best-selling author Brian Windhorst swings by to explain why the relationship between the NBA and China is even worse than we thought, why folks around the League expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to have an array of high-quality suitors should he decide to leave the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency next summer, why this could be LeBron James' last, best chance at a fourth ring, and much more! Plus, Jason puts hits 2-0 record to the test with another Best Bet for Tuesday's NBA action. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason is joined by FS1 NBA analyst and FOX Sports Radio host Chris Broussard as the two give a full preview of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The guys explain why they've both been so impressed by the job Adam Silver has done to ensure that Orlando Bubble has been both safe and entertaining, and share their thoughts on who they think deserved to be on the All-NBA Bubble First Team. The guys also tell us why they're both picking LeBron James and the Lakers to make quick work of Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers in round 1, explain why Russell Westbrook's quad injury could ultimately be what sends the Houston Rockets home early, discuss why Ben Simmons' absence is likely to lead to the Philadelphia Sixers getting beat by the Boston Celtics (and possibly the breakup of the Simmons-Embiid pairing altogether), explain why the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers have much more in common than you might think, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason explains why he thinks the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs' decisions to lock up their star tight ends - George Kittle and Travis Kelce, respectively - proves that they're forward thinking franchises and shows exactly why both teams are among the favorites to make the Super Bowl this season. He also explains why the growing unrest within the Syracuse and Florida State football programs are a mark of bigger problem facing the ACC and their general lack of leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, producer Rob joins Jason to discuss why the Portland Trail Blazers last-second victory against the Brooklyn Nets illustrated exactly why you shouldn't expect them to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, if Russell Westbrook's quad injury could ultimately lead to the Houston Rockets getting knocked out by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why the Los Angeles Clippers incredible depth and talent could actually come back to bite them in the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Jason tells us why he believes that Dak Prescott's self-awareness is why he won't let the fact that he didn't get his big payday this offseason affect his play on the field, and why Jerry Jones' comments about wanting to have fans in the stands at Dallas Cowboys home games this season shows a total lack of self-awareness. Jason also tells us the real reason why the Pac-12 and the Big Ten were the only conferences to pull the plug on the upcoming college football season, and explains why Dabo Swinney's insistence on keeping money out of his player's pockets still doesn't make sense. Plus, Producer Rob joins the pod to help Jason preview the NBA playoffs now that we know 7 of the 8 matchups, and discuss why the Lakers have zero reason to fear the Blazers in round 1, why the James Harden-Chris Paul matchup is going to be must-see TV, and if the Toronto Raptors have any real shot at getting back to the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason explains why he thinks the Big Ten and the Pac-12 were the first dominoes to fall that will ultimately lead to college football getting canceled altogether in 2020 (2:50), why he thinks Giannis Antetokounmpo's peculiar decision to headbutt an opponent during the Bucks win last night is proof that he's starting to crack under the pressure to win a championship this season (26:15), why he expects the Portland Trail Blazers will need a lot more than just Damian Lillard to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs (31:26). Plus, FS1 and FOX Sports Radio host Colin Cowherd swings by to tell us the story behind his meteoric rise in the world of sports media (9:40), if it's fair to compare him to a guy like Andy Reid (15:52), and why he expects the SEC will decide to cancel their college football season by the end of the week (18:44). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre shares his thoughts on all the rumors swirling around the world of college football, including why he thinks the lawyers in the ears of all the college football decision makers are stressing a worst-case scenario (4:20), why he's fed up with all of the politicians who are inserting themselves into this kind of conversation (7:20), and why he believes the Big Ten and Pac-12's best decision would be to postpone their football seasons a few weeks before making any final determination on the season (8:10). Jason also explains why he's worried that another playoff flameout by the Milwaukee Bucks could lead to Giannis Antetokounmpo bolting in free agency sooner than later (12:50), and why he's learned his lesson not to bet against LeBron James in the postseason (19:20). Finally, Jason gives out the streaking Phoenix Suns as his Best Bet for the Tuesday night slate of NBA games (24:23). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the debut episode of Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre, Jason explains why the impending cancellation of the college football season stems from a lack of leadership both at the top of the NCAA (1:44) and the Power 5 conferences as a whole (7:06). He also tells us why it's time for the NCAA to do away with the term 'amateurism' once and for all (8:18), and why he doesn't begrudge Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence for wanting to play the season because the young signal caller just can't see the forest through the trees (11:03). Plus, Jason does a deep dive into the weekend that was inside the NBA Bubble, and tells us why you shouldn't panic about the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and the Milwaukee Bucks all taking losses (16:53), why history tells us that Kawhi Leonard isn't in the same stratosphere as LeBron James as a player (21:49), and makes a very interesting comparison between Luka Doncic and James Harden (25:51). Finally, Jason helps you make a little money at the sportsbook as he hands out his Best Bet of the night for Monday's NBA slate (30:23). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports’ Jason McIntyre sets the agenda for the day by providing bold opinions on the biggest stories in sports including the day’s biggest sports betting topics. Straight Fire also features insiders and newsmakers as contributing guests. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.