Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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Jayson Tatum is Top-10, Alvin Kamara Conundrum, Politicized College Football & Corey Brewer Sep 02, 2020

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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.

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Trevor Lawrence AND Dabo Swinney to Jacksonville?, Russell Westbrook is not a Winning Player, Giannis Can't Stand the Heat Sep 01, 2020

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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!

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The Goon Squad Clippers, Can't Stop the Celtics & Doug Gottlieb Aug 31, 2020

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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.

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NBA Boycott Fallout & Fantasy Football with Matthew Berry Aug 28, 2020

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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!

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NBA Players Are Prepared to Boycott the Season Aug 27, 2020

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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.

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The Unlikeable Clippers, Jamal Murray's Coming Out Party & a Possible NBA Boycott Aug 26, 2020

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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.

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Lakers Locked In, Luka-Montrezl Trash Talk & Popovich to Brooklyn? Aug 25, 2020

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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.

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The Legend of Luka, Clippers Are Crumbling & Ric Bucher Aug 24, 2020

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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.

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Lakers Lock Up Lillard, Rockets Keep Rolling & The LaMelo Ball Sweepstakes Aug 21, 2020

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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.

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Clippers Choked, Joel Embiid Trade Destinations & Tania Ganguli Aug 20, 2020

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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.

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