Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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Former NBA Assistant Coach Dave Miller on Coaching CP3, his relationship with Kobe Bryant, Fixing the Lakers & More! May 04, 2022

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

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Double-Down on the Cardinals without D-Hop, Luka Doncic Needs Some Help + FOX Sports 910 Phoenix host Jody Oehler May 03, 2022

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

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Mad About the Memphis Grizzlies, Suns Should be on Upset Alert & NFL Draft Winners May 02, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason starts things off by telling us why the Memphis Grizzlies are already in deep trouble after Game 1 of their series against the Golden State Warriors. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson weren't good, Draymond Green got ejected in the second half, Jaren Jackson Jr and Ja Morant both played well... and the Grizz still lost. You can't give away a game like that when you have that many things working if your favor. Maybe if Morant and his dad spent less time hamming it up after baskets and more time worrying about defense, Memphis wouldn't be down 0-1. Speaking of the NBA Playoffs, is it already time to put Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns on upset alert heading into tonight's Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks? The Suns were the best team in the NBA throughout the regular season, but they haven't looked nearly as sharp so far in the postseason. The Mavs play stout defense, and they will have the best player in the series (Luka Doncic), so an upset shouldn't be all that shocking. Finally, Jason and Producer Rob G close the show by picking a few of the biggest winners from this past weekend's NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens both did really well, but is it fair to say that it was the Arizona Cardinals who best set themselves up for immediate success? Our fearless leader is already predicting an NFC West crown for Kyler Murray and the Cardinals! Guess only time will tell on that one.

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: AJ Brown Gets Paid, NY Jets Win the Night & More! Apr 29, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to round one of the NFL Draft where his beloved New York Jets came away as the clear winners of the night. The Jets used their three first round picks to nab Cincinnati cornerback Sauce Gardner, Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson and Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II; a case can be made that all three of those guys should have gone in the top-10 overall, so it should come as no surprise then that the Jets are viewed as the big winners of round one. Speaking of winners, disgruntled wide receiver AJ Brown got his wish and was traded to the Eagles - and promptly signed a $100 million extension in Philadelphia. It sure does pay to be an unhappy wideout in today's NFL. Aside from those two headlines, Jason shares his thoughts on the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions' road to redemption, the Green Bay Packers' decision to pass on a wide receiver (again), Malik Willis falling out of the first round altogether, and much more!

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NFL Draft Primer with Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson II & The Draft Network analyst Brentley Weissman Apr 28, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason has a double-dose of interviews leading up to tonight's 2022 NFL Draft. First up, Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson II checks in on behalf of Gillette to discuss how he plans to celebrate on Draft Night, how was able to use a dominant Senior Bowl to vault up draft boards, what skills he thinks he can bring to an NFL franchise, and his NFL Combine experiences. Later, former NFL scout and The Draft Network analyst Brentley Weissman swings by to discuss why he's so much lower on Georgia pass rusher Travon Walker than most of his contemporaries, why he's a big believer in Oregon EDGE defender Kayvon Thibodeaux, which quarterback he's expecting to be the first one taken off the board, and much more!

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Ja Morant is Derrick Rose 2.0, How the Heat Exposed Trae Young & J-Mac's NFL Mock Draft Apr 27, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on Ja Morant's virtuoso performance on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Morant was the best player on the floor, and he had one of the greatest highlight reel dunks in recent NBA Playoff history; In many ways, Morant's performance was reminiscent of what we saw from Derrick Rose back in 2011... and therein lies the problem. Rose, like Morant, was arguably the most exciting player in the NBA, but his shortcomings were exposed in the postseason by LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Assuming the Grizzlies get by the Timberwolves in round one, expect Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors to do the same to Morant in round two. Later, Jason shares a quick note on the Miami Heat's series-clinching victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The fact that the Heat got it done in five games isn't all that surprising, but what is surprising is how mortal they made Trae Young look. One could argue that the Heat exposed a fatal flaw in Young's game the same way they did to Giannis Antetokounmpo a few years ago. Here's to hoping Trae can turn that weakness into a strength the same way Giannis did. Finally, our fearless leader closes the show by recapping his NFL Mock Draft that he dropped earlier this week on FOXSports.com. Who's going number 1? Will any quarterback get drafted in the top half of the first round? How many pass rushers will go in the top 10? Jason has the answer to all those questions - and more!

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Kyrie the Culture Killer, Time to Put KD to a Decision & a Juicy Packers Trade Rumor Apr 26, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G open things up with a deep dive into Kyrie Irving's comments on the heels of the Brooklyn Nets' first round exit at the hands of the Boston Celtics. After a season of self-inflicted turmoil, Kyrie admitted that his vaccine status was a distraction for the club and promised that he would get together with the Nets front office to formulate a game plan for next season. Wait, what?! You really decided to say these things after getting swept out of the playoffs?! There really isn't a less self-aware athlete in all of sports. All of this then leads to a serious question: Should the Nets be willing to offer Kyrie a max contract extension this offseason? On one hand, Irving has shown himself to be a wholly reliable superstar. On the other, by refusing to extend Kyrie, the Nets run the risk of alienating Kevin Durant. Perhaps it's time to put KD to a decision about whether or not he really trusts Kyrie to be his running mate moving forward. Later, the guys do a quick recap of all the Monday night NBA Playoff action. Could Doc Rivers and the Philadelphia 76ers really blow a 3-0 series lead? With KD and LeBron James out of the mix, would the NBA be best served by Luka Doncic making a championship run? Are we sure the Utah Jazz should build around Donovan Mitchell if they decide to blow it up? Finally, Jason and Rob G close the show with a few thoughts on the report that the Green Bay Packers have tried - and continue to try - to trade for Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller. Given that the Packers just lost Davante Adams, it makes a ton of season why they'd look to acquire the Pro Bowl tight end out of Vegas. However, between Adams, Waller and Hunter Renfrow, the Raiders just might have the best trio of receiving options in the NFL, so why would they break it up?

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Kevin Durant Ruined His Own Career + Pro Football Focus director of contest Austin Gayle Apr 25, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into what's gone wrong for Kevin Durant since he decided to leave Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors to join forces with Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn. KD was well on his way towards becoming a top-8 player of all-time before the move, and his career has been in a downward spiral ever since. Once the Boston Celtics officially put the Nets out of their misery, Durant will have only won one series since moving to Brooklyn. One. KD basically ruined his career when he decided he'd rather team up with Kyrie instead of Steph. Later, Pro Football Focus director of content Austin Gayle swings by to preview the upcoming NFL Draft. During the conversation, the guys discuss why Michigan edge rusher Aiden Hutchinson is viewed as the favorite to go first overall, why the narrative surrounding Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux and his work ethic feels like a big smokescreen, if we can expect Cincinnati cornerback Sauce Gardner to fall out of the top-3, the likelihood that Liberty quarterback Malik Willis gets drafted in the top-10, which teams might be prefer to wait for the 2023 quarterback class headlined by Ohio State’s CJ Stroud and Alabama’s Bryce Young, and much more!

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Jokic Ain't the Real MVP, KAT is a Postseason Fraud + Pro Football Network NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline Apr 22, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by taking a verbal flamethrower to Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns. Jokic appears set to win his second consecutive NBA MVP award, and yet his Denver Nuggets are about to get swept out of the postseason by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Through the first week of the NBA Playoffs, it's become painfully obvious that Jokic isn't the top-5 NBA player that analytics nerds would like us to believe. Not to be outdone, KAT has had more fouls than baskets in three of the four postseason games he's played thus far. Towns has looked mentally soft and physically clumsy so far against the Memphis Grizzlies, and things culminated on Thursday night when the Timberwolves blew multiple 20+ point leads en route a crushing Game 3 loss. It was an embarrassing night all around for these two All-NBA big men. Later, Pro Football Network NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline swings by to discuss why Georgia edge rusher Travon Walker has seemingly shot up draft boards as of late, why his top rated player – Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux – could easily fall out of the top 5 picks, where top-rated cornerback Sauce Gardner could end up if the New York Jets don’t take him as many have predicted, the likelihood that quarterbacks get overdrafted, why he’s lower on Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder that most in the draft community, why he believes Notre Dame superstar safety Kyle Hamilton could switch positions to linebacker in the NFL, and much more!

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KD's Best Days May Be Behind Him, Olympic Play Hurt the NBA + 95.7 San Francisco radio host Mark Willard Apr 21, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the Boston Celtics' impressive come-from-behind victory over the Brooklyn Nets to take a 2-0 series lead. Kevin Durant had arguably the worst playoff game of his NBA career, and it's got our fearless leader wondering aloud whether or not this is the beginning of the end for KD. Either way, it's hard to envision the Nets winning 4 of the next 5 games going up against a defensive juggernaut like the Celtics. Speaking of the NBA, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton became the latest player to succumb to injury during this postseason. Is it possible that a summer of Olympic basketball is the biggest reason behind this sudden rash of injuries? Lest we forget, Middleton, Devin Booker and Luka Doncic all played in the Olympics before the start of the NBA season. Later, 95.7 The Game San Francisco radio host Mark Willard swings by to discuss Deebo Samuel’s trade demand, how the exploding wide receiver market has shaped the ongoing negotiations between Samuel and San Francisco, the emergence of Jordan Poole as a third offensive star for the Golden State Warriors, whether or not the young guys like Poole and Jonathan Kuminga could extend the Warriors’ championship window beyond the prime windows of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, and much more! Finally, Jason closes the show with a Thursday night NBA Playoffs edition of the Best Bet.

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