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Rob and Kelvin explain why a new contract making Brock Purdy the 10th highest paid quarterback in the NFL feels right, poke fun at Producer Rob G over his Thursday afternoon vasectomy and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, The Athletic national NBA reporter Mike Vorkunov swings by to discuss the upcoming NBA All-Star Game, Jimmy Butler’s soft trade market and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob argue with Producer Rob G over whether or not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserves to win the NBA MVP award and tell us why the retirement of New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling is more impactful than you think. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss the MVP race, the upcoming 7/8 play-in game showdown between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob explain why it's crazy to suggest that the Los Angeles Lakers should tank the 7/8 play-in game to avoid facing the Denver Nuggets in round one, debate whether it's socially acceptable for a woman like Rachel Robinson (the widow to Jackie Robinson) to remarry and argue with Producer Rob G over whether or not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserves to win the NBA MVP award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Martin Weiss is in for Rob, and he and Chris debate whether Allen Iverson and Steph Curry are really the most influential NBA players of the last 40 years and tell us how much pressure Aaron Rodgers is under to perform next season now that the New York Jets have revamped the roster around him. Plus, Producer Rob G brings us a special edition of Trollin' or Rollin'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by using the incredible postseason run by the Denver Nuggets tandem of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as a backdrop to debate the top-10 dynamic duos in the NBA right now. Are LeBron James and Anthony Davis still the best in the business? Have Kevin Durant and Devin Booker been together long enough to crack the top-5? How much did the Boston Celtics' playoff flameout cost Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? Later, the guys discuss the report that Chris Paul will wind up either in Phoenix or Los Angeles next season. If CP3 ends up with a team like the Los Angeles Lakers, could the Suns replace him with another disgruntled point guard like James Harden? Interesting. Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by discussing whether or not they'd consider trading Jokic for the first overall pick and the rights to draft French phenom Victor Wembanyama. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) kick things off by using the incredible postseason run by the Denver Nuggets tandem of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as a backdrop to debate the top-10 dynamic duos in the NBA right now. Are LeBron James and Anthony Davis still the best in the business? Have Kevin Durant and Devin Booker been together long enough to crack the top-5? How much did the Boston Celtics' playoff flameout cost Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? Later, the guys discuss the report that Chris Paul will wind up either in Phoenix or Los Angeles next season. If CP3 ends up with a team like the Los Angeles Lakers, could the Suns replace him with another disgruntled point guard like James Harden? Interesting. Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by discussing whether or not they'd consider trading Jokic for the first overall pick and the rights to draft French phenom Victor Wembanyama. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason makes his triumphant return from his weeklong tropical vacation. First up on the docket? Major League Baseball's decision to suspend San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr 80 games for PED use. Tatis broke the rules, for sure, but it is notable that MLB seems to be the only American professional sport that seems to have no problem whatsoever coming down hard on their star players. Later, J-Mac and Producer Rob G do a deep dive into the uncertainty surrounding the New York Jets' quarterback position in the wake of Zach Wilson's knee injury. Wilson is expected to miss about 4 weeks, but Jason says now is the perfect time to make a trade for Jimmy Garoppolo. New York is desperate for relevance, and Jimmy G has the smile and talent to make the Jets respectable again. Rob argues that the addition of Garoppolo would put New York in a race towards mediocrity, but J-Mac says mediocrity would still be more preferable than being a dumpster fire. This really was one of the more unique debates the guys have had in some time. Finally, the guys close the show with a few thoughts on some of the hype coming out of week 1 of the NFL Preseason. Does any of it matter? Should we be excited or worried? Their 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, Jason makes his triumphant return from his weeklong tropical vacation. First up on the docket? Major League Baseball's decision to suspend San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr 80 games for PED use. Tatis broke the rules, for sure, but it is notable that MLB seems to be the only American professional sport that seems to have no problem whatsoever coming down hard on their star players. Later, J-Mac and Producer Rob G do a deep dive into the uncertainty surrounding the New York Jets' quarterback position in the wake of Zach Wilson's knee injury. Wilson is expected to miss about 4 weeks, but Jason says now is the perfect time to make a trade for Jimmy Garoppolo. New York is desperate for relevance, and Jimmy G has the smile and talent to make the Jets respectable again. Rob argues that the addition of Garoppolo would put New York in a race towards mediocrity, but J-Mac says mediocrity would still be more preferable than being a dumpster fire. This really was one of the more unique debates the guys have had in some time. Finally, the guys close the show with a few thoughts on some of the hype coming out of week 1 of the NFL Preseason. Does any of it matter? Should we be excited or worried? Their 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, 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 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 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! #FSRWeekends 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! #FSRWeekends 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! #DougGottliebShow 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! #DougGottliebShow See 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! #FSRWeekends See 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! #FSRWeekends 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 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! #benmaller 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! #benmaller See 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 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! #OddCouple See 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! #OddCouple 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, 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! #FSRWeekends See 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! #FSRWeekends 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 and Producer Rob G bring you wall-to-wall reaction to the Boston Celtics' Game 3 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Steph Curry suffered a foot injury that could sideline him for Game 4, but even still, the biggest storyline to come out of Wednesday's action had to be the play of Draymond Green. After a week of injecting himself into social media beefs with Kevin Durant and a war of words with Cornbread Maxwell, Green was an absolute disaster on the floor in Game 3; Things have gotten so bad on the offensive end that both Jason and Rob G believe that Steve Kerr may have no choice but to cut Green's minutes moving forward… and even that might not matter if Curry isn't 100%. Speaking of Steph, if the Warriors end up falling to the Celtics in these NBA Finals (which is looking more and more likely these days), is it fair to say that he's officially eliminated from top-10 all-time consideration? As great as he is, the harsh reality is that his only NBA championship without Kevin Durant would have came against a Cleveland Cavaliers team that was missing both Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving. J-Mac and Rob G mostly disagree on this topic, but it definitely makes for an interesting discussion. Finally, the guys close the show by explaining why they both currently have Jaylen Brown - not Jayson Tatum - as their pick to win NBA Finals MVP.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob debate with Producer Rob G about whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers made the right decision to pull Clayton Kershaw 7 innings into a perfect game, and tell us if they had a problem with the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrating their play-in tournament win like they just won the NBA championship. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble swings by to help breakdown all the biggest baseball headlines in this week's edition of Foul or Fair.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G get the party started with a deep dive into the Brooklyn Nets' play-in tournament victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Earlier in the week, Jason listed the Nets as one of only 5 teams he thinks can win the NBA championship this season… and he's already on the verge of backing off that claim. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were fantastic, and the Nets still needed to hold on for dear life to beat an inferior opponent. Brooklyn won't be able to get away with that kind of play against better teams. Both Jason and Rob G have already said they've got the Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics winning Game 1 of the series, and at least one of the guys has gone on record in picking Boston to win the series outright. Later, Jason and Rob G share their thoughts on the Minnesota Timberwolves' thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. With Karl-Anthony Towns struggling, the T'Wolves leaned on young stud Anthony Edwards and #FormerLaker D'Angelo Russell to carry the load. Now while Minnesota versus Memphis in round 1 is unlikely to draw huge television ratings, with guys like Patrick Beverley and Ja Morant going at it, it certainly has the potential to be the most entertaining series of them all. Finally, Jason closes the show with a very special NBA Play-In Tournament (Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks / New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs) edition of the Best Bet.  Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #OddCouple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob debate whether or not this past NBA regular season was actually good and tell us if we should expect things to improve in the NBA Playoffs, and tell us why Russell Westbrook is just passing the buck when he says that he was never given a fair chance to be himself this season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, Producer Rob G jumps in for Chris to tell us how guys like Adam Schefter and Gil Brandt embarrassed themselves as a media as a whole with the way they handled the untimely death of Dwayne Haskins over the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Producer Rob G (sitting in for Chris) tell us why Russell Westbrook is just passing the buck when he says that he was never given a fair chance to be himself this season with the Los Angeles Lakers, discuss why LeBron James and Anthony Davis aren't excited about bringing Russ back in 2022-23, and tell us how guys like Adam Schefter and Gil Brandt embarrassed themselves as a media as a whole with the way they handled the untimely death of Dwayne Haskins over the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason goes deep into the NFL's decision to suspend Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley for the entire 2022-23 season after he was caught gambling on games last season. The punishment was excessive, but it's understandable why the NFL felt like they had to make an example of Ridley. You'd have to be pretty naive to believe that Ridley is the only player in the League betting on games, so it makes a ton of sense why the NFL decided that the best way to cut the water off on the whole thing would be to throw the book at him in hopes of scaring off the other players. Having said that, Producer Rob G believes that since it's painfully obvious that players bet on games in some form or fashion (including fantasy football), maybe the NFL would be better served by just allowing the players to bet through a League-sanctioned betting app. At least this way everything would be above board and you want have to worry about players using proxies to get their wagers on. No matter which way you believe on this whole ordeal, it's pretty clear that the NFL's incestuous relationship with various betting shops makes the whole thing pretty complicated. Finally, Jason closes the show with a quick homage to Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. J-Mac tried to tell you a few weeks ago that Luka should be in the running for NBA MVP, and his play as of late has only cemented that. Don't be surprised if Luka leads the Mavs to an NBA Finals berth. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.