Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s clear that the Cleveland Browns are tanking the upcoming season after trading 2x Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, how the addition of Garrett makes the Los Angeles Rams the heavy Super Bowl favorites this season, what – if any – weaknesses exist on the Rams roster after landing Garrett, why the Philadelphia Eagles shou...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, including: why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is unlikely to ever win another NBA MVP award, whether OKC can count on Chet Holmgren moving forward as they try to navigate a Western Conference playoff race featuring Victor Wembanyama, why the emergen...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs managed to force a Game 7 in their Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder,  why this series has been mostly bad despite the fact that we’re getting a seventh game, why 2x NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been so bad against the Spurs, whether SGA's is really in the 'Best Pla...

On today’s episode, Jason previews Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Later, author and Yahoo Sports contributing NBA writer Yaron Weitzman swings by to discuss the how the Los Angeles Lakers' new ownership group is trying to remake their front office in the Dodgers' image, the ongoing tension between LeBron James and Rob Peli...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what went wrong for the San Antonio Spurs in their Game 5 loss to Oklahoma City, how Jared McCain has sparked the Thunder while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has mostly struggled, why the officiating is still such a big talking point any time we watch OKC, whether Jalen Brunson or Patrick Ewing is the greatest player in New York Knicks franchise history, and...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell could ultimately be what prevents Oklahoma City from getting back to the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama's continued dominance over Chet Holmgren (and the rest of the Thunder front line), and how San Antonio has managed to slow down MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in two of the four games in this series. Plus,...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Knicks' blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, the argument that the Knicks - not the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs - have been the most dominant team in these playoffs, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping and Isaiah Hartenstein's fouling have turned the Thunder into the team everybody loves to hate, and why th...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder evening up their Western Conference Finals series with San Antonio 1-1, how injuries to Dylan Harper and Jalen Williams have completely thrown this series through a loop, what makes Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens squad so dangerous this upcoming season, the upcoming Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland C...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Knicks’ unbelievable 22-point fourth quarterback comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, how James Harden’s defensive shortcomings ultimately doomed Cleveland, and how Jalen Brunson has basically stolen the Cavaliers’ hearts. Plus, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas swings...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Victor Wembanyama's legendary 40/20 game in his Western Conference Finals debut, why it's clear after Game 1 that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't deserve to win the NBA MVP award, what - if anything - the Oklahoma City Thunder can do to slow down Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs in this series, why OKC may have no choice but to try and trade for Giannis Ante...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what's next for the Detroit Pistons after they got blasted at home in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, how the Cavs matchup in the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, why all the adulation being thrown at Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the wake of his second consecutive NBA MVP award is wildly...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses all the biggest headlines to come out of NFL Schedule Release Day, including: how the NFL’s insistence on putting their best teams on standalone games has killed the Sunday afternoon window, whether the Chicago Bears are even worthy of playing on both Thanksgiving and Christmas after just one season of solid football, how big of a factor the Mike Vra...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers' thrilling comeback win over the Detroit Pistons to take a 3-2 series lead. Later, former NBA veteran Cuttino Mobley swings by to discuss why he's picking the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA championship, what makes the Spurs and Thunder rosters a cut above the rest of the league, whether the Los Angeles Lakers can afford to run it...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ongoing AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson for the #1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, why he's projecting reigning National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer as the player most likely to slide down draft boards due to his general lack of top-flight athleticism, why it's all the depth pieces surrounding superstar Victor Wembanyama that makes the San...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether it’s fair to say that the Oklahoma City Thunder are more well-positioned for a dynastic run than the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets or the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks were before them, the likelihood that LeBron James actually retires this offseason, how the Los Angeles Lakers can build a championship contender around Luka Donc...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama should not be suspended for the upcoming Game 6 after getting ejected from Game 5 for throwing an elbow at Naz Reid's head, whether we can expect Adam Silver to lean on precedence when it comes to Wemby's potential suspension, how Austin Reaves' free agent market may have taken a hit in the wake of his sub-...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Oklahoma City Thunder's style of basketball (foul relentlessly on one end and flop wildly on the other) makes them such an unlikable team, why it's becoming increasingly likely that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are going to get swept out of the postseason, whether James Harden will be remembered more for being a former MVP who revolution...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the New York Knicks were able to wear down Tyrese Maxey and take a 2-0 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, the big bounce back night for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, whether we can expect the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers to even their respective second round series on Thursday, and why the idea of a Jaylen Brown-f...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he still believes Austin Reaves can be a high-end second option long-term alongside Luka Doncic a la Kyrie Irving even after AR’s miserable performance in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, how the Cleveland Cavilers can bounce back after dropping Game 1 of their series to the Detroit Pistons, how Austin Rivers ‘won’ the online...

On today’s episode, Jason the Minnesota Timberwolves stealing Game 1 of the second round series against San Antonio, why the Spurs are going to need a far more offensively aggressive Victor Wembanyama moving forward if they're going to make a run to the NBA Finals, why the New York Knicks should be viewed as the heavy favorites to win the Eastern Conference after they bludgeoned the Philadel...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for the Toronto Raptors after their second half no-show against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7, where the Orlando Magic go from here after blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Detroit Pistons, whether Cade Cunningham cemented himself as a top-tier NBA star with the way he performed across the final three games of the series, what makes Tyr...

On today’s episode, Jason reacts to the Knicks taking the biggest halftime lead in NBA playoff history and what it says about their dominance in the series. Next, he breaks down the Celtics dropping another game to the 76ers and explains how Boston is getting completely exposed at the worst possible time. Finally, Jason looks at one of the biggest upsets in recent years as Minnesota, with vi...

On today’s episode, Jason reacts to the Cavaliers looking completely dead in Game 5 against the Raptors and officially declares that he is OFF the Cavs. He also gives an update on his points pool, which he’s absolutely crushing (because of course the listeners care). Next, Jason looks at the Pistons staying alive with a big win over the Magic to make it 3-2 and wonders if a comeback co...

On today’s episode, Jason breaks down Game 5 of the Lakers vs. Rockets Western Conference first-round playoff matchup. Jason looks at the Rockets’ massive win in Los Angeles despite Austin Reaves returning to the court and gives credit to Houston’s tough defense, which came away with 10 total steals as a team. Jason also dives into the numbers, noting that no team has ever lost a...

On today’s episode, Jason tells us about his newest investment in the sports card world and explains why he’s half in and half out on the industry. Next, Jason reacts to the Knicks winning again and taking a 3-2 series lead, giving Jalen Brunson credit for finally showing up while standing by his NBA Finals pick. Then, Jason looks at how insanely ordinary the Celtics looked in their Ga...