Straight Fire - The Biggest Threat in the West, Giannis Needs to be the Bad Guy & Why Tanking is Great for the NBA

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a wild NCAA Tournament weekend, including Iowa's stunning win over defending champion Florida in the final seconds, a buzzer-beater by St John's to knock the Kansas Jayhawks out of the dance, why you shouldn't worry about Darryn Peterson's uneven tournament performance, why Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr is rocketing up NBA Draft boards, and more! Later, J-Mac closes the show with a quick preview of the entire Sweet 16 slate. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. 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 discusses Luka Doncic's 60-point explosion in Miami against the backdrop of Bam Adebayo's 83-point outburst last week, what he learned about presumptive National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer in Duke's close call win over Siena, why BYU's AJ Dybantsa looked every bit like a potential first overall NBA Draft pick despite losing to Texas, and whether Hubert Davis deserves to be fired after yet another March Madness flameout by the North Carolina Tar Heels.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. 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 discusses the streaking Los Angeles Lakers and explains why the San Antonio Spurs - not the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder - would pose their biggest threat to making the NBA Finals, how Giannis Antetokounmpo's refusal to 'be the bad guy' has completely derailed this past season with the Milwaukee Bucks, why tanking is a necessary evil if you want to win in today's NBA, and why he'd prefer not to win the top overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. 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 quickly discusses the USA's disappointing loss to Valenzuela in the gold medal game of the World Baseball Classic. Later, WagerTalk owner Kelly Stewart (aka 'Kelly in Vegas') swings by to discuss why most bettors are projecting we'll see another chalky NCAA Tournament dominated by the favorites, which lower-seeded teams are in the best position to make a run to the Sweet 16, why she's one of the few who is actually fading the Duke Blue Devils' title hopes, and which of the top-2 seeds is most likely to get bounced out earlier than expected.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. 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 is joined by former University of Alabama college basketball coach Mark Gottfried swings by to discuss why it meant so much to him to coach at his alma matter, the influence former UCLA head coach Jim Harrick had on his coaching career, why he initially passed on several high-major gigs to stay a few more years at Murray State, why Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr and North Carolina guard Caleb Wilson could ultimately be the steals of the upcoming NBA Draft, why he’s be hesitant to take Kansas star Darryn Peterson first overall, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. 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 discusses why the Los Angeles Lakers' thrilling overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night has him believing that the Purple & Gold can make a run to the NBA Finals, how LeBron James has reinvnented himself as an overqualified role player alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, why it's clear now more than ever that Charles Barkley is nothing more than a hater, whether Duke super freshman Cameron Boozer is capable of carrying the Blue Devils deep into the NCAA Tournament, and why J-Mac is a big believer is building out as many March Madness brackets as possible.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. 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 discusses the social media-led pushback on Miami (OH)'s near-perfect season and Bam Adebayo's 83-point scoring barrage on Tuesday, why he's less than optimistic that Kyler Murray will have some sort of career renaissance with the Minnesota Vikings, and why he's vehemently against the narrative that the Las Vegas Raiders absolutely cannot start presumptive top-pick Fernando Mendoza in Week One of the upcoming NFL season. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. 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 is joined by longtime college basketball analyst and Editor-in-Chief of Hoops HQ, Seth Davis. During the conversation, Davis discusses the case for NCAA Tournament expansion, Miami (OH)’s perceived status as a ‘bubble’ team, UCONN’s case for being a one seed, why Duke’s Cameron Boozer is the most impressive freshman in a historically great freshman class, how injuries to two Duke starters could ultimately derail their quest for a national championship, which dark horse teams could make a deep March Madness run, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. 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 discusses the Baltimore Ravens' decision to cancel the agreed upon trade for All-Pro pass rusher Maxx Crosby, the narrative that Baltimore only rescinded the offer once they realized that their offseason best laid plans had gone sideways, whether or not Bam Adebayo's 83-point explosion in Miami was really as impressive as it sounds, why unethical basketball has become so pervasive in today's NBA, and how a personal issue at home is impacting Luka Doncic's mannerisms on the court with the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. 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 discusses a chaotic first day of the NFL Free Agency period, including: what the plan is in Miami after the Dolphins dumped Tua Tagovailoa (and his $99m dead cap hit) in exchange for Malik Willis, what makes the Carolina Panthers the quiet winners of Day One, why football fans are really overreacting to the Kansas City Chiefs' acquisition of Kenneth Walker III, what the addition of Mike Evans means for the San Francisco 49ers moving forward, and why the Indianapolis Colts are wise not to give in to Daniel Jones' unrealistic salary demands. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.