Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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 beef with Draymond Green on Tuesday, and why the Arizona Cardinals would be making a huge mistake if they try to make a run at Aaron Rodgers this offseason.

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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 Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1, and who he's picking in tonight's NBA Playoffs action (Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder)

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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 Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid so dangerous heading into their upcoming second round series with the New York Knicks, and whether the Boston Celtics should seriously consider breaking up the Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum tandem this offseason for a disgruntled superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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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 virtually no one available, somehow takes down Denver on their home floor.

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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 could be on the horizon. Finally, he previews all of today’s action, including a closer look at the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves matchup.

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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 series after going up 3-0, while imagining a world where it could actually happen. Finally, Jason goes on record with his pick for Game 6 and who will ultimately take the series.

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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 Game 5 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, sending the series to a 3-2 lead. Later, Jason takes a closer look at the Spurs vs. Thunder matchup and gives Stephon Castle his flowers. Finally, Jason gives you his pick for Game 5 of the Rockets vs. Lakers matchup.

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses his long awaited face-to-face meeting with Patrick Mahomes, how the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal could impact both the upcoming college football season and the 2027 NFL Draft, why it’s clear that the Minnesota Timberwolves are just too banged to make a deep playoff run, and why the Detroit Pistons need a whole lot more than Cade Cunningham to become contenders. 

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Houston Rockets saving their season by blowing out the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, why injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo mean that the Minnesota Timberwolves season is effectively over despite being up 3-1 over the Denver Nuggets, and how the return of Victor Wembanyama has propelled the San Antonio Spurs back to the top of the Western Conference in his mind. Plus, J-Mac explains how the 2026 NFL Draft proves that evaluating quarterbacks a year in advance is mostly a fool's errand, which teams should be viewed as the biggest winners of the NFL Draft, 

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On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. During the show, he discusses why he hated the Los Angeles Rams' decision to draft quarterback Ty Simpson in the middle of round one, whether the Arizona Cardinals should have any regrets about taking the best player in the draft - Notre Dame running back Ty Simpson - while the rest of their roster is in shambles, why it's clear that the Kansas City Chiefs don't realize that they're no longer in 'win now' mode, and why the New York Jets should be viewed as one of the big winners of the first round. Plus, J-Mac explains why this ongoing scandal involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini should serve as a cautionary tale.

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