The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon

It’s a FOX Sports Sunday with Mike Harmon and LaVar Arrington! Mike and LaVar react to the Blazers win over the Grizzlies and why Carmelo Anthony might be finding his place in Portland. The guys share their thoughts on the FDA approving a new COVID-19 saliva test funded by the NBA and NBAPA and what it could mean for other sports. Mike and LaVar discuss the fallout from the Big Ten’s decision to cancel fall sports and what could happen next. The guys talk about Ohio State defensive end commit Jack Sawyer’s decision to opt out of his senior year of high school football. Mike and LaVar react to a recent study about the unintended consequences of canceling sports. Plus, the guys discuss how the Big Ten cancelling fall sports could change the political landscape.

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Mike Harmon and LaVar Arrington, filling-in for Jason Smith, discuss what went into different conferences deciding whether or not to play sports in the fall. NBA Analyst Kurt Helin joins the guys to preview the NBA Playoffs and the guys debate whether or not the Seahawks were right to cut rookie DB Kemah Siverand for trying to sneak a girl into the team hotel.

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Mike Harmon and LaVar Arrington, filling-in for Jason Smith, wonder if LeBron James feels pressure for carrying the Lakers after they coasted through the Bubble to the NBA Playoffs. The guys discuss fallout from the cancellation of college football in the fall and Cam Newton impresses Bill Belichick so far through training camp.

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Mike Harmon and LaVar Arrington fill-in for Jason Smith talk about how different college conference came to the decision of whether or not to play sports this fall. NBA Analyst Kurt Helin joins the guys to preview the NBA Playoffs and Jon Gruden heaps praise on his backup QB Marcus Mariota.

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Mike Harmon and LaVar Arrington, filling-in for Jason Smith, bring in FS1 Vegas Insider Todd Fuhrman to breakdown the NBA Playoffs as well everything else in the world of sports. Plus, Iowa football parents write a letter to the Big 10 to ask questions about the cancellations of fall sports.

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Mike Harmon and LaVar Arrington, filling-in for Jason Smith, discuss whether or not the Seahawks were right to cut rookie DB Kemah Siverand for trying to sneak a girl into the team hotel. Isaac Bruce suggests Sean McVay bring in Antonio Brown and SEC coaches are irked by the upcoming schedule.

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The Spurs 22-year run was unbelievable but they were a missed opportunity for the NBA because they couldn't make the Spurs 'happen' like the league needs to do with dynasties. Jason and Mike gave Ric Bucher's son Matt his network radio debut to describe the last seconds of Nets-Blazers to our audience. He breathlessly says "Caris LeVert took a TERRIBLE SHOT." He's a future sports-talk radio superstar. Plus, for the NBA to pull off an incredibly dramatic end-of-the-season run to the playoffs, in a bubble, in a pandemic, flying by the seat of their pants, this is the feel-good story we all need.

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Jason and Mike tell you how the NBA missed an opportunity to cash in on the Spurs Dynasty which just missed the playoffs for the first time in 22 years. Jamal Adams will be a problem in Seattle after the honeymoon phase. Seahawks ' Rookie DB Kamah Siverand tried and failed miserably sneaking in a girl into the team hotel and the guys play the "Spurs, 1997 Game!"

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Zion Williamson addresses his health and body issues but Jason and Mike tell you why their not worried. NBA Analyst Ric Bucher joins the guys to preview the NBA Playoffs and his son Mike breaks down the end of the Blazers/Nets game where Portland clinched the 8th seed.

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MLB Insider Jon Morosi joins Jason and Mike with the latest from around the league including Mookie Betts hitting 3 home runs vs the Padres. The NBA delivers the story we need with a dramatic end of the regular season in the Bubble. Despite winning out, the Suns still come up short but now they have to capitalize on the momentum and become a playoff franchise. That plus Jamal Adams is a ticking bomb in Seattle.

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