Straight Fire - Pacers Show No Loyalty, Bucks Delaying the Inevitable with Giannis & a Men's League Nail Biter
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he was so taken aback that the Indiana Pacers would dump Myles Turner - their longest tenured player on the roster - after coming just one win short of an NBA championship, why it feels like the Milwaukee Bucks' flurry of moves on Tuesday are just delaying the inevitable Giannis Antetokounmpo trade demand, where the Bucks rank in the Eastern Conference hierarchy with the addition of Turner, what's next for Damian Lillard now that he's a free agent, and why J-Mac's Men's League is suddenly the hottest ticket in town. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Straight Fire - USA Today Sports columnist Christine Brennan on the Rise of Caitlin Clark, Jealousy Across the WNBA & More!
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by USA Today Sports columnist and author Christine Brennan to promote her upcoming book, ‘On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports’. During the conversation, Brennan discusses how Clark first exploded on the scene as a collegian at Iowa, what about Clark’s game that makes her so captivating, whether or not it matters that Clark is a white player dominating against a mostly Black league, why there seems to be so much misplaced jealousy towards Clark across the WNBA, what led to Clark’s Olympics snub, 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! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Straight Fire - NBA Trades, NBA Draft Night Winners (For Now) & a Big Gamble on Ace Bailey
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the recent flurry of trades around the NBA that have shaken up the Eastern Conference, why it feels like at least one team is trying to build their team in the same image as the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder, how a few forward thinking NBA Draft night moves by the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns could wind up paying off in a big way, and the Jazz’ controversial decision to draft Ace Bailey even though he explicitly said he didn’t want to play in Utah. 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.
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Straight Fire - Pacers Force Game 7, SGA Isn't a Real Superstar & USMNT Beats Saudi Arabia
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Indiana Pacers’ blowout win over Oklahoma City to force an upcoming Game 7 of the NBA Finals, how Tyrese Haliburton was able to overcome a calf injury and still be effective for Indiana, why it was so disheartening to see the Thunder no-show in a potentially series-clinching game, and whether or not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s latest underwhelming performance proves that he’s not a real NBA superstar. Plus, J-Mac shares his thoughts on the USMNT 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Straight Fire - Lakers Sold for $10 Billion + FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the shocking news that the Buss Family has finally decided to sell their majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to a group headlined by Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group frontman Mark Walter. Later, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss the general lack of buzz for these NBA Finals, the short and long-term impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s calf injury, a few NBA comps for presumptive #1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, all the negative headlines currently surrounding projected top-5 pick Ace Bailey, the likelihood that that Giannis Antetokounmpo actually gets traded, why he expects Kevin Durant will ultimately wind up with the Miami Heat, 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.
Fox Sports’ Jason McIntyre sets the agenda for the day by providing bold opinions on the biggest stories in sports including the day’s biggest sports betting topics. Straight Fire also features insiders and newsmakers as contributing guests.