Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

Straight Fire - Lakers reporter Jovan Buha on the Pursuit of Giannis, LeBron's Uncertain Future, Building Around Luka & More!

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by longtime Los Angeles Lakers reporter Jovan Buha. During the conversation, Buha discusses why the Lakers had such a relatively quiet NBA Trade Deadline, the likelihood that the team can acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, which high-end role players could become available should the Lakers strike out for Giannis, why it appears inevitable that LeBron and the Lakers are headed for a divorce, the difficulties of building a championship-level roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and much more! #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.

Straight Fire - Dolphins in The Tank, the Truth About Fernando Mendoza & Why Wemby 'Saved' the NBA All-Star Game

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Miami Dolphins are doing the right thing by tanking the upcoming 2026 season and getting an early start on the 'March for Arch' Manning for the 2027 NFL Draft, whether it's fair or foul to say that Fernando Mendoza wouldn't go first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft if he had come out in a more star-studded draft class like the one we saw in 2024 with Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels, the real reason why Victor Wembanyama felt compelled to play hard in the NBA All-Star Game, and why Luka Doncic and LeBron James appear at-odds as it pertains to the Los Angeles Lakers season-long outlook. #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.

Straight Fire - FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher on LeBron's Uncertain Future, the Spurs' Ceiling & More!

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher for a lengthy basketball conversation heading into NBA All-Star Weekend. During the interview, J-Mac and Bucher share their thoughts on whether the Los Angeles Lakers are legitimate championship contenders, if we can expect LeBron James to return for a 24th NBA season (and presumably, a retirement tour), how the addition of James Harden in Cleveland has shaken up the Eastern Conference playoff picture, whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have it in them to make run at the NBA Finals, 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.

Straight Fire - LeBron Doesn't Believe in His Lakers & Defending Darryn Peterson

On today’s episode, Jason discusses LeBron James' assertion that the Los Angeles Lakers aren't championship contenders, whether it's fair to say that LeBron has checked out on the season already, which teams are in the inner-circle of title contenders (if the Lakers aren't in it), and why all this vitriol directed at Kansas freshman phenom Darryn Peterson is misplaced. #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.

Straight Fire - The Seahawks' Place in History, James Harden Shakes Up the East & More!

On today’s episode, Jason discusses where these Seattle Seahawks rank amongst the greatest teams in modern NFL history, whether the Seahawks will be able to survive the lost of offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak next season, how the addition of James Harden impacts the Cleveland Cavaliers quest to secure a top-4 seed in the Eastern Conference, which team poses the biggest threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West, 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.