Best Nova Phoenix Podcasts (2024)

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Straight Fire - Westbrook to the Nuggets + Phoenix Mercury broadcaster Cindy Brunson 53:26

1d ago53:26

53:26

On today’s episode, Jason shares a few quick thoughts on the Denver Nuggets inexplicably trading for Russell Westbrook and Bronny James slowly rounding into form at the NBA Summer League. Later, Phoenix Suns broadcaster Cindy Brunson swings by to discuss Caitlin Clark’s impact on the Indiana Fever and the WNBA at-large, why she doesn’t believe Clar…

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The Paulie & Tony Fusco Show: Jason McIntyre gives WORST TAKE EVER & gets KICKED OFF THE SHOW!! 19:35

2d ago19:35

19:35

Fox Sports host Jason McIntyre gives an NFL take that is so DUMB, it has to be the single WORST take of all time. He also is so INCREDIBLY RUDE that Paulie & Tony have no choice but to KICK HIM OFF THE SHOW!! Plus, hear the smart advice that could save Bronny's entire career, why Jalen Brunson is DESTROYING AMERICA, and why Skip Bayless leaving FS1…

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Straight Fire - NFL Season Preview with Clevanalytics founder Clev TA 33:10

2d ago33:10

33:10

On today’s episode, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings for an NFL season preview with our fearless leader. During the conversation, TA discusses why he’s higher on the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks than the rest of the market, why he’s betting on the Philadelphia Eagles to get back to the Super Bowl for th…

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Straight Fire - 49ers Shouldn't Trade Brandon Aiyuk & The Relentless Spotlight on Bronny James 24:52

3d ago24:52

24:52

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the San Francisco 49ers should hold firm following All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's very public trade demand, how Aiyuk's overall unhappiness with the Niners could wind up impacting Deebo Samuel as well, his biggest problem with Jaylen Brown's viral criticism of Bronny James during Monday nig…

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Straight Fire - Joel Embiid vs Anthony Davis & The Top 10 QBs in the NFL 25:02

4d ago25:02

25:02

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Team USA's narrow victory over Australia in their latest Olympics tune-up game, why it's becoming clear that Anthony Davis should supplant Joel Embiid as the starting center for USA Basketball and how Anthony Edwards could become the breakout star for the upcoming Olympic games, Later, J-Mac explains why he had a…

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Straight Fire - Jaylen Brown is No Captain America, Jalen Brunson's Hometown Discount & Caitlin Clark's Revenge Tour 39:03

5d ago39:03

39:03

On today's episode, Jason discusses Team USA Basketball's decision to leave reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown off the roster in favor of his less talented Boston Celtics teammate Derrick White and how much of a role Nike played in the whole ordeal, why he had no problem with Jalen Brunson forfeiting over $100 million in guaranteed salary in his …

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Straight Fire - NBA Free Agency Reactions: The Lollygagging Lakers, the No-Spending Nuggets, the Risky Sixers & More! 33:50

15d ago33:50

33:50

On today's episode, Jason discusses how the first week of the NBA Free Agency period has re-shaped the league as we know it. Should the Los Angeles Lakers be penalized for 'sitting things out' as LeBron James heads into his age-40 season? Do the additions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso make the Oklahoma City Thunder the team to beat in the W…

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Straight Fire - Changes are Needed for USMNT, All Sides of the Klay Thompson Story & Why Paul George Chose Poorly 31:19

17d ago31:19

31:19

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for the USMNT after their unceremonious flameout of the Copa America, how the Los Angeles Lakers can rebound after striking out on Klay Thompson in free agency, why the addition of Thompson makes the Dallas Mavericks the team to beat in the Western Conference, why the Golden State Warriors deserve to …

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Straight Fire - USMNT Needs to Dump Berhalter, LeBron Really Got Bronny to the Lakers & the Sixers' Sticky Situation 25:48

22d ago25:48

25:48

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s disappointing loss to Panama in the Copa America, why it’s clear that the club may need to move on from embattled coach Gregg Berhalter, why he had no problem whatsoever – and actually, found it kind of touching – that LeBron James pulled some things to ensure that his son Br…

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Straight Fire - The Nova Knicks are Complete & NBA Draft Winners (Lakers) and Losers (Spurs) 41:15

23d ago41:15

41:15

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the New York Knicks’ blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges (and the re-signing of OG Anunoby) sets them up as the biggest threats to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Draft, why he was so upset that the San Antonio Spurs punted on a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft rather than try to get more help around Victor Wembany…

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Straight Fire - Lakers Land JJ Redick, Ideal NBA Tade Targets & the CaruShow to OKC 29:51

23d ago29:51

29:51

On today’s episode, Jason discusses JJ Redick finally securing the job as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, what the realistic expectations should be in Los Angeles for the first-time head coach, why it’s clear that the Lakers will need much more than just LeBron James and Anthony Davis to become a contender in the Western Conference a…

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Straight Fire - 2024 NBA Draft Preview with ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla 33:21

24d ago33:21

33:21

On today’s episode, ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins Jason to preview the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. During the conversation, Fraschilla shares his thoughts on big men Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey, the Kentucky backcourt of Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, upperclassmen like Dalton Knecht and Tyler Kolek, the French takeover headlined …

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Straight Fire - Caitlin Clark is Good for Business, 2024 Celtics vs 1986 Celtics & Brandon Aiyuk's Murky Future 29:48

28d ago29:48

29:48

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's so important for sports media outlets to continue to feature Caitlin Clark on their shows whenever possible, how the 2024 Boston Celtics team led by Jayson Tatum would fare in a hypothetical matchup with the Larry Bird-led 1986 Celtics team (which many consider to be the greatest team in Boston history) …

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Straight Fire - Celtics are the Champs, Give Tatum His Damn Respect & the Greatest NBA Teams Ever 34:18

1M ago34:18

34:18

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Boston Celtics demolition of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 to clinch the NBA Finals, why Jayson Tatum losing the NBA Finals MVP to Jaylen Brown proves he still doesn’t get the proper respect, whether Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are set up to be perennial championship contenders and where this 2024 C…

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Straight Fire - A Boring NBA Finals & The 'Controversial' Caitlin Clark 35:29

1M ago35:29

35:29

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why these NBA Finals are lacking the buzz you’d expect heading into a pivotal Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, what – if anything – we can take for the Mavs’ blowout win in Game 4, Angel Reese’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark that got the social media world buzzing on Sunday, whether Cl…

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Straight Fire - The Ugly Truth About Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars 23:28

1M ago23:28

23:28

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars’ decision to make Trevor Lawrence the highest paid quarterback in NFL history in terms of average annual history, why despite average overall statistics the Jags may have had no choice but to give Lawrence the bag and whether T-Law is better than anybody in the next crop of NFL quarterbac…

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Straight Fire - Celtics Up 3-0, Analytics Win the Day & an Ugly Night for Luka 27:06

1M ago27:06

27:06

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the biggest reasons why the Boston Celtics now own a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, why Boston’s dominant run through the regular season and the playoffs has been for the analytics crowd, whether any team can realistically matchup with this team and their style of play mov…

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Straight Fire - Cold War Between the Lakers and Klutch Sports & NBA Finals Game 3 Preview 23:42

1M ago23:42

23:42

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest reports following Dan Hurley’s decision to decline an offer to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and why it’s fair to say that there’s a Cold War brewing between the Lakers front office and LeBron James/Klutch Sports. Later, J-Mac hits us with Best Bets for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, …

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Straight Fire - Dan Hurley Shuns the Lakers & Kevin Durant is in Jason's DMs Again 29:30

1M ago29:30

29:30

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Dan Hurley’s controversial decision to spurn the Los Angeles Lakers and return to coach at UConn, the narrative that Hurley and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski used the Lakers as leverage to get more money from the Huskies and whether the club will pivot back to JJ Redick to fill their head coaching vacancy. Later, J-M…

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Straight Fire - Celtics in Control, Kyrie is Killing the Mavs & Team USA is Scared of Caitlin Clark 39:23

1M ago39:23

39:23

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether the Dallas Mavericks have it in them to crawl out of their 0-2 series hole to win the NBA Finals, how much blame Kyrie Irving deserves for what’s gone wrong for the Mavs throught he first two games and what makes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the rest of these Boston Celtics such a matchup nightmare for …

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Straight Fire - Porzingis Powers the Celtics, Luka Doncic Needs More Help & Dan Hurley to the Lakers?!? 34:12

1M ago34:12

34:12

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the return of Kristaps Porzingis powered the Boston Celtics to a blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, why it’s clear that the Mavs are going to need more than just a steady dose of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to win the series, the bombshell report that the Los Angeles Lakers pl…

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Straight Fire - NBA Finals Preview, the Ugly Truth for Luka Doncic & the WNBA's Biggest Problem 36:12

1M ago36:12

36:12

On today’s episode, Jason discusses which individual and series-long bets he's firing on heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, why the overall health of Kristaps Porzingis could be the determining factor in whether or not the Boston Celtics wind up winning the NBA championship, why there's (unfortunately) no realistic path for Lu…

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Straight Fire - Aaron Rodgers vs Eli Manning, Tua Wants Top of the Market Money & LeBron's Coping Mechanism 28:26

2M ago28:26

28:26

On today’s episode, Jason discusses CJ Stroud's assertion that Eli Manning had a better NFL career than Aaron Rodgers, whether or not Stroud making controversial comments like that is good for the Houston Texans, Tua Tagovailoa's ongoing contract negotiations with the Miami Dolphins and if Tua is deserving of a 'top of the market' deal, why it's so…

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Straight Fire - Justin Jefferson Breaks the Bank + Actor Sheldon Bailey 37:45

1M ago37:45

37:45

On today's episode, Jason discusses Justin Jefferson's record-setting contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings and uses it as a backdrop for his overall point that the financial bubble around the NFL wide receiver market is bound to burst sooner than later. Plus, actor Sheldon Bailey swings by to discuss his role in the new Hulu/FX series 'Cli…

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Straight Fire - Everyone in the WNBA Hates Caitlin Clark 34:23

2M ago34:23

34:23

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the viral incident from Saturday where Caitlin Clark was maliciously shoved in the back by an opponent, why it feels like most WNBA players around the league have it out for her, why Clark's own Indiana Fever teammates still haven't really come to her defense throughout all this and whether or not the powers that…

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Straight Fire - Luka's Mavs to the NBA Finals, a Big Decision for the Timberwolves & More Jayson Tatum Slander 34:20

1M ago34:20

34:20

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic’s and Kyrie Irving’s virtuoso performances that propelled the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals, whether the Minnesota Timberwolves should run it back or look to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason following an unceremonious playoff exit, the overall importance of roster matchups when it comes to…

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Straight Fire - What's Justin Jefferson (or any NFL WR) Really Worth? & How Paul George Could Shift the NBA's Balance of Power 27:02

2M ago27:02

27:02

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Justin Jefferson’s ongoing contract negotiations with the Minnesota Vikings and how we could be on the verge of the NFL wide receiver salary bubble bursting in the very near future, why Paul George could be the one to shift the balance of power in the NBA this summer and the likelihood that the Los Angeles Lakers…

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Straight Fire - The Wolves Stay Alive, Kyrie's Closeout Clunker & Minnesota's Murky Future 26:17

2M ago26:17

26:17

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 to keep their season alive, the biggest reason for Kyrie Irving’s clunker of a performance given his stellar history in closeout games, the likelihood that Minnesota decides to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason (possibly t…

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Straight Fire - The Juggernaut Dallas Mavericks, the Wolves Gotta Trade KAT & How to Handle Hecklers 37:56

2M ago37:56

37:56

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Mavericks taking an insurmountable 3-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, why he believes this currents Mavs squad is the most fun NBA team since the 2017 Golden State Warriors, the likelihood that the Minnesota Timberwolves wind up trading Karl-Anthony Towns …

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Straight Fire - Celtics Dominate the Pacers & Luka Doncic vs Anthony Edwards 20:55

2M ago20:55

20:55

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Boston Celtics’ blowout victory over Indiana in Game 2 actually has him feeling less optimistic about their chances of winning a championship, why it’s clear that the Pacers need to acquire another star player to fit alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, why The Ringer’s decision to place Anthony…

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Straight Fire - Mavs Tame the Wolves & The Evolution of Kyrie Irving 24:57

2M ago24:57

24:57

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Mavericks’ impressive Game 1 win on the road over Minnesota, the matchup problems that Luka Doncic presents for the vaunted Timberwolves defense, why Anthony Edwards probably regrets talking tough before the series even started and our fearless leader might owe Kyrie Irving a big apology. Finally, J-Ma…

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Straight Fire - The Pacers Blew Game 1 & a Message to the Jayson Tatum Haters 23:20

2M ago23:20

23:20

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Indiana Pacers managed to blow Game 1 (not once but twice) against the Boston Celtics, whether or not Indiana is going to be able to regroup mentally after such a devastating loss, why all the Jayson Tatum haters need to fall back following his clutch performance in Game 1 and where Tatum ranks amongst th…

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Straight Fire - They're Lying About LeBron & NBA Conference Finals Previews 24:34

2M ago24:34

24:34

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the media spin coming out of Los Angeles that LeBron James had nothing to do with Darvin Ham’s firing and isn’t involved at all in their current head coaching search, why he’s picking Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks to beat Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals and w…

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Straight Fire - Parity Rules the NBA, the Nuggets Go Down & a Big Summer for the Knicks 43:49

2M ago43:49

43:49

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Nuggets inexplicably blowing a 20-point second half lead in their Game 7 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, why all this newfound parity in the NBA is actually a bad thing, why the current Western Conference Finals runs by the Timberwolves and Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks should be enough for Donova…