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Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

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Jason Timpf breaks down the NBA's biggest games, storylines and scuttlebutt (hopefully in that order).

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Episodes

NEW NBA Power Rankings: Thunder slumping, Rockets surging, Lakers signs of life, Knicks KAT problem

Jason reacts to the weekend of NBA games to give his updated power rankings including the Oklahoma City Thunder's mini slump, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets getting back on track, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers showing signs of life, what is going on with Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, the Denver Nuggets winning without Nikola Jokic, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 26, 202645 min

Reaction to LeBron & Luka's LOSS to Kawhi & Clippers + BIZARRE Lakers & Jeanie Buss story

Jason reacts to Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers beating LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers, Joel Embiid putting on a vintage performance leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, the bizarre story from Baxter Holmes about Jeanie Buss and the Lakers, and finally discusses who had a worse title defense between the 2020 Lakers or the 2022 Golden State Warriors with Steph Curry. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet...

Jan 23, 202652 min

Best TRADE ideas for every East playoff team + Giannis & Bucks | NBA Trade Deadline

Jason reacts to the latest NBA trade rumors and gives ideas for every important East team to improve their roster including Lauri Markkanen to the Detroit Pistons, Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics, Ja Morant to the Miami Heat, exploring trade options for Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, as well as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 22, 202634 min

Lakers-Nuggets Reaction: Luka Doncic OUTDUELS Jamal Murray + Durant's Rockets beat Wemby's Spurs

Jason reacts to Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a comeback win over Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets, who are still missing Nikola Jokic. He breaks down why Luka can still be one of the best players in the NBA and how he's turning it around. Then he discusses Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets coming back and beating Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 21, 202638 min

Reaction to Jimmy Butler injury, Warriors & Steph Curry's outlook + Pistons win battle vs. Celtics

Jason reacts to Jimmy Butler reportedly tearing his ACL in the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Miami Heat, what it means for Steph Curry and the rest of the team, and whether this changes the approach to the Jonathan Kuminga situation. Then he discusses Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons beating Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in a showdown at the top of the NBA's Eastern Conference. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 20, 202626 min

NEW NBA Power Rankings: Spurs & Nuggets rising, Lakers falling + Warriors & Kuminga latest

Jason reacts to a fun weekend of NBA basketball to give his analysis on the latest with the Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Steve Kerr, Steph Curry, and more. Then he goes in depth on his latest NBA power rankings including the OKC Thunder, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Jan 19, 202654 min

5 Takeaways from Thunder-Rockets, Warriors getting HOT, Lakers lose AGAIN

Jason reacts to a Thursday NBA slate including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder going on the road and putting the clamps on Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets offense, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors taking care of a New York Knick team missing Jalen Brunson, Anfernee Simons leading a Boston Celtics comeback versus the Miami Heat, and a shorthanded Los Angeles Laker team losing at home to the Charlotte Hornets #volume All lines provided by @HardRockBet Get 20% of...

Jan 16, 202642 min

Lakers & Warriors TRADE ideas + Nuggets beat Mavericks, Cooper Flagg hurt, Cavs-76ers | NBA Reaction

Jason reacts to Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson leading the Denver Nuggets to a win over the Dallas Mavericks as Cooper Flagg got hurt. Plus, he breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers dominating the Philadelphia 76ers and answers NBA mailbag questions about trade options for LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 15, 202639 min

Thunder & SGA get REVENGE on Spurs & Wemby, Luka's Lakers & Steph's Warriors DOMINATE | NBA Reaction

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder getting revenge with a win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Then he breaks down Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers hitting all their shots to beat the Atlanta Hawks, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors beating the Portland Trail Blazers without Deni Avdija, and why the Miami Heat are a good trade destination for Ja Morant. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.co...

Jan 14, 202636 min

NBA has MORE TALENT than EVER: Lakers, Celtics, Cavs ALL LOSE to Kings, Pacers, Jazz | NBA Reaction

Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to Keyonte George and the Utah Jazz, Derrick White's Boston Celtics losing to Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers, and Russell Westbrook's Sacramento Kings beating Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers. He breaks down why nights like this in the NBA prove there's more talent in the league than ever. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 13, 202634 min

5 NBA Reactions: Timberwolves are ELITE, resilient Nuggets, Rockets slump, Hawks & Raptors sneaky

Jason reacts to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the Atlanta Hawks playing well after trading Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets slightly slumping, Scottie Barnes playing great ball for the Toronto Raptors, and Jamal Murray's Denver Nuggets looking strong without Nikola Jokic. Then he gives his weekly NBA Power Rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet...

Jan 12, 202643 min

Trades Lakers, Warriors, Celtics can make to LEVEL UP + Nuggets & Thunder weak spots | NBA Mailbag

Jason reacts to two games from Wednesday night's slate (Denver Nuggets beating the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors beating the Milwaukee Bucks) before answering mailbag questions on topics including how the Los Angeles Lakers offense looks with LeBron James vs. Luka Doncic, vulnerabilities of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and trades teams can make to make them contenders. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Jan 09, 202639 min

Trae Young Hawks-Wizards trade, EPIC Blazers-Rockets game, Knicks ROLL, Spurs-Lakers | NBA Reaction

Jason reacts to Trae Young getting traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards for Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum, the Portland Trail Blazers beating the Houston Rockets in a fun showdown between Deni Avdija and Kevin Durant, Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to a win over Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs righting the ship against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omny...

Jan 08, 202645 min

Reaction to Luka & LeBron finding rhythm w/ Lakers + Timberwolves & Cavs continuing to win

Jason reacts to Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the Minnesota Timberwolves dominating the Miami Heat, Darius Garland finding a groove for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Luka Doncic & LeBron James getting back on track with another win. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 07, 202635 min

5 NBA Reactions: Trae Young & Hawks trade rumors, Warriors lose, Nuggets-76ers, Hornets-Thunder

Jason reacts to big NBA storylines including Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks working on a trade, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors losing another close game prompting some trade discussion, an interesting battle between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers, and the Oklahoma City Thunder getting blown out by the Charlotte Hornets. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 06, 202637 min

Reaction to EPIC Suns win vs. Thunder, Jaylen Brown leading red hot Celtics + NEW NBA Power Rankings

Jason reacts to the Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, and the Phoenix Suns taking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and the OKC Thunder in an epic game. Then he breaks down Jaylen Brown scoring 50 for the Boston Celtics in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers and gives his latest NBA power rankings. Get 20% off your first purchase at https://Vuori.com/hoops All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 05, 202636 min

Lakers-Pistons Reaction: Luka & LeBron NEED to be better + how Nuggets deal with Jokic injury

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers continuing to slide with their loss to the Detroit Pistons. He explains how Luka Doncic and LeBron James must be better for LA to turn it around this NBA season, plus how Cade Cunningham beat them. Then he breaks down how the Denver Nuggets will handle the Nikola Jokic injury and what's going on with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 31, 202541 min

Reaction to LeBron & Lakers rollercoaster, Kawhi Leonard career high + NEW NBA Power Rankings

Jason reacts to Kawhi Leonard getting his career high of 55 points for the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and whether or not they can turn their season around. Then he continues to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers up and down stretch and how Luka Doncic and LeBron James are connected to that. Then he gives the latest NBA power rankings including a new spot at the top for the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Dec 29, 202538 min

Reaction to EVERY NBA Xmas: Spurs/Thunder, Nuggets/Wolves, Lakers/Rockets, Dubs/Mavs, Knicks/Cavs

Jason gives 10 reactions to the 10 teams playing on NBA Christmas Day. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs being the NBA's best right now with another win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic leading an incredible Denver Nuggets win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors finding their footing with a win over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant leading the Houston Roc...

Dec 26, 202546 min

SGA vs. Luka debate, why Warriors are struggling, Victor Wembanyama vs. Nikola Jokic | NBA Mailbag

Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on a range of topics including who is better -- Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. He also breaks down how he evaluates two way players like Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) compared to offensive geniuses like Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), who is to blame for the struggles of the Golden State Warriors (and why it's not Steph Curry), and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See o...

Dec 23, 202526 min

New NBA Power Rankings + Rockets weird losses, Timberwolves beat Thunder, Jalen Brunson mini-leap

Jason reacts to a weird week of Houston Rockets basketball including Kevin Durant leading a win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as well as some ugly losses to bad teams. He also discusses Anthony Edwards leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jalen Brunson taking another leap for the New York Knicks, and gives his latest NBA power rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Dec 22, 202544 min

How Luka Doncic can take NEXT STEP for Lakers + 2025 draft look back & East contenders | NBA Mailbag

Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on a variety of subjects including how Luka Doncic can eliminate his mistakes for the Los Angeles Lakers, how Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks can avoid injury, how Cade Cunningham can continue to unlock Jalen Duren for the Detroit Pistons, how Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and the 2025 NBA draft class stack up, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 19, 202532 min

Top-10 NBA players SO FAR in 2025: Jokic, Shai, ????, Steph, Wemby, ????, Luka, Giannis, and more

Jason reacts to the Memphis Grizzlies beating the Minnesota Timberwolves and then breaks down his top-10 players in the NBA so far this season, including Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 18, 202530 min

NBA Cup Reaction: Jalen Brunson & Knicks beat Wemby & Spurs w/ GRIT & efficient offense

Jason reacts to the NBA Cup championship between Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns and the New York Knicks & Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down how Wemby, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox controlled for much of the game but how the defensive trio of Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart helped flip the game. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 17, 202527 min

Jokic & Nuggets win THRILLER vs. Durant & Rockets + Cade's MASTERCLASS in Pistons W | NBA Reaction

Jason reacts to a fun night of NBA basketball including Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets winning an overtime game against Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and the Houston Rockets. Then he breaks down Cade Cunningham's incredible game for the Detroit Pistons in a clutch win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 16, 202533 min

Reaction to LeBron vs. Brooks in Lakers-Suns, Joel Embiid BACK for 76ers? + NEW NBA Power Rankings

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a win over the Phoenix Suns that included yet another chapter in the odd beef between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. He discusses Luka Doncic's slight dip in play since his return and how the defensive minded lineup was successful while Austin Reaves was out with an injury. Then he discusses Joel Embiid and Paul George looking better for the Philadelphia 76ers in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Victor Wembanyama's defensive masterclass for the San Ant...

Dec 15, 202548 min

NBA Cup Semis Reaction: Wemby returns as Spurs beat SGA's Thunder + Brunson's Knicks beat Magic

Jason reacts live after the NBA Cup semifinals. He discusses Victor Wembanyama's return for the San Antonio Spurs in their battle against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks battling Desmond Bane's Orlando Magic. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 202533 min
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