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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).

Episodes

Hoops Tonight - Anthony Edwards & KAT lead Wolves into tough series with Ja Morant's Grizzlies

Jason breaks down the Minnesota Timberwolves' performance in their play-in victory against Paul George's Clippers, as D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards led the way with star center Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble. He then previews the young Wolves' first round matchup with one of this season's most pleasant surprises: Ja Morant and the #2 seed Memphis Grizzlies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202222 min

185. Previewing Nets-Celtics, Sixers-Raptors, Bucks-Bulls series

Jason reacts to the Brooklyn Nets 115-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first game of the NBA play-in tournament. He then gives his predictions for the Nets-Celtics series featuring a battle between Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving vs Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Sixers and Joel Embiid taking on a Raptors team that shouldn't be slept on in round one, and the Bucks-Bulls series that Giannis Antetokounmpo might already be looking past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Apr 13, 202232 min

184. Lakers botch Frank Vogel firing, LeBron wants Mark Jackson? Plus Play-In Tournament preview

Jason breaks down the most interesting Play-In Tournament matchups. Ahead of the Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers game, he wonders whether Kevin Durant and the Nets' best situation would be... losing? And for Charlotte vs Atlanta, he previews the exciting matchup of two of the league's top young talents, Trae Young and LaMelo Ball. As for the Lakers, Jason criticizes the way the franchise handled the firing of head coach Frank Vogel, how that will affect top candidates like Quin Snyder from ...

Apr 12, 202226 min

183. LeBron sits out, the Lakers are done

Jason gives a eulogy for the Lakers after yet another loss, breaks down a thrilling Mavs-Bucks game and discusses what would equal playoff success for a number of teams. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 20221 hr 17 min

182.Lakers Play-in Hopes dead?

Jason reacts to LeBron and Anthony Davis' first game back with the Lakers, the Lakers' 114-111 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans, and the playoff races from around the NBA with only a few games remaining in the regular season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 02, 202250 min

181. Giannis & Bucks STUN KD & Nets, can AD save Lakers? Clippers legit?

Jason explains what Giannis’ monster clutch performance against the Nets really means, talks about AD’s upcoming return and reveals his surprising theory about the Clippers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 01, 20221 hr 5 min

180. Why the Lakers are still alive

Jason breaks down the Lakers’ play-in path, gives his updated thoughts on the MVP race and ranks his top contenders in both conferences Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 20221 hr 12 min

179. LeBron’s great performance wasted in embarrassing collapse

After the Lakers blew a 23-point lead in a dominant LeBron game, Jason weighs in on their dysfunction, breaks down the marquee games of the night and gives his take on the race for the top seed out East. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202236 min

178. What full-time Kyrie can bring to the Nets

Jason breaks down what the Nets having Kyrie full-time means for their playoff hopes, how the Lakers went down without LeBron and how the Celtics continue to decimate the competition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 202241 min

177. How LeBron has turned the Lakers' offense around

Jason breaks down how LeBron has led the Lakers’ recent offensive transformation, the unbelievable play of KD and the scary Nets and the obvious flaw that holds the Jazz back, then ranks his top ten teams in the league. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 202243 min

176.LeBron passes Malone but Lakers blow it

Jason praises LeBron’s greatness as he becomes the No. 2 all-time scorer but goes in on another brutal Lakers loss. Then he gives his thoughts on Steph’s injury and the red-hot Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202229 min

175. Lebron and Russ pull out the win

Jason breaks down the Lakers gutsy win over the Raptors, Embiid and Luka's battle, and why Chicago will still be a tough out in the playoffs despite their loss to Phoenix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 202229 min

174. Lakers fight, but fall short again versus Timberwolves

Jason explains why the Lakers’ improved effort still wasn’t nearly enough against the Timberwolves, gives his takeaways from an impressive Mavs comeback over the Nets and deep dives the Sixers’ recent play. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 202232 min

173. What another brutal loss exposed about the Lakers

Jason breaks down another humiliating Lakers loss, explains why Jokic is the MVP over Embiid and highlights the Bucks’ fatal flaw. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 202228 min

172. Suns prove the Lakers are nowhere close to contending

Jason breaks down the harsh reality Phoenix exposed about the Lakers in a blowout win, gives his biggest takeaways from the night’s other marquee matchup and explains how the Warriors have found their rhythm again. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 202231 min

171. LeBron’s still got it

Jason reacts to another LeBron 50-point game, explains why Kuz is on a different level than Russ and gives his take on Philly’s issues that Brooklyn exposed on Thursday. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202235 min

170. Lakers get embarrassed (again)

Jason goes in on the Lakers’ pathetic effort against the Rockets, gives his take on Russ’s recent “Westbrick” comments and ranks his top ten players in the NBA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 202237 min

169. How Frank Vogel let down the Lakers again

Jason goes in on Vogel's obvious shortcomings, looks into the trouble LeBron's injury spells for the Lakers and reveals his top ten teams in the NBA right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 08, 202228 min

168. What to make of LeBron's historic night and more Russ rumors

Jason gives his take on LeBron's 56-point performance, the reported rift among the Lakers about sending Russ to the bench, why the Warriors are struggling so much and what the key difference is between Luka and Harden. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 06, 202229 min

167. Why Frank Vogel was never the right choice

jason goes off on how the Lakers have the second best coach in their own city, reacts to some of the biggest games of the night and discusses where Luka ranks among the league’s best. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 04, 202238 min

166. Why it may be time for LeBron to give up

Jason breaks down why LeBron’s injury may force him to throw in the towel, why the Warriors in serious trouble and how the Clippers have managed to do what the Lakers couldn't. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 02, 202232 min

165. Lebron and the Lakers Quit, Should Vogel be out the door?

Jason breaks down the Lakers incredibly disappointing loss to the Pelicans and what needs to change moving forward for the Lebron, Russell Westbrook and Frank Vogel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202235 min

164. How LeBron let the Lakers down

Jason dives into how LeBron fell short in a heartbreaking Lakers’ loss to the Clippers, how the good outweighed the bad with Russ and how the 76ers stood out in Harden’s debut. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202225 min

163. Why a LeBron trade makes no sense

Jason gives his take on whether the Nets have dug themselves too deep a hole, whether Cade Cunningham or Evan Mobley is the more impressive rookie and why the LeBron trade talk is all ridiculous. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202225 min

162. The Lakers Media War continues

Jason gives his thoughts on the Lakers recent battles in the media, plus what the Chris Paul injury means for the Suns title chances. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202222 min

161. LeBron pulls off a crazy comeback over Utah, AD goes down again

Jason breaks down LeBron's dominant finish against the Jazz, reflects on the most painful part of AD's time in LA after his scary ankle injury and gives Russ praise for a strong performance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202227 min

160. How the Lakers’ front office has bungled the season

Jason goes off on LA’s management after reports of an inexcusable decision, explains why the team needs to go all in on youth and reveals why the Celtics check all the boxes of a bona fide contender. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 202228 min

159. The major problem in the Lakers’ front office

Jason breaks down what has gone so terribly wrong with the Lakers’ personnel decision making, why James Harden is under such intense pressure in Philly and who his top ten teams in the league are right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 202230 min

158. Klay Thompson takes down the Lakers and solving the Westbrook problem

Jason breaks down what the Lakers showed in a tight loss to the Warriors, highlights the difficult conversation the team needs to have with Russell Westbrook and reveals who they need to target on the buyout market. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202233 min

157. The Lakers may have just given up on the season

Jason explains why the Harden-Simmons trade was a home run for both sides and reacts to a shockingly inactive trade deadline for the Lakers amid an embarrassing stretch. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202227 min
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