Jason Timpf discusses the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers preseason game which featured the first time Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo played together since the Bucks acquired Dame in a trade involving Jrue Holiday. How did the Bucks’ new duo fare against Anthony Davis, who continued to showcase his impressive defensive prowess in the NBA preseason? Plus, Jason continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 2, the Milwaukee Bucks. Af...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings preseason game where LeBron James and Anthony Davis rested, which allowed D'Angelo Russell to shine in a preseason game where he was the offensive focal point. De’Aaron Fox looked in mid-season form as he was explosive on the offensive end of the floor. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2023•56 min
Jason Timpf breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets last night where LeBron James saw his first action of the 2023-24 season and he didn’t miss a beat. Ben Simmons also returned to the floor for the Brooklyn Nets last night and looked like his old self from a few years ago. Looking athletic and healthy again, this could be a bounce-back year for Simmons. Plus, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren made their preseason debuts, and they did not disappoint. Wemby f...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 5, the Phoenix Suns. After acquiring Bradley Beal from the Wizards, and shipping Chris Paul off to the Warriors, there’s no doubt that the Suns are ALL IN with their new big 3. The only question is, is it enough to get them over the hump and deliver a championship to Phoenix? #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 09, 2023•39 min
Jason Timpf is joined by the Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss some of the biggest questions facing the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. They discuss LeBron's renewed athleticism, Anthony Davis' improved jump shot, and who will be the fifth starter alongside D'Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 07, 2023•43 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 6, the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors shook things up this offseason in trading for Chris Paul in a move that sent Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards. Is a core of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Chris Paul good enough to get Steph Curry his fifth NBA championship? #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 04, 2023•45 min
Jason Timpf reacts to NBA Media Day as teams meet with the media for the first time since the end of last year. Jason reacts to LeBron James saying that the Los Angeles Lakers are now Anthony Davis’ team. How will Chris Paul fit in with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors, and how will Damian Lillard’s lack of defense affect Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks’ chances of winning an NBA title? Finally, is a big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Bea...
Oct 04, 2023•33 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 7, the Miami Heat. After winning the Eastern Conference over the Boston Celtics, but ultimately coming up short against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler and the Heat may still need another piece to get themselves over the hump. After failing to make a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard, what other pieces could Pat Riley’s team bring in to give themselv...
Oct 02, 2023•24 min
Jason Timpf reacts to the Boston Celtics trading for Jrue Holiday, pairing him with Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown. He discusses what this means for the Celtics NBA title hopes, how it impacts the matchup between Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard & the Milwaukee Bucks, and what the Portland Trail Blazers do next after acquiring Malcom Brogdon and Robert Williams. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2023•23 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 8, the Philadelphia 76ers. After winning an MVP, Joel Embiid and the Sixers got bounced in the second round once again. With James Harden still wanting out of Philly, the Sixers seem to be at a crossroads, and need to find a way to contend if they want to keep Joel Embiid happy as well. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 29, 2023•41 min
Jason Timpf reacts to Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal involving the Phoenix Suns, which sends Jrue Holiday, DeAndre Ayton, and others to Portland. Portland elects NOT to send Dame to his preferred destination of Miami, and instead he will now team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton in Milwaukee to try and get the Bucks another NBA Championship. #volume # See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 27, 2023•20 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 9, the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers have two hall of fame wings in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but in four postseason trips, Kawhi and Paul George have only been healthy in one of them. If Kawhi and PG can stay healthy, with the emergence of Terance Mann, and acquisition of Russell Westbrook, the Clippers are a real threat in the Western Conference. #volume See omnystudio.com/listen...
Sep 27, 2023•32 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 10, the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerging into a superstar, and 2022 2nd overall pick Chet Holmgren making his NBA debut this year, Jason believes the Thunder will be a top 4 team in the Western Conference this season. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 26, 2023•46 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 11, the Dallas Mavericks. After trading for Kyrie Irving last year to team up with Luka Doncic, the Mavericks missed the playoffs in disappointing fashion. Going into their second year together, and after the Mavs shook up the rest of their roster, this team is poised to make a run in the Western Conference. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 26, 2023•30 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 12, the Sacramento Kings. After losing in the 2023 NBA Playoffs to the Golden State Warriors, will Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox be able to lead the Kings to an even better result this year? #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2023•44 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 13, the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland in their second season together leading the back court, the Cavs should take the next step in competing for the Eastern Conference finals. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2023•48 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 14, the New York Knicks. With Jalen Brunson emerging as a star at the guard position, and if Julius Randle can remain healthy going to the playoffs, Jason believes the Knicks could contend to win the Eastern Conference. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2023•43 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 15, the Memphis Grizzlies. With star point guard Ja Morant suspended for the first 25 games of the season, the Grizzlies will have to lean on Jaren Jackson and the defensive side of the game until Ja gets back. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 19, 2023•40 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 16, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Behind rising superstar Anthony Edwards, Jason believes the Timberwolves could become championship contenders with a core of Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 18, 2023•45 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 17, the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have been one of the elite offenses in basketball the last few years despite spacing issues on the floor. With an improved defense, and better spacing, the Hawks could compete in the eastern conference. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2023•37 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 18, the Orlando Magic. After Paolo Banchero’s standout rookie season, the collection of young up-and-coming stars on the Magic are poised to take a big jump in the 2023-24 season. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2023•32 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 19, the New Orleans Pelicans. With an excellent core including CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans’ season hinges on the health of Zion Williamson. Zion was one of the best isolation players in basketball last year, and if he can stay healthy, the Pelicans can compete in the Western Conference. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 13, 2023•27 min
Jason Timpf starts his power ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 20, the San Antonio Spurs. After drafting Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the draft, how quickly can Gregg Popovich turn the Spurs back into a competitor in the Western Conference? #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2023•42 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 1, LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat & Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses LeBron's incredible list of basketball accomplishment and consistent playoff dominance is the reason he tops this list. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 09, 2023•44 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 3, Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs. Jason explains how Duncan's consistency earned him the nickname "the Big Fundamental" and why his record of 15 All-Defensive team selections will likely never be broken. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 08, 2023•27 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 3, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses Kobe's basketball intelligence, which allowed him to transform his game as he aged, and why he's the most gifted shotmaker of all time. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 07, 2023•35 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 4, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Jason breaks down the reasons why Steph is the greatest shooter of all time, whether the Warriors' addition of Kevin Durant hurt his legacy, and whether his 2022 NBA championship may be his most important. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 07, 2023•43 min
Description: Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 5, Shaquille O’Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers. There has never been someone so physically dominant in the paint like Shaquille O’Neal, and having won 3 consecutive NBA Finals MVPs from 2000-2002, there’s no doubt he is deserving of the No. 5 spot. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 06, 2023•32 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 6, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. Having averaged over 27 points a game for his entire career, Jason claims that KD is the best scorer of ALL TIME. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 02, 2023•27 min
Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 8, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. After winning back to back league MVPs in 2021-2022, Jokic won the NBA Finals and Finals MVP in 2023, and is currently the best player in the NBA. #volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2023•22 min
