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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 - Steph Curry & Warriors STUNNED by De'Aaron Fox & Kings, time to panic?

Jason Timpf reacts to the Golden State Warriors 124-123 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Steph Curry. Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors are in the midst of a 2-8 stretch, but Jason says it isn't time to panic as they have been without Draymond Green for most of the season. With Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins starting to turn it around, look for the Warriors to start winning again. #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Nov 30, 202347 min

Hoops Tonight - Why LeBron James & LA are trending up, Lakers-Bulls trade rumors, biggest issues

Jason Timpf is joined by Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha of The Athletic to discuss the start of the Lakers' season. Jason and Jovan discuss how LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers will likely need to make a trade at the trade deadline to make themselves a legit title contender (11:30). Whether that player is Zach LaVine or Alex Caruso, it is clear that the Lakers need more guard help in order to take that next step. #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) See omnystudio.com/...

Nov 28, 202353 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reactions & Rankings: Lakers beat Cavs, Sixers-Thunder, Celtics-Magic

Jason Timpf breaks down a few games from the Thanksgiving weekend of the NBA schedule. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (6:30). Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder (32:20), and Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans were victorious against James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers (43:00). The Orlando Magic are in the midst of a...

Nov 28, 20231 hr

Hoops Tonight - Ranking NBA Finals Contenders: Steph Curry & Warriors, LeBron & Lakers still threats

Jason Timpf shares his top five biggest surprise teams from the 2023 NBA season including Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks (16:30), Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers (18:45), and Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves (26:30). Later, Jason ranks his top seven contenders for the NBA Finals including LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers (29:30), Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors (22:00), Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns (26:30), and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics (40:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based ...

Nov 25, 202344 min

Hoops Tonight - Thunder-Warriors reaction: Klay Thompson struggles with Steph Curry & Draymond out

Jason Timpf reacts to Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, and the Golden State Warriors' 128-109 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder (5:10). How does Golden State need to adjust with Steph Curry out, and Draymond Green being suspended for a few more games? (Later, Jason breaks down the Thunder's 8-4 start to the NBA season, what the biggest problems and solutions are for OKC, and his expectations moving forward.(14:45) #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advert...

Nov 17, 202343 min

Hoops Tonight - Durant, Booker & Suns BLOW OUT Wolves, Celtics beat Sixers, Knicks-Hawks | Hoops Tonight

Jason Timpf reacts to the Wednesday slate of NBA games. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns blew out Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-115 (5:25). Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics beat Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers despite not having both Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis (18:40), and the New York Knicks edge out the Atlanta Hawks 116-114 (34:30). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 5 min

Hoops Tonight - Jokic & Nuggets edge out Clippers, Pacers-76ers + Draymond & Warriors in trouble?

Jason Timpf reacts to the Tuesday slate of NBA games which featured Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beating Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook 111-108 (5:30). The Clippers have not won a game since acquiring James Harden. Jason then reacts to Tyrese Haliburton’s 33 point, 15 assist night where he carried the Pacers to a 132-126 win over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (33:00). Last, Jason reacts to the Warriors Timberwolves fight where Draymond Green put R...

Nov 16, 202358 min

Hoops Tonight - Why Jokic’s Nuggets, Embiid’s Sixers & Anthony Edwards’ Wolves have been BEST in NBA

Jason Timpf gives his NBA Power Rankings through the beginning of the season. Jason explains why Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have been far and away the BEST team in the NBA (38:10). Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have gotten off to a fast start (37:00), and Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers have the best record in the NBA after Tyrese Maxey has emerged as a bonafide superstar (35:20). #volume #herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 4 min

Hoops Tonight - Why Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook have been AWFUL since Harden trade

Jason Timpf discusses the 0-4 start to the James Harden era for the Los Angeles Clippers. People will be quick to blame Harden, but Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook have all played poorly over the last four games. The one obvious flaw in the new look Clippers is the lack of rebounding as they have been getting dominated on the glass since the roster altering trade. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 14, 202331 min

Hoops Tonight - How LeBron James & Lakers become NBA Finals contenders, Austin Reaves vs. D-Lo drama

Jason Timpf is joined by Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha of The Athletic to discuss the start of the Lakers' season. Jason and Jovan discuss what moves LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers can make to win an NBA championship this year. The guys then dive into what is really going on with Austin Reaves being benched for D'Angelo Russell (6:30), potential trade targets for the Lakers (19:45), and LA's biggest flaws early in this NBA season (26:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary bas...

Nov 14, 20231 hr 5 min

Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Suns Reaction: LeBron James outplays Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis returns

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' thrilling 122-119 win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (5:00). Jason discusses LeBron's "amazing" crunch time play (10:10), Anthony Davis' return from injury (14:25), and what's going on with Austin Reaves' benching (15:00). Later, he touches on why Kevin Durant and the Suns will be just fine, despite their early season problems, as Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and others recover from injuries (23:40). #volume #h...

Nov 11, 202332 min

Hoops Tonight - Why Anthony Edwards is set to TAKE OVER the NBA, Timberwolves hot start + Mailbag

Jason Timpf deep dives on Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves following their hot start to the 2023 NBA season. Is Anthony Edwards on track to become a Top-10 player in the NBA?(4:55) Later, Jason answers mailbag questions including whether the Boston Celtics can win the NBA Finals with Jayson Tatum as their star (26:50), if LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are running the right offense for their team (30:15), if Jason still defends his prior takes on Nikol...

Nov 11, 202355 min

Hoops Tonight - Warriors fall to Nuggets, Lakers blown out by Rockets + Sixers beat Celtics

Jason Timpf reacts to the best games from Wednesday night in the NBA. Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors lose a close one to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (5:40). The Philadelphia 76ers continue on their winning streak as they beat the Boston Celtics (28:51), and the Lakers continue to struggle as they got blown out by the Houston Rockets (42:40). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 09, 20231 hr 1 min

Hoops Tonight - What Lakers must UPGRADE, Warriors HOT start, Nuggets still king + Tatum MVP?

Jason Timpf discusses his Top 5 takeaways from the start of the NBA season. He explains where LeBron James’ Lakers need to improve to become a contender (5:10), how Steph Curry and the Warriors are off to a hot start (8:35), and how Jayson Tatum has taken the next step into being one of the best players in the NBA for the Boston Celtics (13:10). Jason then discusses why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are still the BEST team in the NBA (15:50), and why this year’s NBA trade deadline looks li...

Nov 09, 202345 min

Hoops Tonight - Steph Curry & Warriors dominate, LeBron & Lakers fall, Clippers-Knicks, Celtics lose

Jason Timpf reacts to the best games across the NBA on Monday night. James Harden makes his Clippers debut (5:00), Boston suffers their first loss to Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves (15:00), Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors beat up on the Detroit Pistons (25:55), and LeBron James’ Lakers fall short to the Heat (31:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 08, 202346 min

Hoops Tonight - Donovan Mitchell & Darius Garland beat Steph Curry's Warriors + Cavs deep dive

Jason Timpf breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 win over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors (5:30). The Cavs guard play of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland proved to be too much for the Warriors as they combined for 55 points. Jason explains how the Warriors have had trouble with their bench unit struggling to score with Chris Paul running the unit (11:35). Jason then breaks down the Cavs and how their defense can carry the Cavs in the eastern conference (16:10). #volume (Times...

Nov 06, 202331 min

Hoops Tonight - Steph Curry Game-Winner lifts Warriors past Thunder, Mavericks-Nuggets, Knicks-Bucks

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry's game-winner in the Golden State Warriors' 141-139 victory over Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA In-Season Tournament (3:45). Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Golden State's big win as well as his takeaways from a young Thunder team. Later, Jason reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 110-105 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (19:35) as well as Nikola Joki...

Nov 04, 202334 min

Hoops Tonight - Warriors stun Kings with Klay game-winner, Nuggets-Wolves + Celtics' dominant start

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors’ 102-101 win over the Sacramento Kings where Klay Thompson hit a game-winning jump-shot with 0.2 seconds remaining (5:30). Jason then reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Denver Nuggets (16:10), and breaks down the Boston Celtics’ fast start to the NBA season (25:36). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 03, 202333 min

Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Clippers Reaction: LeBron James CARRIES Lakers to OT win vs. Kawhi’s Clippers

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers 130-125 overtime win against Kawhi Leonard, Paul George Russell Westbrook, and the Los Angeles Clippers. In what may be the game of the year so far in this NBA season, LeBron James turned back the clock going off for 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jason discusses his biggest takeaways and expectations for both of Los Angeles' teams during the NBA season. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Nov 02, 202321 min

Hoops Tonight - Is Steph Curry playing his best basketball ever for the Golden State Warriors?

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 130-102 win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Jason discusses whether Steph Curry is playing the best basketball of his career and why Golden State fans should be very happy with their start to the season. Later, Jason reacts to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks' 127-113 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a 41-point performance from Dejounte Murray. #volume See omnystudio...

Nov 01, 202331 min

Hoops Tonight - James Harden Trade Reaction: Are Clippers new NBA favorites? What's next for 76ers?

Jason Timpf reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers trading James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a slew of role players and draft picks. He breaks down the ceiling of the Clippers’ new core of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Plus, Jason discusses what Daryl Morey should do next for the Sixers with plenty of cap space and draft capital. Next, Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic game where Anthony Davis’ 26 points and 19 rebounds w...

Oct 31, 202337 min

Hoops Tonight Steph Curry & Warriors bury Rockets, LeBron James & Lakers fall, Nuggets dominate

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest games from the NBA's Sunday slate including LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-127 loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 106-95 win over the Houston Rockets, and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' dominant 128-95 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Later, Jason breaks down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 127-110 loss to Trae Young's Atlanta Hawks, Joel Embi...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 5 min

Hoops Tonight - Steph Curry CARRIES Warriors, Wembanyama's double double + Luka’s 49 downs Nets

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest games on Friday night’s NBA slate. Jason reacts to Steph Curry carrying the Golden State Warriors to a 122-114 over the Sacramento Kings. Victor Wembanyama gets his first career double double as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets, and Luka Doncic’s 49 points proved to be too much for the Brooklyn Nets in the 125-120 Mavericks victory. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 29, 202358 min

Hoops Tonight - Damian Lillard drops 39 in debut as Bucks beat Embiid's Sixers, Lakers-Suns Reaction: LeBron James & Anthony Davis outlast Kevin Durant’s 39 points

Jason Timpf reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers game where Damian Lillard made his Bucks debut alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dame came alive in the 4th quarter and propelled the Bucks to a 118-117 victory. Dame and Giannis combined for 62 points in their first game together, as Joel Embiid tallied 24 of his own for the Sixers. Plus, Jason reacts to Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers 100-95 win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The Suns were without ...

Oct 27, 202338 min

Hoops Tonight - Wembanyama's debut, Luka Doncic triple-double vs Spurs + Tatum & Celtics beat Knicks

Jason Timpf reacts to the Wednesday night slate of NBA games which featured Victor Wembanyama making his NBA debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Luka’s triple double was too much in the Mavs 126-119 victory. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics beat Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks by a score of 108-104 behind Tatum’s 34 points. Finally, Jason discusses what LeBron James, Antony Davis, and the Lakers need to do to make both their starting lineup and ...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 2 min

Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Nuggets Reaction: Nikola Jokic dominates, Denver outlasts LeBron James & LA, Devin Booker shines, Kevin Durant & Suns take down Steph Curry & Warriors

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 119-107 victory over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night of the NBA season. Jason discusses why Nikola Jokic is unstoppable, how Denver is one of the best teams of the past decade, and what LeBron James and the Lakers must do to catch up. Plus, Jason reacts to Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and the Phoenix Suns' 108-104 win over Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors o...

Oct 25, 202339 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Team Rankings: Nikola Jokic & Nuggets are ENORMOUS frontrunners for NBA title

Jason Timpf wraps up his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 1, the Denver Nuggets. After winning the NBA Finals, there’s no doubt that the Nuggets are the best team in the league heading into the 2023-24 season behind two time MVP Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202335 min
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