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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 - Lakers Trade Reaction: D'Angelo Russell to Nets for Finney-Smith & Shake Milton

Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers sending D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Jason breaks down how both Finney-Smith and Milton will elevate the Lakers and what's next for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and LA after their first big move of the season. Timeline: 5:00 - Dorian Finney Smith 11:00 - Shake Milton 18:15 - Lakers big picture (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Ja...

Dec 29, 202423 min

NBA Mailbag: Nuggets trade for Zach LaVine? Wemby & Spurs targeting De'Aaron Fox?

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets should make a move with the Chicago Bulls for Zach LaVine, if Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are ready for an all-in move like trading for De'Aaron Fox with the Sacramento Kings, and much more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:00 - Should Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr. for Zach Lavine? 11:00 - Should Spurs trade for De’Aaron Fox? 13:00 - Did the Kings ma...

Dec 27, 202419 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Christmas Day Reaction: Spurs-Knicks, 76ers-Celtics, Nuggets-Suns, Wolves-Mavs

Jason Timpf reacts to the NBA Christmas Day slate including Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers taking down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics, Anthony Edwards leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks as well as Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns defeating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 4:45 - Spurs-Knicks 23:30 - 76ers-Celtics 31:45 - ...

Dec 26, 202432 min

Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LeBron James & Steph Curry DUEL, Reaves' GAME-WINNER

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' thrilling 115-113 win over Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day. Jason breaks down Steph and LeBron's vintage performances, Austin Reaves' game-winner, and what's next for both of these Western Conference teams. Timeline: 4:00 - Lakers-Warriors thriller 9:00 - Austin Reaves' game-winner 13:00 - Reaves' big performance 24:00 - Rui Hachimura delivers 25:00 - Max Christie 26:00 - Dalton Knecht 28...

Dec 26, 202433 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: LeBron & Lakers turnaround, Spurs should go all-in + Power Rankings

Jason Timpf shares four big weekend takeaways including LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' improved play, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs being ready to go all-in, and Tyrese Haliburton's Indiana Pacers returning to form. Later, Jason shares his NBA power rankings including a rise for Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks, a return to the top for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and another top ten showing for Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - (1) Lakers def...

Dec 24, 202444 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Is Steve Kerr holding Warriors back? + Lakers GM has FAILED LeBron

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment and discusses whether the NBA should implement any changes to generate more interest, how Rob Pelinka has failed LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers as well as why Steve Kerr is the not the problem for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Should NBA change rules to increase interest? 22:45 - Is KD only "slightly above average" on defense? 25:00 - What happened to Be...

Dec 21, 202447 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Debates: Mavericks or Thunder best in West? Giannis or Jokic MVP? w/ Nerd Sesh

Jason Timpf is joined by Carson Breber and Logan Camden of Nerd Sesh to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA Cup championship win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys discuss Milwaukee's turnaround as well as whether OKC's issues will be exposed in the NBA Playoffs. Later, the guys debate whether Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks or the Thunder are the best team in the Western Conference, if Giannis or Nikola Jokic is the best player in the wor...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 5 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Cup Reaction: Giannis & Bucks DOMINATE Thunder, Milwaukee is BACK, OKC exposed?

Jason Timpf reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' dominant 97-81 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup championship game. Jason breaks down how Giannis, Damian Lillard, and Milwaukee have turned their season around and whether SGA and OKC had some fatal flaws exposed. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:00 - Giannis vs. SGA 11:15 - Damian Lillard outplays Jalen Williams 18:15 - How Bucks turned it around 21:15 - What went wrong for OKC? (Tim...

Dec 19, 202422 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Jokic & Nuggets UNSTOPPABLE vs. Kings, Heat-Pistons OT THRILLER

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets’ wild 130-129 win over De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Jason discusses why despite Denver’s limitations, he cannot give up on the Nuggets as an NBA Finals contender. Later, Jason shares his reaction to Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons’ 125-124 overtime win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202428 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: SGA & Thunder "special," Bucks ARE BACK, Luka erupts, Grizzlies-Lakers

Jason Timpf reacts to the NBA's weekend action including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks advancing to the NBA Cup championship game. Jason discusses how OKC is playing "special basketball" and why the Bucks are back among his top championship contenders. Later, Jason shares his NBA power rankings including Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks, Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics, and Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies - despite their loss t...

Dec 17, 202439 min

Hoops Tonight - Warriors Trade Reaction: Golden State acquires Dennis Schroder from Nets

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors acquiring Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for De'Anthony Melton and future draft picks. Jason breaks down how this trade impacts the Warriors' NBA Finals chances and what he expects from Schroder in Golden State. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 15, 202414 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Should Jokic & Nuggets target Butler? Warriors hosed? Luka vs. Giannis

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets should look for a player like Jimmy Butler or Paul George to boost their title chances. Is Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic or Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks better to build around? Can Jalen Brunson be the number one option on a championship team for the New York Knicks? Jason answers all these questions and more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - W...

Dec 14, 202444 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Cup Reaction: Curry & Warriors STUNNED vs. Rockets, Knicks COLLAPSE vs. Hawks

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors falling 91-90 to Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and why Golden State must make a move by the trade deadline to have any chance at reaching the NBA Finals. Later, Jason reacts to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks' 108-100 comeback win over Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks to advance to the semifinals of the NBA In-...

Dec 13, 202429 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Cup Reaction: Thunder STIFLE Mavericks, Bucks survive Magic, SGA & Giannis shine

Jason Timpf shares his reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 39-point explosion in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 118-104 win over Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks. Jason discusses how OKC stifled Luka, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and the Dallas offense. Later, Jason reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 114-109 win over the Orlando Magic, including late-game heroics from Damian Lillard. The show ends with Jason heading to the film room to break down OKC's win over Dallas in a pot...

Dec 12, 202452 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Cup Predictions + What's next for Steph & Warriors, Luka & Mavericks, Nuggets

Jason Timpf shares his NBA Cup predictions before diving into an NBA mailbag segment. Will Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors and Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks survive the first round of elimination games? Later, Jason discusses why Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks missed his power rankings, what the next move should be for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and what the most important factors are to him for deciding MVP. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:30 - NBA Cup preview 9:30 - Luka ...

Dec 11, 202437 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Nikola Jokic's HISTORIC START w/ Nuggets, Bucks-Nets + Power Rankings

Jason Timpf reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 118-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets as well as Nikola Jokic's historic start to the NBA season with the Denver Nuggets. Then he dives into his NBA power rankings featuring Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors, Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies, and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Bucks/Nets 14:00 - Nikola Jokic’s all-time run 26:45 - Power Rankings (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #...

Dec 10, 202440 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: LeBron to Warriors? Murray costing Nuggets? Lakers FAILING Redick

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors should pursue a trade for Brandon Ingram, Anthony Davis, or … LeBron James. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Jamal Murray's disappointing start to the season for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, whether JJ Redick deserves criticism similar to Darvin Ham for the Los Angeles Lakers' struggles, if the window has closed for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, ...

Dec 07, 202452 min

Hoops Tonight - "I'm DONE”: LeBron James & Lakers are officially BROKEN, LA embarrassed vs. Heat

Jason Timpf discusses why he is DONE with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers following their embarrassing 134-93 loss to the Miami Heat. Jason breaks down LA's lack of effort and interest in playing competitive basketball and what has gone wrong with JJ Redick as head coach. Later, Jason reacts to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks' 119-104 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for their fifth straight win. Timeline: 5:15 - Done with the Lakers 25:00 - Hawks s...

Dec 06, 202431 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Nuggets OUTDUEL Curry & Warriors, Grizzlies-Mavericks, Magic-Knicks

Jason Timpf reacts to several NBA Cup games from around the league including Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' second half comeback against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks taking down the Orlando Magic, and Luka Doncic's 37-point performance in the Dallas Mavericks' win over Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Timeline: 4:15 - Introduction 6:30 - Warriors-Nuggets 23:15 - Magic-Knicks 39:15 - Grizzlies-Mavericks (Timestamps may vary based on advertis...

Dec 05, 202442 min

Hoops Tonight - LeBron James "worst basketball in two decades," will Lakers recover from FREE FALL?

Jason Timpf discusses what has gone wrong for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers, who have followed their 10-4 start to the season by going 2-5. Jason breaks down LeBron's recent struggles, what's gone wrong with the Lakers offense, and whether he expects JJ Redick to turn around LA's problems before it's too late. Introduction: 4:00 - Lakers offense has fallen apart 10:00 - Why shifting offense from AD to LeBron has not worked 12:00- What's wrong with LeBron? 26:00- Why Lak...

Dec 04, 202427 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Cavaliers AVENGE Celtics loss, Rockets stun Thunder, Warriors SLIDE

Jason Timpf reacts to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenging an earlier loss in their 115-111 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets' 119-116 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Next, Jason turns his attention to the NBA Power Rankings where Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors are sliding over a four-game losing streak while Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks are shooting up th...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 11 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Contenders: Will Warriors stay hot? LeBron & Lakers obstacle, who stops Celtics

Jason Timpf is joined by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic to break down their top NBA contenders over the start of the season. Jason and Sam discuss whether Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have separated themselves from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the Oklahoma City Thunder as the top team in the league. Later, they debate whether Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors or Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers are legitimate NBA Finals contenders following their hot starts to the season. Next, Jason and ...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 20 min

Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Suns Reaction: Durant & Phoenix BLOW OUT LA, what's wrong with LeBron James?

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and the Phoenix Suns' dominant 127-100 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Cup. Later, Jason discusses Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks' win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat without Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as the Houston Rockets' win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:45 - Lakers/Suns 43:30 - Bucks/Heat (Timestamps may vary base...

Nov 27, 202447 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Power Rankings: Celtics RECLAIM #1, Curry & Warriors TOP 5, Giannis & Bucks BACK

Jason Timpf shares his NBA power rankings featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks soaring following their rocky start to the season, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors maintaining a top five spot, and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics reclaiming the top overall spot following their victory over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Later, Jason shares why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder remind him of the Celtics as they rose to the top of the le...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 2 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Warriors & Lakers TRADE TARGETS, how Luka Doncic & Mavericks win Finals

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses which players make the most sense for Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors and LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers to target in trades as the season goes on. Later, Jason breaks down what Luka Doncic must change about his game for the Dallas Mavericks to win an NBA Finals and why he expects Dallas to elevate their play as the season goes on. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Hoops Tonight schedule 9:00 - How Pis...

Nov 23, 202445 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Warriors BLOW OUT Hawks, LeBron & Lakers surging, 76ers-Grizzlies

Jason Timpf reacts to Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, who were without Ja Morant, and discusses what must change in Philly to save their season. Next, Jason reacts to the Houston Rockets' 130-113 win over the Indiana Pacers and breaks down what has changed for Tyrese Haliburton as he has regressed from his NBA superstar form. Later, Jason discusses Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 120-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks and shares ...

Nov 22, 202457 min

Hoops Tonight - Cavaliers-Celtics Reaction: Tatum & Boston CATCH FIRE, Mitchell & Cavs FIRST LOSS

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 120-117 win over Donovan Mitchell and the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason discusses the biggest highlights of the game and what lies ahead for each of these Eastern Conference contenders. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:15 - Celtics - Cavaliers 19:30 - Rockets - Bucks 26:45 - Q&A (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15...

Nov 20, 202433 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Power Rankings: Warriors TOP 2, LeBron & Lakers RISE, Cavaliers unstoppable?

Jason Timpf shares his NBA power rankings featuring Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors moving into the top two, LeBron James's Los Angeles Lakers climbing up the list, and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers remaining in the top overall spot with a 15-0 record! Timeline: 2:45 - Introduction 7:00 - #10 Knicks 11:45 - #9 Nuggets 12:30 - #8 Timberwolves 26:00 - #7 Suns 27:15 - #6 Lakers 37:00 - #5 Rockets 47:00 - #4 Celtics 50:00 - #3 Thunder 54:00 - #2 Warriors 01:02:30 - #1 Cavaliers (T...

Nov 19, 202452 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Steph Curry & Warriors BACK, Bronny must play, Tatum SILENCES critics

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics silencing their critics, Steph Curry returning to top 10 form with the Golden State Warriors, and what's next for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to improve upon following their hot start to the year. Later, Jason discusses why the Bronny James situation has gotten out of hand in Los Angeles as he is only play home games in the G League with the South Bay Lakers, when...

Nov 15, 202440 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Giannis DROPS 59, Wembanyama 50, LeBron TRIPLE-DOUBLE in Lakers win

Jason Timpf reacts to five massive performances from around the NBA including Giannis Antetokounmpo's 59-point night in the Milwaukee Bucks' win over the Detroit Pistons, Victor Wembanyama dropping 50 points in the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Washington Wizards, and LeBron James' 35-point triple-double in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jason also discusses Jayson Tatum and Karl-Anthony Towns' dominant nights for the Celtics and Knicks before moving on to Timpf's Tape...

Nov 15, 202452 min
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