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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 CANCELED, Warriors WILD comeback, Jimmy Butler debuts, Celtics BLAST Knicks

Jason Timpf reacts to the Mark Williams trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets being rescinded following Williams' failed physical. How will this affect LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and LA as they make their push toward the NBA Playoffs. Later, Jason reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' dominant win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. What makes Boston such a difficult matchup for New York? Lastly, Jason reacts to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 1...

Feb 09, 202535 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: LeBron DROPS 42, Lakers BEAT Warriors, Mavs-Celtics, Rockets-Wolves

Jason Timpf reacts to a loaded slate of NBA games including LeBron James scoring 42 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-112 win over Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors. How dangerous will this Lakers team be with an engaged LeBron James along with Luka Doncic and Mark Williams joining the mix. Later, Jason reacts to Kyrie Irving leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 127-120 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics as well as Anthony Edwards' 41-point performance in th...

Feb 07, 202549 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Trade Deadline Reaction:Luka SAVES Lakers, Durant DENIES Warriors, Fox to Spurs, Williams to Lakers

Jason Timpf starts with reacting to the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Mark Williams with the Charlotte Hornets. Jason breaks down why Williams is a perfect fit alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James in the Lakers' offense and why LA has the pieces in place to make a run in the NBA Playoffs. Then he discusses Kevin Durant turning down the opportunity to reunite with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors. Will KD regret this decision as he stays with the Phoenix Suns? Jason a...

Feb 07, 202549 min

Hoops Tonight - Jimmy Butler to Warriors Reaction: Steph Curry & Golden State ready for playoff run?

Jason Timpf reacts to the Golden State Warriors trading with the Miami Heat for star guard Jimmy Butler. Jason breaks down how Jimmy will solve many of the problems facing Golden State and discusses whether the pairing with Steph Curry is enough to lift the Warriors into championship contention. Later, Jason discusses why the return offer of Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and a first-round pick was the perfect outcome for the Miami Heat. Timeline: 4:15 - Introduction 5:30 - Warr...

Feb 06, 202518 min

Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Mavericks Trade Reaction: Luka Doncic joins LeBron, Anthony Davis to Dallas

Jason Timpf reacts to the shocking trade sending Luka Doncic to join LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to team up with Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and the Dallas Mavericks. Jason breaks down why Dallas decided to move off Luka and what lies ahead for both teams for the rest of this NBA season. Timeline: 4:15 - Introduction 7:00 - Why Mavericks dealt Luka 11:00 - What this means for Lakers 26:00 - What this means for Mavericks #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://...

Feb 02, 202526 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Lakers PLAYING Bronny James!? Warriors ideal trade, Celtics #1 obstacle

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses his thoughts on Bronny James receiving meaningful playing time for the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and LA's ideal starting lineup, and a trade target he thinks would be a strong fit with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Later, Jason discusses Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' improved defense, the biggest obstacle for Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics, and whether the Detroit Pistons need ...

Feb 01, 202553 min

Hoops Tonight - Steph Curry & Warriors STUN Thunder, SGA drops 52, OKC's biggest WEAKNESS costs them

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 116-109 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jason discusses Golden State's second win over OKC this year, why a second shot creator will fix many of the Warriors' problems, and what may doom the Thunder in the NBA Playoffs. Later, Jason discusses the top three trade destinations for Jimmy Butler including Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks, and Kevin Durant's Pho...

Jan 31, 202532 min

Hoops Tonight - De'Aaron Fox TOP 3 Trades: Lakers, Spurs & Rockets BEST FITS for Kings star

Jason Timpf discusses the top three trade destinations for Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox including LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, Jalen Green's Houston Rockets, and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Timeline: 00:00 - Why Kings should trade De'Aaron Fox 04:54 - #3: Los Angeles Lakers 11:24 - #2: San Antonio Spurs 14:34 - #1: Houston Rockets #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Jan 30, 202520 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Rockets STUN Celtics, Thompson SHINES again, Knicks BLOW OUT Grizzlies

Jason Timpf reacts to Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks' massive performances in the Houston Rockets' thrilling 114-112 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jason breaks down why Amen Thompson has star written all over him, the potential of this young Houston team, and what the biggest challenge is for Boston in their repeat efforts. Later, Jason reacts to Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks' dominant 143-106 win over Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Jason discu...

Jan 28, 202532 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Lakers are ALIVE, Rockets shine vs. Cavaliers, Nuggets have a problem

Jason Timpf reacts to Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets' thrilling 135-131 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason discusses Amen Thompson's dominant performance, how high Houston's ceiling is, and what's gone wrong for the Cavaliers over their past eight games. Later, Jason shares his top ten teams in the NBA including LeBron James and the surging Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' problem in the Western Conference, and Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Cl...

Jan 27, 202541 min

Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LeBron James & LA CRUISE PAST Steph Curry & Golden State

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers win over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Jason discusses the biggest highlights from the game and shares his takeaways for both teams as the NBA season rolls on. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Lakers/Warriors 26:00 - Mavericks/Celtics #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 26, 202536 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Warriors BLOW OUT Bulls, Lakers DOMINATE, Nuggets & Mavericks BIG WINS

Jason Timpf reacts to several games around the NBA including Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' dominant 132-123 win over the Sacramento Kings, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 131-106 win over the Chicago Bulls, and Kyrie Irving's Dallas Mavericks taking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-115. Later, Jason discusses the philosophy LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers must adopt following their dominant win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics befor...

Jan 24, 20251 hr

Hoops Tonight - Lakers BACK? LeBron James & LA BLOW OUT Tatum & Celtics, time to go ALL-IN

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' dominant 117-96 win over Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses LA's impressive night and shares why JJ Redick and LA must go all-in on LeBron and AD this season. Timeline: 5:00 - Lakers MUST believe 15:00 - Lakers "best game of season" vs. Celtics 24:00 - Will Lakers add a center? 31:00 - Why LA is more dangerous in playoffs than regular season 33:00 - Austin Reaves rises to the occasion ...

Jan 24, 202535 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Cavaliers-Rockets, SGA drops 54 in Thunder W, Warriors flop vs. Kings

Jason Timpf reacts to several games from across the NBA including Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets' thrilling 109-108 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason discusses how Houston's athleticism causes major problems for opponents and whether the Cavs' weaknesses are cause for concern. Later, Jason reacts to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 123-117 loss to DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropping 54 points in the Oklahoma City ...

Jan 23, 202529 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Trade Rumors: Two trades to SAVE Lakers, Jimmy Butler-Suns, Zach LaVine-Rockets

Jason Timpf highlights the biggest trade deadlines rumors surrounding LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns, and Jalen Green's Houston Rockets! Jason discusses the two trades he would target if he were running the Lakers to help JJ Redick build a championship contender around LeBron and Anthony Davis. Would Phoenix acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat or Houston landing Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls turn either the Suns or Rockets into title contenders? Timelin...

Jan 23, 202532 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Have LeBron & Lakers given up? Celtics STRUGGLES, Jaren Jackson SHINES

Jason Timpf gives his top five takeaways from the weekend of NBA games. He explains how the Boston Celtics must stop settling for jump shots if they want to get rid of their midseason struggles, as well as highlights how Jaren Jackson Jr. has become one of the most underrated players in the NBA and is the key to the Memphis Grizzlies success. Jason then breaks down the failed Julius Randle experiment with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, as well as asks the question whether LeBron...

Jan 21, 202535 min

Hoops Tonight - Lakers Trade Rumors: Zach LaVine or Brandon Ingram to LA? Lonzo Ball joining LeBron?

Jason Timpf is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic to break down what LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be doing ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Jason and Jovan break down smaller moves the Lakers can make to acquire players like Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls, Bruce Brown from the Toronto Raptors, or Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz to boost LA's depth. What are the chances LA takes a swing at a star like Zach LaVine or New Orleans Pelicans big man Brandon Ingram...

Jan 18, 202544 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Mavericks OVERLOOKED, Spurs & Wemby can WIN NOW, Nuggets new lineup?

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs should look to add a star like the Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox, if Russell Westbrook should remain in the starting lineup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and why Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have all the pieces necessary to go on an NBA Playoffs run once Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving get healthy. Timeline: 4:15 - Introduction 6:30 - Warri...

Jan 18, 202549 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: LeBron & Lakers SURGE past Heat, Curry & Warriors hold off Wolves

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-108 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Jason discusses the Lakers' huge second half and breaks down the defensive improvement for JJ Redick's team. Later, Jason reacts to Stephen Curry's 31-point night in the Golden State Warriors' 116-115 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Timeline: 4:15 - Introduction 5:15 -- Heat-Lakers Reaction 17:45 - Lakers defensive improvement 27:00 - Warriors-...

Jan 16, 202529 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Trade Rumors: Kevin Durant BACK TO Warriors? Jimmy Butler-Bucks, Nuggets options

Jason Timpf shares his thoughts on some of the NBA's biggest trade rumors as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Jason discusses whether Jimmy Butler or Zach LaVine would be a good fit with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks as they look to contend with the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers atop the Eastern Conference. Later, Jason breaks down why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets do not need to trade for a star player, but instead should build their bench depth...

Jan 16, 202541 min

Hoops Tonight - LeBron James & Lakers IMPLODE vs. Wemby & Spurs + Pistons-Knicks

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers imploding during their 126-102 loss the Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Jason discusses LA once again letting go of the rope and turning a competitive game into a blowout loss. What's next for JJ Redick to do to turn LA into a championship-caliber team? Later, Jason reacts to Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons' 124-119 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks and discusses Detroit quietly turnin...

Jan 14, 202524 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: What's wrong w/ Celtics? Westbrook THRIVING w/ Nuggets, Suns are back?

Jason Timpf shares his thoughts on whether Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have a championship hangover or if there is a real problem with the defending champions. Later, Jason discusses Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets winning seven of their last 10 games and the vastly improved play of Russell Westbrook in Denver. Next, Jason reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' three-game winning streak and shares why it's way too early to count anyone out in the Western Conference. The show cl...

Jan 14, 202556 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: WHO Can Dethrone The Celtics? Potential Warriors Trade? Too Much Jayson Tatum?

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment.Jason discusses what the Oklahoma City Thunder can do to raise their offensive ceiling, what team in the Eastern Conference has the best team to dethrone the Boston Celtics, whether the Nuggets should consider trading Michael Porter Jr and what potential trades the Golden State Warriors should consider in order to right the ship. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 4:45 - How can the OKC Thunder raise their offensive ceiling? 12:30 -...

Jan 11, 202528 min

Hoops Tonight - Cavaliers LIGHT UP Thunder, why Cleveland is SPECIAL + NBA panic meter

Jason Timpf reacts to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers' 129-122 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jason discusses Darius Garland delivering once again, why Jarrett Allen needs to be reevaluated as one of the league's best centers, and what Evan Mobley did better against the Thunder than he has in any game of his career. Later, Jason shares four takeaways from the past week including why he's tired of people giving up on Anthony Edwards, what Victor Wemba...

Jan 10, 202539 min

Hoops Tonight - Thunder LOCK DOWN Celtics, SGA dominates Tatum, Lakers LOSE CONTROL vs. Mavericks

Jason Timpf reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 105-92 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses SGA "resoundingly" outplaying Tatum, the Thunder defense stifling Boston in the second half, and whether this changes his outlook on each team moving forward this NBA season. Later, Jason discusses LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ 118-97 loss to Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks. Jason discusses the key issue JJ Redick must address as the...

Jan 08, 202527 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Lakers & Warriors MAJOR difference, Jimmy Butler-Heat drama, Cavs surge

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses what the future holds for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat following the star guard's suspension and trade request, why Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers have jumped Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in his contender rankings, and what the major difference is between LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers and Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors when viewing each team as a potential NBA F...

Jan 06, 202553 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: LeBron & Lakers...back? Knicks-Thunder, Wemby & Spurs beat Nuggets

Jason Timpf reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 117-107 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason discusses what both teams will rely on moving forward to maintain their championship aspirations and whether he believes in OKC or New York. Later, Jason reacts to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs' 113-110 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets and discusses why Wemby is nearly a "sure thing" to be the best player in the world sooner rather ...

Jan 04, 202545 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Tatum DOMINANT, Celtics beat Timberwolves, Warriors blast 76ers

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum's dominant performance in the Boston Celtics' 118-115 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason discusses how Jayson Tatum has turned his play up a level this season, Anthony Edwards' struggles, and what the future looks like for the Timberwolves who are still trying to find their identity. Later, Jason reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 139-105 blowout win over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Will this win spark t...

Jan 04, 202537 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Are Warriors broken? Cavaliers over Celtics? Hope for Lakers?

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest stories from around the NBA including why he is now placing Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers as his No. 2 NBA Finals contender behind Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses the biggest reasons for Cleveland's surge this season and whether he expects them to chase down Boston for his No. 1 contender spot. Later, Jason breaks down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 120-112 win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. How...

Jan 03, 202543 min

Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Warriors stun Suns, Lakers TRADE Russell, Kawhi RETURNING to Clippers?

Jason Timpf answers five big NBA questions including when Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers will be taken as serious contenders, what Jonathan Kuminga's dominant game against the Suns means for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and whether Kawhi Leonard will be able to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a championship level when he returns from injury. Later, Jason discusses if Victor Wembanyama has become a top 10 player in the world for the San Antonio Spurs, his follow-up th...

Dec 30, 202453 min
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