Jason reacts to the Golden State Warriors losing a strange game to the Denver Nuggets without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray followed up by an impressive win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks without Steph Curry. Jimmy Butler was incredible offensively and Draymond Green led the charge defensively. Then he discusses the Los Angeles Clippers getting a great win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kawhi Leonard looking like he has his legs back, Donovan Mitchell's struggles, and more. Ti...
Mar 20, 2025•36 min
Jason answers NBA mailbag questions from listeners on topics such as a potential Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors playoff series between LeBron James and Luka Doncic vs. Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, who's better between Austin Reaves and Brandin Podziemski, what the heck are the Dallas Mavericks doing, and more. Timeline 4:15 - Start 5:15 - Lakers/Warriors matchup 9:15 - Are Nuggets still contenders 14:00 - Steph's Finals legacy 29:00 - What are the Mavericks doing (Timestamps may vary ...
Mar 18, 2025•29 min
Jason breaks down a trio of weekend games including Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, without LeBron James. He also discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder holding down Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, as well as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander having another MVP-level game. Finally he discusses the Orlando Magic with a surprising win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Timeline 4:15 - Start 5:30 - Lakers/Sun...
Mar 18, 2025•38 min
Jason’s top takes of the week! Jason Timpf breaks down the MVP race between Nikola Jokic and SGA, explains why the Cavs SPEED makes them nearly impossible to stop, cuts the Lakers some slack due to all their injuries, and he gives Steph Curry his flowers for his patience through the down years of the Golden State Warriors and discusses how they've emerged on the other side since the Jimmy Butler trade. Timeline 4:00 - Start 4:15 - Jokic vs SGA for MVP? 12:00 - Cavs speed is lethal 29:00 - Injuri...
Mar 16, 2025•35 min
Jason breaks down the Golden State Warriors getting another win against the Sacramento Kings in a game where Steph Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 made 3-pointers and Jonathan Kuminga returned to pair alongside Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green. Then he discusses the Los Angeles Lakers losing to the Milwaukee Bucks in a game LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes all missed. He breaks down Luka Doncic having a big game and how Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Broo...
Mar 15, 2025•25 min
Jason Timpf reacts LIVE after the conclusion of the Denver Nuggets vs the Minnesota Timberwolves to break down Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray taking on Anthony Edwards in a Western Conference playoff preview. Then he discusses the first game of the doubleheader, the Boston Celtics vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown battle with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren in a potential Finals preview. Finally, he gives Steph Curry his flowers for his patience through the do...
Mar 13, 2025•43 min
Jason breaks down the Denver Nuggets bouncing back with a big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder including Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray's chemistry, Russell Westbrook's shotmaking, and the adjustment they made after Jalen Williams left with an injury. Then he discusses the bright future of the Atlanta Hawks behind improving role players such as Dyson Daniels and Zaccharie Risacher, and why they don't need to trade Trae Young. Finally he addresses the Los Angeles Lakers’ ugly loss to the Brookly...
Mar 12, 2025•31 min
Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers getting a big win over the Milwaukee Bucks over the weekend behind balanced performances from Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley, despite strong play from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Then he discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder getting a win over the Denver Nuggets in a MVP showdown between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Finally he breaks down the Golden State Warriors getting two big wins over the weekend behind Step...
Mar 11, 2025•41 min
Colin starts with the flurry of breaking news from NFL free agency and starts with the news that star WR Davante Adams is joining the Rams and why it’s indicative of the Rams going all in to win a Super Bowl in the next two years with Matthew Stafford (3:00). Then, he reacts to Sam Darnold potentially landing with either the Steelers or Seahawks and why he’d be better served landing with the Seahawks (5:45). Colin explains why he would choose Darnold in his prime over an aging Aaron Rodgers if h...
Mar 10, 2025•55 min
Jason reacts LIVE after the conclusion of the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers primetime matchup including how Luka Doncic and LeBron James continue to mesh and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown rounding into championship form. He also breaks down other games from the weekend including Nikola Jokic's historic triple double for the Denver Nuggets and Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors continuing their strong play. Timeline 4:00 - Start 5:00 - Lakers/Celtics 34:00 - Jokic vs SGA MVP debate (Time...
Mar 09, 2025•36 min
Jason reacts LIVE after the Los Angeles Lakers got a big win against the New York Knicks after Jalen Brunson left with an ankle injury. He discusses the Luka Doncic and LeBron James pairing, JJ Redick’s defensive gameplan, and the challenges with officiating. #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 07, 2025•24 min
Jason Timpf breaks down the Golden State Warriors getting a huge win on the road in Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks and highlights how Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler continue to complement each other offensively. Then he discusses Kevin Durant leading the Phoenix Suns to a huge win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers surviving a comeback attempt from the Houston Rockets, and LeBron James and Luka Doncic once again leading the Los Angeles Lakers...
Mar 05, 2025•41 min
Jason Timpf answers NBA mailbag questions from fans on topics ranging from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' tweets about NBA media coverage and the face of the league debate, whether Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are an all-time great team, where Kevin Durant should go next if he leaves the Phoenix Suns, who the most unguardable players in the league are, and more. Timeline 4:00 - Start 5:00 - LeBron's comments 14:30 - Should Lakers add Stanley Johnson 16:00 - Celtics in big mome...
Mar 05, 2025•28 min
Jason Timpf breaks down the Boston Celtics getting a shorthanded win against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's ability to attack Jamal Murray and Denver's defense. Then he discusses the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Los Angeles Clippers again despite poor play from LeBron James, and how Luka Doncic has led them to the two seed in the Western Conference. Finally, he discusses the Minnesota Timberwolves embarrassing the Phoenix Suns and what Kevin Duran...
Mar 04, 2025•35 min
Jason breaks down how Luka Doncic and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Clippers behind the NBA's best defense over the past 21 games, how Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers won despite a massive Boston Celtics run led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and how Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets picked apart the Detroit Pistons defense. Timeline 4:00 - Start 5:30 - Lakers/Clippers 24:30 - Celtics/Cavaliers 35:00 - Nuggets/Pistons #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf...
Mar 01, 2025•36 min
Jason Timpf reacts LIVE after the Los Angeles Lakers got an important win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game where Luka Doncic struggled to shoot, LeBron James played great, and Anthony Edwards got ejected. Then he discusses Steph Curry’s 56 point night for the Golden State Warriors and Russell Westbrook’s resurgence with the Denver Nuggets. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. Timeline 4:00 - Intro 5:15 - Lakers/Timberwolves 25:45 - Warriors/Magic 45:00 - Russell Westbrook’s...
Feb 28, 2025•40 min
Jason Timpf breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers big win over the Dallas Mavericks behind Luka Doncic and LeBron James clutch fourth quarter performances, Ja Morant leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a big win over the Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, and Cade Cunningham leading an impressive Detroit Pistons turnaround. Timeline 4:00- Start 5:20 - Lakers/Mavericks 15:30 - MVP level LeBron James 30:00 - Suns/Grizzlies 44:00 - Pistons turning it around #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: htt...
Feb 27, 2025•42 min
Jason breaks down the Golden State Warriors big win against the Dallas Mavericks and how Jimmy Butler has completely revitalized Steph Curry, the Oklahoma City Thunder getting revenge on the Minnesota Timberwolves and Chet Holmgren’s impact including getting huge stops on Anthony Edwards, and the Cleveland Cavaliers showcasing their all around team including Evan Mobley significantly outplaying Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Timeline 4:00 - Start 5:30 - Warriors / Mavericks 17:30 - Thunder / Ti...
Feb 25, 2025•35 min
Jason Timpf reacts after the Los Angeles Lakers get a big win against the Denver Nuggets behind an impressive effort from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and LA’s defense. Nikola Jokic was held in check from a scoring standpoint and the Nuggets couldn’t keep it a game in the fourth quarter. #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 24, 2025•28 min
Jason Timpf breaks down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics dominant win over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyle Kuzma jump starting the Milwaukee Bucks in a comeback win over Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, LeBron James leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Portland Trail Blazers, and answers NBA mailbag questions about Luka Doncic, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and more. Timeline: 4:15 - Start 6:00 - Celtics dominate 76ers 25:00 - Bucks b...
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Jason Timpf breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers’ “sloppy” loss to the Charlotte Hornets including Luka Doncic having another subpar performance, LeBron James almost bringing them back, and LaMelo Ball leading the way to a win. He also discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP case for the Oklahoma City Thunder and how impressive it’s been considering Chet Holmgren missing time and Jalen Williams’s shooting slump. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. Timeline 4:00 - Start 5:00 - Sloppy Lak...
Feb 21, 2025•32 min
Jason Timpf breaks down his top 15 contenders for the NBA Finals following All-Star Weekend. Jason discusses which teams slot into each of his five championship tiers including Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics, Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder. Where do LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers come in after winning 10 of their last 12 games? Are Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks or Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks a big...
Feb 19, 2025•34 min
Jason Timpf reacts to NBA All-Star Weekend including the new format, Mac McClung in the dunk contest, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James not playing in the games. Later, Jason breaks down who would win a 1-on-1 NBA tournament featuring players like LeBron, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Nikola Jokic. Jason closes the show by discussing Draymond Green's critical comments around the NBA and why Jason disagrees with the Warriors star on many of his talking points. Timeline: 4:00 - Intro 5:00 ...
Feb 18, 2025•28 min
Jason Timpf’s top takes of the week! He starts with the biggest news of the week, Luka Doncic making his debut with the Lakers after the blockbuster trade. He also breaks down why Jimmy Butler has restored the “belief” in the Warriors, congratulates Kevin Durant on reaching 30k career points and why Jayson Tatum has become the best “swiss army knife” in the league. Timeline: 4:15 - Luka’s Lakers debut 16:00 - Jimmy Butler restores belief to Warriors 30:45 - Kevin Durant reaches 30k points 33:30 ...
Feb 16, 2025•32 min
Jason Timpf is back reacting to an electric Thursday night of NBA basketball. He kicks things off by talking about Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder by a score of 116-101. Timpf salutes the Wolves young superstar in Anthony Edwards and breaks down what made Minnesota so capable in their takedown of one of the NBA’s top teams in the Thunder. Then, Timpf dives into the Golden State Warriors, led by stars Steph Curry and Jimmy Butle...
Feb 15, 2025•39 min
Jason Timpf returns to break down all of the action across the NBA on Wednesday night, leading off with Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics defeating young superstar Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 116-103. Jason breaks down how Jayson Tatum has become his generation’s Swiss-army knife, a la LeBron James, and details why the Celtics’ consistency on both ends of the floor could lead to back-to-back NBA titles this year. Next, Timpf dives into Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Th...
Feb 14, 2025•36 min
Jason Timpf is back reacting to an exciting night of basketball led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks defeating the Indiana Pacers 128-115. Jason tips his cap to KAT for dropping 40 points on Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers, and gives his flowers to Josh Hart for his tenacity on both ends of the floor, including pouring in 30 points and 10 rebounds. Jason gives us the keys to the Knicks’ success as New York City’s premier NBA franchise attempts to capture their f...
Feb 13, 2025•30 min
Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA! They start with Luka Doncic making his debut with the Lakers and why his presence has reinvigorated the team and given the Lakers offense the juice to compete in the postseason (4:15). They examine all the potential western conference teams that could create problems for the Lakers in the playoffs and why the Lakers should be able to compete with all of them (8:00). Colin calls the Spurs the team he wouldn’t want to f...
Feb 12, 2025•51 min
Jason Timpf is back with another exciting episode of Hoops Tonight, taking a deep dive into the new-look Golden State Warriors led by recent trade acquisition Jimmy Butler, the former Miami Heat superstar. Jason starts off by explaining how the fresh-faced Dubs are utilizing superstar Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler’s complimentary offensive skills and wonders how this affects their short, but potentially impactful, NBA championship window. Jason salutes the Warriors front office for acquiring a se...
Feb 11, 2025•33 min
Jason Timpf returns to react to NBA superstar Luka Doncic’s first game as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Timpf explains why LeBron James’ newest high-profile teammate immediately raises the Lake Show’s offensive ceiling, despite Jason growing concerned about L.A.’s defense with the departure of star forward Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Timpf breaks down all of the action in the Lakers’ dominant 132-113 victory which saw Luka Magic score 14 points in 24 minutes as he attempts to sh...
Feb 11, 2025•21 min
