Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Jason discusses why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and OKC are ready to make their NBA Finals push after an offseason in which they added Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein. Later, Jason breaks down whether Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Denver will avenge last season's playoff failure and return to championship status. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:45 - #3: Oklahoma City Thunder 30:30 - #...
Oct 16, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers taking on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA preseason. Jason discusses his biggest highlights from the game as well as what his expectations are for both teams with the NBA season quickly approaching. Later, he breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's matchup with the Houston Rockets before diving into a film breakdown in Timpf's Tape! Timeline: 04:00 -...
Oct 12, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf and The Guardian’s Claire de Lune react to the NBA GM Survey, discussing the Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Warriors’ Draymond Green being snubbed among the best defenders in the NBA, whether the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic or Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be the MVP favorite, and if Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets will regress next season or get revenge for their early playoff exit. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:00 - Anthony Davis & Draymond Green snubbed 17:30 - MVP Debate: L...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reacts to several preseason NBA games including Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors taking on De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in DeMar DeRozan's Kings debut, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs taking on Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, and Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat taking on the Charlotte Hornets. Timeline: 3:45 - Introduction 5:15 - Warriors vs Kings 12:00 - Spurs vs Magic 17:45 - Hornets vs Heat 26:45 - Timpf’s Tape (Timestamps may vary ba...
Oct 11, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason discusses why the Karl-Anthony Towns trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves will ultimately help the Knicks despite the loss of Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle. How impactful will Mikal Bridges be alongside his Villanova teammates in Brunson and Josh Hart. And what is the key for New York to take down Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the defending champion Boston Celtics? Timeline: 4:15 - Introduction...
Oct 10, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. How will the Klay Thompson fit in with the Mavs following his historic career with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors? How can Dallas look to expand their offense beyond "Luka-Ball" to become a more dangerous unit? And what currently separates Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder from the Mavericks, who are the first team out ...
Oct 09, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reacts to multiple preseason games from around the NBA including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers looking "ready to go" vs. Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, Steph Curry leading his Golden State Warriors against James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers, Karl-Anthony Towns' New York Knicks debut vs. the Charlotte Hornets, and Damian Lillard shining in the Milwaukee Bucks' matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Timeline: 4:44 - Suns-Lakers 28:15 - Knicks-Hornets 39:...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason discusses the 76ers' big addition of Paul George this offseason and whether he believes that is enough on top of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to help the Sixers finally break down the door to the NBA Finals. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:00 - #6: Philadelphia 76ers 23:00 - NBA Mailbag #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf1...
Oct 05, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' NBA preseason matchup with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. Jason breaks down why the Celtics offense is a well-oiled machine, the advantages Denver has in this matchup, Russell Westbrook's debut with the Nuggets, and much more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 9:00 - Boston’s offense is a well oiled machine 14:00 - Celtics film breakdown 16:00 - Denver has advantages in this matchup 22:00 - Good and bad fr...
Oct 04, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reacts to the best quotes to come out of NBA Media Day. Can Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors count on Draymond Green to be ready to go after a tumultuous 2023-2024 season? Is it time to buy into LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers as reports circulate that JJ Redick has the team more organized and upbeat than ever? Will Russell Westbrook change his game to help Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets return to championship form or continue to have high highs ...
Oct 03, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses LA's offseason moves, where JJ Redick will most help the team, and why the Lakers are one big trade away from being serious NBA Finals contenders. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Lakers offseason additions 10-:00 - Lakers starting lineup was great last season 12:45 - What happened vs. Nuggets in playoffs? 14:15 - Major Weakness 1: No two-way player 17:45 - Major Weakn...
Oct 01, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round NBA Draft pick. Jason shares why he LOVES the move for Jalen Brunson and New York...and he can't same the same for Anthony Edwards' Timberwolves.. #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 28, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason discusses the impact of Milwaukee's offseason acquisitions, how Giannis and Dame can rebound to top form, and whether he expects the Bucks to return to championship form and compete with the Celtics, Knicks, and 76ers in the Eastern Conference! Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Who should be the starting five for Steph Curry, Draymond Green,...
Sep 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reacts to Lakers head coach JJ Redick's appearance on the Lowe Post podcast with Zach Lowe. Jason reacts to Redick announcing Los Angeles' starting lineup to start the 2024-2025 NBA season as D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimira and Anthony Davis. Jason explains why he believes LeBron, AD, and the Lakers roster will buy into Redick as their head coach, and why Redick's presence could help stabilize a Lakers front office that has been sporadic with Jeanie Buss ...
Sep 25, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jason shares why Ja Morant's return might be just enough to propel Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Memphis into legitimate contention in the Western Conference. How will Memphis use rookie Zach Edey after a historic career at Purdue? Jason ends the show answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 8:00 - #11: Memphis Grizzlies 36:30 - Grizzlies film b...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reacts to Joel Embiid's massive contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. Did Philly make the right decision investing so much money into injury prone stars in Embiid and Paul George? Later, Jason continues his power rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, and Indiana Pacers. Are Zion Williamson and New Orleans finally ready to compete in the Western Conference? Will Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Golden State bounce ba...
Sep 20, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues his power rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Orlando Magic. Jason discusses why it is time for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers to make a move, how much he believes in De'Aaron Fox and the Kings' ability to make noise in the playoffs with DeMar DeRozan joining, and how high he believes the ceiling is for Paolo Banchero and the Magic! Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 5:00 - #17: Cleveland Cavaliers 14:30 - #16: Sacr...
Sep 18, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf begins his power rankings ahead of the 2024 NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, and Miami Heat. Will Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs break out following a strong offseason headlined by the addition of Chris Paul? What is the ceiling for Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers after losing Paul George this offseason? And should Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the Miami Heat scare anyone in the Eastern Conference? Timeline: 5:00 - H...
Sep 17, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reacts to A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and the Las Vegas Aces' 86-75 win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Jason discusses how Vegas slowed down an Indiana offense that has led the WNBA in scoring over the past 13 games, what went wrong for Caitlin Clark, and why A'ja Wilson is the definitive best player in the league after setting the WNBA single season scoring record. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_Jaso...
Sep 12, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf reveals which NBA player has "bragging rights" heading into the 2024 NBA season among LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, and many other stars across the league! Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 8:00 - Bragging Rights Criteria 13:00 - Why Luka Doncic has bragging rights 23:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_Jaso...
Sep 11, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf is joined by Carson Breber and Logan Camden of 'Nerd Sesh' to react to his top 10 players in the NBA. The guys discuss why no one is on Nikola Jokic's level as he begins his quest for another title with the Denver Nuggets. They also break down who they favor between Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, where should LeBron James of the Lakers, Steph Curry of the Warriors, and Kevin Durant of the Suns rank following their big performances in t...
Sep 09, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf concludes his Top 25 players in the NBA rankings with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Jason breaks down why the NBA's reigning MVP is nearly impossible to defend and what he expects from Jokic and the Nuggets following a disappointing playoff exit to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2024. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:15 - #1: Nikola Jokic 36:30 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on ad...
Sep 07, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic. Jason discusses whether Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks are still top tier NBA Finals contenders as well as why Luka Doncic has all-time great potential with the Dallas Mavericks...if he wants it. The show ends with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:15 - #3: Giannis Antetokounmpo 32:00 - #2: Luka Doncic 57:...
Sep 05, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Jason discusses Anthony Edwards' rise to superstardom with the Minnesota Timberwolves and shares why he expects Ant to get even better following the Wolves' loss to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. Next, Jason breaks down why SGA is one of the most dangerous playmakers in the NBA for the Oklahoma City Thunder right next to Luka and Nikola Jokic. The show en...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis. Jason shares why Tatum is the perfect star for a loaded Boston Celtics team as well as why he believes he will break out of his recent shooting slump. Later, Jason breaks down why Anthony Davis is back to superstar form for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, despite what people may think. The show concludes with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00 - Introdu...
Aug 31, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Jason discusses how LeBron and KD continue to defy Father Time as the two head into the NBA season fresh off a dominant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jason breaks down whether he believes in the Lakers and Suns to go on a run through the NBA Playoffs despite disappointing finishes to the 2024 season and later answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 8:00 - #9:...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Joel Embiid and Steph Curry. Jason discusses his final 11 players in his rankings and how they have separated themselves from the rest of the league. Will Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers finally make a deep run in the NBA Playoffs after Embiid found success at the Paris Olympics with Team USA? Will Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors battle back from a disappointing season or continue their downward trend after letting Klay T...
Aug 27, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler. Jason discusses why Kawhi is still an elite star in the NBA and whether he expects the Los Angeles Clippers to be competing for the NBA Finals next season. Is it too late for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat to win a title together? Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Watch the players 15-14 here: https://youtu.be/BAI2IugNGDk Timeline: 02:00 - Introduction 04:00 - #13: Kawh...
Aug 25, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Jaylen Brown and Devin Booker. Jason discusses Brown's ascent during the 2023-2024 NBA season en route to winning NBA Finals MVP for the Boston Celtics as well as Booker's ability to operate as one of the top offensive engines in the league for the Phoenix Suns alongside Kevin Durant. Later, Jason answers listener question during an NBA Mailbag segment. Watch players 17-16 here: https://youtu.be/U1zQsC8yf70 Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction ...
Aug 24, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viiahoops and use code: HOOPS Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players, featuring Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks. Jason discusses why Brunson is the best small guard in the NBA after Steph Curry and whether each player is good enough to be the No. 1 option on a championship team. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment and defends his Top 25 rankings so far. Timeline: 00:...
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