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).

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

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Friday · 50 min
76ers Deep Dive w/ Spike Eskin: LeBron James's fit, how Maxey & Jaylen fit, keep or trade Embiid?
Jason is joined by Spike Eskin of the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast to do a deep dive on the Philadelphia 76ers, reacting to LeBron James signing with the team after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, exploring the fit with Joel Embiid and possible trade options, how Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe will play together, how good this team is relative to the rest of the NBA, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday · 43 min
Ranking All 30 NBA Teams: Spurs, Thunder, Knicks, 76ers TOP CONTENDERS + who else has a title shot
Jason does his first NBA contender rankings of this season after the big free agency and trade moves have finally happened thanks to LeBron James making his decision. He breaks down why the San Antonio Spurs, OKC Thunder, New York Knicks, and Philadelphia 76ers are the best four teams, plus where Giannis Antetoknoumpo and the Miami Heat, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers all fit into the equation, along with all 30 NBA teams. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 27 · 15 min
Best #2 pairings w/ the top-5 NBA players: Wembanyama, Jokic, SGA, Doncic, and Giannis
Jason does a fun exercise of figuring out who the best number two players are to pair with the current top five NBA players (in no particular order): Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 26 · 27 min
INSTANT REACTION: LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers | NBA
Jason reacts to the news that LeBron James, after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers and join Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe. Bron ultimately did not choose the favorites on his list, the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, or Cleveland Cavaliers, and instead opted for the team run by Bob Myers (who had previously appeared on Rich Paul's ’Game Over’ podcast discussing this decision). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 25 · 49 min
10 Reactions From LeBron to 76ers: Fit with Jaylen Brown, Embiid, Maxey + Steph Curry's future
Jason reacts and breaks down every angle from LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers including the fit with Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey, what's next for the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo, what's next for the Golden State Warriors with Steph Curry, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24 · 37 min
LeBron's decision, Wemby's evolution, Kuminga's next team, Brunson's ranking & more | NBA Mailbag
Jason answers mailbag questions on a wide range of NBA topics including LeBron James's free agency decision after leaving Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, Jalen Brunson on the New York Knicks and where he ranks in the league, Victor Wembanyama's offensive evolution for the San Antonio Spurs, where Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga will end up, what the Milwaukee Bucks should do with Tyler Herro after acquiring him in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with the Miami Heat, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 22 · 25 min
LeBron STILL deciding as Miami Heat slip up on Youtube + Lakers add Thybulle in polarizing offseason
Jason reacts to the latest in the LeBron James saga, including him being undecided and the Miami Heat's YouTube channel possibly letting something slip. Then he breaks down how the Los Angeles Lakers look in a post-LeBron world, their addition of former Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle to pair next to Luka Doncic, and why he wishes the two sides were able to move forward together. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 20 · 26 min
LeBron James & Heat rumors, Lu Dort Hawks trade reaction, Yaxel wins Summer League MVP w/ Warriors
Jason reacts to the latest rumors that LeBron James will join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, the OKC Thunder trading Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that also included the Dallas Mavericks, and Yaxel Lendeborg winning Summer League MVP for the Golden State Warriors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 17 · 50 min
LAKERS DEEP DIVE: Kessler's fit w/ Luka, trade ideas, Cameron Carr's impressive NBA summer league
Jason is joined by his former ’Lakers Collective’ coworkers Jovan Buha and Trevor Lane from the Sirius XM studio in The Wynn Las Vegas to do a deep dive on all things Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, the Walker Kessler trade, Cameron Carr's performance at NBA Summer League, Jonathan Kuminga vs. PJ Washington (who would be acquired via trade), LeBron James no longer being with the team, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 15 · 40 min
NBA Stock UP & DOWN: Heat add Giannis, Celtics lose Jaylen Brown to 76ers, Lakers offseason
Jason gives an NBA stock report on this offseason, detailing what teams and players have made positive moves and what teams and players are on the downswing. He breaks down a variety of teams and moves including LeBron James, the Miami Heat adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Golden State Warriors, Jaylen Brown going from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason around Luka Doncic, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 13 · 35 min
LeBron James questions, Bam vs. Herro, NBA Summer League reaction, Wembanyama's Spurs discount
Jason returns from Las Vegas and reacts to the biggest NBA storylines from his time at Summer League, including how nobody knows where former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will end up, the bizarre Miami Heat story between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro (who Miami traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo), more games to review from AJ Dybantsa (Washington Wizards), Darryn Peterson (Utah Jazz), Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies), and Caleb Wilson (Chicago Bulls), as well as Victor Wembanyama's new contract with the San Antonio Spurs and Gary Trent Jr.’s new contract with the Bucks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 11 · 49 min
Warriors Deep Dive: Is LeBron joining, Anthony Davis trade takes, Yaxel's upside, building w/ Steph
Jason is joined by Sam Esfandiari of the ’Light Years’ podcast to react to the latest rumors involving LeBron James potentially joining the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Davis for Jimmy Butler trade talks, Yaxel Lendeborg's upside after his impressive NBA Summer League, how the Warriors can build a roster around Steph Curry, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 10 · 39 min
AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson in Summer League + Yaxel Lendeborg reaction & Kawhi trade chaos
Jason reacts to the NBA Summer League debut of AJ Dybantsa (Washington Wizards) as he faced off against Darryn Peterson (Utah Jazz). He also breaks down how Yaxel Lendeborg (Golden State Warriors) and Morez Johnson (Dallas Mavericks) looked, before discussing the update on the Kawhi Leonard trade saga between the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 8 · 54 min
Mitchell contract is a Cavs MISTAKE, LeBron latest rumors, Darryn Peterson summer league debut
Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers extending Donovan Mitchell and why it's a mistake; the latest rumors surrounding the next team for former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James including the Cavs, the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and more; and Darryn Peterson's impressive Summer League debut for the Utah Jazz. Then he answers mailbag questions on a variety of NBA topics. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 6 · 38 min
LeBron James should NOT pick Cavaliers + why Nuggets & Warriors are best fits on & off NBA court
Jason reacts to the latest news around LeBron James and where he will end up in free agency after deciding to leave Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. He explains why despite the recent buzz, the Cleveland Cavaliers are not the best option for Bron, why the Denver Nuggets with Nikola Jokic are rightfully picking up steam, and why joining Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors still makes sense. Then he reacts to the news that former Laker Rui Hachimura is signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 3 · 45 min
NBA offseason winners + LeBron's decision, Luka & Lakers roster, Warriors questions, Jaylen & 76ers
Jason reacts to the latest in NBA offseason and free agency news, gives his winners so far including the Toronto Raptors for adding Kawhi Leonard and the Miami Heat for adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and his big decision, what the Golden State Warriors should do around Steph Curry, what Luka Doncic and the Lakers summer looks like, Jaylen Brown's fit on the Philadelphia 76ers, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 1 · 32 min
Jaylen Brown for Paul George Trade Reaction: "Unmitigated disaster" for Celtics, 76ers upgrade
Jason reacts to Jaylen Brown being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first round picks, and two second round picks. He calls the deal an “unmitigated disaster” for the Celtics, who missed out on Giannis Antetokounmpo and now pair Jayson Tatum with PG13. Jason also follows up on the Los Angeles Lakers’ moves after they came to fruition following the Walker Kessler trade with the Utah Jazz. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 1 · 40 min
NBA Reaction: Lakers get Walker Kessler, Kawhi Leonard & Ja Morant trades, Mitch Robinson to Celtics
Jason reacts to all of the NBA free agency and trade madness including the Los Angeles Lakers trading with the Utah Jazz to acquire Walker Kessler as well as adding Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili, the Los Angeles Clippers trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors, the Memphis Grizzlies trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Boston Celtics signing Mitchell Robinson from the New York Knicks, and a ton more moves. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30 · 19 min
Reaction to LeBron James LEAVING Lakers + Bron's next team & How LA builds around Luka Doncic
Jason reacts to the breaking news that LeBron James is returning for more NBA basketball, but that he will not be playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He explains what could've led to this, how the Lakers should try and build their team out around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and how Bron could fit in the reported possible destinations such as Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30 · 29 min
5 Best LeBron James Destinations: Warriors, Lakers, Spurs, Heat, Cavaliers
Jason reacts to the latest rumors about where LeBron James will play next season and ranks his top five destinations between the Golden State Warriors (alongside Steph Curry), Los Angeles Lakers (alongside Luka Doncic), Miami Heat (alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo), San Antonio Spurs (alongside Victor Wembanyama), and Cleveland Cavaliers (alongside Donovan Mitchell). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.