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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January 5 · 36 min
Reaction to EPIC Suns win vs. Thunder, Jaylen Brown leading red hot Celtics + NEW NBA Power Rankings
Jason reacts to the Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, and the Phoenix Suns taking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and the OKC Thunder in an epic game. Then he breaks down Jaylen Brown scoring 50 for the Boston Celtics in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers and gives his latest NBA power rankings. Get 20% off your first purchase at https://Vuori.com/hoops All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 2 · 35 min
NBA title CONTENDER RANKINGS: How Thunder, Nuggets, Rockets, Spurs, Knicks, Lakers, Warriors rank
Jason gives his latest NBA contender rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 1 · 19 min
RE-LISTEN: Jason's Top-10 Players So Far In 2025 Season
Re-listen to Jason's top-10 players so far this season. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2025 · 40 min
Lakers-Pistons Reaction: Luka & LeBron NEED to be better + how Nuggets deal with Jokic injury
Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers continuing to slide with their loss to the Detroit Pistons. He explains how Luka Doncic and LeBron James must be better for LA to turn it around this NBA season, plus how Cade Cunningham beat them. Then he breaks down how the Denver Nuggets will handle the Nikola Jokic injury and what's going on with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2025 · 24 min
Build around Stephon Castle, Amen Thompson or Jalen Williams? + Luka vs Brunson debate | NBA Mailbag
Jason answers mailbag questions on topics including who would you rather build around: Stephon Castle, Amen Thompson or Jalen Williams. He also discusses Lakers star Luka Doncic vs. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and much more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2025 · 38 min
Reaction to LeBron & Lakers rollercoaster, Kawhi Leonard career high + NEW NBA Power Rankings
Jason reacts to Kawhi Leonard getting his career high of 55 points for the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and whether or not they can turn their season around. Then he continues to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers up and down stretch and how Luka Doncic and LeBron James are connected to that. Then he gives the latest NBA power rankings including a new spot at the top for the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2025 · 45 min
Reaction to EVERY NBA Xmas: Spurs/Thunder, Nuggets/Wolves, Lakers/Rockets, Dubs/Mavs, Knicks/Cavs
Jason gives 10 reactions to the 10 teams playing on NBA Christmas Day. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs being the NBA's best right now with another win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic leading an incredible Denver Nuggets win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors finding their footing with a win over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant leading the Houston Rockets to a win over Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the pathetic Los Angeles Lakers, Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to a win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 23, 2025 · 26 min
SGA vs. Luka debate, why Warriors are struggling, Victor Wembanyama vs. Nikola Jokic | NBA Mailbag
Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on a range of topics including who is better -- Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. He also breaks down how he evaluates two way players like Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) compared to offensive geniuses like Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), who is to blame for the struggles of the Golden State Warriors (and why it's not Steph Curry), and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2025 · 43 min
New NBA Power Rankings + Rockets weird losses, Timberwolves beat Thunder, Jalen Brunson mini-leap
Jason reacts to a weird week of Houston Rockets basketball including Kevin Durant leading a win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as well as some ugly losses to bad teams. He also discusses Anthony Edwards leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jalen Brunson taking another leap for the New York Knicks, and gives his latest NBA power rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2025 · 32 min
How Luka Doncic can take NEXT STEP for Lakers + 2025 draft look back & East contenders | NBA Mailbag
Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on a variety of subjects including how Luka Doncic can eliminate his mistakes for the Los Angeles Lakers, how Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks can avoid injury, how Cade Cunningham can continue to unlock Jalen Duren for the Detroit Pistons, how Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and the 2025 NBA draft class stack up, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2025 · 29 min
Top-10 NBA players SO FAR in 2025: Jokic, Shai, ????, Steph, Wemby, ????, Luka, Giannis, and more
Jason reacts to the Memphis Grizzlies beating the Minnesota Timberwolves and then breaks down his top-10 players in the NBA so far this season, including Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 17, 2025 · 27 min
NBA Cup Reaction: Jalen Brunson & Knicks beat Wemby & Spurs w/ GRIT & efficient offense
Jason reacts to the NBA Cup championship between Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns and the New York Knicks & Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down how Wemby, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox controlled for much of the game but how the defensive trio of Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart helped flip the game. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2025 · 32 min
Jokic & Nuggets win THRILLER vs. Durant & Rockets + Cade's MASTERCLASS in Pistons W | NBA Reaction
Jason reacts to a fun night of NBA basketball including Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets winning an overtime game against Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and the Houston Rockets. Then he breaks down Cade Cunningham's incredible game for the Detroit Pistons in a clutch win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2025 · 48 min
Reaction to LeBron vs. Brooks in Lakers-Suns, Joel Embiid BACK for 76ers? + NEW NBA Power Rankings
Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a win over the Phoenix Suns that included yet another chapter in the odd beef between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. He discusses Luka Doncic's slight dip in play since his return and how the defensive minded lineup was successful while Austin Reaves was out with an injury. Then he discusses Joel Embiid and Paul George looking better for the Philadelphia 76ers in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Victor Wembanyama's defensive masterclass for the San Antonio Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday, and gives his new NBA power rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2025 · 32 min
NBA Cup Semis Reaction: Wemby returns as Spurs beat SGA's Thunder + Brunson's Knicks beat Magic
Jason reacts live after the NBA Cup semifinals. He discusses Victor Wembanyama's return for the San Antonio Spurs in their battle against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks battling Desmond Bane's Orlando Magic. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2025 · 42 min
Grading my 5 BEST & WORST NBA preseason takes!
Jason revisits his preseason predictions and hot takes to determine five that he got right and five that he got wrong. He discusses the Los Angeles Lakers duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, his OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets prediction, why he was too low on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, and much more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2025 · 25 min
NBA Cup Reaction: De'Aaron Fox & Spurs SHOCK Luka, LeBron & Lakers + SGA & OKC EMBARRASSES the Suns
Jason reacts LIVE after night two of the NBA Cup, in-season tournament quarterfinals. He breaks down how De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs were able to upset Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers even without Victor Wembanyama. Then he discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder running Dillon Brooks and the Phoenix Suns off the court without Devin Booker. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2025 · 32 min
NBA Cup Reaction: Jalen Brunson & Knicks stifle Raptors + Desmond Bane is BACK in Magic win vs. Heat
Jason reacts to the Eastern Conference NBA Cup quarterfinals. He breaks down how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, plus their defense, led the New York Knicks to a win over Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors. Then he discusses how Desmond Bane bounced back and led the Orlando Magic to a win over Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2025 · 54 min
Reaction: LeBron leads Lakers win, Warriors' Pat Spencer show, Celtics stock up + NBA power rankings
Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a huge win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday behind an incredible game from LeBron James as well as contributions from Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Then he discusses Pat Spencer leading the Golden State Warriors to two road wins over the weekend without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, plus the Boston Celtics continuing their hot streak with a win over the Toronto Raptors. Finally as he does every Monday, Jason gives the update in his NBA power rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 5, 2025 · 46 min
Reaction to Lakers win via EPIC LeBron to Rui game winner + 76ers stun spiraling Warriors & mailbag
Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a buzzer-beater win over the Toronto Raptors. He discusses LeBron James's double digit scoring streak coming to an end, him making the right pass to Rui Hachimura for the game winner, and Austin Reaves continuing to play incredible basketball. Then he breaks down Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers getting a wild win over the Golden State Warriors who were missing Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. He breaks down why the Dubs need more from Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga. Finally, he answers mailbag questions including more possible trade destination for the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.