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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Aug 27, 2025 · 43 min
Why Victor Wembanyama is #7 on my NBA player rankings list | San Antonio Spurs
Jason breaks down why he has San Antonio Spurs budding star Victor Wembanyama at No. 7 on his NBA player rankings list heading into the 2025 season. He discusses the partnership with De'Aaron Fox, the places Wemby can take another leap, and what his outlook is. Then he discusses Patrick Beverley's comments about Paul George, Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, and the Golden State Warriors. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2025 · 39 min
Why LeBron James is #8 on my NBA player rankings | Los Angeles Lakers
Jason explains why he has Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at No. 8 on his NBA player rankings including the strengths and weaknesses of Bron's game, how his age factors into the ranking, how he fits alongside Luka Doncic, and more. Then he gives his take on the start of EuroBasket for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2025 · 49 min
West contender rankings, LeBron James vs. Donovan Mitchell, Steph Curry's longevity
Jason answers mailbag questions from Hoops Tonight listeners on topics including if Kevin Durant is enough of a boost to lift Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and the Houston Rockets over the top compared to Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets & Shai Gilgeous Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder. Then he discusses how he compares Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, how Bron and Steph Curry compare, as well as Stephen's impressive longevity for the Golden State Warriors. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2025 · 42 min
Why Jalen Brunson is #9 in my NBA player rankings for 2025 | New York Knicks
Jason explains why he has Jalen Brunson, point guard for the New York Knicks, ranked inside the top 10 of his NBA player rankings and ahead of guys such as Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, and Kevin Durant. Then he reacts to comments made by Denzel Washington and makes the case against gatekeepers of content. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2025 · 46 min
Why Anthony Davis is #10 in my NBA player rankings | Dallas Mavericks
Jason breaks down why he has Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, ranked as the 10th best player in the NBA heading into next season. He discusses his strengths as a defender and overall weaknesses, including his injury history, and why he's expecting such a big, full season after the Luka Doncic trade. Then he gives his take on the viral debate from last week: Chris Paul vs. Kyrie Irving. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2025 · 30 min
NBA Mailbag: Bam Adebayo & Heat trades, Steph Curry's Warriors career, Jalen Williams underrated?
Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings list on topics such as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley vs. Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, potential trades for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, why New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns didn't crack the top 25, explaining the rank of Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams, Jimmy Butler vs. Pascal Siakam, different versions in the career of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2025 · 46 min
NBA Player Rankings #12-11: Donovan Mitchell & Kevin Durant
Jason continues with his NBA player rankings list, following up Joel Embiid at No. 14 and Kawhi Leonard at 13 with Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Durant. He breaks down why this range of players is so hard to rank, why he ultimately put Cleveland Cavaliers guard Spida Mitchell at 12 and why new member of the Houston Rockets, KD, slots in at 11. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2025 · 19 min
NBA Player Rankings #14-13: Joel Embiid & Kawhi Leonard | Hoops Tonight
Jason dives into the next tier of his NBA player rankings, the start of the superstars. He discusses Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, the upside of each guy balanced out by their respective injury struggles. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8, 2025 · 27 min
How LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Lakers match up in West after Marcus Smart & Deandre Ayton additions
Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including how the Los Angeles Lakers match up against Western Conference contenders with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, how the Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton signings impact the team, whether there are any realistic Austin Reaves or Rui Hachimura trades out there, the GOAT case for Kobe Bryant, how high Nikola Jokic can climb in the all-time NBA rankings with the Denver Nuggets, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2025 · 30 min
NBA Player Rankings #17-15: Pascal Siakam, Jimmy Butler, Devin Booker
Jason breaks down Nos. 17-15 on his NBA player rankings list including Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, Golden State Warriors wing Jimmy Butler, and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. He discusses each of their individual skills as well as Pascal's perfect dynamic with Tyrese Haliburton, how Jimmy has helped rejuvenate Steph Curry, and why Devin Booker shouldn't be knocked down for the up and down Suns era with Kevin Durant. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2025 · 44 min
NBA Player Rankings #20-18: Jalen Williams, Paolo Banchero, Cade Cunningham
Jason breaks down the next three NBA players on his rankings: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, and Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2025 · 14 min
Reaction to Luka Doncic extension w/ Lakers, how it impacts LeBron James + Men's Health cover story
Jason reacts to Luka Doncic signing a reported three-year, $165 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, why he would do it, and what it means for the team going forward with Luka and LeBron James. Then he discusses the Men's Health magazine profile on Luka's diet, strength, and conditioning. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2025 · 36 min
Where Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard would rank in NBA if healthy
Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings list including on where Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and Portland Trail Blazers / Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard would rank if they were entering the season healthy. He also discusses why he put Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray ahead of New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, what Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves would have to do to crack the top 25, and why he has LeBron James inside the top 10. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2025 · 36 min
NBA Player Rankings #23-21: Bam Adebayo, Evan Mobley, Jaylen Brown
Jason breaks down the next set of players in his summer NBA player rankings including Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, Cleveland Cavaliers big Evan Mobley, and Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 · 45 min
NBA Player Rankings #25-24: Jamal Murray makes cut, does Trae Young, James Harden, or KAT?
Jason kicks off his summer NBA player rankings countdown list by explaining the criteria, the players that just missed the cut, and how he has Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, and Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden ranked. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2025 · 40 min
Mailbag — Favorite NBA offseason moves: Kevin Durant to Rockets, Cam Johnson to Nuggets, Desmond Bane to Magic
Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on topics including his favorite moves of the NBA offseason like Kevin Durant to the Rockets, Cam Johnson to the Nuggets, and Desmond Bane to the Magic. He also answers why he didn't love the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner, how Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry compare all-time, the ceiling for the Dallas Mavericks when Kyrie Irving returns to join Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis, what the Golden State Warriors should do, whether the Los Angeles Lakers should try to trade for PJ Washington to add to LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2025 · 43 min
Warriors Deep Dive: Jonathan Kuminga situation, Al Horford's impact, will Steph & Jimmy win title?
Jason is joined by Sam Esfandiari of the 'Light Years Podcast' to break down all things Golden State Warriors including the totality of the Jonathan Kuminga situation, what Steph Curry / Jimmy Butler / Draymond Green need to be a top-tier NBA title contender, how Al Horford and DeAnthony Melton fit in the rotation, what they could get in trades from either the Sacramento Kings or Phoenix Suns, and more. Timeline 0:00 - Start 3:45 - Jonathan Kuminga situation 8:11 - DraftKings 9:10 - When Dubs should've traded JK 19:00 - Sign and trade options 24:00 - Al Horford fit 33:00 - Warriors in the West pecking order #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2025 · 38 min
Reaction to Marcus Smart joining LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Lakers + Chris Paul to Clippers
Jason reacts to the weekend's big NBA news of Marcus Smart getting bought out by the Washington Wizards and signing with the Los Angeles Lakers to join Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Then he breaks down Chris Paul signing with the LA Clippers and how he ranks the contenders in the Eastern Conference: the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, and Philadelphia 76ers. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2025 · 31 min
How Clippers OUTSMARTED Lakers: Kawhi & Harden vs. LeBron James & Luka Doncic roster comparison
Jason answers mailbag questions from listeners of the show including one on why the Los Angeles Clippers are making a commitment to winning behind an older core of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard while the Los Angeles Lakers are standing pat around LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Then he discusses the media's view of Kobe Bryant being different than player’s views, whether the Oklahoma City Thunder will get contributions from young players, whether the Minnesota Timberwolves can be better than last year, and whether Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs can have a better trio than OKC. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2025 · 32 min
Reaction to Bleacher Report top 100 NBA players: MJ vs. LeBron, Kobe top 10 snub, Steph underrated
Jason reacts to the Bleacher Report top 100 NBA players all-time list including the classic Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate, why Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant got snubbed being outside the top 10, and why Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors is being underrated. Then he discusses Bradley Beal officially being bought out from the Phoenix Suns and joining the Los Angeles Clippers. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.