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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Jul 14, 2025 · 33 min
Sneaky 2025 NBA Teams: Why Warriors, Spurs, Mavericks & Wizards will be better than you think
Jason answers mailbag questions on topics including whether Victor Wembanyama will lead the San Antonio Spurs to a spot in the NBA playoffs, why the Washington Wizards might surprise some people after drafting Tre Johnson, how the Dallas Mavericks can be contenders with Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving, why Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are going to be towards the top of the West, what the Los Angeles Lakers outlook is after LeBron James eventually retires, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2025 · 25 min
Cooper Flagg vs. Dylan Harper Reaction: Two future STARS for Mavericks & Spurs showcase strengths
Jason reacts to Dallas Mavericks top pick Cooper Flagg facing San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper in Harper's NBA Summer League debut. He discusses both guys showing off their strengths and why they project to be high-level players. Then he discusses Reed Sheppard's impressive Summer League game for the Houston Rockets and why he's key for the team's success even after they acquired Kevin Durant. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2025 · 54 min
Nuggets Deep Dive: Nikola Jokic can WIN TITLE after Cam Johnson, Valanciunas, Bruce Brown additions
Jason is joined by Adam Mares of DNVR and the ALL NBA podcast to discuss the latest news about LeBron James before doing a deep dive into the Denver Nuggets offseason including how they’re building around Nikola Jokic, adding Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. in the offseason, what it means for their current role players, and why they have a great chance to win the NBA title. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2025 · 39 min
Reaction to BIZARRE LeBron James & Lakers situation w/ Jovan Buha
Jason is joined by Los Angeles Lakers reporter Jovan Buha to discuss their reactions to Bronny James vs. Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks at Summer League, what to make of the strange ESPN story about LeBron James and his future in LA, as well as the outlook for the Lakers this upcoming season with Bron, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, and Austin Reaves. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2025 · 29 min
Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James Reaction: Mavericks get late win over Lakers on Summer League Day 1
Jason reacts to the opening day of Las Vegas NBA Summer League including Mavericks top pick Cooper Flagg's debut against Bronny James, Dalton Knecht, and the Los Angeles Lakers. He also discusses impressive games from Ryan Nembhard and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic as well as what he expects from Bronny in terms of the NBA. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2025 · 31 min
Lakers Offseason Reaction: Are Deandre Ayton & LaRavia enough for LeBron & Luka? + Knecht trade?
Jason answers mailbag questions about the Los Angeles Lakers on topics such as Deandre Ayton's defensive struggles and his lack of post game, whether Jake LaRavia or Dalton Knecht is a better long term fit for LA alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic, if Cam Whitmore or Andrew Wiggins is a better player, and his five biggest takeaways from the 2025 playoffs. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2025 · 28 min
Warriors Offseason Reaction: Jonathan Kuminga questions, Al Horford rumors, how to help Steph Curry
Jason breaks down all angles of the Golden State Warriors’ offseason, what they're trying to do around the core of Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, the latest on the Jonathan Kuminga situation, whether Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is going to sign with the Dubs, and more. Then he discusses the Bradley Beal buyout rumors with the Phoenix Suns and which teams would be a good fit for him. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 3, 2025 · 47 min
NBA Free Agency Winners: De'Andre Ayton to Lakers, Nuggets & Jokic upgrade + Mike Brown to Knicks
Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing center Deandre Ayton to pair with Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Then he gives his winners of NBA free agency including Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets for adding Cam Johnson and Bruce Brown, Nico Harrison's Dallas Mavericks for adding D'Angelo Russell, the Atlanta Hawks, the Houston Rockets for trading for Kevin Durant, and New York Knicks for getting Mike Brown. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2025 · 45 min
NBA Free Agency Reaction: Damian Lillard waived by Bucks, Cam Johnson to Nuggets, Lakers weirdness
Jason reacts to the first day and a half of NBA free agency including the Denver Nuggets trading Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson and adding Bruce Brown, the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard and signing former Indiana Pacers big Myles Turner, D'Angelo Russell going to the Dallas Mavericks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker going to the Atlanta Hawks, the Houston Rockets signing Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith after trading for Kevin Durant, the Los Angeles Lakers adding Jake Laravia to their roster of Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2025 · 34 min
Lakers Free Agency Qs: Will LA trade LeBron James, sign De'Andre Ayton, retain Dorian Finney-Smith?
Jason reacts to the weekend's NBA free agency and trade news including De'Andre Ayton getting bought out of his contract by the Portland Trail Blazers, LeBron James opting in for his player option for the Los Angeles Lakers, Rich Paul's interesting statement, Dorian Finney-Smith rumored to be a Houston Rockets target, Lonzo Ball getting traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets swapping Collin Sexton and Jusuf Nurkic, the Minnesota Timberwolves re-signing Julius Randle and Naz Reid, the Houston Rockets preparing for contention, James Harden re-signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, Bobby Portis re-signing with the Milwaukee Bucks, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2025 · 45 min
Lakers & Warriors offseason moves + Trades for Derrick White, Wiggins, Paul George?
Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of NBA free agency, trade, and draft topics including why the Los Angeles Lakers should trade for Andrew Wiggins from the Miami Heat, who the best pro from the draft will be outside of Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey, why the Oklahoma City Thunder are the best champion of the 2020s, why it's been so challenging for the Golden State Warriors to build a roster around Steph Curry, whether the Philadelphia 76ers should keep or trade Paul George, and much more. Visit microsoft.com/challengers to learn more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
LIVE NBA Draft Reaction: Cooper Flagg to Mavericks, Ace Bailey to Jazz + favorite picks & surprises
Jason is joined by Carson Breber and Logan Camden of 'Nerd Sesh' for a live watch-along for the lottery of the 2025 NBA Draft. They'll react to every pick including Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey, V.J. Edgecombe, and more, plus react to any trades made. They'll also discuss the Boston Celtics recent moves trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2025 · 24 min
Reaction to Jrue Holiday traded from Celtics to Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons
Jason reacts to all angles of the trade between the Celtics and Trail Blazers sending Jrue Holiday to Portland and Anfernee Simons to Boston. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
2025 NBA Draft Preview: Cooper Flagg all-time rank, the Ace Bailey debate, 3rd pick inflection point
Jason is joined by NBA writer for The Athletic, Sam Vecenie, to discuss the aftermath of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, Sam's general thoughts on the strength of the 2025 NBA Draft, and his detailed report on the top six prospects: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, V.J. Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, and Ace Bailey. Sam's full NBA Draft guide: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6414203/2025/06/10/nba-draft-guide-2025-top-100-prospects-cooper-flagg/ #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2025 · 28 min
How OKC Thunder DEFEATED Indiana Pacers for 1st NBA title
Jason reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 victory in the NBA Finals vs. the Indiana Pacers. He gives flowers to Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and each rotational player involved in the Thunder's first title. Jason also shows love to Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers for their effort this postseason and being one of the more enjoyable teams to watch. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2025 · 56 min
Hoops Tonight - LIVE: THUNDER-PACERS FINALS GAME 7 REACTION w Colin Cowherd: SGA fights for EPIC win after Haliburton hurt
Colin Cowherd joins Jason to react live after an epic Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. They discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s great game to earn Finals MVP, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren’s impact, and if OKC is set up for a dynasty. They also discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s injury and Pascal Siakam’s inspiring effort to keep Indy in the game. After that, they discuss the blockbuster trade between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets sending Kevin Durant to join Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson and Jalen Green & Dillon Brooks to Phoenix to join Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight #Volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2025 · 55 min
Thunder Win The NBA Title! OKC’s Defense Top 5 All-Time, Kevin Durant Traded To Rockets, SHORTEN The Postseason
Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight”, to break down the OKC Thunder’s win over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals! They start with their biggest takeaways from the series and point to OKC’s GM, roster construction, elite defense and #1 star in SGA… bottom line… the best team won (4:00). They discuss why the loss of Tyrese Halliburton was too much to overcome for the Pacers (7:45), and why the OKC defense is top 5 all-time (10:15). They break down SGA’s game and explain why he is one of the best midrange scorers the league has ever seen (12:00), and discuss why OKC actually underachieved for the majority of the postseason and should only get better (25:00). They discuss the rash of season ending injuries to star players and Colin argues against seven game playoff series, and why the injury to Halliburton was such a buzzkill (32:00). They react to Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets, explain why Houston won the trade, and make their predictions for how each team will benefit (47:00). Finally, they break down where it all went wrong for the Suns and left their roster noncompetitive (1:01:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2025 · 29 min
Hoops Tonight - INSTANT REACTION: Kevin Durant TRADED to Rockets, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks to Suns | Hoops Tonight
Jason REACTS to the blockbuster trade between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns on the day of Game 7 of the NBA Finals in which superstar Kevin Durant was moved for Jalen Green, Dillion Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and 5 2nd round picks. Jason breaks down what this means for the Rockets immediate contention aspirations, as well as how it affects rising Rockets stars such as Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. Jason also breaks down how the Suns should approach the development of the backcourt of Jalen Green and Devin Booker, and questions whether Phoenix will eventually look to move Booker within the next 12 months. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2025 · 21 min
Hoops Tonight - How Haliburton & Pacers can UPSET Thunder in Game 7 of NBA Finals | Hoops Tonight
Jason reacts to Game 6 of the NBA Finals in which the Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in a blowout to force a Game 7. Jason applauds the Pacers defense for stepping up and making adjustments to force Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams into bad decision making. He also applauds Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton for fighting through injury. Then Jason lays out the game plan for the Pacers to pull off an upset against the stingy Thunder defense on the road in Game 7 and believes it involves Haliburton and Pascal Siakam's continued effort on the defensive end against SGA and the Thunder. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025 · 42 min
Hoops Tonight - LIVE: PACERS-THUNDER FINALS GAME 6 REACTION: Haliburton & Siakam force Game 7 w/ BIG win over SGA & J-Dub
Jason reacts live after the Indiana Pacers force Game 7 with a big Game 6 win in the NBA Finals over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He discusses Pascal Siakam’s continued dominance, Tyrese Haliburton playing through a calf injury, TJ McConnell with another big game, and more. He also breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s up and down game, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren not having enough in an OKC loss. Finally, he gives his thoughts on the report that the Buss family is selling the majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 million and how that could impact the team building around LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Follow the show on Playback for future “Aftershow” content: https://www.playback.tv/hoopstonight #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.