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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Dec 24, 2024 · 43 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: LeBron & Lakers turnaround, Spurs should go all-in + Power Rankings
Jason Timpf shares four big weekend takeaways including LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' improved play, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs being ready to go all-in, and Tyrese Haliburton's Indiana Pacers returning to form. Later, Jason shares his NBA power rankings including a rise for Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks, a return to the top for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and another top ten showing for Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - (1) Lakers defense is BACK 19:00 - (2) Western Conference madness 28:45 - (3) Spurs should go for it with Wemby 33:30 - (4) Pacers back on track 35:45 - NBA Power Rankings (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2024 · 47 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Is Steve Kerr holding Warriors back? + Lakers GM has FAILED LeBron
Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment and discusses whether the NBA should implement any changes to generate more interest, how Rob Pelinka has failed LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers as well as why Steve Kerr is the not the problem for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Should NBA change rules to increase interest? 22:45 - Is KD only "slightly above average" on defense? 25:00 - What happened to Ben Simmons? 27:00 - Mavericks three-point shooting 28:00 - How to send basketball concept questions to Jason 29:00 - Why Jason roots for Lakers 30:45 - How Rob Pelinka has hurt Lakers 36:45 - Offensive rebounding & three-point shooting 37:45 - Grizzlies interesting offensive strategy 50:00 - Is Steve Kerr a problem for Warriors? 54:30 - How OKC matches with Celtics 55:30 - Why Jokic is best player over Giannis 56:30- What Pistons need next 57:30- Will NBA Cup influence MVP (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Debates: Mavericks or Thunder best in West? Giannis or Jokic MVP? w/ Nerd Sesh
Jason Timpf is joined by Carson Breber and Logan Camden of Nerd Sesh to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA Cup championship win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys discuss Milwaukee's turnaround as well as whether OKC's issues will be exposed in the NBA Playoffs. Later, the guys debate whether Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks or the Thunder are the best team in the Western Conference, if Giannis or Nikola Jokic is the best player in the world, and whether Milwaukee or the Denver Nuggets are more likely to win the NBA Finals. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:15 - Bucks-Thunder reaction 19:00 - Mavericks or Thunder best in West? 35:00 - Giannis or Jokic? 54:00 - Bucks or Nuggets more likely to win title? 1:09:00 - Lakers or Heat more likely to blow it up? 1:12:00 - Pacers or Kings more likely to turn it around? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2024 · 21 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Cup Reaction: Giannis & Bucks DOMINATE Thunder, Milwaukee is BACK, OKC exposed?
Jason Timpf reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' dominant 97-81 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup championship game. Jason breaks down how Giannis, Damian Lillard, and Milwaukee have turned their season around and whether SGA and OKC had some fatal flaws exposed. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:00 - Giannis vs. SGA 11:15 - Damian Lillard outplays Jalen Williams 18:15 - How Bucks turned it around 21:15 - What went wrong for OKC? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2024 · 28 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Jokic & Nuggets UNSTOPPABLE vs. Kings, Heat-Pistons OT THRILLER
Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets’ wild 130-129 win over De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Jason discusses why despite Denver’s limitations, he cannot give up on the Nuggets as an NBA Finals contender. Later, Jason shares his reaction to Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons’ 125-124 overtime win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 17, 2024 · 38 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: SGA & Thunder "special," Bucks ARE BACK, Luka erupts, Grizzlies-Lakers
Jason Timpf reacts to the NBA's weekend action including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks advancing to the NBA Cup championship game. Jason discusses how OKC is playing "special basketball" and why the Bucks are back among his top championship contenders. Later, Jason shares his NBA power rankings including Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks, Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics, and Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies - despite their loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - SGA is playing "special basketball" 11:15 - Thunder must prioritize Hartenstein 15:45 - Rockets need shot creator 24:45 - Bucks are championship contenders 27:30 - NBA stars putting on a show 30:00 - NBA Power Rankings (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2024 · 13 min
Hoops Tonight - Warriors Trade Reaction: Golden State acquires Dennis Schroder from Nets
Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors acquiring Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for De'Anthony Melton and future draft picks. Jason breaks down how this trade impacts the Warriors' NBA Finals chances and what he expects from Schroder in Golden State. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2024 · 44 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Should Jokic & Nuggets target Butler? Warriors hosed? Luka vs. Giannis
Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets should look for a player like Jimmy Butler or Paul George to boost their title chances. Is Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic or Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks better to build around? Can Jalen Brunson be the number one option on a championship team for the New York Knicks? Jason answers all these questions and more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Will Rockets or Magic win championship first? 8:30 - Parity in NBA 10:00 - How big is Chet's defensive impact? 11:00 - Warriors-Rockets ending 15:30 - How many teams would Steph make a title contender? 23:30 - What's the most valuable type of role player? 25:30 - Thoughts on bad officiating 29:45 - Is Anthony Edwards' shot selection holding Wolves back? 32:45 - Can Jalen Brunson be #1 on championship team? 33:30 - What's going on with Reed Sheppard? 35:15 - Does Jokic get too many touches? 46:00 - Jimmy Butler to Denver? 48:45 - Is Luka or Giannis better to build around? 51:00 - Jason's favorite defensive concepts (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2024 · 28 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Cup Reaction: Curry & Warriors STUNNED vs. Rockets, Knicks COLLAPSE vs. Hawks
Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors falling 91-90 to Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and why Golden State must make a move by the trade deadline to have any chance at reaching the NBA Finals. Later, Jason reacts to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks' 108-100 comeback win over Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks to advance to the semifinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Timecodes: 5:00 - Warriors-Rockets 25:45 - Hawks-Knicks (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2024 · 52 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Cup Reaction: Thunder STIFLE Mavericks, Bucks survive Magic, SGA & Giannis shine
Jason Timpf shares his reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 39-point explosion in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 118-104 win over Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks. Jason discusses how OKC stifled Luka, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and the Dallas offense. Later, Jason reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 114-109 win over the Orlando Magic, including late-game heroics from Damian Lillard. The show ends with Jason heading to the film room to break down OKC's win over Dallas in a potential Western Conference Finals preview. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:45 - Mavericks vs. Thunder 30:30 - Magic vs. Bucks 37:00 - Mavs-Thunder Film Study (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2024 · 37 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Cup Predictions + What's next for Steph & Warriors, Luka & Mavericks, Nuggets
Jason Timpf shares his NBA Cup predictions before diving into an NBA mailbag segment. Will Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors and Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks survive the first round of elimination games? Later, Jason discusses why Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks missed his power rankings, what the next move should be for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and what the most important factors are to him for deciding MVP. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:30 - NBA Cup preview 9:30 - Luka playing off-ball more 11:30 - Should Knicks be in power rankings? 13:30 - Why don't Warriors use pick and roll more? 25:00 - Best metrics that correlate with success in NBA 31:45 - Does winning matter to MVP? 35:00 - Nuggets next move? 37:15 - How will defenses adjust to defend 3? 39:15 - How should Rudy Gobert be valued? 40:30 - What do Grizzlies need to be legit contender? 42:00 - Why is Luka considered better than Giannis? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2024 · 39 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Nikola Jokic's HISTORIC START w/ Nuggets, Bucks-Nets + Power Rankings
Jason Timpf reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 118-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets as well as Nikola Jokic's historic start to the NBA season with the Denver Nuggets. Then he dives into his NBA power rankings featuring Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors, Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies, and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Bucks/Nets 14:00 - Nikola Jokic’s all-time run 26:45 - Power Rankings (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 7, 2024 · 52 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: LeBron to Warriors? Murray costing Nuggets? Lakers FAILING Redick
Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors should pursue a trade for Brandon Ingram, Anthony Davis, or … LeBron James. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Jamal Murray's disappointing start to the season for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, whether JJ Redick deserves criticism similar to Darvin Ham for the Los Angeles Lakers' struggles, if the window has closed for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, and much more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Brandon Ingram or AD to Warriors? 11:00 - Is Haliburton a Top 10 PG? 15:00- What's going on with Jamal Murray? 24:30 - Why doesn't Jokic play with bench? 28:15 - Should JJ Redick be criticized like Darvin Ham? 34:30 - Covering the entire NBA 37:00 - Rule change to boost NBA ratings 39:30 - Hawks impressive "rebuild" 47:00 - Is Heat window closed? 52:00 - Next move for Pistons 57:00 - Was Tatum iso vs. Cavaliers best for Celtics? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 6, 2024 · 30 min
Hoops Tonight - "I'm DONE”: LeBron James & Lakers are officially BROKEN, LA embarrassed vs. Heat
Jason Timpf discusses why he is DONE with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers following their embarrassing 134-93 loss to the Miami Heat. Jason breaks down LA's lack of effort and interest in playing competitive basketball and what has gone wrong with JJ Redick as head coach. Later, Jason reacts to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks' 119-104 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for their fifth straight win. Timeline: 5:15 - Done with the Lakers 25:00 - Hawks stay hot vs. Bucks (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 5, 2024 · 41 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Nuggets OUTDUEL Curry & Warriors, Grizzlies-Mavericks, Magic-Knicks
Jason Timpf reacts to several NBA Cup games from around the league including Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' second half comeback against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks taking down the Orlando Magic, and Luka Doncic's 37-point performance in the Dallas Mavericks' win over Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Timeline: 4:15 - Introduction 6:30 - Warriors-Nuggets 23:15 - Magic-Knicks 39:15 - Grizzlies-Mavericks (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 4, 2024 · 27 min
Hoops Tonight - LeBron James "worst basketball in two decades," will Lakers recover from FREE FALL?
Jason Timpf discusses what has gone wrong for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers, who have followed their 10-4 start to the season by going 2-5. Jason breaks down LeBron's recent struggles, what's gone wrong with the Lakers offense, and whether he expects JJ Redick to turn around LA's problems before it's too late. Introduction: 4:00 - Lakers offense has fallen apart 10:00 - Why shifting offense from AD to LeBron has not worked 12:00- What's wrong with LeBron? 26:00- Why Lakers have slumped 30:15 - Will LA turn it around? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 3, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Cavaliers AVENGE Celtics loss, Rockets stun Thunder, Warriors SLIDE
Jason Timpf reacts to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenging an earlier loss in their 115-111 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets' 119-116 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Next, Jason turns his attention to the NBA Power Rankings where Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors are sliding over a four-game losing streak while Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks are shooting up the list. The show ends with Jason breaking down film on the Warriors, LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, and much more from around the NBA during Timpf's Tape! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Cavaliers/Celtics 25:00 - Rockets/Thunder 43:00 - Power Rankings 58:45 - Timpf’s Tape (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Contenders: Will Warriors stay hot? LeBron & Lakers obstacle, who stops Celtics
Jason Timpf is joined by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic to break down their top NBA contenders over the start of the season. Jason and Sam discuss whether Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have separated themselves from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the Oklahoma City Thunder as the top team in the league. Later, they debate whether Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors or Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers are legitimate NBA Finals contenders following their hot starts to the season. Next, Jason and Sam break down what is wrong with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' defense, why they believe in LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to be competitive in the NBA Playoffs, and much more! Timeline: 04:00 - Happy Thanksgiving 5:00 - Have Celtics separated from Thunder? 23:45- Are Warriors or Cavaliers legit? 37:00 - Should Warriors target Jimmy Butler 42:15 - How far behind Celtics are Cavs? 52:15- What's wrong with Knicks defense? 1:02:45 - Why Sam believes in Lakers 1:10:15 - Which West teams are threats? 01:15:45 - Watch out for Grizzlies 01:20:30 - Will Lakers address their problems? 01:35:30 - Check out Sam's work! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2024 · 47 min
Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Suns Reaction: Durant & Phoenix BLOW OUT LA, what's wrong with LeBron James?
Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and the Phoenix Suns' dominant 127-100 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Cup. Later, Jason discusses Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks' win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat without Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as the Houston Rockets' win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:45 - Lakers/Suns 43:30 - Bucks/Heat (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Hoops Tonight - NBA Power Rankings: Celtics RECLAIM #1, Curry & Warriors TOP 5, Giannis & Bucks BACK
Jason Timpf shares his NBA power rankings featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks soaring following their rocky start to the season, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors maintaining a top five spot, and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics reclaiming the top overall spot following their victory over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Later, Jason shares why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder remind him of the Celtics as they rose to the top of the league. The show ends with Jason sharing why Lakers fans need to relax after back-to-back losses for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and LA. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 7:45 - #10 Bucks 11:00 - #9 Knicks 23:45 - #8 Nuggets 31:45 - #7 Clippers 33:00 - #6 Rockets 34:45 - #5 Magic 38:00 - #4 Warriors 53:00 - #3 Thunder 54:45 - #2 Cavaliers 56:00 - #1 Celtics 59:45 - The Lakers will be fine (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.