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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February 25 · 42 min
Jason Timpf goes SCORCHED EARTH on Luka Doncic's EMBARRASSING play lately + 5 NBA Tuesday takeaways
For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers’ ugly loss to the Orlando Magic including troubling plays from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves. He also goes in depth discussing the point Zach Lowe made about Luka being "unwatchable" and what needs to change. Then he gives more NBA takeaways on James Harden and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers, Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic, Jonathan Kuminga's debut with the Atlanta Hawks, and Cason Wallace's performance with the OKC Thunder. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 24 · 27 min
Spurs-Pistons Reaction: Wemby & Castle DOMINATE + Cade Cunningham learns important lessons
Jason reacts to the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons squaring off in a battle of young NBA Finals contenders. He breaks down how Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle affected the game on both ends of the floor, Cade Cunningham's up-and-down game, and what Detroit needs to take the next step. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 24 · 45 min
Colin Cowherd Podcast - Has Luka Already Peaked? Lakers NOT Built For Playoffs, Celtics Surprisingly Good, Knicks Worse Than Last Year
Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA. They begin by evaluating Luka Doncic’s first year as a Laker and debate whether his volatility and lack of effort on defense makes him a poor emotional leader for the team (2:00). Jason argues Luka really ISN’T the leader of the team, but his high ceiling, lower floor style of play makes for more unpredictable results on a night-to-night basis. Colin dives into the massive stylistic differences between regular season & playoff basketball and they agree that the Lakers are really only built for the regular season (11:30). They pivot to the Celtic’s “shoot 3’s and play your ass off defensively” strategy and debate how viable they’ll be in the playoffs and what to expect from the return of Jayson Tatum (21:00). They examine the Knicks and agree they are basically a worse version of last year’s team with a clearly defined ceiling and are likely to lose a playoff series to either the Pistons or Celtics (26:45). They discuss Adam Silver’s willingness to abandon the dynastic nature of the NBA and whether that’s good for the league, and why it’s difficult for teams to maintain a sustained level of success (31:00). Finally, they debate who are the “great, but not household name” players in the league (37:30) and preview an exceptional incoming draft class (43:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 23 · 37 min
5 NBA Reactions: OKC still lethal on defense, Celtics contenders, Lakers, Wolves, Nuggets ISSUES
Jason reacts to the weekend of NBA games and gives his five biggest takeaways including the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense looking dominant as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is close to returning, the Boston Celtics finding every advantage possible to become an NBA title contender, Austin Reaves and his issues for the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves struggling with a specific defensive concept, and the Denver Nuggets having problems since Nikola Jokic returned from injury. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 20 · 33 min
How NBA can FIX tanking immediately + rating Adam Silver as commissioner
Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on topics including how to fix NBA Draft tanking, how Adam Silver has been as NBA commissioner, the All-Star game format, the Dunk Contest, why the Denver Nuggets have blown fourth quarter leads, Jalen Williams’ role on the Oklahoma City Thunder, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 19 · 24 min
Darryn Peterson or AJ Dybantsa: Who should be #1 pick in 2026 NBA Draft?
Jason does his first scouting report on the 2026 NBA Draft, specifically debating whether Darryn Peterson of Kansas or AJ Dybantsa of BYU should be the number one overall pick. He breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of each player and also compares them as prospects to potential NBA rookie of the year, Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 18 · 45 min
Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel: NBA Rookie of the Year DEEP DIVE | Mavericks x Hornets
Jason breaks down the NBA Rookie of the Year race between Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel. He discusses the odds of each player winning the award before doing a thorough breakdown of the rookie season each player has had. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 17 · 48 min
Sharp or Square - NBA Betting Update with Jason Timpf
NBA All-Star Weekend is over as the second half of the season tips off this week. Here to discuss the best bets across the NBA is hoops fanatic Jason Timpf. He joins betting expert Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter in an episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use code SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Jason Timpf is a beloved Volume colleague and the host of the popular NBA show ‘Hoops Tonight.’ He tells Chad and Simon about his NBA Contender Tiers, including a ton of love for the Minnesota Timberwolves and star Anthony Edwards. He also answers questions about the Boston Celtics’ performance with guard Jaylen Brown, the purgatory the Los Angeles Lakers are mired in with LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and the reasons he feel confident about the Cleveland Cavaliers with new addition James Harden. They also discuss the drama around a potential Kevin Durant burner account identified last week, the surging Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference, Utah Jazz tanking, and so much more. #Volume 0:00:00 - START 0:09:19 - Guest Jason Timpf 0:14:45 - Detroit Piston 0:17:45 - James Harden & Cleveland Cavaliers 0:22:28 - Kevin Durant Burner situation 0:26:30 - Boston Celtics 0:28:30 - Utah Jazz 0:38:20 - Minnesota Timberwolves 0:49:12 - LA Lakers 0:55:35 - NBA MVP Best Bet -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 17 · 32 min
Mid-season NBA Awards: SGA-Jokic-Cade MVP race, Wemby vs. Chet DPOY, All-NBA teams, 6th man & more
Jason gives his mid-season NBA awards and discusses how the league's 65-game rule will impact the results. He breaks down the three-headed race for MVP between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), and Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), as well as the Defensive Player of the Year race between Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) and Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), the races for Coach of the Year, Most Improved, Sixth Man of the Year, and All-NBA teams including players such as Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) and Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 16 · 38 min
All-Star Weekend Reaction: Wemby & Anthony Edwards' EFFORT set tone for best NBA All-Star in YEARS
Jason reacts to the entirety of NBA All-Star weekend including Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves setting an important tone that helped the effort in the All-Star game, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard's impressive play, the performances from LeBron James of the Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets, the problem with the dunk contest, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 12 · 59 min
NBA Contender Rankings w/ Kevin O'Connor: Thunder & Nuggets BEST, sneaky Celtics, Lakers in top 10
Jason is joined by Yahoo! NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor to break down contender rankings for the 2026 NBA title. They discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets still being at the top, why James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers are rising, why they'll never count out Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, how high up the Boston Celtics should be now and if Jayson Tatum returns, whether Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers can crack the top 10, why Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have fallen since the last rankings, Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 11 · 34 min
Should Lakers pursue Giannis? What's up w/ Rockets? Are Hornets for real? | 5 NBA Questions
Jason answers mailbag questions on team building after the NBA trade deadline including whether the Los Angeles Lakers should pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo to pair with Luka Doncic this offseason if it means giving up Austin Reaves, whether the Charlotte Hornets are for real, who the Houston Rockets should close games with alongside Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, the ideal backcourt partner for Cade Cunningham with the Detroit Pistons, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 10 · 34 min
Reaction to Pistons-Hornets FIGHT + Cavs impressive win vs. Nuggets, Thunder beat LeBron's Lakers
Jason reacts to the game between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets where Cade Cunningham's team got the win but the biggest story of the night was the fight involving Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart, Moussa Diabate, and Miles Bridges. Then he breaks down how James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers got an impressive win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Los Angeles Lakers in a game without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 9 · 35 min
New team debut reactions: James Harden on Cavs, Luke Kennard on Lakers + NEW NBA power rankings
Jason reacts to players traded at the NBA trade deadline making their debuts on new teams such as James Harden playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Luke Kennard shooting well for the Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Vucevic on the Boston Celtics, and Trayce Jackson-Davis on the Toronto Raptors. Then he discusses his latest NBA power rankings with a new team at the top of the list. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 6 · 46 min
WTF is Giannis doing, Steph & Warriors plan, can Pelinka save Lakers? | NBA Trade Deadline Reaction
Jason reacts to the end of the NBA trade deadline to give his big picture thoughts including the strange situation with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, what level of contender Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are, what the Golden State Warriors should do next around Steph Curry, whether Rob Pelinka can add talent around Luka Doncic on the Los Angeles Lakers, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 5 · 39 min
Warriors & Hawks trade KUMINGA for PORZINGIS + Kennard to Lakers, Dosunmu to Wolves | NBA Reaction
Jason reacts to more trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline including the Golden State Warriors finally trading Jonathan Kuminga and getting Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks, the Los Angeles Lakers getting Luke Kennard to build around Luka Doncic, the Minnesota Timberwolves getting Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls, more thoughts on the Anthony Davis deal between the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards, and what this all means surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 4 · 26 min
Anthony Davis TRADE to Wizards from Mavs + Jared McCain to OKC, Coby White to Hornets | NBA Reaction
Jason reacts to even more wild trades in the NBA ahead of the trade deadline including Anthony Davis getting traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards to pair with Trae Young and how this helps the Mavs build around Cooper Flagg. Jason also discusses Jared McCain being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Coby White going from the Chicago Bulls to the Charlotte Hornets, and Chris Paul finally getting away from the Los Angeles Clippers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 4 · 41 min
James Harden-Darius Garland trade OFFICIAL + Pistons STATEMENT win vs. Nuggets | NBA Reaction
Jason reacts to Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons getting an impressive win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a battle of NBA heavyweights, then breaks down the official trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers swapping James Harden and Darius Garland. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 4 · 26 min
Jaren Jackson Jr to JAZZ, Wolves dump Conley (for Giannis?), Vucevic to Celtics | NBA Trade Reaction
Jason reacts to a wild set of NBA trades including the Memphis Grizzlies trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, the Minnesota Timberwolves salary dumping Mike Conley to potentially make room for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Detroit Pistons trading Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls, and the Boston Celtics and Bulls swapping Nikola Vucevic and Anfernee Simons. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 3 · 36 min
Reaction to James Harden's Clippers TRADE request & rumored Darius Garland swap + Cavs fleece Kings
Jason reacts to the news that James Harden has requested a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers and it could potentially be for Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland. He breaks down every angle, how it affects Kawhi Leonard, other teams that could potentially make a deal for Harden, and more. Then he discusses the trade over the weekend: DeAndre Hunter for Sacramento Kings guards Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, and the rumors ahead of the NBA trade deadline that the Toronto Raptors have interest in Domantas Sabonis. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.