Podcast

Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

Basketball, Sports

Jason Timpf breaks down the NBA's biggest games, storylines and scuttlebutt (hopefully in that order).

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Episodes
1,393
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Daily
Typical length
43 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
10 hours ago

Episodes

1,393 episodes, newest first

  1. NBA Monday Reaction: Shai & Luka GO OFF in Thunder & Lakers wins + Rockets DOMINATE Celtics

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    Jason reacts to Monday's packed NBA slate including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the OKC Thunder to a win over James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Alperen Sengun leading the Houston Rockets to a dominant win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics, and Luka Doncic continuing his heater by leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Miami Heat.

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    33 min
  2. 10 NBA Reactions: Luka's Lakers magic, Steph Curry & Warriors still got it, Tatum's Celtics solve

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    Jason reacts to a weekend full of NBA action including Luka Doncic playing at an MVP level for the Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg leading the Golden State Warriors to wins, Jayson Tatum finding a rhythm for the Boston Celtics, LeBron James and VJ Edgecombe's importance to the Philadelphia 76ers, Cooper Flagg balling for the Dallas Mavericks, Cameron Boozer leading the Memphis Grizzlies to an undefeated start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's latest play for the OKC Thunder, and more.

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    37 min
  3. What's wrong w/ Heat, 76ers offense questions, what does OKC do now? | NBA Mailbag

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    Emirates NBA Cup on Prime. Emirates NBA Cup Group Play begins Tonight with a doubleheader at 7PM ET on Prime! Knicks vs. 76ers, then Lakers vs. Warriors in a star-studded doubleheader on Prime.

    Jason answers mailbag questions about the NBA on topics including why Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo have struggled as a duo for the Miami Heat, how LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid can fine tune the Philadelphia 76ers offense, trade ideas for the OKC Thunder to help Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after the Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace injuries, whether Yaxel Lendeborg's hot start changes how Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors should approach the season, and more.

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    33 min
  4. Mavs DOMINATE Thunder, 76ers wild win vs. Pacers, Steph Curry flurry, Dybantsa debut | NBA Reaction

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    Jason reacts to the NBA Wednesday slate including Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks dominating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder after their recent injuries, Tyrese Maxey leading a Philadelphia 76ers comeback win against the Indiana Pacers without Tyrese Haliburton, Steph Curry scoring 44 in a Golden State Warriors win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Fred VanVleet's strong play for the Houston Rockets, AJ Dybantsa's NBA debut for the Washington Wizards, and more.

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    36 min
  5. Dame Time in Blazers-Lakers, Knicks back on track vs. Pistons, Yaxel balling | NBA Reaction

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    Emirates NBA Cup on Prime. Emirates NBA Cup Group Play begins Friday with a doubleheader at 7PM ET on Prime! Knicks vs. 76ers, then Lakers vs. Warriors in a star-studded doubleheader on Prime.

    Jason reacts to Damian Lillard and Ja Morant leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a fun win against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, Jalen Bruson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks getting their first win of the season against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons, Yaxel Lendeborg's impressive start to the season for the Golden State Warriors, and an NBA Cup preview.

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    54 min
  6. NBA Power Rankings: Rising Rockets, T-Wolves & 76ers legit contenders, new #1 with OKC injuries

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    Jason gives his NBA power rankings heading into week two of the 2026-27 season. He breaks down why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder are no longer at the top with the injury to Jalen Williams, the rising Houston Rockets with Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson, Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves and LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers being impressive, Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers still being undefeated, Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs staying on the list despite a slow start, and more.

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    35 min
  7. 10 NBA Reactions: J-Dub injury for OKC, T-Wolves hype, Heat issues, Tatum vs. Brown, Luka magic

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    Jason gives 10 reactions to a weekend of NBA action including the Jalen Williams injury for the OKC Thunder, LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards balling for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Philadelphia 76ers finding their footing with LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat's issues, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers being undefeated, Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the beef between Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum vs. Sixers star Jaylen Brown, and more.

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    55 min
  8. 5 NBA Reactions: 76ers WILD win vs. Cavs, Thunder OWN Nuggets, Blazers hot start, Ty Jerome cooking

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    Jason reacts to Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and the Philadelphia 76ers’ comeback win over James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder beating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a sloppy game, and gives five takeaways from the opening NBA week including about Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, Ty Jerome's big game for the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic, and more.

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    47 min
  9. NBA NIGHT 2 REACTION: Luka & Lakers SMOKE Steph & Warriors + Ant GOES OFF in Wolves win vs. Heat

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    Jason reacts to night two of the 2026-27 NBA season including Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors kicking off their season against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers plus Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and the Minnesota Timberwolves against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat.

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    35 min
  10. NBA NIGHT 1 REACTION: SGA & Thunder HANDLE Spurs, 76ers spoil Knicks night, Pistons beat Celtics

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    Jason reacts live to the three games from the opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder facing Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers facing Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics facing Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons.

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    1 hr 7 min
  11. 5 Big NBA Predictions: LeBron & 76ers slow start, Wemby MVP, stars will be traded, Kings disaster

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    Jason makes five big NBA predictions ahead of the season including a potential slow start for Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and the Philadelphia 76ers; an incredible season from San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama; the Sacramento Kings having the worst record in the NBA; star players such as Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis of the Washington Wizards potentially being traded; and more.

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    34 min
  12. NBA Power Rankings: Thunder & Spurs clear favorites, Knicks lead crowded East, Lakers barely in

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    Jason does his first power rankings of the year, right before the 2026-27 NBA season kicks off. He breaks down the debate between Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s OKC Thunder at the top of the league, where Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks, LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers, Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami Heat fit in a crowded Eastern Conference, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers barely making it in the top 10, and more.

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    51 min
  13. Warriors & Wizards sneaky good, Pistons trade idea, Tatum MVP potential, odd Ja fit | NBA Mailbag

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    Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of NBA topics including predicting what teams might surprise people and be better than we expect (Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards), players the Detroit Pistons could trade for to pair with Cade Cunningham, how good Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will be, Ja Morant's fit with Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, and more.

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    30 min
  14. 76ers vs. Heat debate, Celtics sneaky upside, Wizards volatility, feisty Nets | NBA East Deep Dive

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    Jason is joined by David Lee (@dlee4three) to do a deep dive and make predictions on the NBA Eastern Conference. They answer five big questions about the conference heading into the season including whether Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami Heat, LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers, or Kawhi Leonard’s Toronto Raptors will be the best new-look team; why the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets are in danger of missing the playoffs; what teams they're most excited to watch; and more.

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    56 min
  15. 76ers skepticism, Yaxel saving Warriors, new-look Celtics, Kyrie back, fun Wizards | 5 NBA Reactions

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    Jason gives five big NBA preseason reactions. He breaks down his skepticism over the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid's defense, how LeBron James will mesh offensively with Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey, and more. Then he discusses Yaxel Lendeborg solving problems for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Paul George and the new-look Boston Celtics alongside Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving's return for the Dallas Mavericks, and the Washington Wizards being very fun with Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and AJ Dybantsa.

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    39 min
  16. 76ers playoff defense, Rockets flailing core, can Kyrie Irving bounce back | NBA Contender Questions

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    Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including whether LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers can flip the switch defensively in the NBA playoffs, whether Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets young core need to be broken up, how well can Kyrie Irving manage the Dallas Mavericks offense alongside Cooper Flagg, the best types of defenders for New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, how Dylan Harper fits into the San Antonio Spurs rotation alongside Victor Wembanyama, and more.

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    33 min
  17. Lakers Deep Dive: How Kessler helps Luka & Reaves, rotation questions, where LA ranks in NBA's West

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    Jason is joined by Pete Zayas of The Athletic and Lakers Film Room to break down and make predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming NBA season in the post-LeBron James era. They discuss the team's rotation questions, how Walker Kessler and Luka Doncic will fit, the role Austin Reaves will have in JJ Redick’s system, where the Lakers fit in the NBA's Western Conference, and more.

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    52 min
  18. Luka & Lakers ROLL Kings, LaMelo shines for Wolves, Knicks vs. 76ers | NBA Preseason Reaction

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    Jason reacts to another night of NBA preseason games including Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers beating Darius Acuff and the Sacramento Kings, LaMelo Ball's debut alongside Anthony Edwards in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks, and Jaylen Brown vs. Jalen Brunson in the Philadelphia 76ers vs. the New York Knicks.

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    38 min
  19. NBA Preseason Reaction: Giannis’ Heat debut, Steph & Warriors lose, Nuggets-Jazz + 76ers scrimmage

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    Jason reacts to the opening weekend of NBA preseason games including Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat vs. the Toronto Raptors without Kawhi Leonard, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets facing the Utah Jazz, Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Clippers, and LeBron James’ first look with the Philadelphia 76ers in their interteam scrimmage.

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    51 min
  20. Spurs elite, Rockets questions, Mavs & Grizzlies are feisty + Pels | NBA Southwest Div Prediction

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    Jason previews and makes predictions for the NBA's Southwest Division including Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets, Cooper Flagg's Dallas Mavericks, Cameron Boozer's Memphis Grizzlies, and Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans.

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    49 min