Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf
Jason Timpf breaks down the NBA's biggest games, storylines and scuttlebutt (hopefully in that order).
Episodes
76ers vs. Heat debate, Celtics sneaky upside, Wizards volatility, feisty Nets | NBA East Deep Dive
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; w
76ers skepticism, Yaxel saving Warriors, new-look Celtics, Kyrie back, fun Wizards | 5 NBA Reactions
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
76ers playoff defense, Rockets flailing core, can Kyrie Irving bounce back | NBA Contender Questions
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, h
Lakers Deep Dive: How Kessler helps Luka & Reaves, rotation questions, where LA ranks in NBA's West
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.
Luka & Lakers ROLL Kings, LaMelo shines for Wolves, Knicks vs. 76ers | NBA Preseason Reaction
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. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOP
NBA Preseason Reaction: Giannis’ Heat debut, Steph & Warriors lose, Nuggets-Jazz + 76ers scrimmage
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. Join polymarket: https
Spurs elite, Rockets questions, Mavs & Grizzlies are feisty + Pels | NBA Southwest Div Prediction
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. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not availa
Heat & Giannis hype + Hawks, Magic, Hornets intrigue, Wizards mystery | NBA Southeast Div Prediction
Jason previews and makes predictions for the NBA's Southeast Division including Giannis Antetokounmpo's first season with the Miami Heat, the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic mostly running it back, the Charlotte Hornets making their big offseason moves, and a very weird but fun Washington Wizards team. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibil
Lakers & Warriors feisty, Suns play-in level, Clippers & Kings ... bad | NBA Pacific Div Predictions
Jason previews and makes predictions for the NBA's Pacific Division including Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns, Darius Garland and the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Sacramento Kings building around Darius Acuff. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requ
Pacers & Pistons QUESTIONS, weird Cavs vibes, Bucks & Bulls tanking | NBA Central Div Predictions
Jason previews and makes predictions for the NBA's Central Division including the Indiana Pacers getting Tyrese Haliburton back, Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons still waiting on Jalen Duren, the good on paper but strange vibes Cleveland Cavaliers built around James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, and the tanking Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOP
Thunder still elite, Nuggets & Wolves questions, Blazers & Jazz hype | NBA Northwest Div Predictions
Jason previews and makes his predictions for the NBA's Northwest Division. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder, Nikola Jokic and Denver Nuggets, Anthony Edwards and Minnesota Timberwolves, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, and Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility re
Knicks & 76ers title contenders, Celtics & Raptors feisty + Nets | NBA Atlantic Division Predictions
Jason previews the NBA's Atlantic Division and makes predictions. He breaks down how Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will follow up their title, how LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will mesh with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jayson Tatum leading the Boston Celtics, Kawhi Leonard joining the Toronto Raptors, and the Brooklyn Nets trying to find their foundation. Join polymarket: https://app.polymark
DEBATE: Wemby vs. SGA vs. Jokic + why Luka Doncic is in 4th | NBA Rankings Mailbag
Jason answers mailbag questions and gets into the weeds on why he has Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder) ranked in that order plus why Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) has a similarly high ceiling but isn't in consideration for the top NBA player right now. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+
Ranking the NBA's top-3 players: Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Jason reaches the top three of his 2026 NBA player rankings and ranks Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder). He breaks down why he has them ranked the way he does and how little separation there is between the three players. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility r
NBA Player Rankings #4: Luka Doncic | Los Angeles Lakers
Jason reaches number four on his 2026 NBA Player Rankings: Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software pr
Jalen Brunson vs. SGA, can Giannis bounce back, will Anthony Edwards make a leap? | NBA Mailbag
Jason answers mailbag questions on NBA topics including Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), how reliable is Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat) these days, whether Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) can make a leap into the top tier of stars alongside new backcourt teammate LaMelo Ball, where Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks) ranks, and more. Join polymark
NBA Player Rankings #5: Giannis Antetokounmpo | Miami Heat
Jason reaches No. 5 on his NBA player rankings list, Giannis Antetokounmpo who is now on the Miami Heat after an offseason trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason breaks down his strengths, weaknesses, how he'll fit with Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Klay Thompson on the Heat, and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligib
NBA Player Rankings #6: Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks
Jason reaches No. 6 on his summer 2026 NBA player rankings with New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. He breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Brunson's game, comparing him to both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder) and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and explains why he comes in at No. 6 after leading Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and the Knicks to an NBA title this year. Join pol
Anthony Edwards vs. Cade Cunningham, BEST version of Steph Curry, Tatum underrated? | NBA Mailbag
Jason answers mailbag questions on NBA topics including debating Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) vs. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), whether Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) can take another step this season with Jaylen Brown going to the Philadelphia 76ers, the best version of Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), rooting for LeBron James, and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket
Reaction to Clippers & Kawhi Leonard punishment from NBA & Adam Silver
Jason reacts to the NBA and Adam Silver finally issuing a ruling and punishment against the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard after the investigation about NBA salary cap circumvention that was sparked by Pablo Torre’s investigation into Leonard's deals with Aspiration and Daktronics. The punishment included the loss of five future first-round NBA Draft picks, a $30M fine, and suspensio
NBA Player Rankings #7: Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons
Jason reveals his No. 7 player on his NBA player rankings for the summer of 2026: Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons. He breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Cade's game, as well as whether he can take another leap for the Pistons. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reaction to Jonathan Kuminga deal w/ Timberwolves & Lakers impact + Klay Thompson to Heat | NBA
Jason reacts to Jonathan Kuminga signing a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, how that impacts Anthony Edwards and the Wolves’ roster, how it impacts Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, and why Kuminga's camp clearly made mistakes. Then he breaks down former Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson joining Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Miami Heat as well
NBA Player Rankings #8: Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves
Jason ranks No. 8 on his NBA player rankings list, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He breaks down Ant's strengths and weaknesses, how his season might look paired with LaMelo Ball, and more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Debating LeBron James vs. Jaylen Brown + Westbrook retires, Pacers questions, Haliburton's ceiling
Jason answers mailbag questions on topics including which Philadelphia 76ers star is better between LeBron James or Jaylen Brown, what Tyrese Haliburton's ceiling is for the Indiana Pacers, Russell Westbrook's NBA retirement, whether the 2016 OKC Thunder would've beaten the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kawhi Leonard's place on the list, and more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBA Player Rankings #9: Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics
Jason breaks down the next player on his NBA player rankings list: Jayson Tatum at No. 9. He discusses what makes the Boston Celtics star so good, where he can improve, and why he's ninth on the list. After trading co-star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, how will Tatum’s Celtics fare this season? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBA Player Rankings #10: Steph Curry | Golden State Warriors
Jason starts the top 10 of his NBA player rankings with Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors. What should we expect from Steph and the Dubs this year as he will attempt to take Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg back to the NBA playoffs? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Celtics & Lakers are SNEAKY GOOD, Kawhi Leonard & Clippers reaction, Warriors are doomed | NBA
Jason reacts to and answers mailbag questions on a variety of NBA topics, including why the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers might be underrated regular season teams, why the Golden State Warriors are bound for the play-in even with Steph Curry, the latest with Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers, and Daktronics, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ place on the top 25 rankings
Reaction to Peyton Watson trade from Nuggets to Cavaliers + Harden deal & Denver's future w/ Jokic
Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers pulling off a sign-and-trade to acquire Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets. He explains how Watson fits alongside Donovan Mitchell, James Harden's contract extension, how this looks for the Cavs, and more. Then he breaks down what this means for Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets, and what they need to do next before the NBA season tips off. #VolumeSee omnystudio.
Reaction to Lakers sale drama: Jeanie Buss needs to stand down
Jason reacts to the bizarre situation with the Los Angeles Lakers, including Mark Walter selling to Bob Iger, Jeanie Buss protesting the sale, the Buss family drama, and why Jeanie needs to stop being the governor of the team anymore for the betterment of the squad around Luka Doncic. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBA Player Rankings #13-11: Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Kevin Durant
Jason ranks the next group of three players in his top-25 NBA players: Jaylen Brown (Philadelphia 76ers), Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets), and LeBron James (Sixers). #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBA Player Rankings #16-14: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Haliburton, Kawhi Leonard
Jason ranks gets into the top 15 of his NBA player rankings for the 2026 season including Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), and Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers / Toronto Raptors). #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grading my 2025 NBA Player Rankings: Who I got WRONG & RIGHT
Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on a variety of topics including how his 2025 rankings list ended up working out — including players such as Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and LeBron James — plus Rudy Gobert's omission from the list, where Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets) fits, LaMelo Ball
NBA Player Rankings #19-17: Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyrese Maxey & Scottie Barnes
Jason ranks his 19th, 18th, and 17th best players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks), Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors), and Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), while also breaking down how Maxey will fit in with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on the new-look Sixers. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reaction to NBA schedule release + Olivia Miles DOMINATING the WNBA
Jason reacts to the NBA releasing its primetime schedule, including the opening night games between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, and OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs as well as the Christmas Day slate including the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors. He dives into this
NBA Player Rankings #22-20: Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell & Bam Adebayo
Jason breaks down the next set of three players in his top 25 NBA players ranking, including Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), and Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat). He also reacts to Dillon Brooks’ new contract with Phoenix. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBA Player Rankings #25-23: Chet Holmgren, Cooper Flagg & OG Anunoby
Jason kicks off his top 25 NBA players ranking with Chet Holmgren (OKC Thunder), Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks), and OG Anunoby (New York Knicks). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reaction to Kevin Durant's WILD take comparing the 2026 76ers to 2017 Warriors
Jason reacts to Kevin Durant's take where he claimed the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers with LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey is a more loaded roster than the 2017 Golden State Warriors he joined with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top 25 NBA Players Honorable Mentions: Jalen Williams, Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle + rank criteria
Jason kicks off the Hoops Tonight 2026 NBA Player Rankings with an explanation of the criteria, plus listing out all the players who were just outside the top 25, including Jalen Williams (OKC Thunder), Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs), Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers), Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers), and many more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omny
5 NBA Reactions: Rich Paul podcast issues, Embiid trade?, Tony Allen vs. LeBron, Warriors stupidity
Jason reacts to big NBA storylines over the weekend including Rich Paul's ’Game Over’ podcast and the consequences it could have on the Philadelphia 76ers, Max Kellerman calling for Joel Embiid to be traded, Tony Allen calling out LeBron James’s defense, following up on the Spike Eskin episode, and the Golden State Warriors continuing to fail Steph Curry — this time by pass
76ers Deep Dive w/ Spike Eskin: LeBron James's fit, how Maxey & Jaylen fit, keep or trade Embiid?
Jason is joined by Spike Eskin of the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast to do a deep dive on the Philadelphia 76ers, reacting to LeBron James signing with the team after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, exploring the fit with Joel Embiid and possible trade options, how Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe will play together, how good this team is relative to the rest of the NBA, and more. All
Ranking All 30 NBA Teams: Spurs, Thunder, Knicks, 76ers TOP CONTENDERS + who else has a title shot
Jason does his first NBA contender rankings of this season after the big free agency and trade moves have finally happened thanks to LeBron James making his decision. He breaks down why the San Antonio Spurs, OKC Thunder, New York Knicks, and Philadelphia 76ers are the best four teams, plus where Giannis Antetoknoumpo and the Miami Heat, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Nikola Jokic and
Best #2 pairings w/ the top-5 NBA players: Wembanyama, Jokic, SGA, Doncic, and Giannis
Jason does a fun exercise of figuring out who the best number two players are to pair with the current top five NBA players (in no particular order): Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.c
INSTANT REACTION: LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers | NBA
Jason reacts to the news that LeBron James, after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers and join Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe. Bron ultimately did not choose the favorites on his list, the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, or Cleveland Cavaliers, and instead opted for the team run by Bob Myers (who had previously appeared on Rich
10 Reactions From LeBron to 76ers: Fit with Jaylen Brown, Embiid, Maxey + Steph Curry's future
Jason reacts and breaks down every angle from LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers including the fit with Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey, what's next for the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo, what's next for the Golden State Warriors with Steph Curry, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LeBron's decision, Wemby's evolution, Kuminga's next team, Brunson's ranking & more | NBA Mailbag
Jason answers mailbag questions on a wide range of NBA topics including LeBron James's free agency decision after leaving Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, Jalen Brunson on the New York Knicks and where he ranks in the league, Victor Wembanyama's offensive evolution for the San Antonio Spurs, where Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga will end up, what the Milwaukee Bucks should do with Ty
LeBron STILL deciding as Miami Heat slip up on Youtube + Lakers add Thybulle in polarizing offseason
Jason reacts to the latest in the LeBron James saga, including him being undecided and the Miami Heat's YouTube channel possibly letting something slip. Then he breaks down how the Los Angeles Lakers look in a post-LeBron world, their addition of former Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle to pair next to Luka Doncic, and why he wishes the two sides were able to move forward together. All
LeBron James & Heat rumors, Lu Dort Hawks trade reaction, Yaxel wins Summer League MVP w/ Warriors
Jason reacts to the latest rumors that LeBron James will join Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, the OKC Thunder trading Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that also included the Dallas Mavericks, and Yaxel Lendeborg winning Summer League MVP for the Golden State Warriors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac
LAKERS DEEP DIVE: Kessler's fit w/ Luka, trade ideas, Cameron Carr's impressive NBA summer league
Jason is joined by his former ’Lakers Collective’ coworkers Jovan Buha and Trevor Lane from the Sirius XM studio in The Wynn Las Vegas to do a deep dive on all things Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, the Walker Kessler trade, Cameron Carr's performance at NBA Summer League, Jonathan Kuminga vs. PJ Washington (who would be acquired via trade), LeBron James no
NBA Stock UP & DOWN: Heat add Giannis, Celtics lose Jaylen Brown to 76ers, Lakers offseason
Jason gives an NBA stock report on this offseason, detailing what teams and players have made positive moves and what teams and players are on the downswing. He breaks down a variety of teams and moves including LeBron James, the Miami Heat adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Golden State Warriors, Jaylen Brown going from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Lakers’ of
LeBron James questions, Bam vs. Herro, NBA Summer League reaction, Wembanyama's Spurs discount
Jason returns from Las Vegas and reacts to the biggest NBA storylines from his time at Summer League, including how nobody knows where former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will end up, the bizarre Miami Heat story between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro (who Miami traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo), more games to review from AJ Dybantsa (Washington Wizards), Darryn Peterso
Warriors Deep Dive: Is LeBron joining, Anthony Davis trade takes, Yaxel's upside, building w/ Steph
Jason is joined by Sam Esfandiari of the ’Light Years’ podcast to react to the latest rumors involving LeBron James potentially joining the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Davis for Jimmy Butler trade talks, Yaxel Lendeborg's upside after his impressive NBA Summer League, how the Warriors can build a roster around Steph Curry, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omn
AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson in Summer League + Yaxel Lendeborg reaction & Kawhi trade chaos
Jason reacts to the NBA Summer League debut of AJ Dybantsa (Washington Wizards) as he faced off against Darryn Peterson (Utah Jazz). He also breaks down how Yaxel Lendeborg (Golden State Warriors) and Morez Johnson (Dallas Mavericks) looked, before discussing the update on the Kawhi Leonard trade saga between the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.
Mitchell contract is a Cavs MISTAKE, LeBron latest rumors, Darryn Peterson summer league debut
Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers extending Donovan Mitchell and why it's a mistake; the latest rumors surrounding the next team for former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James including the Cavs, the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and more; and Darryn Peterson's impressive Summer League debut for the Utah Jazz. Then he answers mailbag questions on a variety of NBA topics. Al
LeBron James should NOT pick Cavaliers + why Nuggets & Warriors are best fits on & off NBA court
Jason reacts to the latest news around LeBron James and where he will end up in free agency after deciding to leave Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. He explains why despite the recent buzz, the Cleveland Cavaliers are not the best option for Bron, why the Denver Nuggets with Nikola Jokic are rightfully picking up steam, and why joining Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors still makes s
NBA offseason winners + LeBron's decision, Luka & Lakers roster, Warriors questions, Jaylen & 76ers
Jason reacts to the latest in NBA offseason and free agency news, gives his winners so far including the Toronto Raptors for adding Kawhi Leonard and the Miami Heat for adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and his big decision, what the Golden State Warriors should do around Steph Curry, what Luka Doncic and the Lakers summer looks like, Jaylen Brown's fit on the Philadelphia 76ers, and more
Jaylen Brown for Paul George Trade Reaction: "Unmitigated disaster" for Celtics, 76ers upgrade
Jason reacts to Jaylen Brown being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first round picks, and two second round picks. He calls the deal an “unmitigated disaster” for the Celtics, who missed out on Giannis Antetokounmpo and now pair Jayson Tatum with PG13. Jason also follows up on the Los Angeles Lakers’ moves after they came to fruition f
NBA Reaction: Lakers get Walker Kessler, Kawhi Leonard & Ja Morant trades, Mitch Robinson to Celtics
Jason reacts to all of the NBA free agency and trade madness including the Los Angeles Lakers trading with the Utah Jazz to acquire Walker Kessler as well as adding Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili, the Los Angeles Clippers trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors, the Memphis Grizzlies trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Boston Celtics signing Mitchell Robinson f
Reaction to LeBron James LEAVING Lakers + Bron's next team & How LA builds around Luka Doncic
Jason reacts to the breaking news that LeBron James is returning for more NBA basketball, but that he will not be playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He explains what could've led to this, how the Lakers should try and build their team out around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and how Bron could fit in the reported possible destinations such as Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors. All lines
5 Best LeBron James Destinations: Warriors, Lakers, Spurs, Heat, Cavaliers
Jason reacts to the latest rumors about where LeBron James will play next season and ranks his top five destinations between the Golden State Warriors (alongside Steph Curry), Los Angeles Lakers (alongside Luka Doncic), Miami Heat (alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo), San Antonio Spurs (alongside Victor Wembanyama), and Cleveland Cavaliers (alongside Donovan Mitchell). All lines presented by Hard Roc
WILD NBA RUMORS: LeBron & Davis to Warriors? Kawhi to Raptors? Jaylen Brown, Celtics-Nuggets trade?
Jason reacts to the NBA rumors and trades over the weekend. He breaks down the latest intel on LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) and Anthony Davis (Washington Wizards) possibly going to the Golden State Warriors to join Steph Curry after Draymond Green declined his player option, Kawhi Leonard possibly being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers back to the Toronto Raptors, the various rumors surro
How Heat should build around Giannis + Trey Murphy trade ideas, Lakers decisions | NBA Questions
Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on various NBA topics including how the Miami Heat should try and build the team out around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, whether Andrew Wiggins should be traded, what types of shooters they should target, and more. He also discusses the Boston Celtics’ offer to the Milwaukee Bucks, whether Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James can le
Reaction to LaMelo Ball, Naz Reid, Hornets-Timberwolves trade + Austin Reaves new Lakers contract
Jason reacts to the surprising trade between the Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves sending LaMelo Ball to the Wolves and Naz Reid to the Hornets. He breaks down the trade from all angles, including how LaMelo pairs with Anthony Edwards. Then he discusses Austin Reaves signing a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, how he works with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and what other moves
LIVE NBA DRAFT REACTION: Dybantsa/Peterson/Boozer/Wilson chalk, Yaxel to Warriors, Mara to Thunder
Jason reacts live to the 2026 NBA Draft where the Washington Wizards have the number one pick and have to decide between AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Darryn Peterson (Kansas), and Cameron Boozer (Duke) while the Utah Jazz wait with the number two pick, the Memphis Grizzlies have the number three pick, and the Chicago Bulls likely have Caleb Wilson (UNC) at number four, but anything could happen. There's als
GIANNIS TRADE REACTION: Heat send Tyler Herro, assets to Bucks + Celtics & Jaylen Brown fallout
Jason reacts to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade finally happening. Giannis is going from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat, while Tyler Herro, multiple NBA draft picks, and more assets are going to the Bucks. He breaks down this trade from all angles as well as how the Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown factor into the equation. Then he goes rapid fire through the other big NBA transactions inclu
Top 5 NBA Draft Storylines: Dybantsa, Peterson, or TRADE, OKC's move, Acuff at 5?, Warriors decision
Jason reacts to the top storylines heading into the 2026 NBA Draft and gives his five most important things to watch including the AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson debate and whether the Washington Wizards will make a trade with the Utah Jazz, who the Los Angeles Clippers select with pick No. 5 if they don't want Darius Acuff, what the Golden State Warriors do with their pick to try and add talent
Big NBA Offseason Questions: LeBron's Lakers future, Giannis trade teams, Knicks back to back?
Jason answers mailbag questions on various topics including LeBron James's value, what the Los Angeles Lakers should offer him, how a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Boston Celtics would feel compared to if he joins the OKC Thunder, whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are the best NBA Finals runner up in recent years, whether Jalen Brunson and the New Yo
Ranking top 4 NBA Draft prospects: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson
Jason reacts to the latest NBA Draft buzz, dives into the tape on the top four prospects in AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Darryn Peterson (Kansas), Cameron Boozer (Duke), Caleb Wilson (North Carolina), and breaks down the needs of the four teams at the top of the draft — Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, and Chicago Bulls — ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. All lines presented by Hard
Giannis & Bucks trade saga + LeBron James Lakers vs. Warriors, Jaylen Brown new home?, NBA rumors
Jason reacts to and breaks down the latest with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks trade exploration with the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. He also discusses how this will affect Jaylen Brown's future as well as trickle down moves potentially involving Myles Turner, Ja Morant, and Trae Young. He also discusses LeBron James’ next move and whether it will be to return to the Los An
5 most important things we learned from 2025-26 NBA season
Jason reacts to the end of the 2025-26 NBA season and gives the five biggest lessons he learned. He breaks down how these five things contributed to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals and how they explain why other contenders such as the San Antonio Spurs, OKC Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and more, couldn't get over the top. All lines prese
Top 5 REACTIONS from Knicks NBA Finals win over Spurs: Brunson’s greatness, Wemby’s path, Fox trade?
After a few days to process, Jason reacts to the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals win over the San Antonio Spurs to give his five biggest lessons coming out of the series. He breaks down Jalen Brunson's greatness, Victor Wembanyama's debut playoff run, what the Spurs should do with De’Aaron Fox after being outplayed by Dylan Harper, how Mike Brown and the Knicks front office built the team
KNICKS WIN NBA FINALS REACTION: Brunson & Anunoby CLUTCH comeback vs. Spurs, Wembanyama, Harper
Jason reacts to Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox trying to extend the series while Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges try and clinch the NBA Finals. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for pri
Reaction to Giannis TRADE RUMORS to Celtics or Heat + LeBron to Warriors buzz vs. staying w/ Lakers
Jason reacts to Marc Stein's reporting about the latest with Giannis Antetokounmpo possible trades, the Milwaukee Bucks strategy, and why the Boston Celtics are a better fit than the Miami Heat. Then he breaks down the LeBron James rumors, why staying with the Los Angeles Lakers is the most likely destination, and why pairing with Steph Curry on the Golden State Warriors would be a good fit. All l
How De'Aaron Fox & Spurs collapsed + OG Anunoby & Knicks made miracle comeback | NBA Finals Game 4
Jason reacts to and breaks down the film on Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He shows the stretch in the third quarter where Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and the Spurs started to lose their focus and how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby closed the gap in the fourth quarter, eventually winning on Anunoby's epic tip-in.
KNICKS-SPURS GAME 4 REACTION: Brunson & Anunoby INSANE comeback vs. Wemby, up 3-1 in NBA Finals
Jason reacts live after Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox trying to even the series against Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart, who are trying to go up 3-1. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener
How Spurs won Game 3 + Knicks & Jalen Brunson MISTAKES to fix | NBA Finals
Jason reacts to and breaks down the film on Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He explains how Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs got better shots offensively and the mistakes Jalen Brunson made for the Knicks on offense. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SPURS-KNICKS GAME 3 REACTION: Wemby & Castle STAY ALIVE w/ win over Brunson & KAT, NBA Finals at 2-1
Jason reacts live after Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down the home game for Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, their attempt to go up 3-0 on Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, and De'Aaron Fox, how the atmosphere of the game is in Madison Square Garden, President Trump attending the game, and more. All lines presented by Har
Colin Cowherd Podcast - KAT Outplaying Wemby, Knicks Are A GREAT Story, Knicks Are A BAD Matchup For The Spurs, RIP Stacey King
Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight”. They start with the city of Chicago losing the Bears to Hammond, Indiana as well as losing its bid to host World Cup games and the trend of states/cities competing with each other to host professional sports teams (3:30). They move to the NBA Finals and whether Wemby’s thin frame has become a disadvantage when playing
Spurs comeback shows HOW they can extend NBA Finals vs. Knicks
Jason reacts to and breaks down the film on Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He shows how Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and the Spurs were able to come back in the fourth quarter against Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, explaining how these strategies can be helpful in Game 3 and beyond. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Vo
KNICKS-SPURS GAME 2 REACTION: KAT & Brunson lead WILD win vs. Wembanyama & Fox | NBA Finals
Jason reacts live after Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle trying to even the series after losing Game 1 at home, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns trying to take a 2-0 lead, and how the series looks moving forward. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for priva
Spurs-Knicks ADJUSTMENTS: How Wemby can attack, KAT's 2-way play, missed opportunities | NBA Finals
Jason reacts to and breaks down the film on Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He goes through Victor Wembanyama's poor game, Karl-Anthony Towns playing great on both ends of the court, Jalen Brunson's late game heroics, missed opportunities for Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox, how New York's role players in OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges playe
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