Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

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’ offseason around Luka Doncic, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing How to Turn Any Desire Into Reality | David Bayer from The School of Greatness. Follow the show: The School of Greatness The gap between what you want and where you are isn't bad luck. It's a belief you made as a kid. David Bayer, author of A Changed Mind, calls it the Golden Equation: desire plus non-resistance equals your result. The block isn't the wanting. It's the meaning you attach to not having it yet. Somewhere between 40 and 60, the exact strategy that made you successful starts to suffocate you. Bayer calls it the Core Program, the compensation you built around a childhood wound that's finally asking to be healed. He spent years numbing himself with drugs, alcohol, sex and pornography before hitting bottom at 33. What got him sober wasn't willpower. It was learning to stop fighting his own thoughts. You don't need more hustle. You need less resistance. This conversation shows you exactly where yours is hiding. David's Website David on Instagram David on YouTube Take The Limiting Belief Assessment! A Changed Mind: Go Beyond Self Awareness, Rewire Your Brain & Reengineer Your Reality Amazon Audiobook In this episode you will: Learn the Golden Equation for turning desire into consistent results without hustle Discover why your Core Program hijacks your success between ages 40 and 60  Overcome limiting beliefs using David Bayer's Decision Matrix from A Changed Mind  Recognize the difference between primal states and powerful states in your nervous system  Build a personal relationship with a higher power through David's communion journaling practice For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1954 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Ignore your limiting beliefs] Price Pritchett Katie Clarke Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

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 Peterson (Utah Jazz), Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies), and Caleb Wilson (Chicago Bulls), as well as Victor Wembanyama's new contract with the San Antonio Spurs and Gary Trent Jr.’s new contract with the Bucks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 sense. Then he reacts to the news that former Laker Rui Hachimura is signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 following the Walker Kessler trade with the Utah Jazz. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from the New York Knicks, and a ton more moves. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 surrounding Jaylen Brown possibly being traded from the Boston Celtics to either the Denver Nuggets or Portland Trail Blazers, as well as some completed deals such as the Detroit Pistons getting Isaiah Joe, OKC Thunder re-signing Isaiah Hartenstein, and Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets making a weird swap. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a top-3 seed in the West next season, potential Trey Murphy trade destinations, whether Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs should trade De'Aaron Fox, and what superstar might be the next to be traded. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 LA needs to make. Finally he breaks down Cameron Carr, the Lakers’ first round draft pick from Tuesday's NBA Draft. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 also massive intrigue with the set of guards Darius Acuff (Arkansas), Kingston Flemings (Houston), Keaton Wagler (Illinois), and more. Plus some intriguing Michigan players available such as Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson, and Aday Mara, as interesting teams sit in the back of the lottery including the Golden State Warriors and OKC Thunder. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 including Trae Young's new contract with the Washington Wizards, Julius Randle being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Brooklyn Nets, Dusty May being hired by the Dallas Mavericks, the Atlanta Hawks’ deals, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 around Steph Curry, whether Sam Presti and the OKC Thunder use their picks to move up, what the Los Angeles Lakers do with their pick, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 York Knicks can go back to back, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Angeles Lakers alongside Luka Doncic, retire from the NBA, or go to the Golden State Warriors to join Steph Curry. Finally, he reacts to the rumors involving Domantas Sabonis going from the Sacramento Kings to the Charlotte Hornets. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the right way, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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 lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for privacy information.

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.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 against the thicker, stronger Karl-Anthony Towns (6:00), why the expectations that Wemby be a finished product at 22 years old are unrealistic, and why Towns has grown and learned from past mistakes that cost his teams (10:15).  They argue that the Spurs have been making dumb mistakes you’d expect a young team to make, while the Knicks have been situationally excellent (17:30). They also discuss the confluence of events that have to come together in order for a non-star driven team like the Knicks to win the NBA title (25:30). They highlight that the Knicks have a special locker room chemistry that has led them to play for one another and exceed expectations (31:45). Jason breaks down why the Knicks have been able to break down the Spurs defense with ease, and why the Knicks are just a terrible matchup for the Spurs (37:00). Finally, they look back at the life and career of Bulls legend and broadcaster Stacey King who passed away at 59 (43:30). All lines provided by @hardrockbet (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.

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.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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 played, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He breaks down every angle including the performances of Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down his five biggest storylines heading into the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He discusses potential legacy shifts for Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns bucking the narrative around his career, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down every angle of the upcoming NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. They discuss how Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper will try and score on the Knicks defense and how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges will try and score on the Spurs defense. They also discuss the four man race for best player in the world between Wemby, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), and Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. He breaks down every angle involving Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and more, before making his prediction. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA playoffs. They begin with Colin explaining why he became a “fan” during Game 7 and why he was pulling for the Spurs dynasty to begin, and Jason highlights some of the adjustments the Spurs made to beat the defending champs (3:00). Colin marvels at the poise and composure an incredibly young Spurs team showed in a high pressure game 7 on the road, and they make the case for Wemby being the best player in the world (8:45). Colin argues that Thunder GM Sam Presti may have to look into trading for Giannis in order to compete with the Spurs going forward, but Jason argues that Presti should look to target someone in the draft (14:15). They move to previewing the Finals and debate the Knicks chances against the incredibly talented and young Spurs and both agree it should be a very competitive series (27:00).  Finally, they highlight the Knicks’ strengths and explain why they have the ingredients to upset the Spurs (35:00). All lines provided by @hardrockbet (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.

Jason reacts live after Game 7 of the epic NBA playoff series between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and more as the two teams battle in the finale of the Western Conference Finals for a right to play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's struggles and the narratives around him dropping off in the NBA playoffs vs. the regular season. Jason dives into the numbers and film to break down why SGA is struggling and what he can add to his game to give himself and the OKC Thunder a better chance in Game 7 vs. the San Antonio Spurs as well as going forward. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to Game 6 of the NBA playoff series between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jared McCain, and Oklahoma City trying to eliminate Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and San Antonio, as well as what's next for both teams. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his five biggest reactions from Game 5 of the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and OKC Thunder. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama's strange moment at the end of the game and his decision to skip his press conference, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should attack quicker in possessions, Isaiah Hartenstein's impact, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Game 5 of the NBA playoff series between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down how Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle battle Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren in a crucial Game 5 with the series tied 2-2. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by his best friend Luke to bring back their 'Two Suns' podcast reviewing 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' movie in the Star Wars universe. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 4 of the NBA playoff series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down Jalen Brunson's attempt at a sweep of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, and what comes next for both teams. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the OKC Thunder losing to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series and why Oklahoma City needs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be special to overcome the Victor Wembanyama problem. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 4 of the NBA playoff series between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jared McCain trying to go up 3-1 on Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle in a crucial Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns facing off against James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and OKC Thunder. He breaks down how Victor Wembanyama battles Isaiah Hartenstein, if Stephon Castle can cut down on the turnovers, how he guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and if De'Aaron fox and Dylan Harper are able to play. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the latest viral conversations about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping and falling, as well as the Victor Wembanyama vs. Isaiah Hartenstein physicality in the OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA playoff series. Then he breaks down the film to discuss adjustments heading into Game 3 of that series as well as the New York Knicks vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns facing James Harden and Donovan Mitchell in a key game in the third round of the NBA playoffs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder's thrilling win over Victor Wembanyama & the San Antonio Spurs in game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Jason talks about Isaiah Hartenstein's impact defensively on Wemby, which team has the advantage with injuries piling up from both teams, & adjustments that can be made as the series shifts to San Antonio.  All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.   #TheVolume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the New York Knicks’ 22-point comeback vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. He breaks down how Jalen Brunson attacked James Harden, Donovan Mitchell's end-of-game struggles, and tactical choices each team could make. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down how Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns fare facing off against James Harden and Donovan Mitchell coming off a game 7 win over the Detroit Pistons. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 1 win over the OKC Thunder in the NBA Western Conference Finals. He breaks down the film to show where each team can take advantage and how Victor Wembanyama was able to control the game especially down the stretch against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s squad. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams lead the way for Oklahoma City and how Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox try and steal Game 1 on the road. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the NBA Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He dives into how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart can attack, as well as the advantages that James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen have, before giving his prediction. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason discusses three storylines from the NBA playoffs as the Eastern and Western Conference Finals matchups are now set. He dives into how the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have built their teams around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, how the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are succeeding with small guards as their best players in Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell, and why depth is proving to be as important as ever. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to Game 7 of the second round NBA playoff series between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down all the angles of Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, and Jalen Duren against James Harden and Donovan Mitchell -- for a right to face the New York Knicks in the Conference Finals. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the upcoming NBA Western Conference Finals between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down all the angles including the regular season matchups between San Antonio and Oklahoma City, the problems Victor Wembanyama creates, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can solve them, Chet Holmgren's importance, if Stephon Castle can be successful enough offensively, and more, before making his prediction. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after a pair of Game 6s from the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down how Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs try and close out Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves plus Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons trying to stay alive against James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 5 of the second round NBA playoff series between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down how Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris try and flip the momentum of the series against James Harden and Donovan Mitchell who are trying to steal a game in Detroit. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the recent NBA discourse around LeBron James, his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, and whether or not it was a failure. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 5 of the second round NBA playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama being back in the game, Stephon Castle's performance, Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert attempting to steal a road game, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a pair of Game 4s from the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder going for the sweep against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers + James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers facing Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons in a pivotal game. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the biggest NBA news over the weekend including a follow up on the Victor Wembanyama, Naz Reid, Mitch Johnson, San Antonio Spurs & Minnesota Timberwolves situation. Then he breaks down his big takeaways from the NBA Draft Lottery including why the Washington Wizards must take AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Darryn Peterson (Kansas) going to the Utah Jazz being a perfect fit, and why the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers are sneaky good trade partners. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to a pair of Game 4s from the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs trying to get a 3-1 lead against Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the Minnesota Timberwolves before discussing Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks trying to eliminate Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after a pair of Game 3s from the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down if LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers can get a win at home against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder. Then he discusses James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers trying the same against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the film on Victor Wembanyama's incredible Game 3 performance for the San Antonio Spurs against Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after a pair of Game 3s in the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down how Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and the San Antonio Spurs fare on the road against Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the Minnesota Timberwolves before discussing how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks battle Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the conversation about fouling and refereeing around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LeBron James, the OKC Thunder, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Then he gives his perspective on the recent interactions between Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors) and Austin Rivers and Charles Barkley. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after a pair of Game 2s from the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down if LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers can bounce back against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder. Then he discusses how Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons fare against James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after a pair of Game 2s from the second round of the NBA playoffs: the San Antonio Spurs vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. He breaks down if Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox can bounce back for a win after Anthony Edwards helped steal Game 1 on the road + how Tyrese Maxey is able to lead the Sixers without Joel Embiid against Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Game 1s from the second round of the NBA playoffs, breaks down the film, and explains the important adjustments for Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs vs. Anthony Edwards's Minnesota Timberwolves, LeBron James's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's OKC Thunder, Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks vs. the Philadelphia 76ers without Joel Embiid, and James Harden's Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after a pair of Game 1s from the second round of the NBA playoffs: the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Detroit Pistons vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down how LeBron James and Austin Reaves fare against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the vaunted OKC defense as well as how Cade Cunningham can lead the Pistons against James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cavs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts LIVE to a pair of Game 1s from the second round of the NBA playoffs: the San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama's matchup with Julius Randle, how Anthony Edwards looked in his return, Rudy Gobert's defense, and more. Then he discusses how Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns fared against Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the second round NBA playoff matchup between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down the dynamic between Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, James Harden, and Donovan Mitchell, predicting who will eventually win the series. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the full second round of the NBA playoff field and ranks his contenders for the best pathway to win the NBA Finals. He puts the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s OKC Thunder, Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs, Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks, Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves, Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers, Cade Cunningham’s Detroit Pistons, Donovan Mitchell’s Cleveland Cavaliers, and LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers in tiers and compares how they match up. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers matching up with the OKC Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs. He makes his prediction as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren prepare to face LeBron James and Austin Reaves as Luka Doncic continues to rehab his injury. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a pair of Game 7s from the first round of the NBA playoffs: the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Toronto Raptors and the Detroit Pistons vs. the Orlando Magic. He breaks down how James Harden and Donovan Mitchell fare in their matchup against Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as well as Cade Cunningham vs. Paolo Banchero. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA playoffs. They start with the Celtics being upset by the 76ers and they discuss Boston’s dependence on their “system”, why that system fell apart when Jayson Tatum can’t play, and why Joel Embiid created massive problems for the Celtics defensively (3:00). They also  preview the upcoming series between the Knicks and Sixers (15:30).  They move to the western conference and Colin argues the Lakers win over the Rockets put the exclamation point on the argument that LeBron is better than Kevin Durant, and the series showed the gap between the two is bigger than ever (24:45).  They pivot to the Timberwolves knocking off the Nuggets, and they debate whether we’ve been underrating the Wolves team & organization for years (35:30), and whether a young & inexperienced Spurs team can be trusted in the postseason (39:30).  Colin argues the Nuggets need to shake things up and make some major moves in order to get over the hump and Jason suggests they look into acquiring CJ McCollum in order to move off Jamal Murray and finding an athletic forward to fill the role a younger Aaron Gordon filled (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.

Jason reacts to the second round NBA playoff series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers. He predicts it will be a tight, competitive series between Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey that could go either way. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 7 of the NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. He breaks down the battle between Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George. After going up 3-1 the Sixers forced a Game 7 and now the two teams face off for a right to play Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in round 2. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after three Game 6s in the first round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down how LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers fared against Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets, if Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons can extend their series against Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, and if James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers finish their series against Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Denver Nuggets, earning them a right to play the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down the matchup problems that Victor Wembanyama creates and how Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Jaden McDaniels will have to attack. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Game 6s in three NBA playoff series, the Denver Nuggets vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Boston Celtics vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, and the New York Knicks vs. the Atlanta Hawks. He breaks down the matchup between Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert, how Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum fare against Joel Embiid, and the latest battle between Jalen Brunson and CJ McCollum. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to three Game 5s from the first round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers trying to close out Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets, Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons attempting to keep their season alive against Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic, as well as a pivotal game in the 2-2 series between James Harden's Cleveland Cavaliers and Scottie Barnes's Toronto Raptors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers shocking the Boston Celtics with a win on the road in Game 5 of their NBA playoff series. He breaks down the film on how Philly changed their defensive scheme, forcing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown into uncomfortable spots. He also explains how Joel Embiid was able to get going on the offensive end in this game and what both teams can do in Game 6. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to three game 5s from the first round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down a pivotal game between Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks and CJ McCollum's Atlanta Hawks and two closeout opportunities for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics vs. the Philadelphia 76ers as well as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to Game 5 of the NBA playoff series between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. He breaks down the legacy game for Nikola Jokic vs. Rudy Gobert as Anthony Edwards is out with injury. Then he discusses Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons battling Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic in a crucial Game 5 as well as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder going for the sweep against the Phoenix Suns. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the first week of NBA playoff basketball including questions about LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets; Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics peaking; whether OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the best player in the world; Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets having a lot to lose again the Minnesota Timberwolves; and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to another set of Game 4s in the first round of the NBA playoffs including LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers battling Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, Victor Wembanyama's possible return in San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, and James Harden and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers against the Toronto Raptors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Saturday night of the NBA playoffs including two Game 4s between the Minnesota Timberwolves & Denver Nuggets + New York Knicks & Atlanta Hawks as well as two Game 3s between the Detroit Pistons & Orlando Magic + Oklahoma City Thunder & Phoenix Suns. He breaks down how Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert fare against Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, if Jalen Brunson can right the ship against CJ McCollum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's matchup with Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, and Cade Cunningham vs. Paolo Banchero's latest battle. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts LIVE to the NBA playoff Game 3s on Friday night, the San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets, and Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics. He reacts to the possible return of Victor Wembanyama, the latest LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant battle, and how Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown fare vs. Tyrese Maxey. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to some NBA playoff games and breaks down the film. He analyzes how Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves stifled Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets; how the Toronto Raptors’ team defense slowed James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers; and why Cade Cunningham was able to do so much damage for the Detroit Pistons against the Orlando Magic defense. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after crucial Game 3s in the NBA playoffs between Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Denver Nuggets and Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, Minnesota Timberwolves. He also breaks down the matchup between Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, the New York Knicks and CJ McCollum's Atlanta Hawks as well as James Harden and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers trying to go up 3-0 against Brandon Ingram's Toronto Raptors. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 2 of the NBA playoff series between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic. He breaks down every angle of the extremely important game after the Magic stole Game 1 on the road in Detroit including Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Desmond Bane, and Paolo Banchero's performances. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Kevin Durant turning the ball over nine times for the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers and breaks down the film of how JJ Redick, LeBron James, and Marcus Smart forced KD into it. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to another set of Game 2s in the NBA playoffs. He breaks down LeBron James, Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, JJ Redick, and the Los Angeles Lakers battling Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs taking on Deni Avdija's Portland Trail Blazers, and Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics battling Tyrese Maxey's Philadelphia 76ers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to Game 2s between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves + the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks. He discusses how Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert made adjustments + how Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray handled them. Then he breaks down how Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns fared against Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 gives 10 reactions to the first weekend of the 2026 NBA playoffs, including how LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can match up with the Houston Rockets in Game 2 with or without Kevin Durant, adjustments Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards can make in the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series, why the Atlanta Hawks are struggling vs. the New York Knicks, how good Cade Cunningham has to be for the Detroit Pistons to compete with the Orlando Magic, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts LIVE after Sunday's Game 1s in the first round of the NBA playoffs. He breaks down the matchups between Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs and Deni Avdija's Portland Trail Blazers, Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics and Tyrese Maxey's Philadelphia 76ers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's OKC Thunder and Devin Booker's Phoenix Suns, Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons and Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to the first night of the NBA playoffs, game ones between LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) and Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) and Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) and Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), James Harden (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the final NBA play-in games between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors + Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets. He breaks down the future outlook for players like Steph Curry and LaMelo Ball before giving his predictions on the upcoming series between the Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder + the Magic and Detroit Pistons. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers matching up with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA playoffs and makes his prediction. He breaks down how Donovan Mitchell and James Harden will lead the Cavs offense and how they will fare against Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the NBA playoff matchup between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. He predicts that Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum will be too much for Tyrese Maxey and Paul George to overcome without Joel Embiid. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the second night of the NBA play-in tournament, including the Golden State Warriors getting an incredible win over the Los Angeles Clippers to keep their season alive, led by the heroics of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Al Horford to beat Kawhi Leonard. Then he discusses Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers beating Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic to advance as the 7-seed and face the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Portland Trail Blazers beating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA play-in game for the right to play the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. He breaks down every angle of the series including how Victor Wembanyama and Deni Avdija will fare in their first playoff runs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by ESPN's Brian Windhorst to react to the NBA playoff field being set as well as discuss LeBron James's future in Los Angeles and how it's affected by Luka Doncic. They also discuss the state of the NBA, Adam Silver's time as commissioner, the modern sports media landscape, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks being matched up in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. He breaks down the series, gives his prediction, and analyzes how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby will fare against Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the wild NBA Play-In games, including LaMelo Ball's game-winner for the Charlotte Hornets over the Miami Heat and his dirty play on Bam Adebayo. He also breaks down Deni Avdija powering the Portland Trail Blazers to a win over Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns for the right to play Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves being matched up in the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, breaks down all the angles including Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and who will eventually win the series. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets matching up in the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, and gives his prediction between who will win the battle between LeBron James (without Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves) and Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Nick Wright (‘What's Wright’ podcast and 'First Things First') to discuss the state of the NBA, Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) and his roll gravity, the Spurs’ decision to punt the final regular season game against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James being underrated for the Los Angeles Lakers, whether Luka Doncic will come back during the NBA playoffs, LeBron's GOAT case against Michael Jordan, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the end of the NBA regular season and the playoff bracket being set. He discusses how the San Antonio Spurs hurt their title chances by benching Victor Wembanyama in their regular season finale against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserves MVP, how good the OKC Thunder roster is (in response to Bill Simmons), the Eastern Conference playoffs setting up in a fun way for Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, whether LeBron James will carry the Los Angeles Lakers against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions on topics including how Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown rank as an all-time NBA duo, why OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserves the MVP, why Los Angeles Lakers wing Luka Doncic doesn't, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ chances in the playoffs, the Detroit Pistons core, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the latest NBA action to break down his final contender rankings ahead of the playoffs, including the OKC Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, and Houston Rockets. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Tuesday NBA slate, including Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun leading the Houston Rockets to a win over Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns; Jaylen Brown's continued incredible play leading the Boston Celtics to a win over the Charlotte Hornets; and why JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers franchise are in shambles. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out Derrick's new podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@DerrickwhiteJason is joined by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White! They discuss the Celtics beating the NBA media's preseason expectations, organizational culture, Joe Mazzulla's offensive system, Jaylen Brown's new role this year, Jayson Tatum's return from his Achilles injury, his development as a player from the start of his career with the San Antonio Spurs, his experience playing in Division II college basketball and at the University of Colorado, his new podcast ‘White Noise,’ and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the biggest NBA stories of the weekend including Nikola Jokic getting the best of Victor Wembanyama in the Denver Nuggets’ overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs, the aftermath of the Luka Doncic injury for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, Cooper Flagg making a statement for the Dallas Mavericks in the competitive Rookie of the Year race between him and Kon Kneuppel (Charlotte Hornets), Steph Curry making his return for the Golden State Warriors against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, the viral Bill Simmons debate over the weekend, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight”. They start with LeBron’s comments disparaging playing in Memphis,  and they agree that LeBron is probably onto something if he struck a nerve to this degree and laud him for being authentic (3:00). Colin argues the Lakers game against OKC where Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves got hurt was about as disastrous of a regular season game there has ever been in the month of April, but the criticism of JJ Reddick is overblown (8:15). They believe the Lakers will be one and done in the postseason after losing two of their stars (16:30). They move to the wild overtime game between the Nuggets & Spurs, and they debate whether the Spurs' youth and inexperience will be their Achilles heel in the postseason and Jason highlights the Spurs inability to stop Jokic could be a problem in round 2 (23:45). They pivot to the Final Four and Michigan’s drubbing of Arizona, and Colin argues the Wolverines are one of the best teams in the past decade, but not historically great (29:15). They preview the NCAA Final between Michigan and UConn and predict a very physical game and that Dan Hurley will try to put Michigan’s bigs in the blender to get good looks (35:00).  Finally, they discuss the egregious level of tanking by the worst teams in the NBA and whether there’s anything the league can do to address it (45:00). (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.

Jason reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Los Angeles Lakers followed by Luka Doncic leaving the game with a left hamstring injury. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP case, what the injury means for the Lakers, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason goes through his top three tiers of NBA stars heading into the playoffs including Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets), LeBron James, and more. Then he discusses Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and the Atlanta Hawks’ hot streak and breaks down how real it is. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers looking legit in their win vs. James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then he's joined by Carter Rodriguez of 'The Chase Down' to do a deep dive on the issues facing the Cavs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the controversial push-off, offensive foul called against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the end of regulation as the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Detroit Pistons. He breaks down every part of that game and why these types of calls with SGA matter so much. Then he discusses how the Miami Heat snapped the Philadelphia 76ers’ hot streak with Paul George and Joel Embiid back in the lineup. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaking out of a mini-slump to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, Jayson Tatum leading the Boston Celtics to a win over the Charlotte Hornets without Jaylen Brown, Alperen Sengun saving the Houston Rockets, the complex NBA MVP discourse involving SGA, Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs, Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), and Jaylen Brown, Arizona vs. Michigan in the NCAA Final Four, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on topics including where Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) and Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) fit in the NBA MVP race alongside Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), what Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors should do next, whether De'Aaron Fox is good enough to help lead the Spurs to a title this year, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets' issues, what the Utah Jazz should do this summer, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics getting a huge win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder. He breaks down every angle from the game including Jaylen Brown's longshot case for the NBA MVP award. Then he discusses Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and the Houston Rockets losing in tragic fashion to the Minnesota Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beating Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in a fun game, Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers getting a needed win over the Orlando Magic, the NBA MVP debate between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder) and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), the fiasco between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what to make of the conversation around Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) and the 65-game awards rule. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Victor Wembanyama's dominance in the San Antonio Spurs’ win over Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat and breaks down why Wemby is underrated. Then he discusses the Golden State Warriors’ cursed season as Steph Curry had to watch Moses Moody blow out his knee in a win over the Dallas Mavericks. Finally, he breaks down how Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Detroit Pistons without Cade Cunningham. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves beating Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics without Anthony Edwards; Luke Kennard being a perfect fit alongside Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers; Jonathan Kuminga returning to face the Golden State Warriors with the Atlanta Hawks; Cameron Boozer's performance for Duke in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament; and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” They start with the Lakers & the red hot play of Luka Doncic and debate whether the Lakers high powered offense can overcome their deficiencies on defense in the playoffs (4:00). Colin argues that under JJ Reddick, the Lakers now play in a highly motivated and intentional way and compliment Luka & LeBron (11:30), and Jason believes that LeBron has been uniquely focused in pursuit of a fifth ring (17:00). They discuss Kevin Durant’s comment that “MJ is bigger than basketball” and compare Michael Jordan’s legacy to LeBron’s (24:00). They pivot to Giannis and debate whether his hyperathletic style of play will age well, and what his value should be in a trade considering his age and injury history (32:30). They switch gears to college basketball and discuss where Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. will land in the draft as one of the most well-rounded guard prospects in years (43:00).  Finally, they discuss how NIL has shifted the balance of power in college hoops ever further in favor of the blue blood programs and why we are seeing less double digit seeds pulling off upsets (51:15), and debate whether Gonzaga should move on from Mark Few after being upset by Texas in the tournament (57:30).  (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.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting an impressive win over the Miami Heat, including Luka Doncic scoring 60 points and LeBron James getting a triple-double. Then he breaks down Victor Wembanyama's game-winner for the San Antonio Spurs against the Phoenix Suns. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the news that Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons is out for a few weeks with a collapsed lung; Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers on fire in a win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets; plus how Jared McCain is helping the Oklahoma City Thunder. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his latest NBA contender rankings including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, and Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers winning their ninth of 10 games, this time over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. He breaks down the performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, before outlining how Marcus Smart has changed the identity of the team. Then he discusses the Atlanta Hawks beating the Orlando Magic and the Arizona Wildcats heading into the 2026 NCAA Tournament. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder beating Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday plus follows up on the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday to discuss what LA needs out of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves to compete in the NBA playoffs, if Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have enough experience, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Denver Nuggets in overtime. He breaks down Luka Doncic's game winner, LeBron James and Austin Reaves performances, Nikola Jokic's impressive game, Deandre Ayton's defense, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a fun Thursday night NBA slate including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making history to break Wilt Chamberlain’s consecutive 20-point game streak in a fun OKC Thunder win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the Denver Nuggets to a win over the San Antonio Spurs without Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Doncic scoring 51 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Chicago Bulls in the return of LeBron James. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Denver Nuggets beating the Houston Rockets. He breaks down how the NBA's Nuggets look with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Cameron Johnson all finally healthy together, how the Rockets offense is struggling with Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, plus how the Orlando Magic have won five games in a row. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to two potential NBA playoff showdowns from Tuesday including Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs beating Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics after Jaylen Brown got ejected, plus Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers getting another win without LeBron James, this time against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Carson Breber of 'Nerd Sesh' to react to Bam Adebayo's 83-point game for the Miami Heat, compare it to other high scoring NBA games such as Kobe Bryant getting 81 with the Los Angeles Lakers and Wilt Chamberlain going for 100 with the Golden State Warriors, and debate how ethical it was. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Nikola Jokic in one of the great regular season games of the NBA season. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's latest step-back 3-point dagger, OKC's role player development, Nikola Jokic's masterful game, whether SGA has become the best player in the world, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a fun weekend of NBA games and gives five big takeaways including how Jayson Tatum makes the Boston Celtics title contenders immediately; the Los Angeles Lakers need Austin Reaves to be their second option after Luka Doncic, not LeBron James; how the Cleveland Cavaliers and James Harden have a Celtics problem; the Houston Rockets’ issue with Alperen Sengun's defense; and how Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons have slipped. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the news that Jayson Tatum is returning from injury for the Boston Celtics tonight in a battle against the Dallas Mavericks. He breaks down what this means for Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics as a whole. Then he answers NBA mailbag questions involving Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham's bids for MVP, whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs can win the NBA Finals this season, Cam Johnson's struggles for the Denver Nuggets, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Charlotte Hornets showcasing all of their ability in an impressive win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. He breaks down every part of their team-wide breakout including LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, and Brandon Miller. Then he discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder's close win over the New York Knicks, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a big shot to beat Jalen Brunson. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers beating Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons without Donovan Mitchell, then he breaks down four of the most-winning role players in the NBA including Luke Kennard of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jose Alvarado of the New York Knicks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets squeaking out a win over Keyonte George and the Utah Jazz, as well as Jonathan Kuminga's first three games with the Atlanta Hawks. Then he breaks down the best NBA Draft landing spots for top prospects Darryn Peterson (Kansas), AJ Dybantsa (BYU), and Cameron Boozer (Duke). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the last week of NBA games to give his latest power rankings including the New York Knicks rising after an impressive win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs,  the Denver Nuggets in free fall since Nikola Jokic returned from injury, Jaylen Brown leading the Boston Celtics, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's return for the OKC Thunder, and Luka Doncic keeping the Los Angeles Lakers afloat with wins over weak opponents. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on topics including how the Los Angeles Lakers trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves can best coexist on the court, Cade Cunningham's NBA playoff impact for the Detroit Pistons, dream NBA duos, what makes the San Antonio Spurs organizational culture so strong, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the San Antonio Spurs beating the Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets beating the Boston Celtics as the two teams make impressive statements, potentially propelling them as title favorites ahead of the OKC Thunder. Then he breaks down five impressive breakout seasons for players that will be common household NBA names soon. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a statement win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James making the All-Star game for the Los Angeles Lakers while Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard got snubbed, and gives his latest NBA power rankings including a team making a first time appearance. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks trade saga including whether Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are the right fit, why the Minnesota Timberwolves should not break up their core around Anthony Edwards, why the New York Knicks situation is a little more complicated with Karl-Anthony Towns, and more. Then he discusses whether the Warriors should pivot to trading for Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks and Andrew Wiggins from the Miami Heat and whether the Los Angeles Lakers should trade for DeAndre Hunter to put around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo finally requesting a trade (sort of) from the Milwaukee Bucks and he goes through which teams have the best chance to get him between the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, and Orlando Magic. He explains why he thinks a partnership with Steph Curry feels like the best basketball fit. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers NBA mailbag questions from subscribers including how a trade sending LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler to the Los Angeles Lakers would look, and how it would affect Steph Curry. He also discusses Luka Doncic's defense, superstar player movement, whether the Detroit Pistons should make a trade at the NBA trade deadline, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the NBA trade deadline, Jason gives trade ideas for every Western Conference playoff team with a focus on the two teams that need to make changes the most: LeBron James and Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers and Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors. He discusses why the Dubs should trade Jonathan Kuminga and possible landing spots for Andrew Wiggins, Trey Murphy, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter Jr., and Giannis Antetokounmpo. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the weekend of NBA games to give his updated power rankings including the Oklahoma City Thunder's mini slump, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets getting back on track, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers showing signs of life, what is going on with Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, the Denver Nuggets winning without Nikola Jokic, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers beating LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers, Joel Embiid putting on a vintage performance leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, the bizarre story from Baxter Holmes about Jeanie Buss and the Lakers, and finally discusses who had a worse title defense between the 2020 Lakers or the 2022 Golden State Warriors with Steph Curry. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the latest NBA trade rumors and gives ideas for every important East team to improve their roster including Lauri Markkanen to the Detroit Pistons, Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics, Ja Morant to the Miami Heat, exploring trade options for Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, as well as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a comeback win over Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets, who are still missing Nikola Jokic. He breaks down why Luka can still be one of the best players in the NBA and how he's turning it around. Then he discusses Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets coming back and beating Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Jimmy Butler reportedly tearing his ACL in the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Miami Heat, what it means for Steph Curry and the rest of the team, and whether this changes the approach to the Jonathan Kuminga situation. Then he discusses Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons beating Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in a showdown at the top of the NBA's Eastern Conference. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a fun weekend of NBA basketball to give his analysis on the latest with the Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Steve Kerr, Steph Curry, and more. Then he goes in depth on his latest NBA power rankings including the OKC Thunder, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a Thursday NBA slate including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder going on the road and putting the clamps on Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets offense, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors taking care of a New York Knick team missing Jalen Brunson, Anfernee Simons leading a Boston Celtics comeback versus the Miami Heat, and a shorthanded Los Angeles Laker team losing at home to the Charlotte Hornets #volume All lines provided by @HardRockBet Get 20% off your first purchase at https://Vuori.com/hoops See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson leading the Denver Nuggets to a win over the Dallas Mavericks as Cooper Flagg got hurt. Plus, he breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers dominating the Philadelphia 76ers and answers NBA mailbag questions about trade options for LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder getting revenge with a win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Then he breaks down Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers hitting all their shots to beat the Atlanta Hawks, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors beating the Portland Trail Blazers without Deni Avdija, and why the Miami Heat are a good trade destination for Ja Morant. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to Keyonte George and the Utah Jazz, Derrick White's Boston Celtics losing to Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers, and Russell Westbrook's Sacramento Kings beating Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers. He breaks down why nights like this in the NBA prove there's more talent in the league than ever. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the Atlanta Hawks playing well after trading Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets slightly slumping, Scottie Barnes playing great ball for the Toronto Raptors, and Jamal Murray's Denver Nuggets looking strong without Nikola Jokic. Then he gives his weekly NBA Power Rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to two games from Wednesday night's slate (Denver Nuggets beating the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors beating the Milwaukee Bucks) before answering mailbag questions on topics including how the Los Angeles Lakers offense looks with LeBron James vs. Luka Doncic, vulnerabilities of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and trades teams can make to make them contenders. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Trae Young getting traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards for Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum, the Portland Trail Blazers beating the Houston Rockets in a fun showdown between Deni Avdija and Kevin Durant, Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to a win over Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs righting the ship against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the Minnesota Timberwolves dominating the Miami Heat, Darius Garland finding a groove for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Luka Doncic & LeBron James getting back on track with another win. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to big NBA storylines including Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks working on a trade, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors losing another close game prompting some trade discussion, an interesting battle between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers, and the Oklahoma City Thunder getting blown out by the Charlotte Hornets. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, and the Phoenix Suns taking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and the OKC Thunder in an epic game. Then he breaks down Jaylen Brown scoring 50 for the Boston Celtics in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers and gives his latest NBA power rankings. Get 20% off your first purchase at https://Vuori.com/hoops All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his latest NBA contender rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Re-listen to Jason's top-10 players so far this season.  All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers continuing to slide with their loss to the Detroit Pistons. He explains how Luka Doncic and LeBron James must be better for LA to turn it around this NBA season, plus how Cade Cunningham beat them. Then he breaks down how the Denver Nuggets will handle the Nikola Jokic injury and what's going on with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions on topics including who would you rather build around: Stephon Castle, Amen Thompson or Jalen Williams. He also discusses Lakers star Luka Doncic vs. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and much more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Kawhi Leonard getting his career high of 55 points for the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and whether or not they can turn their season around. Then he continues to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers up and down stretch and how Luka Doncic and LeBron James are connected to that. Then he gives the latest NBA power rankings including a new spot at the top for the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives 10 reactions to the 10 teams playing on NBA Christmas Day. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs being the NBA's best right now with another win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic leading an incredible Denver Nuggets win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors finding their footing with a win over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant leading the Houston Rockets to a win over Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the pathetic Los Angeles Lakers, Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to a win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on a range of topics including who is better -- Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. He also breaks down how he evaluates two way players like Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) compared to offensive geniuses like Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), who is to blame for the struggles of the Golden State Warriors (and why it's not Steph Curry), and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a weird week of Houston Rockets basketball including Kevin Durant leading a win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as well as some ugly losses to bad teams. He also discusses Anthony Edwards leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jalen Brunson taking another leap for the New York Knicks, and gives his latest NBA power rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.