Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

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.

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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.

Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on a variety of subjects including how Luka Doncic can eliminate his mistakes for the Los Angeles Lakers, how Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks can avoid injury, how Cade Cunningham can continue to unlock Jalen Duren for the Detroit Pistons, how Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and the 2025 NBA draft class stack up, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Memphis Grizzlies beating the Minnesota Timberwolves and then breaks down his top-10 players in the NBA so far this season, including Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the NBA Cup championship between Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns and the New York Knicks & Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down how Wemby, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox controlled for much of the game but how the defensive trio of Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart helped flip the game. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a fun night of NBA basketball including Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets winning an overtime game against Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and the Houston Rockets. Then he breaks down Cade Cunningham's incredible game for the Detroit Pistons in a clutch win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a win over the Phoenix Suns that included yet another chapter in the odd beef between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. He discusses Luka Doncic's slight dip in play since his return and how the defensive minded lineup was successful while Austin Reaves was out with an injury. Then he discusses Joel Embiid and Paul George looking better for the Philadelphia 76ers in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Victor Wembanyama's defensive masterclass for the San Antonio Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday, and gives his new NBA power rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the NBA Cup semifinals. He discusses Victor Wembanyama's return for the San Antonio Spurs in their battle against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks battling Desmond Bane's Orlando Magic. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason revisits his preseason predictions and hot takes to determine five that he got right and five that he got wrong. He discusses the Los Angeles Lakers duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, his OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets prediction, why he was too low on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, and much more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts LIVE after night two of the NBA Cup, in-season tournament quarterfinals. He breaks down how De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs were able to upset Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers even without Victor Wembanyama. Then he discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder running Dillon Brooks and the Phoenix Suns off the court without Devin Booker. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Eastern Conference NBA Cup quarterfinals. He breaks down how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, plus their defense, led the New York Knicks to a win over Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors. Then he discusses how Desmond Bane bounced back and led the Orlando Magic to a win over Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a huge win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday behind an incredible game from LeBron James as well as contributions from Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Then he discusses Pat Spencer leading the Golden State Warriors to two road wins over the weekend without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, plus the Boston Celtics continuing their hot streak with a win over the Toronto Raptors. Finally as he does every Monday, Jason gives the update in his NBA power rankings. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a buzzer-beater win over the Toronto Raptors. He discusses LeBron James's double digit scoring streak coming to an end, him making the right pass to Rui Hachimura for the game winner, and Austin Reaves continuing to play incredible basketball. Then he breaks down Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers getting a wild win over the Golden State Warriors who were missing Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. He breaks down why the Dubs need more from Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga. Finally, he answers mailbag questions including more possible trade destination for the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. 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 and gives options on trades to five potential teams: the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, and Orlando Magic. Then he breaks down the Dallas Mavericks beating the Miami Heat thanks to a continued rise from Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard's emergence, and Anthony Davis returning to form. Finally, he discusses De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper leading the San Antonio Spurs to another win without Victor Wembanyama. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the strange story of the Los Angeles Clippers parting ways with franchise icon Chris Paul, the confusing reporting of the story, how head coach Ty Lue is involved, and what to make of all this. Then he breaks down Jaylen Brown leading the Boston Celtics to a big win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, plus Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's surgical clutch play to lead the OKC Thunder over the Golden State Warriors without Steph Curry. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Phoenix Suns beating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night and discusses Phoenix's impressive defensive start to the season behind Mark Williams, Dillon Brooks completely reshaping his NBA career, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves struggling once again with big, physical defenders, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Carson and Logan from 'Nerd Sesh' to go over the Hoops Tonight NBA contender rankings update. They go through the top nine in Jason's first two tiers including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the New York Knicks beating the Toronto Raptors for their fourth straight win and explains how Jalen Brunson embracing their new offensive philosophy is working wonders. Then he discusses the leap Austin Reaves has made this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, how he complements Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and where he ranks among players so far this year. Then he gives his new NBA power rankings including the Knicks, Lakers, Thunder, Nuggets, Rockets, Celtics, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts after the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Los Angeles Clippers behind an elite performance from Luka Doncic, plus great complementary play from LeBron James and Austin Reaves. They were able to overcome another hot start from James Harden to move to 13-4 and take control of their group for the in-season tournament, as they head to the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a fun Monday night in the NBA including the Toronto Raptors staying hot with a win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Amen Thompson leading the Houston Rockets to a win without Kevin Durant, Tyler Herro's great first game back for the Miami Heat, and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves blowing another late game lead for the Phoenix Suns. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason revisits Friday's matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets to break down what makes Nikola Jokic's squad so dangerous and why Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun are rising in the team's contender rankings. Then he reacts to the Miami Heat beating the Philadelphia 76ers and discusses question marks around the Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves offense for the Los Angeles Lakers. Finally he gives his latest update to the power rankings, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder leading the way. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers firing Joey and Jesse Buss from their front office, leaving it to Jeanie, Rob Pelinka, and new owner Mark Walter. He breaks down why this happened, what it means for the future of the roster, how it impacts JJ Redick, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and more. Then he discusses the reports that LaMelo Ball wants to be traded from the Charlotte Hornets and that Jonathan Kuminga feels like the scapegoat for the Golden State Warriors as Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the team are off to a 9-8 start to the NBA season. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Houston Rockets beating the Cleveland Cavaliers and does a deep dive into the three reasons why he feels they can become top tier NBA title contenders. He breaks down the growth in Alperen Sengun's game, how the Rockets different style is successful, Reed Sheppard's growth, and how Kevin Durant is bridging the timeline gap. Then he breaks down why Adam Silver should listen to Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr about shortening the season and why it would be better for the league than they realize. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to LeBron James making his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Then he discusses Bill Simmons' recent take that Draymond Green's suspension in the 2016 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers was the biggest "sliding doors" moment in modern NBA history. Finally he breaks down Steph Curry and the Dubs losing to the Orlando Magic. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Denver Nuggets taking a tough loss to the Chicago Bulls. He breaks down how the Nuggets bench has been up and down, how Nikola Vucevic slowed down Nikola Jokic, Josh Giddey's continued impressive play, Jamal Murray's defensive struggles, and more. Then he discusses Paul George making his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Toronto Raptors staying hot, and the Miami Heat's impressive wins. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun leading the Houston Rockets to an overtime win over Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic, Jaylen Brown's Boston Celtics surviving a late surge against James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Atlanta Hawks getting their fifth straight win over the Phoenix Suns. Then he gives his latest NBA power rankings including some surging teams such as the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Toronto Raptors’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers before answering mailbag questions from fans on NBA trade proposals involving the Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, and Los Angeles Lakers for players including Anthony Davis, Lauri Markkanen, Devin Vassell, Michael Porter Jr., Jonathan Kuminga, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Los Angeles Lakers behind an impressive day from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a defense that stopped Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. He discusses the Lakers’ struggles in the context of OKC and why getting LeBron James back might not be enough. Then he breaks down Nikola Jokic getting 55 points in a Denver Nuggets victory over the Los Angeles Clippers and Steph Curry leading the Golden State Warriors to a bounce-back win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets staying hot with a win over Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings. Then he breaks down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the Golden State Warriors in Steph Curry's first game back from illness + Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers skate by Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont electing to fire general manager Nico Harrison in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. Then he gives his top 10 takeaways from a wild NBA day including Victor Wembanyama getting his groove back in a San Antonio Spurs’ win over the Chicago Bulls, Anthony Edwards and Cade Cunningham delivering huge performances for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, Luka Doncic getting LA back on track, Darius Garland's injury impact on the Cleveland Cavaliers, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun leading the Houston Rockets to a big win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Cade Cunningham's incredible fourth quarter lifting the Detroit Pistons over the Philadelphia 76ers, and gives his top 10 NBA power rankings at this point in the season. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from around the NBA including whether Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves is a long term partnership for the Los Angeles Lakers or not, who the most athletic player in the NBA is now and all-time (hint: LeBron James), what's wrong with the Orlando Magic, whether Josh Giddey’s leap is for real or not for the Chicago Bulls, who has foundational superstar traits, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers continuing their win streak by earning a win on the back of Luka Doncic against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He discusses how good LA is and how good they can be when LeBron James returns. Then he breaks down Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks getting a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Anthony Edwards' return from injury, and Nikola Jokic having an incredible game for the Denver Nuggets in a win over the Miami Heat. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Golden State Warriors getting back on track with a win over the Phoenix Suns led by Steph Curry, Moses Moody, and Brandin Podziemski. Then he discusses the Chicago Bulls winning a wild game over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers to get sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continuing the Oklahoma City Thunder's undefeated start, and Steph's appearance on the ‘Mind the Game' podcast with LeBron James and Steve Nash. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to three games from Monday's NBA slate, Giannis Antetokounmpo hitting an epic buzzer-beater to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a win over the Indiana Pacers, Kevin Durant leading the Houston Rockets to a win against the Dallas Mavericks, and JJ Redick leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Portland Trail Blazers without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Ja Morant suspension from the Memphis Grizzlies and then gives his first power rankings of the NBA season including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, Tyrese Maxey's Philadelphia 76ers, Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the San Antonio Spurs getting a hard-fought win against the Miami Heat including a good game from Victor Wembanyama in a tough matchup against Bam Adebayo. He breaks down how the Spurs have exceeded expectations and how good they can be when they get fully healthy. Then he answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including comparing Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry, whether the Los Angeles Lakers should bring LeBron James off the bench, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Austin Reaves hitting a wild buzzer-beating game-winner for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves and why he's excited for the returns of Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Then he breaks down the Boston Celtics’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and why there are reasons to be optimistic about Jaylen Brown's team. Finally he discusses the undefeated Chicago Bulls and their intriguing start to the NBA season. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the featured Tuesday Night NBA games as Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Golden State Warriors defeated Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers, and Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks stifled Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies including more impressive play from Steph Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, and Brandin Podziemski. Then he breaks down how VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, what's going on with the Banchero and Desmond Bane pairing, and Jamal Murray's hot start for the Denver Nuggets. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Houston Rockets starting 0-2 and why he's still optimistic about the Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun pairing, Austin Reaves having a 51 point, near triple double for the Los Angeles Lakers in a win over the Sacramento Kings without Luka Doncic or LeBron James, and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Milwaukee Bucks to an impressive start to the year. Then he gives his five most impressive teams to start this NBA season including Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to more games from the first week of the NBA season now that every team has played at least once and gives his thoughts on Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid’s poor play, the Utah Jazz embarrassing Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Toronto Raptors beating the Atlanta Hawks, how the Golden State Warriors look compared to the Los Angeles Lakers, and what it would take for San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to become the best player in the NBA this season. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Golden State Warriors wrap up their game against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. He breaks down that game, the Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals rematch against the Oklahoma City Thunder, last night's Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers behind Anthony Edwards' big game, and finally Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier being arrested by the FBI and the information that was released about NBA gambling and poker games. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his live reaction after night two of the NBA season including Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs going up against Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, and the Dallas Mavericks. He also breaks down Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks in their matchup against Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines from Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season and discusses Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors taking on Luka Doncic, JJ Redick, and the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James. He also breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champ Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the new-look Houston Rockets with Kevin Durant. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down his five biggest questions heading into the 2025-26 NBA season including whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will become the best player in the world for the Oklahoma City Thunder, what teams have the ability to upset the champs, how the Los Angeles Lakers can survive (or not) with just Luka Doncic while LeBron James is hurt, whether Victor Wembanyama can make a mega leap to MVP status with the San Antonio Spurs, whether the New York Knicks will be able to vault up a tier in the East, and more. Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code HOOPSTONIGHT at https://www.rag-bone.com/ #ragandbonepod #sponsored All lines provided by hardrock.bet  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NBA season right around the corner, Jason breaks down his top-10 TITLE CONTENDERS (not simply the best teams) heading into the 2025 season. He discusses why he has Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder alone in a top tier with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Milwaukee Bucks trailing behind. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason recaps the 2nd week of NBA Preseason games including Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets beating up on Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz, Cooper Flagg's preseason debut with the Dallas Mavericks, life without Jayson Tatum for the Boston Celtics, and a Lakers vs Warriors rematch #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason previews and predicts the outcome for the Southeast Division including Trae Young's Atlanta Hawks, Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic, Bam Adebayo's Miami Heat, LaMelo Ball's Charlotte Hornets, and the Washington Wizards. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his preview and predictions for the 2025 NBA season in the Southwest Division including how Kevin Durant will look on the Houston Rockets, Victor Wembanyama's superstar leap for the San Antonio Spurs, how Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg will mesh on the Dallas Mavericks, whether Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies can salvage their situation, and what Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans will look like. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his predictions for the Central Division in the NBA’s Eastern Conference including what he expects out of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons, Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers in a season without Tyrese Haliburton, as well as Coby White and the Chicago Bulls. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the first slate of NBA Preseason games including the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers, and breaks down the Golden State Warriors preseason debut. All lines provided by hardrock.bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason predicts what will happen in the 2025 NBA season within the Northwest division including Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Scoot Henderson and the Portland Trail Blazers, as well as Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason makes predictions for all five teams in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division: the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and Brooklyn Nets. He discusses why Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have a legit chance to make the NBA Finals under new coach Mike Brown, why Joel Embiid and Paul George optimism should be cautious, how Jaylen Brown will handle this season mostly without Jayson Tatum, and what to expect out of the Raptors and Nets. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Jonathan Kuminga finally signing a deal with the Golden State Warriors, a two-year, $48.5 million contract with a team option. Kuminga will now get to officially rejoin Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green for this NBA season and the Dubs will get to make their Al Horford, DeAnthony Melton, and Gary Payton II signings official. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his full preview of the Pacific Division for the 2025/26 NBA season including Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Golden State Warriors, Kawhi Leoanrd and the Los Angeles Clippers, Devin Booker and the Phoenix suns, and the Sacramento Kings. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason and Jackson jump back to 2022 to rewatch Game 4 of the NBA Finals where Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry scores 43 points and evens the series against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Watch the show only on Playback: playback.tv/hoopstonight  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the latest information reported by Pablo Torre Finds Out in the Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, and Aspiration situation—including what he believes to be as close to the "smoking gun" as possible and why the punishment by Adam Silver and the NBA is important in legislating this type of crime for the future. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the latest reporting from Shams Charania and The Athletic on the rift between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors, why Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler need a resolution to get training camp started, why the Dubs should trade JK to the Sacramento Kings for Malik Monk, and more. Then he answers mailbag questions on Nikola Jokic's all-time NBA rank, team building philosophies, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to watch the video rewatch instead of just listen, head to playback.tv/hoopstonight Jason and Jackson dive back into the archives to rewatch Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. They discuss the narratives at the time surrounding LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, as well as what it's like to go back and watch the game from a 2025 perspective. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason closes out "Top-10 Week" with the top-10 NBA defenders of the last 25 years including Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, a pair of San Antonio Spurs in Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, Ben Wallace, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the next installment during Top-10 Week, Jason dives into the top-10 "championship-saving performances" from the last 25 years including LeBron James in the 2016 NBA Finals for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Steph Curry in the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 title, Dirk Nowitzki for the Dallas Mavericks, Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Milwaukee Bucks, Kawhi Leonard for the Toronto Raptors, Kevin Durant, and more. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason continues Top-10 Week on the channel by breaking down the top-10 non championship NBA teams of the last 25 years including Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook's OKC Thunder, Chris Webber's Sacramento Kings who lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, James Harden's Houston Rockets, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin's Los Angeles Clippers, Jason Kidd's New Jersey Nets, LeBron James's Cleveland Cavaliers, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason continues "Top-10 Week" on the channel to break down the top-10 NBA champions of the last 25 years including Steph Curry and Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors, Kobe Bryant and Shaq's Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James's Miami Heat, Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics, Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason kicks off Hoops Tonight's "Top-10 Week" with the top-10 player peaks of the last 25 years including LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry with the Golden State Warriors, Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett on the Boston Celtics, and more.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've reached the conclusion of our NBA Player Rankings and Jason explains why Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has such a stranglehold on the top spot. He also breaks down why the gap between him and the other top tier superstars (Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo) is so large. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason has reached the last few players on his NBA player rankings list and he dives into why he has Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic at No. 2 and Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at No. 3. He breaks down each player's strengths and weaknesses, why they're ahead of Milwaukee Bucks big Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what separates Doncic from SGA. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason explains why he has Giannis Antetokounmpo as the number four player in the NBA, at the bottom of the top tier of superstars, and how he compares to the other elites in the game. Then he discusses why the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis to the Atlanta Hawks to pair with Trae Young could be a great move for both sides. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on topics including more LeBron James vs. Steph Curry "impact" debate for their respective teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He also discusses how many points Michael Jordan would average if he played for the Chicago Bulls in the modern NBA era, who would win a 1-on-1 matchup between Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, and more. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his instant reaction to the bombshell story reported by 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' about alleged under-the-table payments made by Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers to Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the NBA salary cap. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason explains why he has Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 5 in his NBA player rankings—one spot ahead of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry—and what Ant could do to catapult even further up the rankings. He breaks down Ant's strengths, weaknesses, and what he could add to his game. Then Jason goes through the peak (whether past, present, or future) of the stars in his second tier of NBA superstars, Nos. 5-14. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason dives into Stephen Curry's greatness, how his age factors into his NBA ranking, his chemistry with Golden State Warriors co-stars Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, how Steph compares to a younger star like Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and why his impact goes beyond the box score. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings including why he has Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry ranked higher than New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and why he would have Indiana Pacers playmaker Tyrese Haliburton ahead of Brunson if he were healthy. He also discusses Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers compared to Indiana Fever sophomore Caitlin Clark, why the Miami Heat closed games with Dwyane Wade and LeBron James together despite the analytics showing the team was better with D-Wade off the floor, how he got into sports media, whether LeBron James or Michael Jordan is a better shooter, and more.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down why he has San Antonio Spurs budding star Victor Wembanyama at No. 7 on his NBA player rankings list heading into the 2025 season. He discusses the partnership with De'Aaron Fox, the places Wemby can take another leap, and what his outlook is. Then he discusses Patrick Beverley's comments about Paul George, Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, and the Golden State Warriors. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason explains why he has Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at No. 8 on his NBA player rankings including the strengths and weaknesses of Bron's game, how his age factors into the ranking, how he fits alongside Luka Doncic, and more. Then he gives his take on the start of EuroBasket for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from Hoops Tonight listeners on topics including if Kevin Durant is enough of a boost to lift Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and the Houston Rockets over the top compared to Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets & Shai Gilgeous Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder. Then he discusses how he compares Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, how Bron and Steph Curry compare, as well as Stephen's impressive longevity for the Golden State Warriors. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason explains why he has Jalen Brunson, point guard for the New York Knicks, ranked inside the top 10 of his NBA player rankings and ahead of guys such as Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, and Kevin Durant. Then he reacts to comments made by Denzel Washington and makes the case against gatekeepers of content. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down why he has Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, ranked as the 10th best player in the NBA heading into next season. He discusses his strengths as a defender and overall weaknesses, including his injury history, and why he's expecting such a big, full season after the Luka Doncic trade. Then he gives his take on the viral debate from last week: Chris Paul vs. Kyrie Irving. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings list on topics such as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley vs. Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, potential trades for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, why New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns didn't crack the top 25, explaining the rank of Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams, Jimmy Butler vs. Pascal Siakam, different versions in the career of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason continues with his NBA player rankings list, following up Joel Embiid at No. 14 and Kawhi Leonard at 13 with Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Durant. He breaks down why this range of players is so hard to rank, why he ultimately put Cleveland Cavaliers guard Spida Mitchell at 12 and why new member of the Houston Rockets, KD, slots in at 11. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason dives into the next tier of his NBA player rankings, the start of the superstars. He discusses Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, the upside of each guy balanced out by their respective injury struggles. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including how the Los Angeles Lakers match up against Western Conference contenders with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, how the Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton signings impact the team, whether there are any realistic Austin Reaves or Rui Hachimura trades out there, the GOAT case for Kobe Bryant, how high Nikola Jokic can climb in the all-time NBA rankings with the Denver Nuggets, and more. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down Nos. 17-15 on his NBA player rankings list including Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, Golden State Warriors wing Jimmy Butler, and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. He discusses each of their individual skills as well as Pascal's perfect dynamic with Tyrese Haliburton, how Jimmy has helped rejuvenate Steph Curry, and why Devin Booker shouldn't be knocked down for the up and down Suns era with Kevin Durant. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the next three NBA players on his rankings: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, and Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Luka Doncic signing a reported three-year, $165 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, why he would do it, and what it means for the team going forward with Luka and LeBron James. Then he discusses the Men's Health magazine profile on Luka's diet, strength, and conditioning. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings list including on where Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, and Portland Trail Blazers / Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard would rank if they were entering the season healthy. He also discusses why he put Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray ahead of New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, what Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves would have to do to crack the top 25, and why he has LeBron James inside the top 10. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the next set of players in his summer NBA player rankings including Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, Cleveland Cavaliers big Evan Mobley, and Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason kicks off his summer NBA player rankings countdown list by explaining the criteria, the players that just missed the cut, and how he has Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, and Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden ranked. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on topics including his favorite moves of the NBA offseason like Kevin Durant to the Rockets, Cam Johnson to the Nuggets, and Desmond Bane to the Magic. He also answers why he didn't love the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner, how Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry compare all-time, the ceiling for the Dallas Mavericks when Kyrie Irving returns to join Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis, what the Golden State Warriors should do, whether the Los Angeles Lakers should try to trade for PJ Washington to add to LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and more. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Sam Esfandiari of the 'Light Years Podcast' to break down all things Golden State Warriors including the totality of the Jonathan Kuminga situation, what Steph Curry / Jimmy Butler / Draymond Green need to be a top-tier NBA title contender, how Al Horford and DeAnthony Melton fit in the rotation, what they could get in trades from either the Sacramento Kings or Phoenix Suns, and more. Timeline0:00 - Start3:45 - Jonathan Kuminga situation8:11 - DraftKings9:10 - When Dubs should've traded JK19:00 - Sign and trade options24:00 - Al Horford fit33:00 - Warriors in the West pecking order #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the weekend's big NBA news of Marcus Smart getting bought out by the Washington Wizards and signing with the Los Angeles Lakers to join Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Then he breaks down Chris Paul signing with the LA Clippers and how he ranks the contenders in the Eastern Conference: the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, and Philadelphia 76ers. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from listeners of the show including one on why the Los Angeles Clippers are making a commitment to winning behind an older core of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard while the Los Angeles Lakers are standing pat around LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Then he discusses the media's view of Kobe Bryant being different than player’s views, whether the Oklahoma City Thunder will get contributions from young players, whether the Minnesota Timberwolves can be better than last year, and whether Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs can have a better trio than OKC. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Bleacher Report top 100 NBA players all-time list including the classic Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate, why Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant got snubbed being outside the top 10, and why Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors is being underrated. Then he discusses Bradley Beal officially being bought out from the Phoenix Suns and joining the Los Angeles Clippers. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions on topics including whether Victor Wembanyama will lead the San Antonio Spurs to a spot in the NBA playoffs, why the Washington Wizards might surprise some people after drafting Tre Johnson, how the Dallas Mavericks can be contenders with Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving, why Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are going to be towards the top of the West, what the Los Angeles Lakers outlook is after LeBron James eventually retires, and more. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Dallas Mavericks top pick Cooper Flagg facing San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper in Harper's NBA Summer League debut. He discusses both guys showing off their strengths and why they project to be high-level players. Then he discusses Reed Sheppard's impressive Summer League game for the Houston Rockets and why he's key for the team's success even after they acquired Kevin Durant. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Adam Mares of DNVR and the ALL NBA podcast to discuss the latest news about LeBron James before doing a deep dive into the Denver Nuggets offseason including how they’re building around Nikola Jokic, adding Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. in the offseason, what it means for their current role players, and why they have a great chance to win the NBA title.    #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Los Angeles Lakers reporter Jovan Buha to discuss their reactions to Bronny James vs. Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks at Summer League, what to make of the strange ESPN story about LeBron James and his future in LA, as well as the outlook for the Lakers this upcoming season with Bron, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, and Austin Reaves. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the opening day of Las Vegas NBA Summer League including Mavericks top pick Cooper Flagg's debut against Bronny James, Dalton Knecht, and the Los Angeles Lakers. He also discusses impressive games from Ryan Nembhard and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic as well as what he expects from Bronny in terms of the NBA.   #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions about the Los Angeles Lakers on topics such as Deandre Ayton's defensive struggles and his lack of post game, whether Jake LaRavia or Dalton Knecht is a better long term fit for LA alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic, if Cam Whitmore or Andrew Wiggins is a better player, and his five biggest takeaways from the 2025 playoffs. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down all angles of the Golden State Warriors’ offseason, what they're trying to do around the core of Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, the latest on the Jonathan Kuminga situation, whether Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is going to sign with the Dubs, and more. Then he discusses the Bradley Beal buyout rumors with the Phoenix Suns and which teams would be a good fit for him.   #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.