Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

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Reaction to Luka Doncic extension w/ Lakers, how it impacts LeBron James + Men's Health cover story Aug 02, 2025

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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.

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Where Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard would rank in NBA if healthy Aug 01, 2025

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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.

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NBA Player Rankings #23-21: Bam Adebayo, Evan Mobley, Jaylen Brown Jul 30, 2025

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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.

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NBA Player Rankings #25-24: Jamal Murray makes cut, does Trae Young, James Harden, or KAT? Jul 28, 2025

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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.

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Mailbag — Favorite NBA offseason moves: Kevin Durant to Rockets, Cam Johnson to Nuggets, Desmond Bane to Magic Jul 25, 2025

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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.

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Warriors Deep Dive: Jonathan Kuminga situation, Al Horford's impact, will Steph & Jimmy win title? Jul 23, 2025

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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.

Timeline
0:00 - Start
3:45 - Jonathan Kuminga situation
8:11 - DraftKings
9:10 - When Dubs should've traded JK
19:00 - Sign and trade options
24:00 - Al Horford fit
33:00 - Warriors in the West pecking order

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Reaction to Marcus Smart joining LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Lakers + Chris Paul to Clippers Jul 21, 2025

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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.

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How Clippers OUTSMARTED Lakers: Kawhi & Harden vs. LeBron James & Luka Doncic roster comparison Jul 19, 2025

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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.

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Reaction to Bleacher Report top 100 NBA players: MJ vs. LeBron, Kobe top 10 snub, Steph underrated Jul 17, 2025

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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.

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Sneaky 2025 NBA Teams: Why Warriors, Spurs, Mavericks & Wizards will be better than you think Jul 14, 2025

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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.

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