Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

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Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: Have LeBron & Lakers given up? Celtics STRUGGLES, Jaren Jackson SHINES Jan 21, 2025

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Jason Timpf gives his top five takeaways from the weekend of NBA games. He explains how the Boston Celtics must stop settling for jump shots if they want to get rid of their midseason struggles, as well as highlights how Jaren Jackson Jr. has become one of the most underrated players in the NBA and is the key to the Memphis Grizzlies success. Jason then breaks down the failed Julius Randle experiment with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, as well as asks the question whether LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers are starting to give up on this NBA season.

Timeline:

4:15 - Introduction

5:00 - Celtics path to getting out of midseason slump is by NOT settling

13:00 - Jaren Jackson is one of the most underrated players in the NBA

19:30 - The Julius Randle experiment has been a massive failure

29:45 - The Lakers look like a team that is losing belief

38:30 - Cavs have shown their dark side

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Hoops Tonight - Lakers Trade Rumors: Zach LaVine or Brandon Ingram to LA? Lonzo Ball joining LeBron? Jan 18, 2025

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Jason Timpf is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic to break down what LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be doing ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Jason and Jovan break down smaller moves the Lakers can make to acquire players like Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls, Bruce Brown from the Toronto Raptors, or Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz to boost LA's depth. What are the chances LA takes a swing at a star like Zach LaVine or New Orleans Pelicans big man Brandon Ingram? Jason and Jovan break it all down and more!

Timeline:

4:15 - Introduction

5:30- Where are the Lakers at mentally?

11:15 - Will Lakers target offense or defense at trade deadline?

27:00 - Jarred Vanderbilt update

29:00- Christian Wood update

29:45- Backup center options

30:30 - Will Lakers 100% make another trade?

31:15 - Lakers looking at Lonzo Ball?

34:30 - Bruce Brown

36:00 - Collin Sexton

41:15 - Zach LaVine off the table?

43:45 - Brandon Ingram returning to LA?

47:15 - Rapid Fire: Will he be a Laker?

48:45- Check out Jovan's work!

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Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: Mavericks OVERLOOKED, Spurs & Wemby can WIN NOW, Nuggets new lineup? Jan 18, 2025

Show notes

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs should look to add a star like the Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox, if Russell Westbrook should remain in the starting lineup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and why Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have all the pieces necessary to go on an NBA Playoffs run once Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving get healthy.

Timeline:

4:15 - Introduction

6:30 - Warriors trade for Bradley Beal?

7:30 - Nets rebuilding process

13:45 - Are teams overlooking G-league and overseas talent?

14:45 - Amen Thompson starting over Jabari Smtih

25:15 - Spurs reeling

29:00 - Should Spurs make a “win now” move?

32:00 - Best starting five for Nuggets

33:00 - Prepping to appear on other podcasts as a guest

35:15 - Should Pistons make a deadline move?

39:00 - Klay Thompson’s fit in Dallas

47:00 - Russell Westbrook’s success with Nuggets

50:00 - Tough shot making

54:45 - Dealing with haters in the comments

58:00 - Comments from people telling Jason how to do his job

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Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: LeBron & Lakers SURGE past Heat, Curry & Warriors hold off Wolves Jan 16, 2025

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Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-108 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Jason discusses the Lakers' huge second half and breaks down the defensive improvement for JJ Redick's team. Later, Jason reacts to Stephen Curry's 31-point night in the Golden State Warriors' 116-115 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Timeline:

4:15 - Introduction

5:15 -- Heat-Lakers Reaction

17:45 - Lakers defensive improvement

27:00 - Warriors-Timberwolves Reaction

31:45 - Warriors are worth investing in

34:15 - Rui Hachimura post game comments

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Hoops Tonight - NBA Trade Rumors: Kevin Durant BACK TO Warriors? Jimmy Butler-Bucks, Nuggets options Jan 16, 2025

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Jason Timpf shares his thoughts on some of the NBA's biggest trade rumors as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Jason discusses whether Jimmy Butler or Zach LaVine would be a good fit with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks as they look to contend with the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers atop the Eastern Conference. Later, Jason breaks down why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets do not need to trade for a star player, but instead should build their bench depth. Lastly, Jason discusses why Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors should make a move to bring Kevin Durant back to Golden State from the Phoenix Suns and vault the Warriors into top tier championship contention.

Timeline:

4:15 - Introduction

6:15 - Bucks Trade Rumors

16:30- Zach Lavine-Bucks

19:15 - Bucks upgrading backup center?

28:00 - Nuggets Trade Rumors

34:30- Kevin Durant to Warriors?

36:45 - Warriors Trade Rumors

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Hoops Tonight - LeBron James & Lakers IMPLODE vs. Wemby & Spurs + Pistons-Knicks Jan 14, 2025

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Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers imploding during their 126-102 loss the Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Jason discusses LA once again letting go of the rope and turning a competitive game into a blowout loss. What's next for JJ Redick to do to turn LA into a championship-caliber team? Later, Jason reacts to Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons' 124-119 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks and discusses Detroit quietly turning themselves into a team to be reckoned with.

Timeline:

4:15 - Introduction

5:15 - Lakers implode vs. Spurs

20:15 - Pistons-Knicks

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Hoops Tonight - NBA Reaction: What's wrong w/ Celtics? Westbrook THRIVING w/ Nuggets, Suns are back? Jan 14, 2025

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Jason Timpf shares his thoughts on whether Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have a championship hangover or if there is a real problem with the defending champions. Later, Jason discusses Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets winning seven of their last 10 games and the vastly improved play of Russell Westbrook in Denver. Next, Jason reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' three-game winning streak and shares why it's way too early to count anyone out in the Western Conference. The show closes with Jason's NBA power rankings as the Celtics, Thunder, and Cavaliers continue to hold the top three spots, the Nuggets climb, and the Pistons, Pacers, and Kings all make their debut on the list!

Timeline:

4:15 - Introduction

5:30 - Something wrong with Celtics?

23:15 - Westbrook thriving with Nuggets

35:00 - Suns fighting back

47:30 - NBA Power Rankings

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Hoops Tonight - NBA Mailbag: WHO Can Dethrone The Celtics? Potential Warriors Trade? Too Much Jayson Tatum? Jan 11, 2025

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Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment.Jason discusses what the Oklahoma City Thunder can do to raise their offensive ceiling, what team in the Eastern Conference has the best team to dethrone the Boston Celtics, whether the Nuggets should consider trading Michael Porter Jr and what potential trades the Golden State Warriors should consider in order to right the ship.

Timeline:

4:00 - Introduction

4:45 - How can the OKC Thunder raise their offensive ceiling?

12:30 - Jayson Tatum’s usage rate

16:45 - Should Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr?

28:30 - Which team is a fun watch for a fan whose team isn’t winning?

30:00 - How does it feel to have Colin Cowherd compare Jason to Ryen Russillo?

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Hoops Tonight - Cavaliers LIGHT UP Thunder, why Cleveland is SPECIAL + NBA panic meter Jan 10, 2025

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Jason Timpf reacts to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers' 129-122 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jason discusses Darius Garland delivering once again, why Jarrett Allen needs to be reevaluated as one of the league's best centers, and what Evan Mobley did better against the Thunder than he has in any game of his career. Later, Jason shares four takeaways from the past week including why he's tired of people giving up on Anthony Edwards, what Victor Wembanyama must improve on to become the best player in the world, and why he expects the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns to be just fine despite their current slumps.

Timeline:

4:00 - Introduction

5:30 - Thunder vs. Cavaliers Reaction

31:30 - Takeaway #1: Don't give up on Anthony Edwards

35:45 - Takeaway #2: How Wemby becomes best in world

39:00 - Takeaway #3: Stop burying West teams too quickly

45:15 - Takeaway #4: Bucks will be fine

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Hoops Tonight - Thunder LOCK DOWN Celtics, SGA dominates Tatum, Lakers LOSE CONTROL vs. Mavericks Jan 08, 2025

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Jason Timpf reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 105-92 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses SGA "resoundingly" outplaying Tatum, the Thunder defense stifling Boston in the second half, and whether this changes his outlook on each team moving forward this NBA season. Later, Jason discusses LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ 118-97 loss to Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks. Jason discusses the key issue JJ Redick must address as the Lakers continue their efforts to return to a championship-caliber team.

Timeline:

4:00 - Introduction

5:15 - Celtics-Thunder Reaction

25:00 - Lakers lose control vs. Mavericks

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