Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

Jason Timpf takes a deep dive on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks' slow start to the 2023 NBA season. Jason breaks down the Bucks' "terrible" defense and shares what Milwaukee can do to improve. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors’ 102-101 win over the Sacramento Kings where Klay Thompson hit a game-winning jump-shot with 0.2 seconds remaining (5:30). Jason then reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Denver Nuggets (16:10), and breaks down the Boston Celtics’ fast start to the NBA season (25:36). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements....

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers 130-125 overtime win against Kawhi Leonard, Paul George Russell Westbrook, and the Los Angeles Clippers. In what may be the game of the year so far in this NBA season, LeBron James turned back the clock going off for 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jason discusses his biggest takeaways and expectations for both of...

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns facing off against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Jason then breaks down the hot start of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks, and the slow start from the Memphis Grizzlies without All-Star guard Ja Morant. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 130-102 win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Jason discusses whether Steph Curry is playing the best basketball of his career and why Golden State fans should be very happy with their start to the season. Later, Jason reacts to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks' 127-113 win over Anthony Edwards and t...

Jason Timpf reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers trading James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a slew of role players and draft picks. He breaks down the ceiling of the Clippers’ new core of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Plus, Jason discusses what Daryl Morey should do next for the Sixers with plenty of cap space and draft capital. Next, Jason reac...

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest games from the NBA's Sunday slate including LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-127 loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 106-95 win over the Houston Rockets, and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' dominant 128-95 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Later, Jason breaks down...

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest games on Friday night’s NBA slate. Jason reacts to Steph Curry carrying the Golden State Warriors to a 122-114 over the Sacramento Kings. Victor Wembanyama gets his first career double double as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets, and Luka Doncic’s 49 points proved to be too much for the Brooklyn Nets in the 125-120 Mavericks victory. #volume See omnys...

Jason Timpf reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers game where Damian Lillard made his Bucks debut alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dame came alive in the 4th quarter and propelled the Bucks to a 118-117 victory. Dame and Giannis combined for 62 points in their first game together, as Joel Embiid tallied 24 of his own for the Sixers. Plus, Jason reacts to Lebron James, Anthony Davis,...

Jason Timpf reacts to the Wednesday night slate of NBA games which featured Victor Wembanyama making his NBA debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Luka’s triple double was too much in the Mavs 126-119 victory. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics beat Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks by a score of 108-104 behind Tatum’s 34 points. Finally, Jason discusse...

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 119-107 victory over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night of the NBA season. Jason discusses why Nikola Jokic is unstoppable, how Denver is one of the best teams of the past decade, and what LeBron James and the Lakers must do to catch up. Plus, Jason reacts to Devin Booker, Kevin Durant,...

Jason Timpf reacts to some preseason games from around the NBA including the Boston Celtics’ recent matchup against the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down why the dominating performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have him optimistic about Boston’s title chances this season. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf wraps up his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 1, the Denver Nuggets. After winning the NBA Finals, there’s no doubt that the Nuggets are the best team in the league heading into the 2023-24 season behind two time MVP Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf discusses the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers preseason game which featured the first time Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo played together since the Bucks acquired Dame in a trade involving Jrue Holiday. How did the Bucks’ new duo fare against Anthony Davis, who continued to showcase his impressive defensive prowess in the NBA preseason? Plus, Jason continues his rankin...

Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings preseason game where LeBron James and Anthony Davis rested, which allowed D'Angelo Russell to shine in a preseason game where he was the offensive focal point. De’Aaron Fox looked in mid-season form as he was explosive on the offensive end of the floor. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets last night where LeBron James saw his first action of the 2023-24 season and he didn’t miss a beat. Ben Simmons also returned to the floor for the Brooklyn Nets last night and looked like his old self from a few years ago. Looking athletic and healthy again, this could be a bounce-back year for Simmons. Plus, V...

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 5, the Phoenix Suns. After acquiring Bradley Beal from the Wizards, and shipping Chris Paul off to the Warriors, there’s no doubt that the Suns are ALL IN with their new big 3. The only question is, is it enough to get them over the hump and deliver a championship to Phoenix? #volume #herd See...

Jason Timpf is joined by the Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss some of the biggest questions facing the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. They discuss LeBron's renewed athleticism, Anthony Davis' improved jump shot, and who will be the fifth starter alongside D'Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 6, the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors shook things up this offseason in trading for Chris Paul in a move that sent Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards. Is a core of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Chris Paul good enough to get Steph Curry his fifth NBA c...

Jason Timpf reacts to NBA Media Day as teams meet with the media for the first time since the end of last year. Jason reacts to LeBron James saying that the Los Angeles Lakers are now Anthony Davis’ team. How will Chris Paul fit in with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors, and how will Damian Lillard’s lack of defense affect Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks’ cha...

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 7, the Miami Heat. After winning the Eastern Conference over the Boston Celtics, but ultimately coming up short against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler and the Heat may still need another piece to get themselves over the hump. After failing to make a trade with the Portland...

Jason Timpf reacts to the Boston Celtics trading for Jrue Holiday, pairing him with Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown. He discusses what this means for the Celtics NBA title hopes, how it impacts the matchup between Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard & the Milwaukee Bucks, and what the Portland Trail Blazers do next after acquiring Malcom Brogdon and Robert Williams. #volume See omnystudio.co...

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 8, the Philadelphia 76ers. After winning an MVP, Joel Embiid and the Sixers got bounced in the second round once again. With James Harden still wanting out of Philly, the Sixers seem to be at a crossroads, and need to find a way to contend if they want to keep Joel Embiid happy as well. #volum...

Jason Timpf reacts to Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal involving the Phoenix Suns, which sends Jrue Holiday, DeAndre Ayton, and others to Portland. Portland elects NOT to send Dame to his preferred destination of Miami, and instead he will now team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton in Milwaukee to try and get the Bucks another NBA Championship...

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 9, the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers have two hall of fame wings in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but in four postseason trips, Kawhi and Paul George have only been healthy in one of them. If Kawhi and PG can stay healthy, with the emergence of Terance Mann, and acquisition of Russell We...