Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

Jason Timpf concludes his Top 25 players in the NBA rankings with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Jason breaks down why the NBA's reigning MVP is nearly impossible to defend and what he expects from Jokic and the Nuggets following a disappointing playoff exit to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2024. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:15 - #1: Nikola Jokic 36:30 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic. Jason discusses whether Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks are still top tier NBA Finals contenders as well as why Luka Doncic has all-time great potential with the Dallas Mavericks...if he wants it. The show ends with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:15 - #3: Giannis Antetokounmpo 32:00 - #2: Luka Doncic 57:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Jason discusses Anthony Edwards' rise to superstardom with the Minnesota Timberwolves and shares why he expects Ant to get even better following the Wolves' loss to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. Next, Jason breaks down why SGA is one of the most dangerous playmakers in the NBA for the Oklahoma City Thunder right next to Luka and Nikola Jokic. The show ends with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment including why he ranked Anthony Edwards over Jayson Tatum following the Boston Celtics' championship season. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 10:00 - #5: Anthony Edwards 39:00 - #4: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 58:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis. Jason shares why Tatum is the perfect star for a loaded Boston Celtics team as well as why he believes he will break out of his recent shooting slump. Later, Jason breaks down why Anthony Davis is back to superstar form for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, despite what people may think. The show concludes with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 7:00 - #7: Jayson Tatum 32:00 - #6: Anthony Davis 53:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Jason discusses how LeBron and KD continue to defy Father Time as the two head into the NBA season fresh off a dominant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jason breaks down whether he believes in the Lakers and Suns to go on a run through the NBA Playoffs despite disappointing finishes to the 2024 season and later answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 8:00 - #9: Kevin Durant 29:30 - #8: LeBron James 41:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Joel Embiid and Steph Curry. Jason discusses his final 11 players in his rankings and how they have separated themselves from the rest of the league. Will Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers finally make a deep run in the NBA Playoffs after Embiid found success at the Paris Olympics with Team USA? Will Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors battle back from a disappointing season or continue their downward trend after letting Klay Thompson go to the Dallas Mavericks? Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 3:40- Introduction 5:00 - Jason's Final 11 Players 7:30 - #11: Joel Embiid 30:20- #10: Steph Curry 41:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler. Jason discusses why Kawhi is still an elite star in the NBA and whether he expects the Los Angeles Clippers to be competing for the NBA Finals next season. Is it too late for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat to win a title together? Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Watch the players 15-14 here: https://youtu.be/BAI2IugNGDk Timeline: 02:00 - Introduction 04:00 - #13: Kawhi Leonard 17:35 - #12: Jimmy Butler 25:00 - NBA Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players with Jaylen Brown and Devin Booker. Jason discusses Brown's ascent during the 2023-2024 NBA season en route to winning NBA Finals MVP for the Boston Celtics as well as Booker's ability to operate as one of the top offensive engines in the league for the Phoenix Suns alongside Kevin Durant. Later, Jason answers listener question during an NBA Mailbag segment. Watch players 17-16 here: https://youtu.be/U1zQsC8yf70 Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 06:30 - Why Booker is higher than Brown 13:30 - #15: Jaylen Brown 27:30 - #14: Devin Booker 48:30 - NBA Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viiahoops and use code: HOOPS Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 25 NBA players, featuring Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks. Jason discusses why Brunson is the best small guard in the NBA after Steph Curry and whether each player is good enough to be the No. 1 option on a championship team. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment and defends his Top 25 rankings so far. Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 05:51 - #17: Donovan Mitchell 20:13 - #16: Jalen Brunson 29:58 - NBA Mailbag #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his top 25 NBA players, featuring Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, and Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat. Jason discusses the sky-high ceilings for Haliburton and Wemby as well as how Bam Adebayo stacks up against the elite big men in the NBA like Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic. Timeline: 04:20 - #20: Tyrese Haliburton 26:30 - #19: Victor Wembanyama 36:30 - #18: Bam Adebayo (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his rankings of the Top 25 Players in the NBA featuring the Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant, Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard, and Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey. Jason breaks down each player's greatest strengths and weaknesses and shares his expectations ahead of the 2024 NBA season. Timeline: 4:30 - #23: Ja Morant 24:00 - #22: Damian Lillard 33:00 - #21: Tyrese Maxey (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf begins his rankings of the Top 25 NBA Players with Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks and De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings. Jason breaks down both players' biggest strengths and weaknesses and shares what he expects during the 2024 NBA season. Will Kyrie and Luka Doncic keep the Mavericks in NBA Finals contention? Is there another level for De'Aaron Fox and the Kings? Players 25-24: 04:00 - Introduction to Player Rankings 16:00 - Jason's Tiers for Rankings 19:00 - Players in Contention for Top 25 26:00 - #25: Kyrie Irving 35:00 - #24: De'Aaron Fox (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an Olympic mailbag. Jason discusses why LeBron James' GOAT case is now better than Michael Jordan's, how Steph Curry got hot at the perfect time, and whether Team USA is in trouble for the 2028 Olympic Games with LeBron, Steph, and Kevin Durant no longer in the picture. Timeline: 3:30 - Introduction 7:00- Have Lakers & Warriors front offices blown it? 9:30 - Will USA ever dominate Olympic basketball again? 15:15 - How can Team USA build chemistry before 2028 Olympics? 17:30 - Expectations for Anthony Davis next year 18:45 - Why LeBron & Steph work so well 24:30 - Best Olympic player for NBA team to sign 28:30 - LeBron is the greatest player of all time 34:00 - Should LeBron or Curry have won MVP? 35:45 - Should LeBron be Lakers PG next year? 36:15 - Issue if Jokic won Olympic MVP? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant leading Team USA to a 98-87 win over Victor Wembanyama and France to capture the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jason discusses Curry's amazing 4th quarter performance, how Steph and LeBron torched France, Victor Wembanyama's dominant game, and why this Olympic run for Team USA was so fun for him as a fan. Timeline: 4:00 - Steph Curry takes over 9:15 - How LeBron & Steph torched France 21:00 - LeBron, Curry & Durant have shining moment 27:00 - Kevin Durant's perfect fit 28:30 - Anthony Davis monster game 29:15 - LeBron wins tournament MVP 31:30 - Wemby dominant 32:45 - What's next for Hoops Tonight? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant saving Team USA in their dramatic 95-91 comeback win vs. Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the Paris Olympics. Jason discusses Curry's 36-point eruption, Joel Embiid's incredible performance, and shares why this is one of his favorite basketball memories of all time. Later, Jason reacts to Victor Wembanyama and France's semifinal win over Germany to set up an epic final vs. Team USA for the gold medal. Timeline: 6:00 - USA stuns Serbia 13:00 - LeBron, Steph & KD save Team USA 16:00 - Joel Embiid has his moment 20:00 - France beats Germany (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA's dominant 122-87 win over Brazil in the quarterfinal of the Paris Olympics. Jason discusses USA's stifling defense, Joel Embiid's major bounce back, and his thoughts on their upcoming matchup with Nikola Jokic and Serbia. Later, Jason reacts to Victor Wembanyama and France upsetting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Canada, Nikola Jokic and Serbia coming back from a 24-point deficit vs. Australia, and Germany defeating Greece to advance to the semifinals. Timeline: 6:00 - USA dominates Brazil 12:30 - France upsets Canada 23:15 - Serbia comes back vs. Australia 28:00 - Germany defeats Greece 29:15 - Semifinal Predictions (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf ranks which NBA teams have had the Top 5 Offseasons in pursuit of the 2025 Larry O'Brien Trophy inlcuding Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks and Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks. Where do Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks and Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers rank after acquiring Mikal Bridges and Paul George this offseason? Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. 4:15 - Honorable Mention: Spurs & Hawks 10:00 - #5: Philadelphia 76ers 12:15 - #4: Dallas Mavericks 15:15 - #3: Milwaukee Bucks 18:00 - #2: New York Knicks 25:00 - #1: Oklahoma City Thunder 27:30 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Team USA's dominant 103-86 win over South Sudan at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jason discusses Bam Adebayo's big night, Jayson Tatum and Steph Curry's struggles, and Joel Embiid not playing after multiple disappointing performances. Later, Jason reacts to Victor Wembanyama's performance in France's thrilling 94-90 overtime win over Japan. 3:15 - Introduction 4:30 - USA blows out South Sudan 17:15 - France beats Japan 26:00 - Canada vs Australia (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd & Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” react to Team USA’s win over South Sudan in Olympic basketball. Colin & Jason discuss Jayson Tatum's struggles, Joel Embiid’s benching, Steph Curry's off night and LeBron's performance. They talk about Victor Wembanyama's growth and when he will be the best player in the NBA. So why are the Lakers struggling to win games with a healthy LeBron James & Anthony Davis? Timeline: 3:00 - Jayson Tatum struggling 7:45 - Joel Embiid benched 12:30 - Is FIBA basketball tough for Steph Curry? 15:30 - Victor Wembanyama becoming a superstar 23:30 - LeBron James is Team USA's best player 27:45 - This Anthony Davis is unstoppable 35:30 - Why length is king in NBA (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA's dominant 110-84 win over Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jason discusses Kevin Durant's epic return (21 first-half points), Steve Kerr's decision to not play Jayson Tatum, and Joel Embiid's continued struggles with Team USA. 3:15 - Introduction 6:45 - USA blows out Serbia 26:15 - Kevin Durant dominates in return 30:00 - LeBron & Team USA rolling 35:15 - Jokic great, Serbia can't hang 40:30- Jayson Tatum doesn't play 49:30 - What's happening with Joel Embiid? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Are LeBron James and Team USA in trouble at the Paris Olympics after a bumpy set of exhibition games? What are the next steps for LeBron, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers to return to NBA Finals contention after a disappointing end to their 2023 season. Who can Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors target to bolster their chances of a playoff run? Jason answers all these questions and more! Timeline: 3:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Is Team USA not that good? 12:15 - What's going on with Joel Embiid? 14:15 - Is LeBron James best player on Team USA? 16:00- Why Olympics are great for players 24:30 - Hypothetical Lakers trades 28:45 - Are Lakers good enough for WCF? 34:00 - Have Nuggets improved this offseason? 37:45 - Is Reggie Jackson better than Russell Westbrook? 45:30 - What repeat does for Tatum & Brown's legacy? 47:30 - Will Thunder make a big move this season? 49:30 - Listener Argument: Why 2024 Celtics would beat 2020 Lakers 53:45 - Will D'Angelo Russell's defense improve? 54:30 - Are Pistons poised for a leap? 58:00 - Top 5 hopes for Acolyte Season 2 01:00:00 - Expectations for Grizzlies 01:01:00 - What's next move for Pelicans? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA's 92-88 win over Germany in their exhibition ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris. Jason discusses LeBron's dominant 4th quarter, in which he scored the final 11 points of the game for Team USA, and why the American team has found themselves in closer games than expected, including Saturday's unexpected thriller vs. South Sudan. Later, Jason breaks down who he thinks would win between LeBron and Anthony Davis' 2020 Lakers vs. Jayson Tatum's 2024 Boston Celtics. Timeline: 4:30 - USA Select Team 6:30 - Jaime vs. LeBron 9:00 - Getting drafted by Heat 11:00 - Defending in NBA vs. college 12:45 - Why Erik Spoelstra is NBA's best coach 15:00 - How Kobe influenced Jaime's game 16:15- What NBA training is like? 23:00 - Biggest area for improvement 26:15 - Was Heat's offense difficult to learn? 28:00 - Jaime in Summer League (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA's 92-88 win over Germany in their exhibition ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris. Jason discusses LeBron's dominant 4th quarter, in which he scored the final 11 points of the game for Team USA, and why the American team has found themselves in closer games than expected, including Saturday's unexpected thriller vs. South Sudan. Later, Jason breaks down who he thinks would win between LeBron and Anthony Davis' 2020 Lakers vs. Jayson Tatum's 2024 Boston Celtics. Timeline: 3:00 - Introduction 7:15- USA vs. Germany Reaction 17:45 - What is going on with Team USA? 27:30 - LeBron vs. Michael Jordan 30:00 - Joel Embiid's Team USA comments 33:45 - 2020 Lakers vs. 2024 Celtics (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA's dominant 105-79 win over Nikola Jokic and Serbia in their exhibition ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris. Jason discusses Anthony Davis' strong start to the summer, Anthony Edwards' growing role, and why this was the best version of Team USA we have seen so far. Later, Jason discusses the state of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks ahead of the 2024 NBA season before answering listener questions during a mailbag segment. #volume #Herd Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 03:00 - USA-Serbia Reaction 22:20 - State of the Bucks 34:30 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA's 98-92 over Team Australia in their exhibition matchup prior to the Paris Olympics. Jason discusses the performance of Anthony Edwards, how Joel Embiid can fit better, Australia's late comeback bid, and much more from Team USA. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 5:00 - USA-Australia Reaction 23:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Bronny James’ latest NBA Summer League game for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Reed Sheppard and the Houston Rockets. Jason explains how Bronny has looked lost so far in summer league, and how he is years away from contributing to the Lakers success. Jason then reacts to Jalen Brunson doing the Knicks a favor by taking more than a hundred million dollar pay cut with his latest extension. Brunson signed for 4 years at 156 million dollars. 12:00 - Bronny’s rough game 25:00 - Reed Sheppard cooks 31:00 - Jalen Brunson signs extension (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA’s win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, and Team Canada in an Olympics exhibition game. Jason explains why Team USA deserves to be heavy favorites to win the basketball gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. 4:30 - Atmosphere at the game 6:30 - Takeaways from the game 25:00 - Thoughts on Team USA 29:30 - Thoughts on Canada 31:30 - Kawhi Leonard out from Team USA (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf discusses how LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA can win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He explains why Team USA should start Steph, LeBron Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Davis. Jason then debates whether Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese should win WNBA Rookie of the Year after the two have had historic rookie seasons for the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. 3:45 - Introduction 7:30 - Team USA 31:30 - Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Bronny James and Dalton Knecht’s NBA debuts with the Los Angeles Lakers in summer league. Jason explains how even though Bronny struggled in his first game, he still believes he can be a valuable player for the Lakers as he can defend, and shoot from 3. Jason then dives into the offseason for the Golden State Warriors and debates whether Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Warriors can defend after acquiring Buddy Hield, DeAnthony Melton, and Kyle Anderson after losing Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks. Last, Jason reacts to the Sacramento Kings trading for DeMar Derozan from the Chicago Bulls as they try and contend for a Western Conference title. 4:15 - Introduction 6:00 - Bronny James debut 23:30 - Warriors offseason moves 38:30 - DeMar DeRozan trade #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers a range of listener questions from the mailbag! He charts the best path forward for Steph Curry, Draymond Green and the Warriors and whether Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets can overcome the loss of Kentavius Caldwall-Pope. He assess the ceiling for an upstart Orlando Magic team, whether Jayson Tatum and the Celtics will be buried under the weight of so many big contracts and more! 5:30 - Should Warriors have bent to Klay’s requests 8:00 - Warriors’ path forward 13:00 - Lakers best possible trades/signings 17:00 - Will Celtics contracts hamper them? 21:00 - Thoughts on Flagstaff, Arizona 27:30 - Good minimum signings for Mavericks? 31:30 - Ceiling for the Orlando Magic 33:00 - Nuggets losing KCP 36:00 - Could OKC win 2-3 titles in next 6 years? 38:00 - Eastern conference power rankings 40:00 - New CBA 42:15 - Favorite Star Wars character 44:00 - Becoming a better ballhandler (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to several big moves from around the NBA including Isaiah Hartenstein joining Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Why does Jason believe the addition of Hartenstein and Alex Caruso has moved OKC into his elite championship contenders tier? Later, Jason reacts to Chris Paul joining Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs as well as the New Orleans Pelicans trading with the Atlanta Hawks for Dejounte Murray to pair with Zion Williamson. 4:00 - Introduction 7:30 - Hartenstein to Thunder 25:30 - How Hartenstein fits with OKC 50:00 - Chris Paul to Spurs 55:00 - Dejounte Murray to Pelicans (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest stories from the start of NBA Free Agency including Klay Thompson joining Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks following their NBA Finals loss vs. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. How will Klay fit into what many people believe is the best backcourt in the NBA? And what is next for Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors? Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Paul George joining Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Philadelphia 76ers. How dangerous has Philly become in the Eastern Conference? And what is the fallout for Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers? 4:45 - Introduction 5:30 - Klay Thompson to Mavericks 31:30 - What's next for Warriors? 36:00 - Paul George to 76ers 48:00 - What's next for Clippers? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers selecting Bronny James during the NBA Draft to pair him with his father, LeBron James, ahead of the 2024 NBA season. Jason discusses why Bronny is better than people realize and breaks down what his role will be the Lakers. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment including his reaction the Celtics, Nuggets, and Suns selections in the NBA Draft. Should the Thunder go after Kevin Durant? And what did Jason think of JJ Redick's intro press conference with the Lakers? 5:00 - Bronny James to Lakers 8:30 - Will Bronny contribute to Lakers this season? 14:00 - Baylor Scheierman to Celtics 25:30 - Ryan Dunn to Suns 31:00 - Best foundation for NBA team 36:00 - Should Thunder trade for Kevin Durant 37:00 - DaRon Holmes to Nuggets 41:30 - Wizards-Trail Blazers trade 48:00 - Will JJ Redick run 5-out with Lakers? 49:00 - Is Julius Randle underrated? 52:00- What Thunder lineup will look like 54:30 - Are Knicks second best team in East? 55:30 - JJ Redick press conference 58:00 - Apology for Star Wars spoilers 59:00 - What happened to Jason's nose? 01:00:30 - Where to start watching Star Wars (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Round 1 of the NBA Draft featuring Zach Edey joining Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, Dalton Knecht falling to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves trading up for Kentucky's Rob Dillingham. Jason also shares his thoughts on the Top 5 selections including Zaccharie Risacher going to the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 1 overall pick, Alex Sarr heading to the Wizards at No. 2, and Reed Sheppard joining a young Houston Rockets team. 6:00 - 1. Hawks: Zaccharie Risacher 8:00 - 2. Wizards: Alex Sarr 10:00 - 3. Rockets: Reed Sheppard 12:00 - 4. Spurs: Stephon Castle 13:30 - 5. Pistons: Ron Holland II 15:45 - Why Kel'el Ware fits with Heat 24:00 - Timberwolves trade for Rob Dillingham 29:00- Grizzlies draft Zach Edey 33:30 - Lakers steal Dalton Knecht (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the New York Knicks' massive trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Mikal Bridges. Did New York overpay for Bridges or is he worth the price to be reunited with Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart following their time together with Villanova. Later, Jason reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder trading with the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso and how that will impact last season's #1 seed in the West as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and co. look to elevate to a championship-caliber team. 5:00 - Did Knicks overpay for Mikal Bridges? 7:30 - How Bridges fits on offense 11:00 - Why Knicks offense will massively elevate 18:00 - Impact on Knicks defense 26:00 - Why Jason loves this trade 27:00 - How Knicks match up with Celtics 29:00 - What will Knicks do from here? 30:00 - What happens to Julius Randle? 33:00 - Alex Caruso to Thunder (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his Top 5 takeaways following the 2024 NBA season. Jason breaks down the biggest lessons he learned over the course of the regular season and playoffs which ended with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics defeating Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Jason discusses the biggest factors that contributed to Boston's title as well as what cost Dallas, LeBron James' Lakers, and everyone else who came up short. 7:00 - Jason’s NBA postseason picks 9:00 - Takeaway #1 - Regular season success doesn’t protect you from a bad matchup. 16:00 - Takeaway #2 - The team that is most matchup resilient is at or near the top of the standings 26:00 - Takeaway #3 -Rim pressure is the primary driving force behind shot quality 36:00 - Takeaway #4 - Offensive organization matters 53:00 - Takeaway #5 - Defensive versatility 01:02:00 - What will next year's champion look like? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic to break down the biggest questions ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. Are the Atlanta Hawks more likely to draft Zaccharie Risacher or Alex Sarr with the first overall pick? Later, the guys share their thoughts on the other top prospects including Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, and Dalton Knecht. And of course...will Bronny James team up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers? 5:30 - Why Sam has NO Tier 1 or Tier 2 players 10:00 - Zaccharie Risacher vs. Alex Sarr for #1 25:00 - What will Wizards do with 2nd pick? 27:00 - What is Alex Sarr's potential? 30:00 - Reed Sheppard 36:30 - Stephon Castle 43:00 - Spurs dream draft 44:00 - Where Donovan Clingan goes 52:00 - Cody Williams 55:00 - Devin Carter 58:00 - Dalton Knecht 01:00:00 - Is Bronny James a realistic NBA player? 01:11:00 - Check out Sam's work! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Overtime Elite General Manager/Head of Basketball Damien Wilkins to break down OTE's top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft. Jason and Damien discuss why Alex Sarr should be the first overall pick for the Atlanta Hawks to pair with Trae Young, the best fits for Rob Dillingham following his breakout season with Kentucky, and why Tyler Smith is set up to be one of the biggest steals of the draft! The guys also share their thoughts on player development in the US and whether international players have taken over the NBA with Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic leading the charge. 4:30 - Overtime Elite's growth 11:00 - How OTE prepares prospects 14:00 - Why Alex Sarr should go No. 1 28:00 - Rob Dillingham's best fits 39:00 - How Rob grew at OTE 44:00 - Why Tyler Smith is Draft sleeper 55:00 - Have international players overtaken American players? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic to break down how JJ Redick wound up as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason and Jovan discuss what occurred behind the scenes to bring Redick to LA, the impact LeBron James and Anthony Davis had on the hire, and how interested the Lakers were in UConn head coach Dan Hurley. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the impact Redick will have on the Lakers' schemes next season as well as what LA must do this offseason to return to NBA Finals contention. 6:00 - How Redick wound up with Lakers 11:00 - Was Monty Williams considered? 12:30- Was Dan Hurley Lakers first choice? 22:00 - How Redick sold Lakers at interview 28:30 - Why Redick will help LA turn around 34:00 - Getting Anthony Davis more involved 38:00 - How Redick will modernize Lakers offense 45:00 - Lakers defense must improve 48:00 - What was LeBron James' involvement? 54:00 - Lakers view Redick as Pat Riley / Erik Spoelstra? 57:30 - Did Redick/LeBron podcast come up in interview? 58:00 - Who will assistant coaches be? 01:01:00 - Lakers offseason plans 01:11:30 - Check out Jovan's work! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their next head coach. Jason discusses the risk factor of hiring Redick, how he will work with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and why "success feels inevitable" for Los Angeles. 4:00 - Why Reddick hire is no more “risky” than other candidates on the market 6:30 - Why Reddick’s competitive nature is an advantage 12:00 - He needs to bring accountability to the Lakers 15:00 - Lakers need to address personnel issues to succeed. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics defeating Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks to bring home the 18th NBA championship for Boston. Jason discusses where Boston ranks among recent NBA champions, if Jaylen Brown deserved NBA Finals MVP over Jayson Tatum, and whether the Celtics top his way-too-early list of candidates to be next season's champion. Later, Jason shares whether the Mavericks are further off from a championship than their fan base is willing to admit and discusses what must change for Luka to get Dallas back. 5:00 - Congrats to Celtics 9:00 - How Boston can prove people wrong 16:00 - Celtics rank among recent NBA champions 25:00 - Did Jaylen Brown deserve Finals MVP? 28:00 - Celtics chances to repeat? 32:30 - Are Mavericks close to winning title? 46:00 - How Mavs can improve 52:00- The big change for Luka Doncic 54:00 - Closing another NBA season #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Celtics winning the NBA Finals in five games over the Dallas Mavericks. They start by reflecting on what the legacy of the 2024 Boston Celtics will be (3:30) why Jaylen Brown was more deserving of the finals MVP award than Jayson Tatum (10:00), and the outlook for the Celtics moving forward (14:00). They point to Kyrie Irving’s wild inconsistency as a huge problem for Dallas (19:00) and why the Mavericks need to make changes in order to be a true title contender (26:00). They also offer up some suggestions on the “right” star to pair with Luka Doncic (33:00) Finally, they argue why the Celtics absolutely deserved to win the title this year (38:00) and point to which teams to look out for in 2025 (47:00)! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf gives his overall thoughts on a blowout win for Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks in a must-win game 4 in Dallas. He provides his assessment of Luka’s huge game, what the path to victory looks like for Dallas, and what Boston needs to change going forward. 3:00 - Game 4 assessment 7:45 - Luka’s performance in game 4 16:15 - Derrick Lively was clutch for Dallas 18:15 - What Boston needs to change going forward MAILBAG 25:00 - Is Derrick White the best role player in the league? 28:00 - Should Porzingis play in game 5? 31:00 - How do the Warriors become contenders next year? 40:00 - Who would you favor in a hypothetical game 6 in Dallas? 46:00 - Is Luka a younger James Harden? 48:00 - Thoughts on Luka/Carmelo comp made by Colin Cowherd? 52:00 - 2020 Lakers or 2024 Celtics? 55:00 - Did Joe Mazulla crack the code for stopping Luka? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Finals Mailbag. Jason discusses which team from the West would have given Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics the most difficult time in a playoff series (4:30). Later, he discusses why Luka Doncic's defensive efforts have been detrimental to the Mavericks' chances in the Finals (8:45), whether Jaylen Brown has elevated his game to superstar level (15:30), and ranks the 2024 Celtics amongst the previous five NBA champions (23:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Celtics win over the Mavericks in Game 3! They start with the Mavericks inability to match up with the Celtics (4:30) and Jaylen Brown’s ascension to a 2nd tier superstar in the league (7:30). Then they focus on Luka Doncic being a complete liability on the defensive end of the floor (13:00) and why it’s nearly impossible to win a title when your star can’t hang on defense (23:00). Next, they discuss why Jayson Tatum is the perfect star for this Celtics squad (25:00) and why we’ve possibly underestimated how great Boston is (27:00). Finally, they discuss the life and legacy of Jerry West and his impact on the history of the league (32:00) and why the Celtics were just too good NOT to win the title this year (43:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to discuss what changes Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks must attempt in order to find new life in their NBA Finals matchup with the Boston Celtics. How can the Mavs offense find its groove against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the staunch Boston defense? Is this series already over heading back to Dallas for Game 3? Later, Jason and Sam react to UConn coach Dan Hurley turning down the head coaching job with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. 3:00 - What defensive changes should Dallas make? 7:30 - Dallas should defend for contain and not for pressure 13:30 - Best strategy for containing Boston’s offense 18:00 - #1 factor disrupting Dallas is Tatum on the center 28:00 - Dallas needs to add more complications in screens and the pick n roll 37:00 - Boston is MORE engaged on the road 39:30- Sweep more likely than 2-2 41:30 - What should you want in a title contender for 2025 44:30 - Both Denver and Minnesota would have been tougher for Boston 52:00 - Dan Hurley turns down Laker job to stay at UConn (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. He dissects all the metrics from the game and gives his three big takeaways, what Dallas needs to do to turn around the series, and gives his take on the Jayson Tatum vs Jaylen Brown debate! 4:45 - Metrics breakdown 7:45 - Dallas not converting iso opportunities Three Takeaways: 9:30 - Dallas can’t contain the basketball 15:45 - Boston plays advantage basketball in space 19:00 - Boston is a horrible matchup for Dallas 28:30 - Dallas doesn’t have enough options on offense to counter Boston’s defense 35:00 - Two things that can turn the series around for Dallas 37:00 - Tatum vs Brown debate (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Celtics win over the Mavericks in Game 2! They start with the series being terribly lopsided in the favor of the Boston Celtics (3:30) and why two straight Boston wins have shown that Jayson Tatum isn’t the alpha “get a bucket” guy that’s necessary for the Celtics to win the series (8:30) They both predict the series will be over in five games (10:30) and Colin predicts that despite their dominant performance so far, Boston won’t be a dynasty (15:00). Finally, they debate whether Dan Hurley will take the Lakers job (22:30) and whether it was a mistake to leave Caitlin Clark off the roster for the Olympic team (27:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. He dives into adjustments the Mavericks need to make in Game 2 against the Celtics, how Dan Hurley would fit with the Lakers, offseason needs for the Nuggets and more! 3:00 - Celtics owning the lower 1/3rd of the court 6:00 - LeBron not involved in coaching search, could he leave? 11:00 - Best 3rd, 4th 5th option: 2024 Celtics or 2017 Warriors? 13:00 - The sith grand plan 19:00 - Celtics the 2025 favorites if they win Finals? 23:00 - Could Celtics become a dynasty 25:00 - How will Hurley’s scheme translate to Lakers 26:30 - Why leave real estate? 29:00 - Jason’s 2nd favorite player after LeBron? 34:00 - Will there be more Celtics blow outs? 35:30 - What moves should Denver make? 37:00 - What guitars does Jason have? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down all the film from Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks and gives you his biggest takeaways from the tape! 4:30 - How Boston disrupted Dallas on both ends 14:00 - Porzingis showed why he’s the “Ceiling Raiser” for Boston 16:00 - Dallas needs to reprogram their defensive instincts 17:00 - Boston’s bad stretch 25:00 - Adjustments for Dallas 30:00 - Start of film study 32:00 - Offensive glass an issue for Dallas 39:00 - Boston broke Dallas’s pick n roll 42:30 - Jaylen Brown attacked Luka 49:00 - How Boston regained control after bad stretch and time out (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.