Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

Jason Timpf continues to rank his top 25 players in the NBA by revealing No. 6, Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis. After starting the season 2-10, Anthony Davis carried the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals by anchoring the defense. While he isn’t the offensive player of other players in the top 10, his presence on defense is enough for him to be ranked 6th in the NBA. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the 25 best players in the NBA, by revealing No. 7, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. After averaging 30 points per game last season, there’s no question that Tatum is an elite scorer. At only 25 years old, Jayson Tatum is one of the great young superstars in the league. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the 25 best players in the NBA by revealing number 8, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. When healthy, LeBron is still EASILY a top 5 player in the NBA, but because of his injury history the last couple years, LeBron checks in at number 8. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reveals his No. 9 player in his ranking of the 25 best basketball players in the NBA with Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat. Despite not having off the chart box score numbers, playoff Jimmy is a real phenomenon as he continues to WIN basketball games when they matter most. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the NBA by revealing his No. 10 player, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. Jason breaks down the polarizing nature of Doncic’s game and explains why he landed at the No. 10 spot with players like LeBron James and Jimmy Butler still to be ranked. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the NBA by revealing Nos. 12 and 11. Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, and Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers just miss joining the top 10. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reveals Nos. 15-13 on his top 25 players in the NBA ranking. Three guards in the Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards, Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard, and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crack the top 15. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reveals Nos. 18-16 in his top 25 players in the NBA. Jason breaks down Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers, Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, and NBA champion Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets, who just missed the top 15. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the NBA. Today he reveals Nos. 21-19, which includes Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks, Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks, and Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf gives his yearly rankings of the top 25 players in the NBA. Today he reveals Nos. 25-22, starting off with Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks, and moving down the list. Who just missed the cut in this year's top 25? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf ranks his Top 5 NBA teams that had the best offseason including why the Lakers quietly made some amazing moves to put themselves back in the conversation of western conference favorites. Jason also reacts to the Phoenix Suns trading Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors, and then trading for Bradley Beal to create a new big 3 with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Finally, he explains the significance of the San Antonio Spurs landing the first overall pick, and getting to select Victor Wembanyama, the most coveted player since LeBron James in 2003. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jaylen Brown signing his super-max contract with the Boston Celtics for 5 years, $304 million. Jason also discusses the Damian Lillard trade situation, and why Dame has the right to try and force his way to whatever team he wants. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Colin reacts to the comical media overreaction to Victor Wembanyama’s lackluster Summer League debut, and why the well oiled UFC machine continues to dance on boxing’s grave. Then, he joins Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf at the Summer League in Vegas to discuss the media panic over Wemby’s debut, if Gregg Popovich should load manage him to acclimate him to the NBA, why the optics of Dame Lillard trade demand are so bad, the biggest surprise Summer League standout, if the new NBA midseason Euro-style tournament will resonate with American fans, and which players could take the Knicks to the next level. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Herd #Volume #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down Victor Wembanyama's bounce-back game on Sunday night, and explores the idea of the Oklahoma City Thunder trading for Damian Lillard. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down Victor Wembanyama's summer league debut as the San Antonio Spurs took on Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets. Jason also discusses the thrilling matchup between Scoot Henderson and the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the Golden State Warriors offseason moves to try and get Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson back to the NBA Finals. The Warriors added Chris Paul in a trade that sent Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards, added veteran point guard Cory Joseph, and drafted power forward Trayce Jackson-Davis out of Indiana as well. Is this enough to get the Warriors back over the hump? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason moves and discusses how LeBron James and Anthony Davis will have a shot at dethroning Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets this coming year. The Lakers are mostly running it back in 2023-24 after re-signing Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura, while adding some extra depth in Cam Reddish, Jaxson Hayes, and Gabe Vincent. Will it be enough to get them to the 2024 NBA Finals? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the news that Damian Lillard has requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers and wants to team up with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Jason also reacts to free agency signings throughout the NBA like Fred VanVleet going to Rockets, and more. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Day 1 of NBA free agency featuring Draymond Green returning to the Golden State Warriors on a 4-year, $100 million contract, Kyrie Irving returning to the Dallas Mavericks on a 3-year, 126 million contract, and Gabe Vincent heading to the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses the Warriors' championship window with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, as well as the Lakers adding wing depth around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Jason also reacts to the Indiana Pacers signing Bruce Brown and the Portland Trail Blazers retaining Jerami Grant. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers questions in a mailbag episode about all things NBA. Should we believe the Damian Lillard to Miami rumors? Do LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers have a real shot at beating Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets next season? Who are the players who can truly turn a franchise into a championship contender? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Mark Titus of Barstool Sports to recap the NBA Draft. Mark gives his take on who the Charlotte Hornets should have taken at No. 2 between Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson, and how the Lakers and Warriors did in the back half of the draft selecting Jalen Hood-Schifino and Brandin Podziemski, respectively. The guys also discuss the Phoenix Suns trading Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors and how CP3 fits on a team with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Colin explains why a lack of Jordan Love social media highlights is concerning. Then, Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf joins Colin to discuss why the Suns are hanging on to DeAndre Ayton, if CP3 is a bad fit for the Warriors, why Kristaps Porzingis doesn’t fix the Celtics biggest problem, if the Lakers 1st round pick Jalen Hood-Schifino can contribute meaningful minutes, and if young Euro stars will continue to dominate American born stars. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Herd #Volume #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Golden State Warriors adding another shooter to go along with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in Brandin Podziemski. He also breaks down the Lakers drafting guard Jalen Hood-Schifino out of Indiana to team up with Lebron James and Anthony Davis, and why Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks may have found their big man of the future in Duke’s Dereck Lively II. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Chris Paul being traded to the Golden State Warriors to team up with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, while Jordan Poole heads to the Washington Wizards in the blockbuster deal. Jason discusses how Chris Paul will fit on the Warriors, and what this trade does for their chances of winning another NBA title. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Bradley Beal being traded from the Washington Wizards to the Phoenix Suns. He breaks down how Bradley Beal will fit next to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and DeAndre Ayton, and discusses if they should be title favorites over the Denver Nuggets. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down his 10 most important traits to build a championship basketball team. What did Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks, Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, and Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets all have in common? #herd #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Wizards are expected to trade 3-time all-star Bradley Beal this offseason. Jason Timpf reacts to the news, and discusses possible landing spots for the 29-year-old shooting guard including the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking down Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in 5 games in the NBA Finals, Jason Timpf discusses if this is the start of a Denver Nuggets dynasty as their core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon are all locked into contracts for multiple years. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin and Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf give their instant reaction to the Nuggets NBA title clinching Game 5 victory over the Heat, if Denver has a shot at a dynasty, and what some other contenders need to improve to beat them. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Herd #Volume #HoopsTonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Chris Mannix to discuss if the Nuggets will beat the Miami Heat in Game 5, whether the Nuggets will win more championships in the foreseeable future, and just how historically dominant Jokic's playoff run has been. Later, they discuss where they believe Chris Paul will end up & how the Kyrie Irving saga resolves itself. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Denver Nuggets taking Game 4 of the NBA Finals vs. the Miami Heat. Jason breaks down Nikola Jokic’s latest performance and what adjustments the Heat can make to bounce back. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down how Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets rebounded from their Game 2 letdown to come away with a dominant 109-94 Game 3 victory over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Jason discusses the adjustments to Denver's defense as well as how Miami must respond ahead of a crucial Game 4. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the most important factors from Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the Miami Heat's 111-108 win over Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. How did Erik Spoelstra and Miami adjust from Game 1? And what must each team do in preparation for a vital Game 3? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the most important factors from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 104-93 Game 1 win over Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. What adjustments should each team make heading into Game 2? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 104-93 victory over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jason analyzes Jokic's exceptional 27-point triple-double performance and discusses how the Nuggets seem to dominate the Heat in every aspect of the game. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Volume's Carson Breber and Logan Camden of 'Nerd Sesh' to break down four pressing questions ahead of the NBA Finals featuring Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets squaring off with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Will Miami slow down Nikola Jokic? What is the Heat's biggest advantage? Who has more to gain from winning a title: Jokic or Butler? And what are the guys' predictions for the series? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for the NBA Finals as Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat square off with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Will Erik Spoelstra find a way to slow down Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Nuggets' offense? How will Miami's offense keep up with Denver? And will Jimmy Butler be able to match Nikola Jokic in the battle of the superstars? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat's 103-84 Game 7 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals for a matchup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from Miami's victory, what went wrong for Boston, and how the Celtics can move forward. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' thrilling 104-103 victory over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, which has forced a game 7 in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Jason dissects Derrick White's clutch buzzer beater in the final moments of the game and highlights how the Heat missed a golden chance to secure the series win on their home court. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 110-97 victory over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat to force Game 6 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jason analyzes Jayson Tatum's 21-point, 11-assist performance, highlighting how it propelled the Celtics and breaks down Jimmy Butler's underwhelming showing. Finally, Jason shares his predictions for Game 6. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the Lakers 2022-23 season, how it was a resounding succes and discusses what moves they could make in the offseason to maximize one more year of LeBron James. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the three things Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics must do in order to come back from their 3-1 series deficit against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Why does Jason think the Celtics have the best chance to pull off a 3-0 series comeback than any team in NBA history? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat's 128-102 Game 3 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jason shares his thoughts on the Celtics throwing in the towel early with their latest NBA Playoff game, the Michael Jordan-Jimmy Butler comparison, and what needs to change for Boston moving forward. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 119-108 victory over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Jason discusses Jamal Murray's incredible first half, how Nikola Jokic has dominated Anthony Davis, and whether this series is finished heading into Game 4. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat's 111-105 Game 2 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jason shares his thoughts on Jimmy Butler's dominant performance in the 4th quarter, Bam Adebayo's big night, and just how much trouble Boston is in. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Denver Nuggets winning Game 2 of their NBA Playoff Western Conference Finals matchup versus the Los Angeles Lakers thanks to a big-game performance from Jamal Murray. Jason breaks down how Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets dug themselves out of a halftime hole vs. LeBron James and the Lakers to pull away 2-0 in the series. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat's 123-116 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Jason breaks down the reasons Jimmy Butler thrives in the playoffs, Jayson Tatum's poor shot selection, and the adjustments he expects both teams to make heading into Game 2. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets pulling out a Game 1 victory in their NBA Playoff matchup vs. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason breaks down how a second-half scare nearly had the Lakers stealing home court advantage from the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' Western Conference Finals matchup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. What are the key matchups that will determine this series? Will Anthony Davis be able to slow down Nikola Jokic? And who does Jason have winning the series and clinching a spot in the NBA Finals? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeating Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. Jason breaks down LeBron's 30-point performance, what's next for Steph, Klay, and the Warriors, and the Lakers' matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.