Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

Jason reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Los Angeles Lakers followed by Luka Doncic leaving the game with a left hamstring injury. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP case, what the injury means for the Lakers, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason goes through his top three tiers of NBA stars heading into the playoffs including Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets), LeBron James, and more. Then he discusses Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and the Atlanta Hawks’ hot streak and breaks down how real it is. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers looking legit in their win vs. James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then he's joined by Carter Rodriguez of 'The Chase Down' to do a deep dive on the issues facing the Cavs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the controversial push-off, offensive foul called against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the end of regulation as the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Detroit Pistons. He breaks down every part of that game and why these types of calls with SGA matter so much. Then he discusses how the Miami Heat snapped the Philadelphia 76ers’ hot streak with Paul George and Joel Embiid back in the lineup. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaking out of a mini-slump to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, Jayson Tatum leading the Boston Celtics to a win over the Charlotte Hornets without Jaylen Brown, Alperen Sengun saving the Houston Rockets, the complex NBA MVP discourse involving SGA, Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs, Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), and Jaylen Brown, Arizona vs. Michigan in the NCAA Final Four, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on topics including where Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) and Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) fit in the NBA MVP race alongside Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), what Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors should do next, whether De'Aaron Fox is good enough to help lead the Spurs to a title this year, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets' issues, what the Utah Jazz should do this summer, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics getting a huge win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder. He breaks down every angle from the game including Jaylen Brown's longshot case for the NBA MVP award. Then he discusses Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and the Houston Rockets losing in tragic fashion to the Minnesota Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beating Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in a fun game, Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers getting a needed win over the Orlando Magic, the NBA MVP debate between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder) and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), the fiasco between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what to make of the conversation around Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) and the 65-game awards rule. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Victor Wembanyama's dominance in the San Antonio Spurs’ win over Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat and breaks down why Wemby is underrated. Then he discusses the Golden State Warriors’ cursed season as Steph Curry had to watch Moses Moody blow out his knee in a win over the Dallas Mavericks. Finally, he breaks down how Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Detroit Pistons without Cade Cunningham. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves beating Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics without Anthony Edwards; Luke Kennard being a perfect fit alongside Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers; Jonathan Kuminga returning to face the Golden State Warriors with the Atlanta Hawks; Cameron Boozer's performance for Duke in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament; and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” They start with the Lakers & the red hot play of Luka Doncic and debate whether the Lakers high powered offense can overcome their deficiencies on defense in the playoffs (4:00). Colin argues that under JJ Reddick, the Lakers now play in a highly motivated and intentional way and compliment Luka & LeBron (11:30), and Jason believes that LeBron has been uniquely focused in pursuit of a fifth ring (17:00). They discuss Kevin Durant’s comment that “MJ is bigger than basketball” and compare Michael Jordan’s legacy to LeBron’s (24:00). They pivot to Giannis and debate whether his hyperathletic style of play will age well, and what his value should be in a trade considering his age and injury history (32:30). They switch gears to college basketball and discuss where Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. will land in the draft as one of the most well-rounded guard prospects in years (43:00).  Finally, they discuss how NIL has shifted the balance of power in college hoops ever further in favor of the blue blood programs and why we are seeing less double digit seeds pulling off upsets (51:15), and debate whether Gonzaga should move on from Mark Few after being upset by Texas in the tournament (57:30).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting an impressive win over the Miami Heat, including Luka Doncic scoring 60 points and LeBron James getting a triple-double. Then he breaks down Victor Wembanyama's game-winner for the San Antonio Spurs against the Phoenix Suns. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the news that Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons is out for a few weeks with a collapsed lung; Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers on fire in a win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets; plus how Jared McCain is helping the Oklahoma City Thunder. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his latest NBA contender rankings including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, and Cleveland Cavaliers. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers winning their ninth of 10 games, this time over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. He breaks down the performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, before outlining how Marcus Smart has changed the identity of the team. Then he discusses the Atlanta Hawks beating the Orlando Magic and the Arizona Wildcats heading into the 2026 NCAA Tournament. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder beating Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday plus follows up on the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday to discuss what LA needs out of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves to compete in the NBA playoffs, if Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have enough experience, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Denver Nuggets in overtime. He breaks down Luka Doncic's game winner, LeBron James and Austin Reaves performances, Nikola Jokic's impressive game, Deandre Ayton's defense, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a fun Thursday night NBA slate including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making history to break Wilt Chamberlain’s consecutive 20-point game streak in a fun OKC Thunder win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the Denver Nuggets to a win over the San Antonio Spurs without Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Doncic scoring 51 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Chicago Bulls in the return of LeBron James. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Denver Nuggets beating the Houston Rockets. He breaks down how the NBA's Nuggets look with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Cameron Johnson all finally healthy together, how the Rockets offense is struggling with Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, plus how the Orlando Magic have won five games in a row. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to two potential NBA playoff showdowns from Tuesday including Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs beating Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics after Jaylen Brown got ejected, plus Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers getting another win without LeBron James, this time against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Carson Breber of 'Nerd Sesh' to react to Bam Adebayo's 83-point game for the Miami Heat, compare it to other high scoring NBA games such as Kobe Bryant getting 81 with the Los Angeles Lakers and Wilt Chamberlain going for 100 with the Golden State Warriors, and debate how ethical it was. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Nikola Jokic in one of the great regular season games of the NBA season. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's latest step-back 3-point dagger, OKC's role player development, Nikola Jokic's masterful game, whether SGA has become the best player in the world, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a fun weekend of NBA games and gives five big takeaways including how Jayson Tatum makes the Boston Celtics title contenders immediately; the Los Angeles Lakers need Austin Reaves to be their second option after Luka Doncic, not LeBron James; how the Cleveland Cavaliers and James Harden have a Celtics problem; the Houston Rockets’ issue with Alperen Sengun's defense; and how Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons have slipped. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the news that Jayson Tatum is returning from injury for the Boston Celtics tonight in a battle against the Dallas Mavericks. He breaks down what this means for Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics as a whole. Then he answers NBA mailbag questions involving Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham's bids for MVP, whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs can win the NBA Finals this season, Cam Johnson's struggles for the Denver Nuggets, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Charlotte Hornets showcasing all of their ability in an impressive win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. He breaks down every part of their team-wide breakout including LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, and Brandon Miller. Then he discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder's close win over the New York Knicks, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a big shot to beat Jalen Brunson. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers beating Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons without Donovan Mitchell, then he breaks down four of the most-winning role players in the NBA including Luke Kennard of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jose Alvarado of the New York Knicks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets squeaking out a win over Keyonte George and the Utah Jazz, as well as Jonathan Kuminga's first three games with the Atlanta Hawks. Then he breaks down the best NBA Draft landing spots for top prospects Darryn Peterson (Kansas), AJ Dybantsa (BYU), and Cameron Boozer (Duke). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the last week of NBA games to give his latest power rankings including the New York Knicks rising after an impressive win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs,  the Denver Nuggets in free fall since Nikola Jokic returned from injury, Jaylen Brown leading the Boston Celtics, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's return for the OKC Thunder, and Luka Doncic keeping the Los Angeles Lakers afloat with wins over weak opponents. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on topics including how the Los Angeles Lakers trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves can best coexist on the court, Cade Cunningham's NBA playoff impact for the Detroit Pistons, dream NBA duos, what makes the San Antonio Spurs organizational culture so strong, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the San Antonio Spurs beating the Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets beating the Boston Celtics as the two teams make impressive statements, potentially propelling them as title favorites ahead of the OKC Thunder. Then he breaks down five impressive breakout seasons for players that will be common household NBA names soon. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers’ ugly loss to the Orlando Magic including troubling plays from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves. He also goes in depth discussing the point Zach Lowe made about Luka being "unwatchable" and what needs to change. Then he gives more NBA takeaways on James Harden and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers, Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic, Jonathan Kuminga's debut with the Atlanta Hawks, and Cason Wallace's performance with the OKC Thunder. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons squaring off in a battle of young NBA Finals contenders. He breaks down how Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle affected the game on both ends of the floor, Cade Cunningham's up-and-down game, and what Detroit needs to take the next step. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf,  host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA. They begin by evaluating Luka Doncic’s first year as a Laker and debate whether his volatility and lack of effort on defense makes him a poor emotional leader for the team (2:00). Jason argues Luka really ISN’T the leader of the team, but his high ceiling, lower floor style of play makes for more unpredictable results on a night-to-night basis. Colin dives into the massive stylistic differences between regular season & playoff basketball and they agree that the Lakers are really only built for the regular season (11:30).  They pivot to the Celtic’s “shoot 3’s and play your ass off defensively” strategy and debate how viable they’ll be in the playoffs and what to expect from the return of Jayson Tatum (21:00). They examine the Knicks and agree they are basically a worse version of last year’s team with a clearly defined ceiling and are likely to lose a playoff series to either the Pistons or Celtics (26:45).  They discuss Adam Silver’s willingness to abandon the dynastic nature of the NBA and whether that’s good for the league, and why it’s difficult for teams to maintain a sustained level of success (31:00). Finally, they debate who are the “great, but not household name” players in the league (37:30) and preview an exceptional incoming draft class (43:30).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the weekend of NBA games and gives his five biggest takeaways including the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense looking dominant as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is close to returning, the Boston Celtics finding every advantage possible to become an NBA title contender, Austin Reaves and his issues for the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves struggling with a specific defensive concept, and the Denver Nuggets having problems since Nikola Jokic returned from injury. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on topics including how to fix NBA Draft tanking, how Adam Silver has been as NBA commissioner, the All-Star game format, the Dunk Contest, why the Denver Nuggets have blown fourth quarter leads, Jalen Williams’ role on the Oklahoma City Thunder, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason does his first scouting report on the 2026 NBA Draft, specifically debating whether Darryn Peterson of Kansas or AJ Dybantsa of BYU should be the number one overall pick. He breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of each player and also compares them as prospects to potential NBA rookie of the year, Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the NBA Rookie of the Year race between Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel. He discusses the odds of each player winning the award before doing a thorough breakdown of the rookie season each player has had. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA All-Star Weekend is over as the second half of the season tips off this week. Here to discuss the best bets across the NBA is hoops fanatic Jason Timpf. He joins betting expert Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter in an episode sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SHARPORSQUARE and use code SHARPORSQUARE at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Jason Timpf is a beloved Volume colleague and the host of the popular NBA show ‘Hoops Tonight.’ He tells Chad and Simon about his NBA Contender Tiers, including a ton of love for the Minnesota Timberwolves and star Anthony Edwards. He also answers questions about the Boston Celtics’ performance with guard Jaylen Brown, the purgatory the Los Angeles Lakers are mired in with LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and the reasons he feel confident about the Cleveland Cavaliers with new addition James Harden. They also discuss the drama around a potential Kevin Durant burner account identified last week, the surging Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference, Utah Jazz tanking, and so much more. #Volume 0:00:00 - START 0:09:19 - Guest Jason Timpf 0:14:45 - Detroit Piston 0:17:45 - James Harden & Cleveland Cavaliers 0:22:28 - Kevin Durant Burner situation 0:26:30 - Boston Celtics 0:28:30 - Utah Jazz 0:38:20 - Minnesota Timberwolves 0:49:12 - LA Lakers 0:55:35 - NBA MVP Best Bet -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his mid-season NBA awards and discusses how the league's 65-game rule will impact the results. He breaks down the three-headed race for MVP between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), and Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), as well as the Defensive Player of the Year race between Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) and Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), the races for Coach of the Year, Most Improved, Sixth Man of the Year, and All-NBA teams including players such as Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) and Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the entirety of NBA All-Star weekend including Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves setting an important tone that helped the effort in the All-Star game, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard's impressive play, the performances from LeBron James of the Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets, the problem with the dunk contest, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Yahoo! NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor to break down contender rankings for the 2026 NBA title. They discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets still being at the top, why James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers are rising, why they'll never count out Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, how high up the Boston Celtics should be now and if Jayson Tatum returns, whether Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers can crack the top 10, why Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have fallen since the last rankings, Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks, Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.