Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

Jason Timpf reacts to top-rated NBA Draft prospects Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson's dominant performances from their Las Vegas showdown. How does Victor Wembanyama compare to Brooklyn Nets' star Kevin Durant, and what is his defensive ceiling? In what ways does Henderson remind Jason of the Lakers' Russell Westbrook? #volume

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Jason Timpf breaks down Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant's preseason debuts against Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers, how Ben Simmons played in his first game since being traded to the Nets, and Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis' performances in their preseason debut against De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Plus, Timpf breaks down the near trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers, LeBron James' continued support of Russell Westbrook, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' preseason highlights, Jaylen Brown and the Celtics' rout of the Hornets, Deandre Ayton's lack of enthusiasm for the Suns, and the Jazz' victory over the Raptors. #Volume #Herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 96-87 preseason victory over Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards. Jason shares his thoughts on the Warriors' poor shooting, elite defense, and how players like Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga, and James Wiseman will step up this season with Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. gone. Plus, Jason breaks down the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season. Has another playoff run taken its toll on this aging Warriors core of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson? How will the Warriors integrate Jonathan Kuminga and James Wiseman into their rotation? What do the Warriors need to do to repeat as NBA champions? #Volume #herd #colincowherd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Boston Celtics ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season. How were the Celtics able to improve their roster this offseason? Will Ime Udoka's suspension have major consequences? And what steps must Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown make to take Boston back to the NBA Finals? #Volume #herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Milwaukee Bucks ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season. With Giannis Antetokounmpo being the best player in the league and Khris Middleton returning from injury, will the Bucks return to the NBA Finals? #Volume

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Jason Timpf breaks the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season. With Kawhi Leonard returning from injury, John Wall signing this offseason, and a healthy Paul George, will Los Angeles finally be able to get over the hump and reach an NBA Finals? #Volume

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Jason Timpf reacts to the defending champion Golden State Warriors' media day. How did Steph Curry respond to Giannis Antetokounmpo calling him the best player in the world? How does the Warriors' extended continuity give them an advantage? Lastly, how should Golden State approach upcoming free agency decisions, particularly around Draymond, Andrew Wiggins, and Jordan Poole? #Volume #Herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to the NBA's media day including LeBron James and Russell Westbrook on the Lakers upcoming season, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant breaking their months long silence following an offseason of drama with the Nets, James Harden reportedly losing weight ahead of 76ers' camp, Zion Williamson reportedly being in excellent shape for the Pelicans, and Deandre Ayton's awkward answer when asked about returning to the Suns. #Volume #Herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season. Will Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Doc Rivers finally get Philly back to the NBA Finals? #Volume #herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season. After an offseason filled with drama, how will Steve Nash get the most out of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons as Brooklyn seeks its first NBA championship. #Volume #ColinCowherd #Herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Phoenix Suns ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season as Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton look to avenge last season's Western Conference Semifinals loss to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. #Volume

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Jason Timpf reacts to the possibility of high school players being allowed to skip college and go straight to the NBA. He then turns his attention to the number eight team of his NBA power rankings, the Denver Nuggets, led by back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic and the return of Jamal Murray. #Volume

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Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing point guard Dennis Schroder to a one-year deal. What does this mean for Russell Westbrook's future with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers. Later Jason breaks down the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season as Luka Doncic looks to build on last season's Western Conference Finals loss to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors and guide the Mavs to the NBA Finals. #Volume

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Miami Heat ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season as Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and company hope to avenge their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Boston Celtics. #Volume #herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson look to build on last season's 2nd place finish in the NBA's Western Conference before falling to Stephen Curry and the eventual champion Golden State Warriors. #Volume

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Jason Timpf reacts to news that Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors considered making a trade for Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant during the NBA offseason. He later discusses what makes Steph Curry great and different from stars like LeBron James. #Herd #Volume

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season. After trading with the Utah Jazz for star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, are Darius Garland and the Cavaliers ready to make a serious run in the Eastern Conference? #herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season. How far can Los Angeles go with a healthy LeBron James and Anthony Davis? What impact does Patrick Beverley bring? And what should LA do with Russell Westbrook? #herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season as they are guided by young stars Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. #Herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season as Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and C.J. McCollum look to guide New Orleans back to the playoffs. #Herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to the Utah Jazz trading All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers and its implications for both teams involved, the New York Knicks, and the Los Angeles Lakers. #herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Chicago Bulls ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season as DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Lonzo Ball look to guide Chicago back to the playoffs. #herd

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Jason Timpf discusses Stephen Curry's legacy and where the Warriors guard lands among the greatest players in NBA history including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Magic Johnson. #herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz. How will Beverley fit in with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and how does this impact Russell Westbrook's future with the Lakers? Later, Jason reacts to Chet Holmgren's season ending injury.

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Jason Timpf reacts to fan messages regarding his Top 25 Players in the NBA. Were LeBron James and Kevin Durant overrated? Was league MVP Nikola Jokic underrated?

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Jason Timpf reacts to the news of Kevin Durant choosing to stay with Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets for the 2022-2023 NBA season, the implications it has on the team, and how LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can learn a lesson from Brooklyn. 

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Jason Timpf addresses reports that the Grizzlies are discussing a Kevin Durant trade with the Nets, what Kyrie Irving staying in Brooklyn means for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and later responds to critics of his Top 25 Players in the NBA list. #Herd

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Jason culminates his Top 5 Players in the NBA by breaking down his number one player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. #Herd

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Jason Timpf discusses why Steph Curry comes in at number two on his list of the top 5 players in the NBA.

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Jason Timpf breaks down why Kevin Durant is the third best player in the NBA. #Herd

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Jason Timpf breaks down why LeBron James ranks 4th of his Top 5 Players in the NBA. #Herd

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Jason Timpf discusses the 5th ranked player of his Top 10 Players in the NBA: Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic. #Herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to news of LeBron James meeting with the Lakers front office, Anthony Davis taking the primary role in the Lakers' offense, the latest rumors surrounding Kyrie Irving to Los Angeles, and reports of Kevin Durant preferring to be traded to the Boston Celtics.

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Jason Timpf discusses the Kevin Durant-Nets drama, owner Joe Tsai defending Sean Marks and Steve Nash, and shares the best course of action for Brooklyn in handling Durant and Kyrie Irving.  Plus, Jason ranks players 10-6 of his Top 25 Players in the NBA featuring last seasons top two MVP candidates Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. He shares what dominant skills lift these players into his top 10, but also what factors keep them out of his top 5. 

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Jason Timpf reacts to news of Kevin Durant telling Nets owner Joseph Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash. #Herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to rumors of a Lakers-Jazz-Knicks three team trade and shares which players the Lakers should target in a potential deal to best help LeBron James and Anthony Davis win a championship. plus Jason ranks players 15-11 of his Top 25 Players in the NBA featuring young stars like Ja Morant, Brandon Ingram, and Devin Booker as well as superstar veterans like Damian Lillard and Paul George. #Herd

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Jason Timpf shares players 20-16 of his Top 25 Players in the NBA, including several superstars who could find their way back into the top 10 with a big season.

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Jason Timpf shares players 25-21 of his Top 25 Players in the NBA and discusses who just missed the cut. 

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Jason Timpf remembers Bill Russell after the Celtics legend passed away at age 88, answers whether the Warriors should give Draymond Green a max contract extension, discusses Zion Williamson's weight clause in his contract with the Pelicans, questions what is next for LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers, and shares his thoughts on who gets traded first: Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell? #Herd

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Jason breaks down the latest report on the Celtics attempting to trade Jaylen Brown to the Nets for Kevin Durant, why he thinks the move would work, and if this would make the Celtics the favorite to win the NBA title. He then discusses the rumors of the Lakers attempting to trade for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield, and talks about the Warriors' chances of repeating.

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Jason Timpf answers listener questions including why Giannis Antetokounmpo is sometimes disrespected by other NBA players, if the Clippers are the biggest threat to the Warriors in the Western Conference, if the Steph Curry-Kevin Durant Warriors were better than the Kobe-Shaq Lakers, and what his thoughts are on an NBA midseason tournament. #Herd

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Jason Timpf discusses the Lakers true intentions with Russell Westbrook despite rumors of a unifying phone call between Russ, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis. He later talks about how James Harden taking a pay cut with the 76ers is only covering up his real problem, where Joel Embiid needs to improve, and basketball's analytics vs. film debate.

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Jason Timpf discusses if the likelihood of a Kyrie Irving-Lakers trade is fading, why the Lakers need to go all-in and make a move for the Nets' star point guard, and the clear message LeBron James sent Los Angeles' front office with his 42-point performance at the Drew League.

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Jason Timpf discusses possible trade destinations for Donovan Mitchell such as the New York Knicks, reports that Kyrie Irving wants to stay with the Nets, Adam Silver's message to Kevin Durant and other NBA players requesting trades, and whether Steph Curry has a claim to being the second-best player of all-time ahead of LeBron James.

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Jason Timpf breaks down the Warriors' summer league performances, James Wiseman's impressive start, Jonathan Kuminga's early struggles, and Moses Moody's increasing maturity as an NBA player.

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Jason Timpf shares his observations from the NBA's summer league, discusses LeBron James and Russell Westbrook showing up to games but not sitting together, his impressions of Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, and Jaden Ivey in action, and notes why he is not impressed with Damian Lillard despite supporting him staying in Portland with the Trail Blazers. #Herd

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Jason Timpf discusses the moves he has liked and has not liked for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Later, he describes how Kyrie Irving would fit in with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of the Lakers roster. #Herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to the latest rumors surrounding Kevin Durant's trade request and why the Toronto Raptors are a great trading partner for the Nets. He later discusses why Kyrie Irving is a perfect match with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Jason reacts to Kevin Durant requesting a trade, discusses the possibility of Kyrie heading to the Lakers, and breaks down his favorite and least favorite moves of the day. #Herd

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Jason gives his thoughts on Kyrie opting in with the Nets, previews the Lakers and Nets free agency period.

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