Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf (iHeartPodcasts and The Volume)

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

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Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers firing head coach Darvin Ham following their loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses how things fell off the rails in LA and shares his top candidates to be the next coach for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers. Is JJ Redick a potential replacement? #volume

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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

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Jason Timpf reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' thrilling 118-115 Game 6 win over Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason discusses the biggest highlights from the game, what's next for Embiid and Philly, and his early thoughts on Pacers-Knicks. Later, Jason reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks being eliminated by Indiana and what's next for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and company. #volume

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Jason Timpf reacts to Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 105-93 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Jason discusses what's wrong with Wemby to start this season, how Chet Holmgren has gotten off to a hot start, and what's next for both teams moving forward. Later, Jason discusses the undefeated start for Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and the Cleveland Cavaliers before getting into an NBA mailbag. Should Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors pursue a trade to become legitimate NBA Finals contenders?

Timeline:

4:00 - Introduction

5:00 - Spurs-Thunder

25:15 - Cavaliers hot start

42:00 - Mailbag

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Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' blow-out loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Is it time to worry about the Warriors? Later, he discusses Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-111 loss to Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks in a game without both LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Lastly, Jason breaks down Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' 116-110 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. #volume #herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks firing head coach Adrian Griffin in favor of bringing in former Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers (4:30). Can the Bucks contend for an NBA championship with a new voice leading Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Bucks. Jason then dives into Joel Embiid’s 70-point game against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (30:00), and discusses whether the 76ers can contend with the likes of Boston or Milwaukee in the playoffs. Finally, Jason reacts to the Miami Heat trading for Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets, and if this was the missing offensive piece that Jimmy Butler and the Heat needed in order to get back to the NBA Finals (22:00). #volume

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Orlando Magic and why they've struggled recently despite the return of LeBron James to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. He also discusses the Phoenix Suns mini hot streak punctuated by a big win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. He breaks down Devin Booker's game winner and how Kevin Durant has looked in the recent games. Finally he analyzes Tyrese Haliburton leading the Indiana Pacers to a big win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

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Timeline

4:00 - Start

8:45 - Lakers/Magic reaction

26:30 - Suns win vs. Bucks

35:30 - Pacers/Timberwolves reaction

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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 Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers losing to Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers 127-115. He also discusses how Nikola Jokic dominated the Miami Heat as well as how the Golden State Warriors took down the Washington Wizards without Steph Curry. Later, he reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 119-109 victory over Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Super Bowl Sunday. #volume

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Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason previews the biggest factors, breaks down film from previous Phoenix-Minnesota games, and picks a winner for the series. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic's matchup with Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers and discusses playoff scenarios for LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Mailbag segment.

Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements):

04:00 - Introduction

07:52 - Suns-Timberwolves Predictions

28:14 - Suns-Wolves Film Breakdown

01:11:33 - Magic-Cavs Predictions

01:18:57 - NBA Mailbag

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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 #herd

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Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 13, the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland in their second season together leading the back court, the Cavs should take the next step in competing for the Eastern Conference finals. #volume

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Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 104-92 Game 5 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses the game's biggest highlights and shares his main takeaways ahead of Game 6 where Doncic and Dallas will look to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Later, Jason reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' 113-98 Game 5 win to eliminate the Cleveland Cavalier and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. What's next for Cleveland with rumors swirling of Donovan Mitchell's departure? And what should the Celtics expect from a potential matchup with the Pacers or Knicks looming? The show ends with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment including expectations for Game 6 of Timberwolves-Nuggets as Nikola Jokic and Denver look to close out Anthony Edwards and Minnesota. #volume #Herd

Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements):

05:00 Mavs-Thunder

24:00 Celtics-Cavs

42:30 Mailbag

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Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 104-100 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares his thoughts on what is next for both Western Conference contenders. #volume

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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?

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Jason Timpf breaks down the 7th-seeded Los Angeles Lakers' first round matchup with the 2nd-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Playoffs. Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis go on another NBA Finals run or will Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson, and Memphis play spoiler? Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 06:40 - Can the Lakers guard Ja Morant? 15:49 - The Grizzlies' biggest strength 17:58 - The role Anthony Davis plays 22:04 - Which team will be more clutch? 23:29 - Lakers vs. Grizzlies Prediction. #volume #herd 

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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 #herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 99-96 loss to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Andrew Wiggins still out, is it panic time in Golden State. Jason also discusses the Timberwolves budding potential and whether they will become a threat during the NBA Playoffs. Lastly, Jason shares why he is disappointed by Joel Embiid not playing in the Philadelphia 76ers' matchup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets #volume #ColinCowherd

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Jason Timpf gives his thoughts on the NBA's GM survey.  Plus, Jason give his best picks for the upcoming NBA season. #volume #herd

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Jason Timpf reveals his TOP 3 NBA championship contenders in Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks, Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, and Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets as we approach the NBA playoffs. Jason then dives into the film of the Denver Nuggets' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as the Dallas Mavericks’ win over the Miami Heat. Jason then answers fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics from around the NBA.

Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)

04:00 - Introduction

06:00 - #3 Dallas Mavericks

16:40 - #2 Boston Celtics 

23:00 - #1 Denver Nuggets

33:00 - Nuggets Wolves film session

67:30 - Mavericks Heat film session

79:00 - Mailbag

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Jason Timpf continues to rank his top 25 players in the NBA by revealing No. 4, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. Despite a couple early playoff exits, Kevin Durant is still one of the best players in the NBA, and doesn’t have a glaring weakness anywhere in his game. #volume

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Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Jason discusses why we have not overrated Nikola Jokic as one of the best players in NBA history, despite his disappointing playoff performances in the Nuggets series vs. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Later, Jason breaks down what the Los Angeles Lakers must do this offseason to return to championship status and who LeBron James could join to increase his chances of winning another title. Jason continues by discussing his expectations for Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 3, how this series could impact Jokic and Denver's legacy, and whether the Wolves defense is the best he's seen in recent memory. #volume

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Jason Timpf discusses how Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' offense will operate on offense against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' defense. How can Boston look to slow down a seemingly unstoppable Luka? Later, Jason breaks down film from prior Celtics-Mavericks matchups this season to determine who has the edge in the NBA Finals. #Volume

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

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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 Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 123-113 win over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. Jason discusses what has led to the improved Mavericks defense and what goes wrong for the Suns offense when Bradley Beal is out of the lineup. Later, Jason breaks down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 129-112 win over the Chicago Bulls and clarifies why he is slightly concerned about Boston's offense heading into the NBA Playoffs. Lastly, Jason responds to JJ Redick's criticism on the state of sports media and shares why he believes the industry is in a great place.

Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements):

03:00 - Introduction

04:39 - Mavericks beat Suns

11:46 - Mavericks defense has been great

20:58 - Suns mediocre without Bradley Beal

27:23 - Celtics blow past Bulls

31:09 - How concerning is Celtics lack of interior offense?

41:19 - Responding to JJ Redick's take on sports media

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Jason Timpf reacts to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Philadelphia 76ers' stunning 112-106 Game 5 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason reacts to Philly's wild comeback win and shares his thoughts for what to expect in Game 6. #Volume

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Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 10, the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerging into a superstar, and 2022 2nd overall pick Chet Holmgren making his NBA debut this year, Jason believes the Thunder will be a top 4 team in the Western Conference this season. #volume

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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 #herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers' 105-104 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Jason reacts to the biggest highlights from the game, discusses what he expects from the 76ers' matchup with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, and breaks down how the loser will fare in their matchup with the Hawks or Bulls. #volume

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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

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Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' incredible comeback in their 116-112 win over Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Jason discusses LeBron's epic 4th quarter performance as the Lakers overcame a 21-point deficit for a huge win. What does this mean for the Lakers moving forward? And what is the outlook for the Clippers, who have now lost 4 of their last 6 games. #volume

Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements):

02:00 - Introduction

07:07 - Lakers massive comeback

09:00 - 3 reasons Lakers struggled early

14:00 - Darvin Ham's smart adjustment

21:00 - LeBron James' heroic performance

23:10 - Austin Reaves' underrated night

24:00 - Why Lakers fans should still believe

26:40 - Paul George absence felt

27:45 - Clippers get LeBron'd

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Jason reacts to the Lakers comeback win over the Knicks, Westbrook's benching in overtime, and gives his thoughts on the James Harden/76ers rumors.

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Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment and discusses whether the NBA should implement any changes to generate more interest, how Rob Pelinka has failed LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers as well as why Steve Kerr is the not the problem for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

Timeline:

4:00 - Introduction

5:00 - Should NBA change rules to increase interest?

22:45 - Is KD only "slightly above average" on defense?

25:00 - What happened to Ben Simmons?

27:00 - Mavericks three-point shooting

28:00 - How to send basketball concept questions to Jason

29:00 - Why Jason roots for Lakers

30:45 - How Rob Pelinka has hurt Lakers

36:45 - Offensive rebounding & three-point shooting

37:45 - Grizzlies interesting offensive strategy

50:00 - Is Steve Kerr a problem for Warriors?

54:30 - How OKC matches with Celtics

55:30 - Why Jokic is best player over Giannis

56:30- What Pistons need next

57:30- Will NBA Cup influence MVP

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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 #herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 117-107 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason discusses what both teams will rely on moving forward to maintain their championship aspirations and whether he believes in OKC or New York. Later, Jason reacts to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs' 113-110 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets and discusses why Wemby is nearly a "sure thing" to be the best player in the world sooner rather than later. Finally, Jason reacts to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' two-game winning streak and assesses his current feelings toward his favorite team.

Timeline:

04:00 - Introduction

5:30 - Knicks-Thunder Reaction

27:00 - Spurs-Nuggets Reaction

44:00 - Lakers win 7 of last 9

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Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA's top contenders post All-Star break. The guys debate whether LeBron James' Lakers or Steph Curry's Warriors will go on another NBA Finals run, if the Knicks or Thunder are a legitimate threat, and whether they expect Kevin Durant and the Suns to make noise in the Western Conference. The episode ends with Jason and Sam sharing their thoughts on the Mavericks, Heat, and 76ers who all fell just outside of their top ten. #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 LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 114-103 Game 1 loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses the game's biggest highlights and shares his expectations for Game 2 following LA's 9th straight loss to Denver. Later, Jason reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' 111-104 win over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves taking down Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns 120-95, and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers beating Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic 97-83. #volume

Timeline:

04:00 - Lakers-Nuggets Reaction

23:43 - 76ers-Knicks Reaction

376:08 - Suns-Timberwolves Reaction

48:33 - Magic-Cavaliers Reaction

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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. #volume

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Jason Timpf reacts to several games from across the NBA including Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets' thrilling 109-108 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason discusses how Houston's athleticism causes major problems for opponents and whether the Cavs' weaknesses are cause for concern. Later, Jason reacts to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 123-117 loss to DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropping 54 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz, and Jayson Tatum leading the Boston Celtics to a 117-113 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Timeline:

4:00 - Introduction

5:00 - Cavs/Rockets

15:00 - Houston’s athleticism is a problem

26:00 - Warriors/Kings

31:30 - SGA drops 54!

32:45 - Celtics-Clippers thriller

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Jason Timpf reacts to several NBA games including DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls' 121-112 win over Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets to snap Brooklyn's 12-game win streak, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves' 113-106 victory over Damian Lillard's Portland Trail Blazers, Klay Thompson and the Warriors falling 122-119 to the Detroit Pistons, Draymond Green's ejection, and the Lakers massive 112-109 win over the Miami Heat without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.  Plus,Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 124-95 thrashing of Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Despite having the most talent and the "strongest punch," why doesn't Jason trust the Celtics enough to rank them as his favorite to win the NBA Finals? #volume

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Jason Timpf breaks down his quarter-season NBA award winners including a tight race between the Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo for league MVP, with Steph Curry and Luka Doncic not far behind. Jason also shares his defensive player of the year, rookie of the year, and most improved player. #herd #volume

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Jason Timpf breaks down Russell Westbrook's Clippers' debut as they lost 176-175 in double OT to the Sacramento Kings. He discusses the good and the bad from Westbrook's night and the one mistake the Clippers made with him. Later, he discusses Klay Thompson scoring 42 points for the Warriors in a 116-101 over the Rockets. He also breaks down the limitations Golden State has without Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins on the court. #volume #herd

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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

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Jason Timpf reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 128-111 win over Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors. Jason breaks down Giannis' big night along with the Warriors' struggles. He later discusses Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets winning eight of their last nine games as well as Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers taking down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics Monday night. #Volume

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

Plus, Jason reacts to Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and the Phoenix Suns' 108-104 win over Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors on the opening night of the NBA season. Jason discusses Devin Booker emerging as a potential top five player in the NBA, the impact of Draymond Green's absence for Golden State, and issues the Warriors will have to fix as the season progresses. #volume

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Jason Timpf answers NBA mailbag questions from fans on topics ranging from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' tweets about NBA media coverage and the face of the league debate, whether Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are an all-time great team, where Kevin Durant should go next if he leaves the Phoenix Suns, who the most unguardable players in the league are, and more.

Timeline

4:00 - Start

5:00 - LeBron's comments

14:30 - Should Lakers add Stanley Johnson

16:00 - Celtics in big moments

27:30 - Young player development

31:00 - Kevin Durant's best destination

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Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-97 Game 3 win over Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors in their second round matchup of the NBA Playoffs. What adjustments did Los Angeles make to rebound from their Game 2 disaster? And is it time to panic in Golden State? #volume #herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook, and the Denver Nuggets' 102-87 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder to kick off their starts to the 2024-2025 NBA season. Later, Jason reacts to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks catching fire in their 120-109 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

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Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant's debut in the Phoenix Suns' 105-91 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors' massive comeback win over Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics' big win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Later, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers taking down the Oklahoma City Thunder without LeBron James and Anthony Davis as well as Russell Westbrook's play since joining Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. #volume

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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 #herd

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Jason praises LeBron’s greatness as he becomes the No. 2 all-time scorer but goes in on another brutal Lakers loss. Then he gives his thoughts on Steph’s injury and the red-hot Timberwolves.

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Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the biggest contenders ahead of the NBA season. Jason and Sam discuss whether the Celtics and Thunder have separated themselves as the top tier of teams, if Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are receiving too much disrespect, whether Luka Doncic and the Mavericks are legitimate threats for the title, how LeBron James and the Lakers will fare with JJ Redick as their new head coach, and much more!

Timeline:

4:00 - Introduction

6:00 - Teams outside top tier with a realistic shot to win the title?

8:45 - Pelicans are flawed

18:00 - Pushback on Jason’s defenses of Knicks and Nuggets

22:30 - Boston is clear #1

29:00 - Have the Nuggets peaked?

38:00 - Wolves better than Nuggets?

48:00 - Julius Randle’s impact for Wolves

56:30 - Does Dallas have enough firepower to compete with top tier?

01:04:00 - Luka has reached LeBron’s level on offense

01:08:00 - Takeaways from Lakers under J.J. Reddick

01:17:00 - New look offense from Bucks

01:28:00 - Coach Bud working wonders for Suns offense

01:37:00 - What to expect from Sixers

01:41:00 - Why do Pacers underachieve on defense?

01:43:00 - What Sam’s been working on

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Jason Timpf reacts to Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers' dominant Game 7 win over the New York Knicks to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses the biggest highlights from the game, Jalen Brunson and the rest of the Knicks' injuries, and looks ahead to Pacers-Celtics. #Volume #Herd

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

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First, Jason Timpf breaks down his top 10 teams in the NBA in his latest power rankings featuring Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks, Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies, and a battle for the top spot between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Then, Jason Timpf discusses whether the Warriors and Clippers should still be co-favorites to win the Western Conference despite their early struggles. Will Steph Curry and Kawhi Leonard have their squads ready for the NBA Playoffs. Later, Jason debates if the Nets season will get more or less ridiculous as drama mounts with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, if Ime Udoka's impact on the Celtics was overrated, and whether Shai Gilegeous-Alexander is a top 10 player in the league following his hot start for the Thunder. #volume #Herd #ColinCowherd

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Jason breaks down how the Warriors blew out the Mavs in Game 1 but explains why he still has faith in Luka and Dallas long-term. Then, he breaks down where the Celtics and Heat most need to adjust ahead of Game 2.

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Jason breaks down the most interesting Play-In Tournament matchups. Ahead of the Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers game, he wonders whether Kevin Durant and the Nets' best situation would be... losing? And for Charlotte vs Atlanta, he previews the exciting matchup of two of the league's top young talents, Trae Young and LaMelo Ball. As for the Lakers, Jason criticizes the way the franchise handled the firing of head coach Frank Vogel, how that will affect top candidates like Quin Snyder from approaching the job, and LeBron James reportedly being in favor of bringing in TNT commentator Mark Jackson.

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Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers getting a big win over the Milwaukee Bucks over the weekend behind balanced performances from Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley, despite strong play from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Then he discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder getting a win over the Denver Nuggets in a MVP showdown between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Finally he breaks down the Golden State Warriors getting two big wins over the weekend behind Steph Curry who is finding MVP-level form, Jimmy Butler's improved scoring, and huge plays from Draymond Green.

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Timeline

4:15 - Start

5:45 - Cavs/Bucks reaction

29:30 - Thunder/Nuggets reaction

45:15 - Warriors earn two big wins

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Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 120-117 win over Donovan Mitchell and the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason discusses the biggest highlights of the game and what lies ahead for each of these Eastern Conference contenders.

Timeline:

4:00 - Introduction

6:15 - Celtics - Cavaliers

19:30 - Rockets - Bucks

26:45 - Q&A

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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

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Jason Timpf shares his six tiers of NBA Finals contenders at the midpoint of the season. What separates the Celtics, Nets, Warriors, and Bucks from the rest of the league? And will LeBron James' Lakers or Luka Doncic's Mavericks be able to fill in the missing piece to elevate their team to contender status? #volume

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Jason Timpf reacts to Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks' massive performances in the Houston Rockets' thrilling 114-112 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jason breaks down why Amen Thompson has star written all over him, the potential of this young Houston team, and what the biggest challenge is for Boston in their repeat efforts. Later, Jason reacts to Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks' dominant 143-106 win over Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Jason discusses New York's electric offensive night but why it is the Knicks' defense that will determine their fate this season.

Timeline:

4:15 - Introduction

5:15 - Rockets stun Celtics

8:00 - Amen Thompson SHINES again

16:30 - Celtics biggest challenge

28:15 - Knicks blow out Grizzlies

35:30 - Knicks defense will determine their fate

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Jason Timpf reacts to a wild Game 5 of the WNBA Finals where Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and the New York Liberty defeated Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx to win the championship. Later, Jason shares his top predictions for the 2024-2025 NBA season including Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics vs. Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference as well as what will happen in a loaded Western Conference featuring LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder, and Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets.

Timeline:

3:45 - Introduction

5:15 - WNBA Finals Reaction

41:00 - Jason's NBA season predictions

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Jason Timpf discusses the top three trade destinations for Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox including LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, Jalen Green's Houston Rockets, and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs.

Timeline:

00:00 - Why Kings should trade De'Aaron Fox

04:54 - #3: Los Angeles Lakers

11:24 - #2: San Antonio Spurs

14:34 - #1: Houston Rockets

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Jason discusses the Warriors Game 5 win over the Mavs, how they matchup with Golden State, and the LeBron vs. Steph all-time debate.

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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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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 #herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-105 win over Stephen Curry and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason breaks down Steph's first game back from injury and whether these two teams could be on a collision course in the NBA Playoffs once LeBron James returns. Later, Jason discusses Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' 130-126 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks as well as Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers' big win over Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks. #Volume #Herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers' dominant Game 6 win against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks to force a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden in their second round series of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the game's biggest plays and shares his main takeaways. Who is Jason picking to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics? #volume

Timeline:

05:00 - Knicks-Pacers Reaction

20:30 - NBA Mailbag 

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Jason Timpf explains why the Boston Celtics have established themselves as the best team in the league, ranks the Top 10 duos in the NBA and dives into the Steph Curry’s incredible play and the Golden State Warriors’ recent improvement. #Volume

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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 #herd

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Jason breaks down the Denver Nuggets bouncing back with a big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder including Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray's chemistry, Russell Westbrook's shotmaking, and the adjustment they made after Jalen Williams left with an injury. Then he discusses the bright future of the Atlanta Hawks behind improving role players such as Dyson Daniels and Zaccharie Risacher, and why they don't need to trade Trae Young. Finally he addresses the Los Angeles Lakers’ ugly loss to the Brooklyn Nets, JJ Redick ripping his team, and why he's not worried about it long term because of Luka Doncic's shot making ability alongside LeBron James.

Timeline

4:00 - Start

5:15 - Nuggets bounce back

22:45 - Hawks bright future

31:00 - Lakers loss to Nets

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Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks’ 124-103 Game 5 win over Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves to advance to the NBA Finals. Jason breaks down Dallas’ dominant win and shares his early thoughts on the Mavericks’ matchup with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. #volume #Herd

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Jason Timpf is joined by Carter Rodriguez of 'The Chase Down Podcast' to react to the Cleveland Cavaliers' stunning 12-0 start to the 2024-2025 NBA season. The guys discuss the impact of Kenny Atkinson's arrival in Cleveland, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland's improved play to start the season, and how the Cavs depth has become a key source of strength. Later, the guys break down why they expect Donovan Mitchell to only get better over the coming months and whether they believe the Cavs will dethrone Jayson Tatum and the defending-champion Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs.

Timeline:

4:00 - Cavaliers' crazy start

8:15- Kenny Atkinson impact

12:30 - Cavs aggressive in transition

23:30 - Donovan Mitchell will get even better

34:45 - Cavaliers depth impressing

42:45 - How Cavs defense has locked in

48:35 - What are Cavs' biggest concerns?

58:15 - Will Cavaliers dethrone Celtics?

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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 reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 116-107 Game 3 win over Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and discusses what's next for both teams following Dallas taking a 3-0 series lead. #volume #Herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 122-120 win over Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Jason breaks down Steph's ejection, Klay Thompson's dominant performance, and the outlook for both Golden State and Memphis at this point in the NBA season. Later, Jason discusses James Harden and the 76ers' 137-133 victory against Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets and what will make Philadelphia such a dangerous playoff matchup. Lastly, he reacts to Rui Hachimura's debut and Anthony Davis' return as LeBron James and the Lakers took down the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 #volume

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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 #herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets’ wild 130-129 win over De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Jason discusses why despite Denver’s limitations, he cannot give up on the Nuggets as an NBA Finals contender. Later, Jason shares his reaction to Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons’ 125-124 overtime win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. #Volume

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Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 17, the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have been one of the elite offenses in basketball the last few years despite spacing issues on the floor. With an improved defense, and better spacing, the Hawks could compete in the eastern conference. #volume

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Jason reacts to another LeBron 50-point game, explains why Kuz is on a different level than Russ and gives his take on Philly’s issues that Brooklyn exposed on Thursday.

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Jason Timpf reacts to Julius Randle and the New York Knicks' 112-108 win over Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers, who continue to play without LeBron James. Later, Jason breaks down the Brooklyn Nets' 122-120 win versus Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets as well as De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings' 128-119 win over Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. Are the Kings ready to compete in the West with LeBron James' Lakers, Kevin Durant's Suns, and Stephen Curry's Warriors come playoff time? #volume

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Jason reacts LIVE after the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers behind another great game from Steph Curry and a clutch defensive stop from Draymond Green. LeBron James had a good game but Luka Doncic did not have it and it cost LA. Then he discusses Giannis Antetokounmpo’s big game against the 76ers and Ja Morant’s game winner over the Miami Heat. 

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Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs should look to add a star like the Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox, if Russell Westbrook should remain in the starting lineup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and why Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks have all the pieces necessary to go on an NBA Playoffs run once Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving get healthy.

Timeline:

4:15 - Introduction

6:30 - Warriors trade for Bradley Beal?

7:30 - Nets rebuilding process

13:45 - Are teams overlooking G-league and overseas talent?

14:45 - Amen Thompson starting over Jabari Smtih

25:15 - Spurs reeling

29:00 - Should Spurs make a “win now” move?

32:00 - Best starting five for Nuggets

33:00 - Prepping to appear on other podcasts as a guest

35:15 - Should Pistons make a deadline move?

39:00 - Klay Thompson’s fit in Dallas

47:00 - Russell Westbrook’s success with Nuggets

50:00 - Tough shot making

54:45 - Dealing with haters in the comments

58:00 - Comments from people telling Jason how to do his job

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Jason breaks down the Warriors’ series win over Denver, reacts to the Bucks advancing over Chicago and gives his take on the reported LeBron-front office feud.

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Jason Timpf finishes off his ranking of the 25 best players in the NBA with No. 1, NBA Champion Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. Jokic has emerged as the clear cut best player in the NBA after back-to-back MVPs, and then an NBA championship this year after dismantling LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the western conference finals, and then Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. #Volume #Herd

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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? #volume

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Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' Game 6 win over James Harden, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares his main takeaways from the series. Later, he discusses his expectations for Mavericks-Thunder as well as Game 6 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. #volume

Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)

05:00 Mavs-Clippers reaction

26:15 Magic-Cavs reaction

37:15 Mailbag questions

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Jason reacts live after the Los Angeles Lakers evened the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a win in Game 2. Luka Doncic had another great game, LeBron James & Austin Reaves bounced back, and they tied the series against Anthony Edwards. Then he discusses Tyrese Halliburton and the Indiana Pacers going up 2-0 with a win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Finally he discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder continuing to dominate Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Jason Timpf reacts to Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers' 134-126 win over the Golden State Warriors, despite a 50-point performance from Steph Curry. Later, he discusses Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers' 118-109 victory against Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Is it time to consider Philly a top-tier threat to win the NBA Finals? Lastly, Jason breaks down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 104-102 win against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. #volume

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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

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Jason Timpf reacts to the Mavericks decision to rest several key players against the Bulls, causing Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic to miss the postseason. Later, he discusses how he thinks the playoff seeding will shake out for the Clippers, Warriors and Lakers, and who those teams should hope to face in the NBA playoffs. Finally, he reacts to the play-in seeds being locked in the Eastern conference and breaks down the Heat's chance to play spoiler in later playoff rounds. #volume #herd

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 Jason breaks down the first round NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. He explains why Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner's squad is totally outmatched going against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and company, but goes through each team's best path to victory.

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Jason Timpf reacts to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers' 106-94 Game 7 win over Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game, Donovan Mitchell's sensational performance, what's next for Orlando, and how the Cavaliers stack up with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. #Volume #Herd

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Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 130-102 win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Jason discusses whether Steph Curry is playing the best basketball of his career and why Golden State fans should be very happy with their start to the season. Later, Jason reacts to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks' 127-113 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a 41-point performance from Dejounte Murray. #volume

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