Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

  Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses which players make the most sense for Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors and LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers to target in trades as the season goes on. Later, Jason breaks down what Luka Doncic must change about his game for the Dallas Mavericks to win an NBA Finals and why he expects Dallas to elevate their play as the season goes on.   Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Hoops Tonight schedule 9:00 - How Pistons should build their team 13:30 - Warriors depth 15:45 - Is Kerr mismanaging younger talent? 24:00 - Would Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler? 32:00 - Speed vs. size 33:30 - How Magic have survived without Paolo 43:00 - Dalton Knecht 48:15 - Jason's ideal star player 51:30 - 5 most exciting players to watch 54:30 - De'Aaron Fox breakout 55:00 - Why Mavs will turn it on (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Jason Timpf reacts to Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, who were without Ja Morant, and discusses what must change in Philly to save their season. Next, Jason reacts to the Houston Rockets' 130-113 win over the Indiana Pacers and breaks down what has changed for Tyrese Haliburton as he has regressed from his NBA superstar form. Later, Jason discusses Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 120-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks and shares why Golden State's play style should guarantee regular season success.   Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 6:45 - 76ers-Grizzlies 21:00 - Pacers-Rockets 27:00 - Hawks-Warriors 45:45 - Timpf's Tape 48:45 - Lakers Film Study (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to 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 (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his NBA power rankings featuring Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors moving into the top two, LeBron James's Los Angeles Lakers climbing up the list, and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers remaining in the top overall spot with a 15-0 record! Timeline: 2:45 - Introduction 7:00 - #10 Knicks 11:45 - #9 Nuggets 12:30 - #8 Timberwolves 26:00 - #7 Suns 27:15 - #6 Lakers 37:00 - #5 Rockets 47:00 - #4 Celtics 50:00 - #3 Thunder 54:00 - #2 Warriors 01:02:30 - #1 Cavaliers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume   Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics silencing their critics, Steph Curry returning to top 10 form with the Golden State Warriors, and what's next for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to improve upon following their hot start to the year. Later, Jason discusses why the Bronny James situation has gotten out of hand in Los Angeles as he is only play home games in the G League with the South Bay Lakers, when Jalen Brunson and the new-look Knicks will find chemistry, and much more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Tatum better than Ant? 10:45 - Jason likes Russell Westbrook  12:30- Luka Doncic vs. Steph Curry 15:45 - Steph not top 10 to close last season 24:30 - Let's be real about 2022 championship 27:30 - How good is AD's defense 29:45 - Jason likes Jayson Tatum too 34:15 - How Jason defines "athleticism" 37:15 - Bronny needs to play 42:45 - Should Lakers trade Jarred Vanderbilt? 46:00 - Wemby shooting too many threes? 47:45 - Should Pacers start Mathurin? 49:00 - When will Knicks build chemistry? 50:00 - Lakers fast start, but need improvement (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume   Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to five massive performances from around the NBA including Giannis Antetokounmpo's 59-point night in the Milwaukee Bucks' win over the Detroit Pistons, Victor Wembanyama dropping 50 points in the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Washington Wizards, and LeBron James' 35-point triple-double in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jason also discusses Jayson Tatum and Karl-Anthony Towns' dominant nights for the Celtics and Knicks before moving on to Timpf's Tape with a strong focus on Steph Curry's vintage performance in the Golden State Warriors' win over Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson, and the Dallas Mavericks. Timeline: 4:00- Introduction 6:00 - Giannis drops 59! 15:30 - Wemby 50-point night 26:30 - Tatum dominant in Celtics win 31:00 - KAT's big night vs. Bulls 33:45 - LeBron 35-point triple-double 49:00 - Timpf’s Tape (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf 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? 01:09:00 - Check out The Chase Down Podcast! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' thrilling 120-117 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and the Dallas Mavericks. Later, Jason discusses Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' 111-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Joel Embiid's return.  Timeline: 4:00 - Mavericks-Warriors 23:30 - Knicks-76ers 46:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf ranks his top five MVP candidates through the first few games of the NBA season. Jason discusses Nikola Jokic's dominant start with the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Davis carrying LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kevin Durant seemingly mastering basketball with the Phoenix Suns before his recent injury. Jason also reacts to Jayson Tatum and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder to strong starts as the two favorites to reach the NBA Finals. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 7:15 - #5: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 10:00 - #4: Jayson Tatum 13:00 - #3: Anthony Davis 15:00 - #2: Kevin Durant 17:15 - #1: Nikola Jokic (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics taking down Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks as well as Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets defeating Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Jason discusses Boston and Denver's big wins as well as what is going wrong in Milwaukee and Dallas. Later, Jason shares his NBA power rankings featuring LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, and Donovan Mitchell's undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:45 - Celtics/Bucks 25:00 - Mavericks/Thunder 43:00 - Power rankings 43:15 - #10 Lakers 44:30 - #9 Grizzlies 45:30 - #8 Timberwolves 47:30 - #7 Clippers 50:00 - #6 Nuggets 50:30 - #5 Thunder 51:30 - #4 Celtics 52:45 - #3 Warriors 54:15 - #2 Suns 55:00 - #1 Cavaliers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses the best trade target for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, what the true potential is for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and whether Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are frauds following their hot start to the year. Later, Jason discusses if the Milwaukee Bucks will blow up their roster following their difficult start to the season and whether the Oklahoma City Thunder would consider trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:30  - Best trade for Lakers 11:15 - Who Nets should trade 14:00 - Paul George looks off Tyrese Maxey? 18:15 - Jason's favorite offense to watch 21:00 - Are Warriors serious contenders? 34:45 - Should Klay start for Mavs? 36:30 - Are Cavaliers frauds? 39:00 - Is NBA too offensively oriented? 40:45 - Is Wemby taking bad shots? 43:45 - Hardest part transitioning out of competitive basketball 59:45 - Where do Clippers rank in West? 01:02:00 - What separates rotation from garbage time players? 01:04:30 - Hornets a playoff team? 01:06:15 - Will Bucks blow it up? 01:08:30 - Would Thunder trade for Giannis? 01:10:15 - Who will win NBA Cup? 01:11:45 - Why are offenses moving off pick and roll? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, and the Denver Nuggets' 124-122 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jason discusses Westbrook's big night and what's next for both teams moving forward this NBA season! Timeline 4:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Nuggets/Thunder 23:30 - Heat/Suns 44:30 - Film Study (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 118-112 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses Steph's big night, what went wrong for Boston, and what's next for both teams moving forward early on in this NBA season.  #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the Nerd Sesh guys to answer five big questions through the first few games of the NBA season. The guys discuss if Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder have separated themselves as the clear-cut top contenders for the NBA Finals. Later, they debate whether Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors or Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers are the bigger surprise threat before answering if Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks or Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets will turn it around after a slow start. Next, Jason and the Nerds debate whether LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers or Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks are more likely to go on a deep run in the NBA Playoffs. The show ends with the guys discussing if Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns are legitimate contenders after their fast start to the year. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:15 - Have Boston and OKC separated into the top tier 18:30 - Cavs and Warriors off to a hot start 39:00 - Bucks and Nuggets struggle early 01:00:00 - Lakers or Mavs more likely to make a deep playoff run? 01:20:00 - New look Phoenix Suns (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cade Cunningham's elite potential with a young Detroit Pistons team, what situations could give LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers issues, how Steph Curry's return makes the Golden State Warriors a problem, Jayson Tatum's hot start to the Boston Celtics' season, and much more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 7:15 - Cade Cunningham's ELITE potential 11:00 - Where Lakers will strugle 14:45 - Austin Reaves needs a break 16:45 - Russell Westbrook still has it 18:45 - Pascal Siakam is a problem 20:30 - Teams Mavericks will have issues with 21:15 - Kings present matchup problems 22:30  - Steph Curry is still really good 23:15 - Jayson Tatum on fire 23:45 - Jalen Green excitement 22:08 - Timpf's Tape (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume   Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his first edition of NBA power rankings for the 2024-2025 season. Jason shares where LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns, and Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks rank following their strong starts to the year. Later, Jason breaks down how the Golden State Warriors have cracked his top five even with Steph Curry injured. And who comes in at No. 1 between Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder, and Donovan Mitchell's undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers!   Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 4:49- NBA Power Rankings 7:30- #10: Houston Rockets 10:45- #9: Memphis Grizzlies 14:00- #8: New York Knicks 15:45 - #7: Dallas Mavericks 17:45 - #6: Los Angeles Lakers 27:30 - #5: Golden State Warriors 31:45 - - #4: Phoenix Suns 35:00 - #3: Oklahoma City Thunder 38:30 - #2: Boston Celtics 42:00 - #1: Cleveland Cavaliers 47:30 - NBA Mailbag   (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume   Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies' 122-99 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason discusses Memphis' impressive performance as well as what has gone wrong for Giannis and Milwaukee to start the season. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:30 - Bucks/Grizzlies reaction 42:00 - Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume   Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf 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 (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks taking down Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as Buddy Hield's second-half explosion in the Golden State Warriors' win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans without Stephen Curry. Later, Jason breaks down film on the biggest highlights from the games! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:15 - Mavericks-Timberwolves 29:15 - Pelicans-Warriors 39:45 - Timpf's Tape (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to multiple games from across the NBA including Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics pulling away from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns taking down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and Paolo Banchero's 50-point explosion in the Orlando Magic's win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. Timeline; 05:00 - Bucks-Celtics 22:00 - Lakers-Suns 36:45 - Paolo drops 50 vs. Pacers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume   Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down whose stock is rising and whose stock is falling through the first few games of the NBA season. Jason discusses the hot start for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, why Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are in a much better position to be competitive than people expected, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 0-2 start, and why Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking close to unbeatable. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:45 Stock Rising: Boston Celtics 10:30 - Stock Falling: East Competition 14:30 - Stock Rising: Los Angeles Lakers 29:15 - Stock Falling: Denver Nuggets 36:00 - Stock Rising: Evan Mobley 39:15 - Stock Falling: Tyrese Haliburton 43:30 - Stock Rising: Golden State Warriors 49:00 - Stock Falling: Sacramento Kings 50:30 - Stock Rising: Orlando Magic 52:00 - Stock Rising: Dallas Mavericks 59:15 - Timpf's Tape (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume   Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to 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. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to several games around the NBA including Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' overtime win over James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' dominant win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers' win over the Detroit Pistons. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:45 - Suns/Clippers 24:00 - Pacers/Pistons 31:00 - Warriors/Blazers 38:15 - Bucks/Sixers 46:00 - Timpf’s Tape (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down film from Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' dominant win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. What went wrong in Karl-Anthony Towns' debut and just how good is Boston? Later, Jason reviews the film from LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' impressive win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in JJ Redick's coaching debut. Timeline: 3:45 - Introduction 4:45 - Celtics dominant debut 10:45 - Lakers impress vs. Timberwolves 17:00 - Wolves have a lot of work 21:00 - Celtics/Knicks film study 40:00 - Lakes/Wolves film study (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the NBA's opening night games featuring LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics dominating Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks 132-109. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 08:00 - Timberwolves vs. Lakers 28:00 - Knicks vs. Celtics (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to 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 (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf concludes his NBA power rankings with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the defending champion Boston Celtics. Jason discusses what Boston must accomplish to enter the "all-time great team" conversation, breaks down the Celtics' biggest strengths and weaknesses, and shares whether he expects Boston to end the season as back-to-back champions. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 06:30 - #1: Boston Celtics 24:45 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf 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 (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume   Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf goes around the NBA discussing "who's hot, and who's not" during preseason action. Jason reacts to the hot starts for Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors, Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics, and Tyrese Haliburton's Indiana Pacers. Then Jason breaks down Karl-Anthony Towns' struggles so far as a member of the New York Knicks, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' poor shot selection, what is wrong with Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets, and much more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 7:00 - HOT - The Sixers co-stars 11:00 - NOT - Klay Thompson 14:00 - HOT - The Celtics and Pacers 18:00 - NOT - Karl Anthony Towns’s jumpshot 26:15 - HOT - The Wolves backcourt 29:30 - NOT - The Nuggets 31:00 - HOT - Warriors movement shooters 34:15 - NOT - The Lakers’ shot selection (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Jason discusses why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and OKC are ready to make their NBA Finals push after an offseason in which they added Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein. Later, Jason breaks down whether Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Denver will avenge last season's playoff failure and return to championship status. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 5:45 - #3: Oklahoma City Thunder 30:30 - #2: Denver Nuggets (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers taking on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA preseason. Jason discusses his biggest highlights from the game as well as what his expectations are for both teams with the NBA season quickly approaching. Later, he breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's matchup with the Houston Rockets before diving into a film breakdown in Timpf's Tape! Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Lakers vs Bucks 31:00 - Thunder vs. Rockets 45:30 - Timpf’s Tape (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf and The Guardian’s Claire de Lune react to the NBA GM Survey, discussing the Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Warriors’ Draymond Green being snubbed among the best defenders in the NBA, whether the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic or Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be the MVP favorite, and if Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets will regress next season or get revenge for their early playoff exit. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:00 - Anthony Davis & Draymond Green snubbed 17:30 - MVP Debate: Luka vs. SGA 22:15 MVP: SGA & Luka or The Field? 28:20 - Is Jayson Tatum best SF in NBA? 32:10 - Giannis vs. Luka 39:46 - Best International Player in NBA 47:10 - Will Nuggets have a down year? 53:00 - Who wins Western Conference? 01:01:00 - Rule changes 01:12:15 - Check out Claire's work! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to several preseason NBA games including Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors taking on De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in DeMar DeRozan's Kings debut, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs taking on Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, and Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat taking on the Charlotte Hornets. Timeline: 3:45 - Introduction 5:15 - Warriors vs Kings 12:00 - Spurs vs Magic 17:45 - Hornets vs Heat 26:45 - Timpf’s Tape (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason discusses why the Karl-Anthony Towns trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves will ultimately help the Knicks despite the loss of Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle. How impactful will Mikal Bridges be alongside his Villanova teammates in Brunson and Josh Hart. And what is the key for New York to take down Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the defending champion Boston Celtics? Timeline: 4:15 - Introduction 6:15 - Top Tier of Championship Contenders 13:15 - Reacting to KAT trade 23:00 - Building a defense around KAT 26:30 - Outlook on Knicks in 2024 32:00 - Knicks vs. Celtics 39:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. How will the Klay Thompson fit in with the Mavs following his historic career with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors? How can Dallas look to expand their offense beyond "Luka-Ball" to become a more dangerous unit? And what currently separates Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder from the Mavericks, who are the first team out of Jason's top tier of championship contenders? Timeline: 3:00 - Power Rankings #5: Dallas Mavericks 6:00 - Mavericks offseason additions 9:00 - How Klay Thompson impacts Mavs 23:15 - Will Mavericks mix up their offense more? 27:45 - Mavs offense will be elite 29:30 - Mavs defense is shaky  30:30 - Mavericks 2024 Outlook 33:30 - Why Thunder & Nuggets are ranked higher than Mavs 37:30 - Magic-Pelicans 48:45 - Timpf's Tape #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to multiple preseason games from around the NBA including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers looking "ready to go" vs. Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, Steph Curry leading his Golden State Warriors against James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers, Karl-Anthony Towns' New York Knicks debut vs. the Charlotte Hornets, and Damian Lillard shining in the Milwaukee Bucks' matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Timeline: 4:44 - Suns-Lakers 28:15 - Knicks-Hornets 39:00 - Warriors-Clippers 48:00 - Bucks-Pistons 41:25 - Timpf's Tape #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason discusses the 76ers' big addition of Paul George this offseason and whether he believes that is enough on top of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to help the Sixers finally break down the door to the NBA Finals. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:00 - #6: Philadelphia 76ers 23:00 - NBA Mailbag #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' NBA preseason matchup with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. Jason breaks down why the Celtics offense is a well-oiled machine, the advantages Denver has in this matchup, Russell Westbrook's debut with the Nuggets, and much more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 9:00 - Boston’s offense is a well oiled machine 14:00 - Celtics film breakdown 16:00 - Denver has advantages in this matchup 22:00 - Good and bad from Russell Westbrook #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the best quotes to come out of NBA Media Day. Can Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors count on Draymond Green to be ready to go after a tumultuous 2023-2024 season? Is it time to buy into LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers as reports circulate that JJ Redick has the team more organized and upbeat than ever? Will Russell Westbrook change his game to help Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets return to championship form or continue to have high highs but lower lows in the later stages of his career? Jason also touches on the biggest media day stories from the 76ers, Celtics, Bucks, Clippers, and Spurs before continuing his NBA power rankings with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Timeline: 2:00 - Introduction 6:45 - Warriors: Is Draymond ready to go? 13:45 - 76ers: Embiid's health 16:00- Lakers: Sky-high vibes in LA 25:30 - Celtics: Is there a better version of Jayson Tatum? 28:00 - Nuggets: Russell Westbrook brings energy 37:30 - Bucks: Is Milwaukee overlooked? 39:15 - Clippers: James Harden back to form? 42:00 - Spurs: How high are expectations? 49:30 - NBA Power Rankings #7: Minnesota Timberwolves #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses LA's offseason moves, where JJ Redick will most help the team, and why the Lakers are one big trade away from being serious NBA Finals contenders. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Lakers offseason additions 10-:00 - Lakers starting lineup was great last season 12:45 - What happened vs. Nuggets in playoffs? 14:15 - Major Weakness 1: No two-way player 17:45 - Major Weakness 2: Can they survive AD injury? 19:30 - Major Weakness 3: Enough bench talent? 28:45 - How JJ Redick can help 33:00 - It all comes down to this 38:00 - Lakers trade targets 43:00 - Can Lakers win without a trade? 46:15 - Why Lakers were underrated 52:20 - NBA Mailbag.. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round NBA Draft pick. Jason shares why he LOVES the move for Jalen Brunson and New York...and he can't same the same for Anthony Edwards' Timberwolves.. #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason discusses the impact of Milwaukee's offseason acquisitions, how Giannis and Dame can rebound to top form, and whether he expects the Bucks to return to championship form and compete with the Celtics, Knicks, and 76ers in the Eastern Conference! Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Who should be the starting five for Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors? Is this LeBron James' last elite season with the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Anthony Davis? Timeline: 7:00 - #9 Milwaukee Bucks 37:45 - Bucks film breakdown 57:15 - Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Lakers head coach JJ Redick's appearance on the Lowe Post podcast with Zach Lowe. Jason reacts to Redick announcing Los Angeles' starting lineup to start the 2024-2025 NBA season as D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimira and Anthony Davis. Jason explains why he believes LeBron, AD, and the Lakers roster will buy into Redick as their head coach, and why Redick's presence could help stabilize a Lakers front office that has been sporadic with Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka. Later, Jason continues his NBA power rankings with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. Timeline: 5:45 - JJ Redick announces Lakers starting five 28:37 - #10: Phoenix Suns (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jason shares why Ja Morant's return might be just enough to propel Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Memphis into legitimate contention in the Western Conference. How will Memphis use rookie Zach Edey after a historic career at Purdue? Jason ends the show answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 8:00 - #11: Memphis Grizzlies 36:30 - Grizzlies film breakdown 01:01:45 - Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Joel Embiid's massive contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. Did Philly make the right decision investing so much money into injury prone stars in Embiid and Paul George? Later, Jason continues his power rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, and Indiana Pacers. Are Zion Williamson and New Orleans finally ready to compete in the Western Conference? Will Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Golden State bounce back after a disappointing year? And why does Jason see Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers as "the next great Eastern Conference titan,” and how close are they to becoming that? Timeline: 05:00 - Joel Embiid max extension 15:00 - #14: New Orleans Pelicans 31:00 - #13: Golden State Warriors 55:00 - #12: Indiana Pacers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his power rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Orlando Magic. Jason discusses why it is time for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers to make a move, how much he believes in De'Aaron Fox and the Kings' ability to make noise in the playoffs with DeMar DeRozan joining, and how high he believes the ceiling is for Paolo Banchero and the Magic! Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 5:00 - #17: Cleveland Cavaliers 14:30 - #16: Sacramento Kings 28:30 - #15: Orlando Magic (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf begins his power rankings ahead of the 2024 NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, and Miami Heat. Will Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs break out following a strong offseason headlined by the addition of Chris Paul? What is the ceiling for Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers after losing Paul George this offseason? And should Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the Miami Heat scare anyone in the Eastern Conference? Timeline: 5:00 - How power rankings will work 14:00 - #20: San Antonio Spurs 28:00 - #19: Los Angeles Clippers 35:00 - #18: Miami Heat (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and the Las Vegas Aces' 86-75 win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Jason discusses how Vegas slowed down an Indiana offense that has led the WNBA in scoring over the past 13 games, what went wrong for Caitlin Clark, and why A'ja Wilson is the definitive best player in the league after setting the WNBA single season scoring record. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reveals which NBA player has "bragging rights" heading into the 2024 NBA season among LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, and many other stars across the league! Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 8:00 - Bragging Rights Criteria 13:00 - Why Luka Doncic has bragging rights 23:00 - NBA Mailbag (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Carson Breber and Logan Camden of 'Nerd Sesh' to react to his top 10 players in the NBA. The guys discuss why no one is on Nikola Jokic's level as he begins his quest for another title with the Denver Nuggets. They also break down who they favor between Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, where should LeBron James of the Lakers, Steph Curry of the Warriors, and Kevin Durant of the Suns rank following their big performances in the 2024 Paris Olympics? Timeline: 4:00 - Honorable Mentions 10:00 - Why no one challenges Nikola Jokic 16:00 - Luka vs. Giannis 36:00 - SGA locked in at #4 45:00- Did Jason overrate Anthony Edwards? 53:00 - Anthony Edwards vs. Jayson Tatum 01:10:00 - Anthony Davis 01:25:00 - Joel Embiid 01:35:00 - Will Steph Curry bounce back? 1:44:00 - LeBron James playing top 3 basketball 1:54:00 - Polishing off the rankings (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #nerdsesh #Herd Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://www.instagram.com/jtimpf15/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Celtics blow out win in game 1 over the Mavericks They start with the massive game for Kristaps Porzingis,  why he was the difference maker, and why “small ball” only worked for the Warriors. (3:30) They agree that this was a massive win for Celtics coach Joe Mazzula (8:30) and Colin predicts Jaylen Brown will win MVP of the series (12:30).  They dissect the difference between the two teams and why Dallas was reacting, while Boston was setting the tempo for the game (19:00). Colin breaks down why the Mavs are limited when Kyrie is off whereas Boston has five guys that could be a #2 on any team (26:00). They credit Brad Stevens for taking a big swing and finding the right fit for Porzigis (31:30) and make their predictions for game 2 (39:00). Finally, they give their thoughts on the Lakers targeting Danny Hurley as their next head coach (43:00) and why the Lakers need to take a big swing as they transition into their next phase as LeBron heads into his final years in the league (53:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just ahead of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, Jason Timpf offers his five biggest predictions for the series! 2:30 - Luka will look comfortable 4:30 - P.J. Washington’s 3 point shooting will be swing factor for Dallas 5:30 - Porzingis’s 3 point shooting will be swing factor for Boston 7:30 - Tatum’s impact will extend beyond the box score 9:00 - Multiple Boston blowouts 9:30 - Series prediction (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down how Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' offense will attack Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' defense during the NBA Finals. Jason breaks down film on how the Celtics can get Kristaps Porzingis involved in pick-and-pop action, Jayson Tatum's ability to attack Luka Doncic, and much more! Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 05:00 - Season series 09:00 - Porzingis pick and pop 19:45 - Attacking Luka 24:42 - Jayson Tatum can take over 27:12 - Keys for both teams #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Luka Doncic has overtaken Nikola Jokic as the best player in the world following the Mavericks' run to the NBA Finals vs. the Celtics. Later, Jason discusses if the Nuggets should make any major offseason moves following their loss to Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs, whether Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are still top tier contenders, and what trade options LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers should pursue. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 04:51 - Jason's criteria for ranking players 17:28 - Is Giannis in best player conversation? 17:50 - Is Jokic still best player in the world? 25:50 - Thank you for listening 22:32 - Should Warriors trade Wiggins? 29:46 - How often Jason attends live games? 30:27 - Sam Presti on Gordon Hayward 32:21 - Which defensive players are most valuable? 33:03 - Are Bucks still top tier contenders? 34:53 - Lakers trade scenarios 36:30 - Does Jason eat before games? 37:23 - Thoughts on Star Wars franchise right now 42:35 - Should Nuggets make changes? 44:24 - Jason's new look 45:39 - How Lakers would have fared as 8 seed 47:27 - Will rest help Team USA players 48:29 - Should Ant start over Tatum on Team USA? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions about the NBA Finals during a mailbag segment. Jason dives into his early predictions on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' matchup with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' Western Conference Finals win over Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason discusses Luka Doncic's run for best player in the world, how Dallas was able to exploit flaws in Minnesota, and why Anthony Edwards and the Wolves will be back next season. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 07:03 - When Jason knew Game 5 was over 08:00 - Greatness from Luka Doncic 10:25 - How Luka conserves energy during games 11:52 - What future of center position looks like 16:41 - Anthony Edwards is still on superstar path 21:58 - Rudy Gobert issues 26:00 - Difference between Mavs & Nuggets vs. Wolves 29:26 - Dereck Lively's potential 30:34 - Can Wolves beat Nuggets without Gobert? 32:30 - The flaw Minnesota MUST fix 35:46 - Should Wolves trade Gobert? 38:03 - Best backcourt in NBA history 41:47 - Best landing spot for KAT 43:15 - Has playoffs been disappointing? 46:24 - Would Nuggets have beaten Mavericks? 48:44 - Is Ant to blame for Wolves' issues? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves' 105-100 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Jason breaks down how Minnesota finally outplayed Dallas, Anthony Edwards' dominant performance down the stretch, and what he expects heading back to Minnesota for Game 5. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Jason discusses his favorite storylines from the likely Mavericks-Celtics NBA Finals matchup, why Dallas can present problems for Jayson Tatum and Boston, and whether Luka Doncic has a chance to compete for NBA GOAT status. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' STUNNING 109-108 Game 2 win over Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Jason discusses Luka's game-winner, how the Mavs have figured out the Minnesota defense, and whether he thinks this series is OVER heading back to Dallas for Game 3. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' dominant 126-110 Game 2 win over Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights, Brown and Tatum's big nights, Haliburton's injury, and more of his main takeaways ahead of Game 3 in Indiana. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Pacers-Celtics Reaction 09:35 - Celtics attacked Tyrese Haliburton 17:00 - Jaylen Brown goes off 19:40 - What's next for Pacers? 21:35 - Game 3 Predictions 24:20 - NBA Mailbag  #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest highlights from Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 108-105 Game 1 win over Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Jason breaks down Luka and Kyrie's big nights, what went wrong for the Wolves, and shares his main takeaways ahead of Game 2 in Minnesota. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' miraculous 133-128 Game 1 win over Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jason breaks down Indiana's late-game collapse, Jayson Tatum's dominant overtime, and the rest of the biggest highlights from a WILD Game 1. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' Western Conference Finals matchup with Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason discusses the series' most critical matchups, breaks down key strategies during a film study, and shares his prediction for who will advance to the NBA Finals.  #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Finals matchup with Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers. Will Indiana be able to stay red hot against a Celtics team which has dominated the East all season long? What are the chances of a Boston collapse? Jason breaks it all down and shares his prediction for who will advance to the NBA Finals to take on Anthony Edwards' Timberwolves or Luka Doncic's Mavericks. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves' stunning 98-90 Game 7 win to knock out Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets from the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses how Minnesota pulled off their amazing comeback, and the two major flaws that doomed the Nuggets. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down a crazy weekend of NBA playoff action! They start with a wild game seven between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets in which defense won the day (4:00). Colin praises the Wolves construction for having any holes (7:00) and explains why the series came down to just 8 minutes (11:30). Then, they preview the western conference finals between the Wolves and Mavericks (14:00) and Colin compares the Wolves series win for Ant to Jordan getting past the Pistons (16:00) They react to the Knicks falling apart in game seven (21:30) and examine the upcoming free agent market for the missing piece that won’t disrupt the Knicks chemistry (24:00) They make their predictions for a high scoring series between the Pacers and Celtics (35:00) and take stock of a successful season for a young OKC team (38:00). They break down Bronny after his showing at the combine and lay out the truth of what he is… and what he isn’t (47:00), and Colin explains why the NBA is at its absolute best in the playoffs (53:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 117-116 Game 6 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares his main takeaways as Dallas advances to the Western Conference Finals. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the 'Nerd Sesh' guys to react to Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves' DOMINANT 115-70 Game 6 win over Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. The guys break down the game's biggest plays and share their predictions ahead of Game 7 in Denver. Later, the guys share their predictions for Knicks-Pacers Game 6 and Thunder-Mavericks Game 6. The show ends with the guys ranking the Top 5 players remaining in the NBA Playoffs including Nikola Jokic, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic, SGA, and a heated Jayson Tatum debate. #volume #Herd Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Nuggets-Timberwolves Reaction 21:22 - Who wins Game 7? 35:43 - Who wins Knicks-Pacers Game 6? 46:35 - Who wins Thunder-Mavericks Game 6? 59:46 - Ranking Top 5 Players Left in NBA Playoffs 82:00 - Check out Nerd Sesh!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' dominant 112-97 Game 5 win over Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares his main takeaways with the series heading back to Minnesota for Game 6. Is there any way the Wolves can slow down Jokic and Denver? Jason Timpf reacts to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the New York Knicks' dominant 121-91 Game 5 win over Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers to take a 3-2 series lead in their second round matchup of the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses Jalen Brunson's 44-point performance, Deuce McBride's major impact, and New York turning up the energy back at Madison Square Garden. Will New York close out Indiana in Game 6? #volume #herd Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 05:00 - Nuggets-Timberwolves reaction 29:30 - Knicks-Pacers reactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder's stunning 100-96 Game 4 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks to even their series at 2-2. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares his predictions ahead of Game 5 in OKC. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic's "iconic" performance in the Denver Nuggets' 115-107 Game 4 win over Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses the massive nights from Jokic and Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray's clutch shot-making, and why Minnesota is in major trouble ahead of Game 5. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down all the action from the NBA playoffs! They start with the Nuggets evening the series 2-2 with the Timberwolves, why the schedule benefitted Denver (3:00), and why the series might come down to the battle between Karl-Anthony Towns vs Aaron Gordon (6:00). They try to project the trajectory for Anthony Edwards and compare his spectacular play and less than spectacular playoff results to early Michael Jordan. (11:00) They debate whether Kevin Durant could be the missing piece for the Wolves or Kicks (15:30), whether the Celtics are just “very good” or truly elite (24:00), and whether Jayson Tatum is truly a #1 or the best #2 in the league (30:00). They discuss whether the Lakers should take the risk of hiring J.J. Reddick as a first time head coach (37:00), and why they’d need a full buy-in from LeBron for it to work (42:45). They also both lean into the idea that LeBron would be best served stepping back into the #2 role (49:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers blowout win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. After evening up the series at 2, and with all the momentum in their favor, are the Pacers in prime position to knock the Knicks out of the playoffs? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' Game 3 matchup with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares his major takeaways ahead of Game 4. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets BLOW OUT win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason explains how the Nuggets were able to get back into this series by blowing out Minnesota, and discusses whether or not the Nuggets can come back and win the series. Later, Jason reacts to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers 111-106 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Can the Pacers even up the series on Sunday? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 05:00 - Nuggets-Timberwolves 30:00 - Knicks-PacersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers' 118-94 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down film from the game and explains how Boston’s lack of identity on offense and lazy defense lost them this game. After tying the series at 1, do the Cavs have a legit shot at knocking off the Eastern Conference favorites? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks 119-110 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder to even the series at 1 in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Jason breaks down film of the biggest plays from the game, and explains how Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were so dominant in the Game 2 victory. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game as the series heads to Indiana with the Knicks having a 2-0 lead. Can the Pacers win a MUST WIN Game 3 at home? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 117-95 blow out win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discusses his main takeaways heading into Game 2 of the series. Later, Jason shares his reaction to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' 120-95 Game 1 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Timeline: 05:00 - Mavericks-Thunder Reaction 21:00 - Cavaliers-Celtics Reaction #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves' dominant 106-80 Game 2 win over Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down how Minnesota has taken control of this series, whether the Nuggets seem to have the right approach heading into Game 3, and whether he expects to see a Denver comeback. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves' stunning dominance in their Game 2 win over Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. Just how good is Minnesota? And are the defending-champion Nuggets done? Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Game 1 from Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' thrilling win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers as the NBA Playoffs roll on. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 05:00 - Timberwolves dominate Nuggets 26:30 - Knicks survive PacersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' matchup with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses the biggest factors in the series, breaks down film from prior matchups, and shares his pick for who will advance to the Western Conference Finals. Then, Jason shares his preview for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' second round matchup with Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses Boston's major talent advantage, what needs to happen for Cleveland to pull off the upset, and who he has advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.   Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 05:00 - Mavs-Thunder Prediction 24:30 - Celtics-Cavs Prediction #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Colin starts by explaining the importance of on-air chemistry in television, and why NBC needs to proceed with caution if they end up bringing Inside the NBA over to their network… especially if Ernie Johnson won’t leave TNT. (3:00) Then he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” on the Volume to dissect all the NBA playoff action! They start with the heightened importance of the Nuggets vs Wolves series after the Wolves steal game 1 (7:30), why it has the potential to catapult Anthony Edwards to “face of the league” status (9:30), and why he doesn’t have a true comp (20:00). Then they break down yet another no-show playoff exit for the Clippers and (25:45) debate whether the Mavs are a true title contender (30:00) They ask whether the Knicks can make the leap or if they’ll regress next year (34:30), and what move do the Suns need to make (39:00) Colin argues that not all the criticism of Darvin Ham is fair (46:30) they give their outlook on Caitlin Clark as a WNBA player (54:00), and Colin explains why she’ll get him to watch more WNBA (59:00).   (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his series predictions for Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' second round matchup with Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest factors in the series and picks who he believes will be advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves' 106-99 Game 1 win over Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' in their second round matchup of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights, Anthony Edwards' dominant performance, and discusses what he expects ahead of Game 2. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Adam Mares of the 'All NBA Podcast' and 'DNVR' to break down Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The guys discuss whether LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be the toughest team the Nuggets face in their quest to repeat as NBA champions. Later, they break down the biggest matchups in the Nuggets-Timberwolves series. Will Denver slow down Anthony Edwards? How will Denver attack Minnesota's ferocious defense? The guys answer all of these questions before sharing their series predictions for this star-studded second round matchup. #volume #Herd Timeline: 04:00 - Were Nuggets on cruise control vs. Lakers? 14:05 - Recapping Nuggets-Wolves prior matchups 15:48 - How Nuggets will attack Wolves stout defense 26:28 - Can Anthony Edwards be stopped? 33:15 - How Denver should approach Minnesota pick and roll 37:54 - Biggest matchups for Denver defense 40:30 - Adam's keys for Nuggets 41:53 - Timberwolves-Nuggets Predictions 46:46 - Anthony Edwards' emergence 50:00 - Timberwolves-Nuggets Predictions 52:30 - What separates Ant, Jokic & Murray 54:00 - Anthony Edwards or Jayson Tatum? 56:43 - Does Jokic have highest floor in NBA history? 1:04:47 - Check out Adam's work!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' dominant Game 5 win over James Harden, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights, what went horribly wrong the Clippers, and later shares his predictions ahead of Game 6 in Dallas. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 05:00 - Mavericks-Clippers Reaction 24:30 - Heat-Celtics Reaction 32:00 - NBA Mailbag + Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers' thrilling 104-103 Game 5 win over Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic in their first round series of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down film from the game's final minutes as Cleveland bounced back following two blow out losses in Orlando. Later, Jason answers mailbag questions including whether LeBron James ran out of gas vs. Nikola Jokic's Nuggets. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 6:00 - Cavs-Magic Game 5 30:00 - MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 108-106 Game 5 win to knock out LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers from the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses the biggest highlights from the game, including Murray's second game-winner, what's next for the Lakers, and his early thoughts on Timberwolves-Nuggets. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the guys at  @Nerd_Sesh  discuss Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves SWEEP of the Phoenix Suns, and debate whether the Wolves are the biggest threat to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets’ quest towards back-to-back NBA championships. The guys also react to the Suns getting swept, and debate whether it’s time for Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, or Bradley Beal need to be traded. Lastly, Jason and the guys discuss the ongoing first round series in the NBA playoffs as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers look to survive another closeout game vs. the Nuggets, and Jalen Brunson and the Knicks look to close out Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Finally, the guys give their picks for the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers series as it currently stands 2-2. #volume Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 06:00 - Wolves threat to Nuggets? 30:00 - Suns MUST trade star 1:00:00 - Can Lakers survive Game 5? 1:09:00 - Mavericks-Clippers 1:24:00 - 76ers-KnicksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jalen Brunson's 47-point performance in the New York Knicks' massive 97-92 Game 4 win over Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Philadelphia 76ers in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down Brunson's franchise record-setting performance, and discusses how New York has figured out Philly's defense. Later, Jason reacts to James Harden and Paul George's incredible performances in the Los Angeles Clippers' Game 4 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks to even their series at 2-2. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-108 Game 4 win over Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses the biggest highlights from the game and whether the Lakers have any shot of pulling off the miracle series comeback. Later, Jason reacts to Game 3 of Thunder-Pelicans as Oklahoma City takes a 3-0 series lead. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic to react to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers facing another playoff sweep at the hands of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. How has Denver dominated over the course of their 11-game win streak over LA? Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 06:18 - How Nuggets have owned Lakers 16:45 - How Lakers role players have fell short 29:45 - D'Angelo Russell's future with Lakers 42:12 - Is Darvin Ham on his way out of LA? 55:05 - Lakers offseason plans 63:50 - Chances LeBron leaves #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-105 Game 3 loss vs. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses the biggest highlights from the game and why LA cannot seem to get a win vs. Denver. Later, Jason reacts to Joel Embiid's 50-point performance in the 76ers' win over Jalen Brunson and the Knicks as well as the Magic getting a big Game 3 win against the Cavaliers. #volume Timeline: 04:00 - Nuggets-Lakers Reaction 27:27 - Knicks-76ers Reaction 37:25 - Cavaliers-Magic ReactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down film from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' 111-101 Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat in the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses why Boston's poor defensive effort is to blame for their loss and shares his level of concern with the Celtics moving forward. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down how Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets pulled off their incredible comeback win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their series. Jason highlights the biggest 4th quarter moments and shares what LA should have done differently in their effort to even the series. Later, Jason breaks down film from Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 96-93 Game 2 win over Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers as well as game footage from Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves' 105-93 win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The show ends with Jason hitting listener mailbag questions including why he believes LeBron James is a top three player in the NBA right now, and what to make of Steph Curry following his sluggish end to the season with the Warriors. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 96-93 win over Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their playoff series. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares his takeaways as the series heads to Dallas for Game 3 even at 1-1. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers evening their series with Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks as well as Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves taking a commanding 2-0 series lead over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Mavericks-Clippers Reaction 23:38 - Suns-Timberwolves Reaction 45:00 - Pacers-Bucks ReactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-99 Game 2 meltdown against Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. Jason breaks down LA's defensive collapse down the stretch, Nikola Jokic's monster performance, and what he expects in Game 3 with the Lakers' backs against the wall. Later, Jason discusses Game 2 from the Magic-Cavaliers series and 76ers-Knicks as the NBA Playoffs continues. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the film from Damian Lillard’s 35-point first half in the Milwaukee Bucks' victory over the Indiana Pacers, and explains how the Pacers did a POOR job of defending Dame. Jason then dives into the tape of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and explains how the Pelicans had an encouraging defensive strategy on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander despite OKC coming out with the win. Last, Jason breaks down Mitchell Robinson’s defensive effort vs. Joel Embiid in the second half of the Knicks' win over the 76ers.  Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:45 - Pacers-Bucks 25:10 - Pelicans-Thunder 47:00 - Joel Embiid vs Mitchell Robinson #Volume #herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is  joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA playoff action! Colin presents his theory of Jokic being an “automatic bucket” to Jason and they agree the Lakers are just completely outmatched in round 1 (5:00). They break down the Wolves physically dominating the Suns in game 1 (26:00) and Colin explains why he wants “more” from Kevin Durant. They dive into the Clippers dominant loss over the Mavericks and why Dallas didn’t look ready to play (31:45) and wonder if the Mavs are too lopsided… great on offense but lacking too much on defense (39:00) They debate whether the Knicks’ high-effort style can overcome a better Sixers roster (43:30) and Colin explains why Joel Embiid NEEDS to win more in the playoffs to cement his legacy as one of the league’s great all-time bigs (52:00) Finally, they talk about the NBA needing to create scarcity and urgency for the benefit of the TV product at a time when nobody takes the regular season seriously (01:02:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers' 109-97 routing of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs series. Jason discusses what went wrong for Dallas and how he expects them to bounce back in Game 2. Later, Jason reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics dominating Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat 114-94 in Game 1 of their series before breaking down film from LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 1 loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Mavericks-Clippers Reaction 26:12 - Heat-Celtics Reaction 32:34 - Lakers-Nuggets Game 1 Film StudySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ReactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' matchup with Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat as well as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Jason shares his thoughts on the Jimmy Butler and Zion Williamson injuries and gives his series predictions for each of these 1 vs. 8 matchups in the NBA Playoffs. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Heat-Celtics Predictions 11:51 - Pelicans-Thunder Predictions 21:15 - Pelicans-Thunder Film StudySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the Philadelphia 76ers' first round matchup against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down film of the two teams from throughout the season, and ultimately predicts that the series will go seven games, but with the 76ers coming out with the 7-seed upset of the 2nd-seeded Knicks. Jason then reacts to the USA Basketball Olympics roster, and decides what the starting lineup should be, as well as answer fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics from around the NBA. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' matchup with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. With Denver having eight straight wins over Los Angeles, including a 4-0 sweep in last season's Western Conference Finals, Jason discusses the key matchups the Lakers must win in order to turn the tide in this matchup. Later, Jason breaks down film from prior Lakers-Nuggets games and shares his series prediction. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-106 win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discusses what's next for LeBron and the Lakers with a matchup against Nikola Jokic and the defending-champion Denver Nuggets next. Plus, Jason reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 118-94 blow out loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game, shares his thoughts on Kings-Pelicans, and discusses what's next for Golden State following a disappointing end to their season. #volume Timeline: 04:00 - Lakers beat Pelicans 18:42 - Kings blow out Warriors 23:44 - How Kings stack up vs. Pelicans 25:00 - What's next for Warriors? 26:32 - Favorite Warriors dynasty momentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks' matchup with Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason discusses the impact of Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury, breaks down film from prior matchups this season, and shares who he expects to advance to the second round. #volume Timeline: 00:00 - Pacers have had success vs. Bucks 04:11 - Impact of Giannis injury 07:49 - How Milwaukee will defend Indiana 15:49 - Keys for both teams when Pacers have ball 18:11 - How Pacers will defend Bucks 20:49 - Keys for both teams when Bucks have ball 21:56 - Jason's Prediction 24:05 - Pacers-Bucks Film StudySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA playoffs! They start with the MVP race (4:00) and whether Luka will be taking home the hardware or if Jokic wins his third in a row. Colin asks whether Luka is the greatest scorer we’ve ever seen (7:30) but worries his usage could impact his playoff performance (10:30) They identify what’s missing from the Lakers offense (12:30) and why Kevin Durant hasn’t been the leader that Phoenix needs (17:00) They project how the playoffs will go for the Knicks (27:00) and debate whether the Bucks are ripe for a first round upset (32:00) Colin declares the Warriors dynasty as officially dead (37:00) and they suggest the Warriors take a big-swing in the offseason for a star player currently playing in Los Angeles. (41:00) Finally, the guys play a round of “Pick in a paragraph” where they give their picks and why for the first round of the playoffs (51:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf previews the NBA Play-In games featuring LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers facing off against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans as well as Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors taking on De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Jason shares his prediction for both games and looks ahead to more matchups as the NBA Playoffs are set to kick off. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Lakers-Pelicans 09:38 - West Playoff Matchups 11:30 - Lakers set to face Pelicans 13:37 - Warriors-Kings series 17:55 - How Lakers-Nuggets matchup would look 19:22 - East Playoff MatchupsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf and the Nerd Sesh guys debate whether there is anybody in the East who can stop Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf injury prevent the Bucks from having a shot? Can Joel Embiid finally break through after struggling against the Celtics in the past? Or do the New York Knicks have enough star power alongside Jalen Brunson to truly challenge Boston? Jason Timpf is joined by the guys at @Nerd_Sesh to discuss the upcoming first round series between Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks vs. Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA playoffs. The guys discuss how this series has potential to be the best of the entire first round as the two squared off in both 2020 and 2021. With superstars all over both teams, are you taking Luka and Kyrie, or Kawhi, Paul George, and James Harden? #volume Timeline: 04:00 Why the Celtics will dominate the East 20:10 Mavs vs Clippers previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the guys over at @Nerd_Sesh to discuss the upcoming NBA playoffs. The guys debate whether Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns should be taken seriously in the Western Conference. Jason believes they are a contender to win an NBA championship based on their offensive firepower while the Nerd Sesh guys don’t have the Suns in their top 10. The guys then discuss whether there is any team in the East who can stop Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics after Giannis Antetokounmpo will be hampered with a calf injury, and Joel Embiid is still ramping up from meniscus surgery. Jason and the Nerd Sesh duo dive into the Western Conference play-in games and debate whether LeBron James and the Lakers or Steph Curry and the Warriors can win their way in. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his Top 10 NBA Contenders list with Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns and Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers. What needs to happen for each of these star-studded rosters to make a run at the NBA Finals? And who does Jason trust more between Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal or Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden? Later, Jason breaks down film from LA's 105-92 routing of Phoenix and discusses how things fell apart so quickly for the Suns to the point where they trailed 35-4 in the first quarter. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - #5 Contender: Suns 18:09 - #4 Contender: Clippers 28:57 - Clippers vs. Suns film breakdownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 134-120 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discusses how this loss could be detrimental for LA's NBA Playoff chances. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues ranking his Top 10 contenders heading into the NBA Playoffs, this time discussing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder and LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses whether he believes in Shai, Chet Holmgren, and OKC despite their young team and also breaks down why you can never count out LeBron, Anthony Davis, and LA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:42 #7 Oklahoma City Thunder 20:00 #6 Los Angeles Lakers    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down film for the LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and explains how LA is finding it's groove at the right time. Later, he reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' big win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. What problems are still plaguing Milwaukee? Jason continues to break down film on the Indiana Pacers' win over the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic's big night in the Dallas Mavericks' win over the Houston Rockets, and lastly shares teams 10-7 in his Top 10 contenders ahead of the NBA Playoffs, including Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 07:38 - How Lakers have figured it out 29:47 - Bucks fall apart vs. Knicks 49:55 - Heat-Pacers film breakdown 53:45 - Rockets-Mavericks film breakdown 63:00 - Top 10 Contenders Teams 10-8 #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down how Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' offense has become even better since the All-Star break, and shares why Jaylen Brown's resurgence is one of the key's to Boston's success. Later, Jason reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 133-110 win over the Houston Rockets and provides a film study on Golden State outsmarted Houston in screen concepts. The show ends with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 07:13 - How Celtics offense continues to improve 15:12 - Film Study: Jaylen Brown dominating in post 33:30: Film Study: How Warriors punished Rockets 47:00 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' 122-101 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason breaks down film to show how the Phoenix offense has evolved this season to the point where he now views them as the biggest threat to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference. Later, Jason discusses how the San Antonio Spurs should build around Victor Wembanyama and the news that New York Knicks' forward Julius Randle will miss the rest of the NBA season. Does this completely eliminate New York from contention? #volume #herd Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:30 - How Suns have improved 12:16 - Film Study: Suns offense vs. Cavaliers 27:15 - Film Study: Suns defense vs. Cavaliers 40:35 - How should Spurs build around Wemby? 46:00 - Julius Randle out for seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Caitlin Clark and Iowa beating Angel Reese and LSU to advance to the NCAA women's Final Four. Jason explains how Caitlin Clark has been so dominant, and helped make the women's tournament must watch TV. Jason then dives into the Phoenix Suns win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and answers fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics from across the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Women's NCAA Tournament 23:02 - Suns light up Pelicans 29:31 - NBA Mailbag See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks’ 7-game winning streak, and discusses how the Mavs are a legitimate threat in the West. Jason then explains how much time LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have left to win another NBA championship before he retires, and drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 06:00 - Mavericks on fire 26:30 - Thunder stun Knicks 37:52 - Will LeBron James play in NBA Finals again? 45:06 - NBA Power Rankings #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' 104-97 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason discusses why he believes Phoenix is the biggest threat to take down Denver in the NBA Playoffs, and whether he thinks it will actually happen. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the Nerd Sesh guys to discuss the NBA Playoffs Play-In picture as we head into the final month of the season. Who is more likely to survive a play-in game between LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers and Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors? Later, the guys debate who is under more pressure to win the NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics or Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks? The guys continue by discussing whether Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets are an unstoppable force in their quest for back-to-back titles. What's a better title pick: Denver or The Field? The show ends with Jason sharing his most egregious basketball takes of the year with the Nerds, and some very fun reactions. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Who makes West play-in? 11:36 - Best chance to survive play-in: Lakers or Warriors? 20:30 - Who Lakers want to avoid 25:02 - Who Warriors want to avoid 30:40 - Ideal matchups in East first round 41:43 - More urgency to win title: Celtics or Bucks? 53:28 - Nuggets or field to win NBA Finals? 01:04:00 - Jason's worst basketball takes of the yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 113-100 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares what makes Jokic impossible to defend. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment hitting on LeBron James possibly leaving the Lakers, the future of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and much more! Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 06:15 - Knicks-Nuggets reaction 20:47 - NBA Mailbag #Herd #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss how much hope is left for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers with a little under a month remaining in the NBA season. What are the injury updates for Christian Wood, Gabe Davis, and Jarred Vanderbilt? Is it time to move off of the LeBron-AD foundation? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - When will injured Lakers return? 13:09 - What to make of Lakers past few games 24:16 - Is there another level to Lakers? 28:07 - Will Lakers escape the play-in? (potential clip) 25:22 - Is it time to move off LeBron & AD foundation? 53:53 - Check out Jovan's work!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 115-112 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason breaks down Denver's scorching-hot run coming out of the All-Star break and discusses why Anthony Edwards' ceiling is as high as anyone in the NBA. Later, Jason shares his biggest takeaways from Episode 1 of 'Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick' before diving into an NBA Mailbag segment. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 07:30 - Nuggets beat Timberwolves 11:51 - Concerns with Jokic jump shot? 15:48 - Anthony Edwards' unlimited ceiling 24:32 - Wolves takeaways 29:06 - 'Mind the Game' reaction 49:11 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 119-112 loss to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down the impact of New York's physical presence and problems it can present a team like Golden State. Later, Jason reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers' 98-91 win over the Miami Heat before answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Knicks jump Warriors from start 11:20 - Knicks physically overwhelming 12:25 - Why physicality can destroy Golden State 20:25 - Heat-76ers 31:34 - NBA Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kyrie Irving’s game-winning shot over Nikola Jokic to lift his Dallas Mavericks over the Denver Nuggets. Jason then dives into the Milwaukee Bucks' 140-129 win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Finally, Jason drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. Timeline (Timestaps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 07:20 - Mavericks stun Nuggets 13:00 - Kyrie's insane shot 18:15 - No need to panic for Denver 29:00 - Bucks blow out Suns 43:00 - Is Kyrie Irving most skilled player ever? 51:00 - NBA Power Rankings #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors massive 128-121 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game, Anthony Davis' injury, and his major takeaways for both Western Conference contenders moving forward. Later, he reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' 98-91 win over De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. How dangerous will New York be as they get closer to full strength? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Warriors-Lakers Reaction 33:15 - Knicks-Kings ReactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics’ dominant 127-112 win over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. How concerning is this loss for Phoenix? Later, Jason breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 126-119 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. Next, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment including his reaction to Isiah Thomas' comments to Draymond Green about Kevin Durant saving Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 06:50 - Celtics bully Suns 22:48 - Mavericks-Thunder 32:22 - NBA Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beating Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat 100-88 as Denver continues to look unstoppable while in pursuit of winning back-to-back NBA championships. Jason recaps the Chicago Bulls beating the Indiana Pacers, and answers fan mailbag questions on the hottest topics from around the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Nuggets-Heat reaction 13:20 - Denver wins with defense 14:20 - Jimmy Butler disappoints 17:37 - Bulls stay hot vs. Pacers 32:57 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-107 loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Jason breaks down the game's biggest highlights and shares his thoughts on both Western Conference contenders moving forward as the NBA Playoffs draws closer. Is there any hope for Los Angeles? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers' 121-111 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Will Shai be a reliable number one option in the NBA Playoffs? Later, Jason discusses the Andrew Wiggins-Brandin Podziemski feud for the Warriors, the 90s basketball debate raging on social media, and much more! #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 06:02 - Pacers take down Thunder 012:25 - Indiana's starting 5 15:18 - Tyrese Haliburton 18:30 - Why Thunder struggled 23:20 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant leading the Phoenix Suns past Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers as well as Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Then he answers fan mailbag questions on the most pressing topics in the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 05:35 - Suns beat Cavaliers 22:39 - Warriors win without Steph Curry 27:46 - Breaking down Victor Wembanyama 46:25 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the best games from around the NBA this weekend. Jason recaps Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics big win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns and how the Celtics have gotten back on track as they look to close out the regular season before a championship push. Jason then discusses the Lakers playoff chances as they currently sit in the 9th seed, while only being two games out of the 6th seed in the western conference. Jason then gives his weekly NBA Power Rankings where Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets jumped the Boston Celtics for Jason’s top spot.  Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 07:00 - Celtics big win vs. Suns 20:45 - Lakers getting hot 41:20 - NBA Power Rankings #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 115-109 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in a potential preview of the NBA Finals. Later, Jason shares his takeaways from Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks' 114-108 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves' 113-111 win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' blowing a 19-point lead in their 130-120 loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. The show ends with Jason answering listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 05:20 - Celtics-Nuggets 010:56 - Heat-Mavericks 21:00 - Timberwolves-Pacers 27:14 - Kings-Lakers 38:54 - NBA MailbagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest highlights from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 115-109 win over Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses why Nikola Jokic is "by far" the best player in the world, how Denver constructed the perfect lineup, Jaylen Brown's huge night, and his major problem with Jayson Tatum. Was this a preview of the NBA Finals? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 07:20 - Nikola Jokic "by far" best player in world 08:30 - How Nuggets found success vs. Celtics defense 17:27 - Nuggets way better than Celtics in crunch time 21:04 - Denver's immaculate lineup 24:58 - Aaron Gordon is "immensely valuable" to Nuggets 26:28 - Peyton Watson master performance 27:57 - Jamal Murray's down night 29:06 - Jaylen Brown's unbelievable game 32:51 - Jayson Tatum MUST get more aggressive 34:54 - No one on Boston can guard JokicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 125-90 blowout win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason shares his biggest takeaways from Golden State's dominant night, and discusses the futures of both teams as the NBA Playoffs draws closer. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' OT win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason explains how Kevin Durant took over late in the game and in overtime to defeat the NBA champs in what was a rare bad night for Jokic. Jason then breaks down the Boston Celtics' collapse to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Is this cause for concern for Boston, or just a slip up in the midst of a dominating regular season. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 05:34 - Suns take down Nuggets in OT 010:03 - Suns defense steps up 12:47 - Kevin Durant takes over 14:55 - Rare bad night for Nikola Jokic 21:00 - Celtics collapse vs. Cavaliers 38:18 - NBA Mailbag #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics’ 140-88 blowout win over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Jason explains how the Celtics have been so dominant to this point, and debates whether any team will be able to beat them in a seven-game series. Jason then reacts to the Los Angeles Clippers’ 89-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s big win over the Phoenix Suns. Finally, Jason drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. Can anyone knock the Celtics off the top spot? Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 04:00 - Introduction 05:45 - Celtics embarrass Warriors 17:03 - Thunder stifle Suns 33:29 - Clippers-Timberwolves rock fight 44:47 - NBA Power Rankings #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 124-114 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses how Jokic and Jamal Murray continuously outplay LeBron and Anthony Davis in clutch situations as well as his biggest issues with Darvin Ham's approach for Los Angeles. Later, Jason reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' dominant 138-110 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. What has Boston done differently that has Jason beyond excited for their potential? And what silver linings can Mavericks fans take from a disappointing road trip. The show ends with Jason answering listener mailbag questions hitting on Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant, and the biggest stars in the NBA. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:00 - Introduction 04:49 - Nuggets-Lakers familiar story 28:03 - Celtics demolish Mavericks 38:54 - Mavericks completely fail road test 43:54 - Mailbag questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 103-97 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in a rematch of last year's NBA Finals. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares why Nikola Jokic is the NBA's ultimate closer. How much will Jamal Murray's ankle injury impact Denver down the home stretch of the NBA season? Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Is LeBron James responsible for the current state of the Lakers? #volume   Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 04:43 - Nuggets take down Heat 11:45 - Why Nuggets starting 5 works 13:08 - Michael Porter Jr. steps up 14:41 - Nuggets hold off Miami run 18:55 - Bam Adebayo weakness 22:53 - NBA Mailbag 23:05 - How stars impact teammate development 26:40 - Jabari Smith & Keegan Murray ceilings 28:43 - How good was Jason Timpf? 34:45 - What goes into a down shooting season? 42:12 - Playoff seeding drama 43:53 - Is LeBron responsible for state of Lakers? 47:25 - Jason's guitar skills / favorite bands 50:40 - Don't panic on Bucks 51:36 - Jason does not have Jokic over LeBron all-time 53:50 - Yes, Jokic peak is higher than Steph & KDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 110-99 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason reacts to the game's biggest highlights and shares his main takeaways for both teams. Is Golden State moving up his contenders list? #volume Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 06:47 - Warriors beat Knicks 110-99 09:07 - Warriors unsung hero frustrates Brunson 13:14 - Golden State's dominant start 09:27 - Why Steph had been slumping 17:42 - Moses Moody gets under Jalen Brunson's skin 20:22 - Warriors must fix this issue 22:54 - Jonathan Kuminga was "unbelievable" 26:59 - Knicks injuries too much to overcomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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'dSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Matt Modi of Betting Pros to discuss the best bets in the NBA as we approach the playoffs. Can anybody get in the way of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets oh repeating as NBA champs? Some of the best bets to make are Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, and Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Boston Celtics 117-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason explains how the Celtics have been so dominant the entire season, and if Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are ready to take that next step in winning an NBA championship. Jason then debates whether Jokic is better than prime Steph Curry and Kevin Durant as he impacts the Nuggets in so many ways. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements): 02:00 - Introduction 04:55 - Celtics lock down 76ers 06:33 - Jaylen Brown dominates inside 08:20 - Celtics embracing physical basketball 10:47 - Celtics late surge ends game 09:02 - Boston defense elevating 14:23 - Tyrese Maxey dominating 14:01 - Young Sixer impressing 21:07 - Jason's "Jokic vs. Curry & KD" take 24:08 - Jokic peak vs. LeBron peak 30:19 - Height doesn't matter in this conversation 32:03 - When was Steph best player in world? 33:34 - Comparing centers to guards/wings 35:55 - Peak Giannis vs. Jokic 37:13 - Jokic's all-time run 41:17 - Jokic nearly had 4 straight MVPsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 133-111 loss to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers (3:30). Later, Jason reveals his Monday NBA power rankings featuring many familiar faces such as Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics atop the list (27:20). Lastly, Jason answers mailbag questions (42:30) including why Steph Curry has struggled against Denver, how Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks can approach a series against the Celtics, and much more! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' 123-113 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses the game's biggest highlights and what lies ahead for each of the Western Conference contenders. Later, Jason breaks down Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks' impressive 112-107 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Are the Bucks starting to find their groove? Plus, Jason reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 119-103 loss against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason shares his biggest takeaways from the game and discusses what he expects moving forward for both of these Western Conference contenders. #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 03:30 Start 04:40 Lakers vs Suns reaction 19:00 Bucks picking up steam, beat Timberwolves 21:00 Nuggets defeat the WarriorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' dominant 128-110 win over Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers, who were missing LeBron James. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discuses what he expects from both teams moving forward as the chase to the NBA Playoffs begins. #volume #herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA's top contenders post All-Star break. The guys discuss why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are once again the team to beat, whether Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics or Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers should be considered the No. 2 contender, and if Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks will "figure it out" before the NBA Playoffs begin. #volume #herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings where Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have maintained the top spot for much of the year, and this week is no different. After dominating the first half of the season, the Celtics have looked like the NBA’s best team, and will be a huge threat to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in their pursuit of back-to-back championships. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Carson Breber and Logan Camden from  @Nerd_Sesh  to discuss all things NBA as we head into NBA All-Star Weekend. The guys discuss Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors getting hot at the right time, and how they can still be a threat to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference. The guys then dive into the East as Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have been dominant to this point, and should walk straight through the Eastern Conference, and anything short of an NBA Finals appearance would be viewed as a failure. Last, can the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Minnesota Timberwolves make a run in the yet despite being two of the youngest teams in the league? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings beating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jason explains how Fox is quickly becoming an NBA superstar as he is carrying this Kings squad past some of the best teams in the league (3:00). Jason then answers fan mailbag questions about the hottest topics in the game (21:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 130-125 loss to James Harden, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game, and discusses the outlook for both teams moving forward as the NBA Playoffs approaches. Later, Jason breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Utah Jazz, the Miami Heat's 109-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Warriors pursuit of a trade for LeBron James. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Phoenix Suns win over the Sacramento Kings as Kevin Durant has been playing like an MVP candidate as of late. When KD is playing at this high of a level, he is the type of talent that can carry a team throughout the playoffs. (4:30) Jason also dives into the rest of the season for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Are the Warriors the biggest threat to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference? (38:30) #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks' 112-95 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Is Doc Rivers' squad beginning to turn a corner? (18:30) Jason also shares his thoughts on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves' dominant 121-100 win over Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers (3:30) before hitting mailbag questions on the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, and much more from the NBA (30:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics win over the Miami Heat on Super Bowl Sunday (4:30), and Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors edging out Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns 113-112 as Steph continues to play at a high level and has the Warriors back to being a .500 team (21:00). Jason then discusses  LeBron James getting a new teammate on the Los Angeles Lakers in Spencer Dinwiddie (32:00) and Jason’s latest edition of NBA Power Rankings drops as we head into the last week before the NBA All Star Game (42:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss what went wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA's trade deadline (2:30). How close was LA to making a move for a roster loaded with holes. Later, Jovan shares how frustrated LeBron James is growing with Los Angeles, and the guys debate what the right move is for Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka, and the front office to make moving forward. Could Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, or Kyrie Irving be joining LeBron and Anthony Davis this summer? Would that be a mistake? (42:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest news from the NBA Trade Deadline including the Knicks trading for Bojan Bogdanovic, Patrick Beverley to the Bucks, Gordon Hayward to the Thunder, PJ Washington to the Mavericks, LeBron James and the Lakers standing still, and much more! #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns beating Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 114-106 as the Suns are beginning to find their form as of late. Meanwhile, the Bucks fall to 1-4 in the Doc Rivers era as they try and figure out how to contend for an NBA title (4:00). Jason then discusses Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors as they sit at 22-25 on the season (39:00), and reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves dropping a game to the Chicago Bulls (20:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 109-98 bounceback win over the Brooklyn Nets. Is Jason confident in Golden State to reach the NBA Playoffs? (3:30)  Later, Jason lists the top five trades he'd like to see at the NBA Trade Deadline including the Celtics getting bigger (20:30), Kevin Durant's Suns and Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks getting help for a playoff push (26:00), LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers forming a "Big 4," (30:00), and the Oklahoma City Thunder making a championship-level move (38:30). #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers' 103-95 win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Is anyone in the league better than LA right now? (4:00) Later, Jason discusses the Golden State Warriors falling 141-134 to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks despite a 60-point performance from Steph Curry. Is Steph getting enough help from Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the rest of Golden State? (19:00) Jason then drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings featuring the Celtics, Nuggets, Knicks, and more! (27:30) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Carson Breber and Logan Camden from 'Nerd Sesh.' They discuss the Lakers & Warriors' chances of making a deep run in the NBA Playoffs, how much pressure is on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics to win a title this season, whether Damian Lillard or James Harden is a better playoff performer, and much more! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the 0-2 start for the Milwaukee Bucks since Doc Rivers has taken over as head coach (4:00). Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Bucks have struggled offensively in the two games that Doc has been leading the team. Then Jason dives into the future of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as the team has continued to struggle, and LeBron has been noticeably frustrated. Could LeBron force his way out of LA? (25:30) Finally, Jason discusses the Golden State Warriors' playoff chances as Steph Curry has been playing like an MVP and Jonathan Kuminga has emerged as a star (17:00). #volume #Herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 119-107 win over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Steph Curry went off for 37 points, and has been looking like his old MVP self as of late. Jason then dives into LeBron James and whether he could request a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers due to the team's struggles this season. Finally, Jason discusses the Rookie of the Year race between Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, Jason is joined by Carter Rodriguez of The Chase Down Podcast to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys break down how with Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen shouldering the load, the Cavs are a dark horse contender in the Eastern Conference. The guys then discuss whether LeBron James could come back to the Cavaliers and end his career where it started, in Cleveland. (51:00) #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Doc Rivers making his coaching debut with the Milwaukee Bucks, where Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Doc’s return to the NBA with a 113-107 win (4:00). Jason then dives into the recent struggles with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics, and how they can clean things up in the second half of the season (29:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Orlando Magic's dominant 113-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns, and breaks down the issues with the Suns' top-heavy roster relying too much on Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal (4:30). Later, he lists his top 10 teams in the NBA in a brand new edition of his NBA Power Rankings (29:00). Jason explains how Joel Embiid missed a golden opportunity vs. the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Edwards' clutch struggles, and why the Los Angeles Clippers sit on top this week #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 145-144 double overtime win over Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and shares his takeaways for each team moving forward. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss the top players the Los Angeles Lakers will target at the NBA's trade deadline. Who has the best chance of coming to LA? And who best fits with LeBron James and Anthony Davis? The guys also discuss the likelihood of head coach Darvin Ham surviving the season as well as why D'Angelo Russell is the preferred piece over Austin Reaves.#Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' dominant 122-84 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (4:00). How has New York been so successful since the OG Anunoby trade? (8:30) Later, Jason discusses Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors' heartbreaking 134-133 loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. With Jonathan Kuminga "taking the leap," should the Warriors no longer look to trade their young star? (19:00) The show ends with Jason hitting mailbag questions on the Phoenix Suns win streak, Lakers trade scenarios, and 76ers' next moves. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the Nerd Sesh guys to discuss whether they are "higher or lower" on Jason's preseason NBA contenders including LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets, Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics, and more! Where do the guys come down on teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia 76ers? Are Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks or Kawhi Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers top tier contenders?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions including what has happened to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Are they closer to being dangerous NBA Finals contenders than most people think (19:00). Jason also discusses moves LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can make to join the NBA's elite teams (12:00), if the Los Angeles Clippers are ready to make a playoff run with James Harden (25:00), and if Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns will be firing on all cylinders come playoff time (53:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his NBA MVP rankings including Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant performances for the Clippers and Bucks, Luka Doncic falling on the list with his injuries and the Mavericks' recent struggles, and Anthony Edwards becoming an "alpha dog" for the Timberwolves. Later, Jason discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's sensational year and why Joel Embiid is a "clear #1" for MVP given his dominance with the 76ers this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks getting blown out by Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (3:30). The Cavs defense held Milwaukee to just 95 points, and Jason explains how the Cleveland defense has been so successful this season. Jason then dives deep into the Phoenix Suns roster as they are now healthy, and starting to figure out what their rotations should look like come playoff time. Having Kevin Durant play center gives the Suns so much flexibility on both ends of the floor, and has elevated their play as a team. Does this new lineup make the Suns a more dangerous NBA Finals contender? (18:00). #volume #Herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Toronto Raptors trading Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers. How dangerous has Indiana become with Siakam joining Tyrese Haliburton and a very talented Pacers team? (5:00) Jason also discusses what's next for teams like LeBron James' Lakers and Steph Curry's Warriors as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches (16:45). Later, Jason reacts to Joel Embiid's big night in the Philadelphia 76ers' 126-121 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (24:00) as well as Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers' 128-117 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Where do Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers rank among Jason's NBA Finals contenders? (42:00) #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City 112-105 on Monday night (4:00). Is this win the start of turning the Lakers’ season around? Jason also reacts to Draymond Green returning from his NBA suspension for the Golden State Warriors in a disappointing 116-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Marcus Smart (25:45). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest stories from around the NBA over the weekend. Jason breaks down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Sacramento Kings which featured a game-winner by Damian Lillard (4:45). Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves continue to dominate as they downed Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers (36:00). Jason then drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. Did Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics maintain the top spot? (54:00) #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers dominating win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (4:30). The Suns defense continues to struggle as they let up 138 in the loss. Jason then reacts to Draymond Green’s apology as he discusses his recent suspension on The Draymond Green podcast (31:00). Jason then releases his weekly NBA Power Rankings where the Boston Celtics continue to impress in the top spot (11:30). #volume (Timestamps may vary due to advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest games across the NBA from this past weekend. Jason dives into the Los Angeles Lakers 106-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, which featured LeBron James dunking on Paul George (4:00). Jason then breaks down Kyrie Irving’s dominating performance in the Mavericks’ 115-108 win over the Timberwolves (26:00). Jason later hits on Jayson Tatum and the Celtics cruising past the Indiana Pacers (36:00), and highlights Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks’ recent struggles as they dropped a game to the Houston Rockets on Saturday (41:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic's game winner as the Denver Nuggets staged a big comeback against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Is Steve Kerr wearing out his welcome as the Warriors head coach? Plus, Jason does a deep dive on Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans who have quietly crept up the Western Conference Standings, and gives his updated MVP Rankings. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha of The Athletic to discuss the recent losing streak by LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers as they have lost 8 of their last 10, and last 3 overall. There are rumors swirling around that head coach Darvin Ham could be on the hot seat as it is being reported that some of the players are unhappy with the direction of the team under Ham. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics game where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder beat Jayson Tatum and the Celtics despite 30-point performances by Tatum and Porzingis (4:00). Jason then breaks down Steph Curry’s 36 point night in the Golden State Warriors win over the Orlando Magic (33:30). Jason explains how Steph can still carry a team, and how the Warriors will always be dangerous as long as Steph is playing at an elite level. #volume #Herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is back to recap the weekend of games across the NBA as well as drop his weekly power rankings. The Phoenix Suns got Bradley Beal back, who has instantly injected life into the Suns (4:30). Jason then breaks down how the Milwaukee Bucks have been so bad defensively, and what they must fix in order to make a run at an NBA championship (14:45) . Finally, Jason reacts to OG Anunoby’s debut with the New York Knicks in a game where he scored 17 despite fouling out in the win against the Minnesota Timberwolves (26:30). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the New York Knicks sending RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a second-round draft pick to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa. Jason discusses why he loves this trade for the Knicks and what he is expecting from New York for the remainder of the 2023 NBA season. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers mailbag questions regarding several topics across the NBA. What would be the impact on Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors if they traded Chris Paul? (4:30)  What is the next move for Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks to become top tier NBA Finals contenders? (8:30) Who has the upper hand between Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics and Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets? (30:45) #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the Nerd Sesh guys to discuss all things NBA. The guys discuss how Kevin Durant and the Suns could miss the playoffs after a disappointing start to the season. The guys then debate whether LeBron and the Lakers or Steph Curry and the Warriors have a realistic chance of winning the NBA championship, and if the Minnesota Timberwolves or Oklahoma City Thunder could make a deep run in the west. Finally, will Joel Embiid repeat as the league's MVP? #volume Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 04:05 - Will Suns make playoffs? 15:30 - Has Kevin Durant sabotaged his career? 25:30 - Thunder or Timberwolves 39:32 - More likely MVP: Luka or Embiid? 49:00 - Which star do you want in a playoff run? 56:30 - More likely NBA Finals team: Lakers or Warriors? 01:07:46 - Pistons not as bad as they seem? 01:16:28 - Check out Nerd Sesh! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf discusses the biggest stories from around the NBA where he breaks down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks embarrassing Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns on Christmas night where Luka dropped 50 in what has been an MVP season for the superstar guard (5:00). Jason talks about how the Suns have to make it work with the players on their roster as they have exhausted all of their trade assets in the trade to acquire Bradley Beal (18:00). Jason then drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings. Will we see a change at the top? (26:30). #Volume #Herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha of The Athletic to discuss the recent starting lineup change that Darvin Ham has implemented for the Los Angeles Lakers as they are in the midst of a 4-6 stretch (4:30). LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been visibly frustrated (24:30), and it is clear that the Lakers will need to make a mid-season trade in order to be championship contenders (38:30). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 120-114 Christmas Day loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (01:56). Later, Jason breaks down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 126-115 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers (18:47). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 134-115 win over James Harden, Paul George, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Later, he reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Buck's 118-114 win over Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. Next, Jason shares his MVP ladder including Joel Embiid, Giannis, Jayson Tatum, and more! The show ends with mailbag questions including who makes Steph Curry and the Warriors playoff contenders, potential trades for LeBron James' Lakers, if it's time to be concerned about Nikola Jokic's Nuggets and more! (Time stamps may vary based on advertisements) Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - Clippers vs. Thunder 08:36 - Magic vs. Bucks 14:05 - Jason's MVP Ladder 21:14 - Will Pelicans move on from Zion? 22:36 - What has sparked Bulls? 25:14 - Is Jalen Brunson elite? 27:10 - Can Heat go on NBA Finals run? 28:04 - Lauri Markkanen to Kings? 30:53 - Potential Lakers trades 32:09 - Markkanen's fit with Warriors 34:00 - Is Pascal Siakam to Warriors the right fit? 36:20 - Rui for Buddy Hield? 37:52 - Worried about the Nuggets? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest games from around the NBA on Wednesday night including Joel Embiid’s 50-point performance against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (4:50). Jason then reacts to the New York Knicks 121-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets, and discusses whether the Knicks should be trying to trade for Donovan Mitchell (23:10). Jason then discusses the recent struggles from LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers (33:10). What are the biggest problems in LA since their NBA In-Season Tournament win? #Volume #Herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Sam Esfandiari to discuss the play of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors so far this season. Sitting below .500, the guys discuss that they still have a championship caliber core, and need to go ALL IN to try and win another championship. The guys discuss possible trade targets for Golden State with Pascal Siakam at the top of that list. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' wild 132-126 overtime win over Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics (4:55). Just how far can the Warriors go this season? Later, Jason discusses Ja Morant's dynamic return to the Memphis Grizzlies, including his game-winner in Memphis' 115-113 win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans (28:10). Lastly, Jason reacts to Damian Lillard hitting the 20,000 point mark in the Milwaukee Bucks' 132-119 win over the San Antonio Spurs. #volume (Timestamps may very based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to some of the biggest games across the NBA over the weekend. Jason discusses Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard playing their most complete game of the season en route to a win over the Houston Rockets. Jason then discusses Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 118-117 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jason drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings...will Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics regain the top spot? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 140-126 win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers (6:05) as well as De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings' 128-123 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (20:25). Later, Jason discusses whether Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors will miss the playoffs (30:25), if he anticipates the Cleveland Cavaliers trading Donovan Mitchell (37:00), and who his top MVP candidates are including Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and more (44:00) #volume (Timestamps may vary due to advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Law Murray of The Athletic to talk all things Los Angeles Clippers. After adding James Harden to their core of Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Russell Westbrook. It is clear that the Clippers are going all in to try and deliver a championship. The guys talk about their championship ceiling, and how James Harden will have a positive impact on their offensive game. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 119-116 loss to Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns (4:35). Jason discusses Draymond Green's ejection for his interaction with Jusuf Nurkic (9:55) as well as what is wrong in Golden State. Later, Jason breaks down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks' 127-125 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers (20:17) as well as Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers' 119-99 routing of De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings (34:30). #volume #Herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Chris Mannix to discuss the current state of the Boston Celtics. The guys discuss the core of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and how this team with a supporting cast of Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, and Al Horford is ready to win an NBA championship this year. Youth is no longer an excuse for Tatum and Brown as they are in their mid 20s, and now have the best supporting cast they have ever had. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings where Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves take the top spot from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Jason vaults LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers back into the top 10 after being left off last week's rankings, and leaves off Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets after their recent struggles. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha of The Athletic to discuss LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers championship ceiling after winning the NBA In-Season Tournament. Jason and Jovan outline the trades the Lakers need to make in order to catch Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets and Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers defeating Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers to win the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament. Jason discusses LeBron James winning the tournament MVP, the Lakers defense being the key to their playoff success, and Anthony Davis putting on one of the most dominant performances of his career. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the guys over at Nerd Sesh to discuss the upcoming NBA In-Season Tournament championship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. The guys discuss how LeBron has been playing like an MVP so far this season, how Tyrese Haliburton has quickly become one of the best players in the NBA, and if Steph Curry and the Warriors’ dynasty run has come to a close. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' dominant 133-89 win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans (5:40). Jason discusses how LeBron's performance left him "at a loss for words" and shares what he believes must happen for him to consider Los Angeles a major NBA Finals threat. Jason also reacts to the Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal game (19:00). Jason reacts to Tyrese Haliburton officially arriving as a superstar as the Pacers have now knocked off Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics and Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks en route to the championship game. #volume #herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Brendon Kleen of Locked On Suns to discuss the state of the Phoenix Suns. After a slow start, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are in need of getting Bradley Beal back from injury to push them into title contender conversations. Jason and Brendon discuss what the Suns must improve on in order to take that next jump. With a lot of teams in the western conference looking like they are a trade away from being in the championship conversation, this is shaping to what looks like could be a very important trade deadline for not just the Suns, but the entire NBA. #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' thrilling 106-103 win over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns to advance to the semi-finals of the NBA In-Season Tournament (4:30). Jason reacts to the controversial call at the end of the game, LeBron James' dominant performance, and Austin Reaves' big night. Also, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks' dominant 146-122 won over Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, and the New York Knicks in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals (27:30). Jason breaks down Damian Lillard taking over stretches of the matchup, Julius Randle's big night for New York, and what lies ahead for both Eastern Conference contenders. #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the NBA In-Season Tournament games on Monday night between Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics vs. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers (9:00), and De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings vs. Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans (38:30). Haliburton’s triple-double knocked off Tatum and the Celtics last night as Tatum continued to struggle with his jump shot, and Brandon Ingram’s 30-point night was too much for the Kings to overcome. #volume #herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf drops his weekly NBA Power Rankings where Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics claim the top spot for the second straight week. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have been elite all season long, and have started to separate themselves in the Western Conference. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks have figured it out as they have won 9 of 11 as they rise up the rankings. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors' 120-114 win over Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, James, Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers (4:45). Jason shares why "good times are ahead" for Golden State. Later, Jason reacts to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-110 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (22:00) as well as Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat's 142-132 win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers (42:15). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Wednesday slate of NBA games where Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors beat Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Jason explains how the athleticism of Toronto was too much for the Suns. Jason then reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beating the Houston Rockets. Jason explains how the Nuggets have the perfect NBA starting five, and how Jokic is the most unguardable player in NBA history. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Golden State Warriors 124-123 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Steph Curry. Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors are in the midst of a 2-8 stretch, but Jason says it isn't time to panic as they have been without Draymond Green for most of the season. With Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins starting to turn it around, look for the Warriors to start winning again. #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha of The Athletic to discuss the start of the Lakers' season. Jason and Jovan discuss how LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers will likely need to make a trade at the trade deadline to make themselves a legit title contender (11:30). Whether that player is Zach LaVine or Alex Caruso, it is clear that the Lakers need more guard help in order to take that next step. #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down a few games from the Thanksgiving weekend of the NBA schedule. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (6:30). Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder (32:20), and Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans were victorious against James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers (43:00). The Orlando Magic are in the midst of a 7-game winning streak as they held off Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics over the weekend. Jason also releases his weekly NBA Power Rankings with the Boston Celtics as the top spot (57:00). Who else made the top 10? #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf shares his top five biggest surprise teams from the 2023 NBA season including Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks (16:30), Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers (18:45), and Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves (26:30). Later, Jason ranks his top seven contenders for the NBA Finals including LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers (29:30), Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors (22:00), Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns (26:30), and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics (40:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, and the Golden State Warriors' 128-109 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder (5:10). How does Golden State need to adjust with Steph Curry out, and Draymond Green being suspended for a few more games? (Later, Jason breaks down the Thunder's 8-4 start to the NBA season, what the biggest problems and solutions are for OKC, and his expectations moving forward.(14:45) #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Wednesday slate of NBA games. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns blew out Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-115 (5:25). Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics beat Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers despite not having both Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis (18:40), and the New York Knicks edge out the Atlanta Hawks 116-114 (34:30). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Tuesday slate of NBA games which featured Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beating Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook 111-108 (5:30). The Clippers have not won a game since acquiring James Harden. Jason then reacts to Tyrese Haliburton’s 33 point, 15 assist night where he carried the Pacers to a 132-126 win over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (33:00). Last, Jason reacts to the Warriors Timberwolves fight where Draymond Green put Rudy Gobert in a choke hold where Draymond and Klay Thompson were both ejected (50:05). #volume #Herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf gives his NBA Power Rankings through the beginning of the season. Jason explains why Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have been far and away the BEST team in the NBA (38:10). Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have gotten off to a fast start (37:00), and Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers have the best record in the NBA after Tyrese Maxey has emerged as a bonafide superstar (35:20). #volume #herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf discusses the 0-4 start to the James Harden era for the Los Angeles Clippers. People will be quick to blame Harden, but Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook have all played poorly over the last four games. The one obvious flaw in the new look Clippers is the lack of rebounding as they have been getting dominated on the glass since the roster altering trade. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha of The Athletic to discuss the start of the Lakers' season. Jason and Jovan discuss what moves LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers can make to win an NBA championship this year. The guys then dive into what is really going on with Austin Reaves being benched for D'Angelo Russell (6:30), potential trade targets for the Lakers (19:45), and LA's biggest flaws early in this NBA season (26:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' thrilling 122-119 win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (5:00). Jason discusses LeBron's "amazing" crunch time play (10:10), Anthony Davis' return from injury (14:25), and what's going on with Austin Reaves' benching (15:00). Later, he touches on why Kevin Durant and the Suns will be just fine, despite their early season problems, as Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and others recover from injuries (23:40). #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf deep dives on Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves following their hot start to the 2023 NBA season. Is Anthony Edwards on track to become a Top-10 player in the NBA?(4:55) Later, Jason answers mailbag questions including whether the Boston Celtics can win the NBA Finals with Jayson Tatum as their star (26:50), if LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are running the right offense for their team (30:15), if Jason still defends his prior takes on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (41:45), and what his top three Star Wars movies are! #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the best games from Wednesday night in the NBA. Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors lose a close one to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (5:40). The Philadelphia 76ers continue on their winning streak as they beat the Boston Celtics (28:51), and the Lakers continue to struggle as they got blown out by the Houston Rockets (42:40). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf discusses his Top 5 takeaways from the start of the NBA season. He explains where LeBron James’ Lakers need to improve to become a contender (5:10), how Steph Curry and the Warriors are off to a hot start (8:35), and how Jayson Tatum has taken the next step into being one of the best players in the NBA for the Boston Celtics (13:10). Jason then discusses why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are still the BEST team in the NBA (15:50), and why this year’s NBA trade deadline looks like it could be one of the best ones yet (19:50). #volume #herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the best games across the NBA on Monday night. James Harden makes his Clippers debut (5:00), Boston suffers their first loss to Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves (15:00), Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors beat up on the Detroit Pistons (25:55), and LeBron James’ Lakers fall short to the Heat (31:00). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 win over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors (5:30). The Cavs guard play of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland proved to be too much for the Warriors as they combined for 55 points. Jason explains how the Warriors have had trouble with their bench unit struggling to score with Chris Paul running the unit (11:35). Jason then breaks down the Cavs and how their defense can carry the Cavs in the eastern conference (16:10). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry's game-winner in the Golden State Warriors' 141-139 victory over Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA In-Season Tournament (3:45). Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Golden State's big win as well as his takeaways from a young Thunder team. Later, Jason reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 110-105 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (19:35) as well as Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 125-114 win over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks (28:30). #volume #herd (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf takes a deep dive on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks' slow start to the 2023 NBA season. Jason breaks down the Bucks' "terrible" defense and shares what Milwaukee can do to improve. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors’ 102-101 win over the Sacramento Kings where Klay Thompson hit a game-winning jump-shot with 0.2 seconds remaining (5:30). Jason then reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Denver Nuggets (16:10), and breaks down the Boston Celtics’ fast start to the NBA season (25:36). #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers 130-125 overtime win against Kawhi Leonard, Paul George Russell Westbrook, and the Los Angeles Clippers. In what may be the game of the year so far in this NBA season, LeBron James turned back the clock going off for 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jason discusses his biggest takeaways and expectations for both of Los Angeles' teams during the NBA season. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns facing off against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Jason then breaks down the hot start of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks, and the slow start from the Memphis Grizzlies without All-Star guard Ja Morant. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers trading James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a slew of role players and draft picks. He breaks down the ceiling of the Clippers’ new core of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Plus, Jason discusses what Daryl Morey should do next for the Sixers with plenty of cap space and draft capital. Next, Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic game where Anthony Davis’ 26 points and 19 rebounds won the game for the Lakers. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest games from the NBA's Sunday slate including LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-127 loss to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 106-95 win over the Houston Rockets, and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' dominant 128-95 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Later, Jason breaks down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' 127-110 loss to Trae Young's Atlanta Hawks, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers' 126-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, and answers some mailbag questions to close the show. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers game where Damian Lillard made his Bucks debut alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dame came alive in the 4th quarter and propelled the Bucks to a 118-117 victory. Dame and Giannis combined for 62 points in their first game together, as Joel Embiid tallied 24 of his own for the Sixers. Plus, Jason reacts to Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers 100-95 win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The Suns were without Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but KD picked up the slack tallying 39 points and 11 rebounds in the loss. AD dropped 30, and LeBron had a near triple double dropping 21 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds in the win. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Wednesday night slate of NBA games which featured Victor Wembanyama making his NBA debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Luka’s triple double was too much in the Mavs 126-119 victory. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics beat Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks by a score of 108-104 behind Tatum’s 34 points. Finally, Jason discusses what LeBron James, Antony Davis, and the Lakers need to do to make both their starting lineup and bench unit dynamic on the offensive end of the floor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to some preseason games from around the NBA including the Boston Celtics’ recent matchup against the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down why the dominating performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have him optimistic about Boston’s title chances this season. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf wraps up his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 1, the Denver Nuggets. After winning the NBA Finals, there’s no doubt that the Nuggets are the best team in the league heading into the 2023-24 season behind two time MVP Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf discusses the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers preseason game which featured the first time Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo played together since the Bucks acquired Dame in a trade involving Jrue Holiday. How did the Bucks’ new duo fare against Anthony Davis, who continued to showcase his impressive defensive prowess in the NBA preseason? Plus, Jason continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 2, the Milwaukee Bucks. After trading for one of the best guards in the NBA in Damian Lillard, the Bucks undoubtedly have the league's best duo in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dame, and expect to play for an NBA Championship this season. #volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings preseason game where LeBron James and Anthony Davis rested, which allowed D'Angelo Russell to shine in a preseason game where he was the offensive focal point. De’Aaron Fox looked in mid-season form as he was explosive on the offensive end of the floor. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets last night where LeBron James saw his first action of the 2023-24 season and he didn’t miss a beat. Ben Simmons also returned to the floor for the Brooklyn Nets last night and looked like his old self from a few years ago. Looking athletic and healthy again, this could be a bounce-back year for Simmons. Plus, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren made their preseason debuts, and they did not disappoint. Wemby finished with a dominating 20 points, and Chet answered with 21 points of his own to go along with 9 rebounds in only 16 minutes. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 5, the Phoenix Suns. After acquiring Bradley Beal from the Wizards, and shipping Chris Paul off to the Warriors, there’s no doubt that the Suns are ALL IN with their new big 3. The only question is, is it enough to get them over the hump and deliver a championship to Phoenix? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss some of the biggest questions facing the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. They discuss LeBron's renewed athleticism, Anthony Davis' improved jump shot, and who will be the fifth starter alongside D'Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to NBA Media Day as teams meet with the media for the first time since the end of last year. Jason reacts to LeBron James saying that the Los Angeles Lakers are now Anthony Davis’ team. How will Chris Paul fit in with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors, and how will Damian Lillard’s lack of defense affect Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks’ chances of winning an NBA title? Finally, is a big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal good enough to win the Phoenix Suns a championship? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 7, the Miami Heat. After winning the Eastern Conference over the Boston Celtics, but ultimately coming up short against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler and the Heat may still need another piece to get themselves over the hump. After failing to make a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard, what other pieces could Pat Riley’s team bring in to give themselves another chance at a title run? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Boston Celtics trading for Jrue Holiday, pairing him with Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown. He discusses what this means for the Celtics NBA title hopes, how it impacts the matchup between Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard & the Milwaukee Bucks, and what the Portland Trail Blazers do next after acquiring Malcom Brogdon and Robert Williams. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 8, the Philadelphia 76ers. After winning an MVP, Joel Embiid and the Sixers got bounced in the second round once again. With James Harden still wanting out of Philly, the Sixers seem to be at a crossroads, and need to find a way to contend if they want to keep Joel Embiid happy as well. #volume #herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal involving the Phoenix Suns, which sends Jrue Holiday, DeAndre Ayton, and others to Portland. Portland elects NOT to send Dame to his preferred destination of Miami, and instead he will now team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton in Milwaukee to try and get the Bucks another NBA Championship. #volume #See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 9, the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers have two hall of fame wings in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but in four postseason trips, Kawhi and Paul George have only been healthy in one of them. If Kawhi and PG can stay healthy, with the emergence of Terance Mann, and acquisition of Russell Westbrook, the Clippers are a real threat in the Western Conference. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 11, the Dallas Mavericks. After trading for Kyrie Irving last year to team up with Luka Doncic, the Mavericks missed the playoffs in disappointing fashion. Going into their second year together, and after the Mavs shook up the rest of their roster, this team is poised to make a run in the Western Conference. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 12, the Sacramento Kings. After losing in the 2023 NBA Playoffs to the Golden State Warriors, will Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox be able to lead the Kings to an even better result this year? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 14, the New York Knicks. With Jalen Brunson emerging as a star at the guard position, and if Julius Randle can remain healthy going to the playoffs, Jason believes the Knicks could contend to win the Eastern Conference. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 15, the Memphis Grizzlies. With star point guard Ja Morant suspended for the first 25 games of the season, the Grizzlies will have to lean on Jaren Jackson and the defensive side of the game until Ja gets back. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 16, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Behind rising superstar Anthony Edwards, Jason believes the Timberwolves could become championship contenders with a core of Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 18, the Orlando Magic. After Paolo Banchero’s standout rookie season, the collection of young up-and-coming stars on the Magic are poised to take a big jump in the 2023-24 season. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 19, the New Orleans Pelicans. With an excellent core including CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans’ season hinges on the health of Zion Williamson. Zion was one of the best isolation players in basketball last year, and if he can stay healthy, the Pelicans can compete in the Western Conference. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf starts his power ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 20, the San Antonio Spurs. After drafting Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the draft, how quickly can Gregg Popovich turn the Spurs back into a competitor in the Western Conference? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 1, LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat & Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses LeBron's incredible list of basketball accomplishment and consistent playoff dominance is the reason he tops this list. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 3, Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs. Jason explains how Duncan's consistency earned him the nickname "the Big Fundamental" and why his record of 15 All-Defensive team selections will likely never be broken. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 3, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses Kobe's basketball intelligence, which allowed him to transform his game as he aged, and why he's the most gifted shotmaker of all time. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 4, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Jason breaks down the reasons why Steph is the greatest shooter of all time, whether the Warriors' addition of Kevin Durant hurt his legacy, and whether his 2022 NBA championship may be his most important. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 5, Shaquille O’Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers. There has never been someone so physically dominant in the paint like Shaquille O’Neal, and having won 3 consecutive NBA Finals MVPs from 2000-2002, there’s no doubt he is deserving of the No. 5 spot. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 6, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. Having averaged over 27 points a game for his entire career, Jason claims that KD is the best scorer of ALL TIME. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 8, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. After winning back to back league MVPs in 2021-2022, Jokic won the NBA Finals and Finals MVP in 2023, and is currently the best player in the NBA. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 9, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis has won 2 MVPs and an NBA Finals before the age of 30, and in Jason’s mind is the most dominant perimeter player in NBA history. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 10, Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk is one of the greatest power forwards of all time, and cemented his legacy by winning the NBA Finals in 2011. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing Nos. 13-11. Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns, Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs, and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics come in just outside of the top 10. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf discusses the upcoming FIBA World Cup and the Team USA roster. Headlined by Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson, and Mikal Bridges, Jason breaks down how Team USA needs to play in order to knock off the likes of Canada, France, and Slovenia.  Plus, Jason continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing Nos. 17-14. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers join the list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing Nos. 21-18. This group includes NBA champions such as Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs, Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics, Chauncey Billups of the Detroit Pistons, and Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf starts to rank his 25 best NBA players of the last 25 years by revealing Nos. 25-22. Joel Embiid and James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers, Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat kick off the rankings. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the NBA with No. 2, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Steph is undoubtedly the best shooter in NBA history, but it’s more than just his shooting ability that makes him the second best player in the NBA. No matter what the defense throws at him, Steph continues to find ways to either score, or get teammates Klay Thompson and Draymond Green open looks. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues to rank the 25 best players in the NBA by revealing No. 3, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis has an NBA championship, two MVPs, and an NBA Finals MVP on his resume at only 28 years old. He is bigger, faster, and stronger than everyone else in the league, and by far the best regular season player in the NBA. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues to rank his top 25 players in the NBA by getting into his top 5. At No. 5, reigning MVP, and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Despite Embiid’s efficiency plummeting in the playoffs the last few years, he has led the league in scoring in back to back years, and after winning the MVP, is deserving of the number 5 spot. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the news that Philadelphia 76ers point guard James Harden has publicly called Daryl Morey a liar, and that he will never play for an organization that he runs ever again. Harden requested a trade during the summer, and the Clippers seem to be the top team in play. Jason discusses several other trade packages that make sense for Harden. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 95-86 Game 6 win over Joel Embiid, James Harden, and the Philadelphia 76ers to force a Game 7 in their second round matchup of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from Tatum's 16-point 4th quarter performance to save Boston's season and predicts who he think will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a Game 7 victory. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 125-100 Game 6 victory over Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns to win the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals. What went wrong for Phoenix in their second straight home blowout loss in an elimination game? Is Jason optimistic about their future with KD? And should Denver be favored over either the Lakers or Warriors to advance to the NBA Finals? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.