Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf
Jason Timpf breaks down the NBA's biggest games, storylines and scuttlebutt (hopefully in that order).
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We've reached the conclusion of our NBA Player Rankings and Jason explains why Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has such a stranglehold on the top spot. He also breaks down why the gap between him and the other top tier superstars (Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo) is so large.
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Jason has reached the last few players on his NBA player rankings list and he dives into why he has Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic at No. 2 and Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at No. 3. He breaks down each player's strengths and weaknesses, why they're ahead of Milwaukee Bucks big Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what separates Doncic from SGA.
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Jason explains why he has Giannis Antetokounmpo as the number four player in the NBA, at the bottom of the top tier of superstars, and how he compares to the other elites in the game. Then he discusses why the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis to the Atlanta Hawks to pair with Trae Young could be a great move for both sides.
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Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on topics including more LeBron James vs. Steph Curry "impact" debate for their respective teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He also discusses how many points Michael Jordan would average if he played for the Chicago Bulls in the modern NBA era, who would win a 1-on-1 matchup between Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, and mo...
Jason gives his instant reaction to the bombshell story reported by 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' about alleged under-the-table payments made by Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers to Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the NBA salary cap.
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Jason explains why he has Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 5 in his NBA player rankings—one spot ahead of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry—and what Ant could do to catapult even further up the rankings. He breaks down Ant's strengths, weaknesses, and what he could add to his game. Then Jason goes through the peak (whether past, present, or future) of the stars in his second tier of NBA superst...
Jason dives into Stephen Curry's greatness, how his age factors into his NBA ranking, his chemistry with Golden State Warriors co-stars Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, how Steph compares to a younger star like Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and why his impact goes beyond the box score.
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Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings including why he has Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry ranked higher than New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and why he would have Indiana Pacers playmaker Tyrese Haliburton ahead of Brunson if he were healthy. He also discusses Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers compared to Indiana Fever sophomore Caitlin Clark, why the Miami Heat closed games with Dwyane Wade ...
Jason breaks down why he has San Antonio Spurs budding star Victor Wembanyama at No. 7 on his NBA player rankings list heading into the 2025 season. He discusses the partnership with De'Aaron Fox, the places Wemby can take another leap, and what his outlook is. Then he discusses Patrick Beverley's comments about Paul George, Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, and the Golden State Warriors.
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Jason explains why he has Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at No. 8 on his NBA player rankings including the strengths and weaknesses of Bron's game, how his age factors into the ranking, how he fits alongside Luka Doncic, and more. Then he gives his take on the start of EuroBasket for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Jason answers mailbag questions from Hoops Tonight listeners on topics including if Kevin Durant is enough of a boost to lift Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and the Houston Rockets over the top compared to Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets & Shai Gilgeous Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder. Then he discusses how he compares Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, how Bron and Steph Cur...
Jason explains why he has Jalen Brunson, point guard for the New York Knicks, ranked inside the top 10 of his NBA player rankings and ahead of guys such as Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, and Kevin Durant. Then he reacts to comments made by Denzel Washington and makes the case against gatekeepers of content.
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Jason breaks down why he has Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, ranked as the 10th best player in the NBA heading into next season. He discusses his strengths as a defender and overall weaknesses, including his injury history, and why he's expecting such a big, full season after the Luka Doncic trade. Then he gives his take on the viral debate from last week: Chris Paul vs. Kyrie Irving.
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Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings list on topics such as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley vs. Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, potential trades for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, why New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns didn't crack the top 25, explaining the rank of Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams, Jimmy Butler vs. Pascal Siakam, different versions in the career of Golden S...
Jason continues with his NBA player rankings list, following up Joel Embiid at No. 14 and Kawhi Leonard at 13 with Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Durant. He breaks down why this range of players is so hard to rank, why he ultimately put Cleveland Cavaliers guard Spida Mitchell at 12 and why new member of the Houston Rockets, KD, slots in at 11.
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Jason dives into the next tier of his NBA player rankings, the start of the superstars. He discusses Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, the upside of each guy balanced out by their respective injury struggles.
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Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including how the Los Angeles Lakers match up against Western Conference contenders with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, how the Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton signings impact the team, whether there are any realistic Austin Reaves or Rui Hachimura trades out there, the GOAT case for Kobe Bryant, how high Nikola Jokic can climb in the all-time NBA rankings with the Denver Nuggets...
Jason breaks down Nos. 17-15 on his NBA player rankings list including Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, Golden State Warriors wing Jimmy Butler, and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. He discusses each of their individual skills as well as Pascal's perfect dynamic with Tyrese Haliburton, how Jimmy has helped rejuvenate Steph Curry, and why Devin Booker shouldn't be knocked down for the up and down Suns era with Kevin Durant.
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Jason breaks down the next three NBA players on his rankings: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, and Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham.
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Jason reacts to Luka Doncic signing a reported three-year, $165 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, why he would do it, and what it means for the team going forward with Luka and LeBron James. Then he discusses the Men's Health magazine profile on Luka's diet, strength, and conditioning.
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