Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

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!

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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