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

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

Jason Timpf breaks down the NBA's biggest games, storylines and scuttlebutt (hopefully in that order).

<p>Jason Timpf breaks down the NBA's biggest games, storylines and scuttlebutt (hopefully in that order).</p>

Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

184. Lakers botch Frank Vogel firing, LeBron wants Mark Jackson? Plus Play-In Tournament preview

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