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.

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Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the NBA's top contenders post All-Star break. The guys 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.
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Hoops Tonight - NBA Contender Rankings: Nuggets & Celtics top list, Clippers elite, Bucks dangerous

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Jason gives his NBA power rankings heading into week two of the 2026-27 season. He breaks down why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder are no longer at the top with the injury to Jalen Williams, the rising Houston Rockets with Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson, Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves and LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers being impressive, Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers still being undefeated, Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs staying on the list despite a slow start, and more.

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Jason gives his NBA power rankings heading into week two of the 2026-27 season. He breaks down why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder are no longer at the top with the injury to Jalen Williams, the rising Houston Rockets with Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson, Anthony Edwards&rsquo; Minnesota Timberwolves and LeBron James&rsquo; Philadelphia 76ers being impressive, Luka Doncic&rsquo;s Los Angeles Lakers still being undefeated, Victor Wembanyama&rsquo;s San Antonio Spurs staying on the list despite a slow start, and more.
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NBA Power Rankings: Rising Rockets, T-Wolves & 76ers legit contenders, new #1 with OKC injuries

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Jason gives 10 reactions to a weekend of NBA action including the Jalen Williams injury for the OKC Thunder, LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards balling for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Philadelphia 76ers finding their footing with LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat's issues, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers being undefeated, Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the beef between Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum vs. Sixers star Jaylen Brown, and more.

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Jason gives 10 reactions to a weekend of NBA action including the Jalen Williams injury for the OKC Thunder, LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards balling for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Philadelphia 76ers finding their footing with LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat's issues, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers being undefeated, Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the beef between Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum vs. Sixers star Jaylen Brown, and more.
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10 NBA Reactions: J-Dub injury for OKC, T-Wolves hype, Heat issues, Tatum vs. Brown, Luka magic

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Jason reacts to Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and the Philadelphia 76ers’ comeback win over James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder beating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a sloppy game, and gives five takeaways from the opening NBA week including about Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, Ty Jerome's big game for the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic, and more. 

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Jason reacts to Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and the Philadelphia 76ers&rsquo; comeback win over James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder beating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a sloppy game, and gives five takeaways from the opening NBA week including about Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, Ty Jerome's big game for the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic, and more.&nbsp;
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5 NBA Reactions: 76ers WILD win vs. Cavs, Thunder OWN Nuggets, Blazers hot start, Ty Jerome cooking

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Hoops Tonight - NBA Contender Rankings: Nuggets & Celtics top list, Clippers elite, Bucks dangerous

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