Jason reacts to the weekend's big NBA news of Marcus Smart getting bought out by the Washington Wizards and signing with the Los Angeles Lakers to join Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Then he breaks down Chris Paul signing with the LA Clippers and how he ranks the contenders in the Eastern Conference: the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, and Philadelphia 76ers.

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Jason reacts to the weekend's big NBA news of Marcus Smart getting bought out by the Washington Wizards and signing with the Los Angeles Lakers to join Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Then he breaks down Chris Paul signing with the LA Clippers and how he ranks the contenders in the Eastern Conference: the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, and Philadelphia 76ers.
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Jason Timpf breaks down the NBA's biggest games, storylines and scuttlebutt (hopefully in that order).

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

Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

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Reaction to Marcus Smart joining LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Lakers + Chris Paul to Clippers

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Jason reacts to the weekend of NBA games and gives his five biggest takeaways including the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense looking dominant as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is close to returning, the Boston Celtics finding every advantage possible to become an NBA title contender, Austin Reaves and his issues for the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves struggling with a specific defensive concept, and the Denver Nuggets having problems since Nikola Jokic returned from injury.

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Jason reacts to the weekend of NBA games and gives his five biggest takeaways including the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense looking dominant as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is close to returning, the Boston Celtics finding every advantage possible to become an NBA title contender, Austin Reaves and his issues for the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves struggling with a specific defensive concept, and the Denver Nuggets having problems since Nikola Jokic returned from injury.
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5 NBA Reactions: OKC still lethal on defense, Celtics contenders, Lakers, Wolves, Nuggets ISSUES

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Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on topics including how to fix NBA Draft tanking, how Adam Silver has been as NBA commissioner, the All-Star game format, the Dunk Contest, why the Denver Nuggets have blown fourth quarter leads, Jalen Williams’ role on the Oklahoma City Thunder, and more.

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Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on topics including how to fix NBA Draft tanking, how Adam Silver has been as NBA commissioner, the All-Star game format, the Dunk Contest, why the Denver Nuggets have blown fourth quarter leads, Jalen Williams&rsquo; role on the Oklahoma City Thunder, and more.
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How NBA can FIX tanking immediately + rating Adam Silver as commissioner

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Jason does his first scouting report on the 2026 NBA Draft, specifically debating whether Darryn Peterson of Kansas or AJ Dybantsa of BYU should be the number one overall pick. He breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of each player and also compares them as prospects to potential NBA rookie of the year, Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks.

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Jason does his first scouting report on the 2026 NBA Draft, specifically debating whether Darryn Peterson of Kansas or AJ Dybantsa of BYU should be the number one overall pick. He breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of each player and also compares them as prospects to potential NBA rookie of the year, Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks.
All lines presented by <a href="https://www.hardrock.bet/">Hard Rock Bet</a>.&nbsp;
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Darryn Peterson or AJ Dybantsa: Who should be #1 pick in 2026 NBA Draft?

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Reaction to Marcus Smart joining LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Lakers + Chris Paul to Clippers

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