Best Timpf Podcasts (2025)

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Reaction to EVERY NBA Xmas: Spurs/Thunder, Nuggets/Wolves, Lakers/Rockets, Dubs/Mavs, Knicks/Cavs 45:49

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2d ago45:49

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Jason gives 10 reactions to the 10 teams playing on NBA Christmas Day. He breaks down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs being the NBA's best right now with another win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic leading an incredible Denver Nuggets win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Steph…

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Biggest takeaways through 7 weeks of the NBA season w/ Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight | Game Theory 1:45:28

20d ago1:45:28

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & special guest Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight give their 3 biggest takeaways through week 7 of the NBA season. 03:12 - Are We Underestimating the Timberwolves? 20:16 - This Year Proves NBA Teams Shouldn’t Tank For 3+ Years 41:25 - Should Orlando Go All-In On Giannis 1:04:15 - The Celtics Infras…

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SGA vs. Luka debate, why Warriors are struggling, Victor Wembanyama vs. Nikola Jokic | NBA Mailbag 26:21

5d ago26:21

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Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on a range of topics including who is better -- Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. He also breaks down how he evaluates two way players like Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) compared to offensive geniuses like Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), who is …

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New NBA Power Rankings + Rockets weird losses, Timberwolves beat Thunder, Jalen Brunson mini-leap 43:47

6d ago43:47

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Jason reacts to a weird week of Houston Rockets basketball including Kevin Durant leading a win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as well as some ugly losses to bad teams. He also discusses Anthony Edwards leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jalen Brunson taking another leap…

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NBA Christmas Day Primer! | Hornets Love/Hate Watch | Fav League Pass Teams | Week 9 NBA Takeaways 1:34:39

6d ago1:34:39

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 9 of the NBA season. 05:00 - Eastern Conference Playoffs will be Competitive AND Interesting 21:23 - Charlotte Hornets are Sam's favorite love/hate watch 45:41 - Favorite League Pass Team 55:54 - Jalen Williams works himself back into game…

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How Luka Doncic can take NEXT STEP for Lakers + 2025 draft look back & East contenders | NBA Mailbag 32:28

9d ago32:28

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Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on a variety of subjects including how Luka Doncic can eliminate his mistakes for the Los Angeles Lakers, how Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks can avoid injury, how Cade Cunningham can continue to unlock Jalen Duren for the Detroit Pistons, how Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and the 2025 NBA draft class s…

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Top-10 NBA players SO FAR in 2025: Jokic, Shai, ????, Steph, Wemby, ????, Luka, Giannis, and more 29:52

10d ago29:52

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Jason reacts to the Memphis Grizzlies beating the Minnesota Timberwolves and then breaks down his top-10 players in the NBA so far this season, including Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and more. All li…

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Knicks Win NBA Cup! | Kon vs Coop Rookie Of The Year Race | Bucks Buyers? | Kings Teardown? | Game Theory Podcast 1:54:19

10d ago1:54:19

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to recap the New York Knicks winning the 2025 NBA Cup & discuss whether they should be considered the best team in the Eastern Conference. Then, they go through several NBA topics from the past week as the post NBA Cup schedule now begins. 02:00…

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NBA Cup Reaction: Jalen Brunson & Knicks beat Wemby & Spurs w/ GRIT & efficient offense 27:21

11d ago27:21

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Jason reacts to the NBA Cup championship between Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns and the New York Knicks & Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down how Wemby, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox controlled for much of the game but how the defensive trio of Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart helped flip the game…

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Jokic & Nuggets win THRILLER vs. Durant & Rockets + Cade's MASTERCLASS in Pistons W | NBA Reaction 32:39

12d ago32:39

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Jason reacts to a fun night of NBA basketball including Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets winning an overtime game against Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and the Houston Rockets. Then he breaks down Cade Cunningham's incredible game for the Detroit Pistons in a clutch win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. All …

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NBA Trade Deadline Primer | Contending Teams Making Moves? | One Trade That Makes Sense Leaguewide 1:25:28

12d ago1:25:28

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a break from draft coverage to go through their first NBA trade deadline preview now that teams are officially able to discuss trades that involve players they signed in free agency over the summer. 04:27 - Will this be as weird a trade deadline as we've seen in a while? 16:…

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Reaction to LeBron vs. Brooks in Lakers-Suns, Joel Embiid BACK for 76ers? + NEW NBA Power Rankings 48:05

13d ago48:05

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a win over the Phoenix Suns that included yet another chapter in the odd beef between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. He discusses Luka Doncic's slight dip in play since his return and how the defensive minded lineup was successful while Austin Reaves was out with an injury. Then he discusses Joel Embi…

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Spurs REAL Title Contenders | Knicks BEST In The East | Who Wins The NBA Cup? | Week 8 NBA Takeaways 1:28:18

13d ago1:28:18

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 8 of the NBA season. 07:06 - Spurs are real NBA title contenders 32:16 - Knicks are better with Josh Hart starting 47:38 - Who wins the NBA Cup? 52:04 - Cavlaiers have issues? Or just injuries? 1:02:55 - Taking the Celtics OVER was the rig…

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NBA Cup Semis Reaction: Wemby returns as Spurs beat SGA's Thunder + Brunson's Knicks beat Magic 32:56

14d ago32:56

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Jason reacts live after the NBA Cup semifinals. He discusses Victor Wembanyama's return for the San Antonio Spurs in their battle against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as well as Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks battling Desmond Bane's Orlando Magic. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Grading my 5 BEST & WORST NBA preseason takes! 42:02

16d ago42:02

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Jason revisits his preseason predictions and hot takes to determine five that he got right and five that he got wrong. He discusses the Los Angeles Lakers duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, his OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets prediction, why he was too low on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, and much more. All lines presented by Hard …

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NBA Cup Reaction: De'Aaron Fox & Spurs SHOCK Luka, LeBron & Lakers + SGA & OKC EMBARRASSES the Suns 25:57

17d ago25:57

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Jason reacts LIVE after night two of the NBA Cup, in-season tournament quarterfinals. He breaks down how De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs were able to upset Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers even without Victor Wembanyama. Then he discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder running Dillon Brooks a…

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NBA Cup Reaction: Jalen Brunson & Knicks stifle Raptors + Desmond Bane is BACK in Magic win vs. Heat 32:42

18d ago32:42

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Jason reacts to the Eastern Conference NBA Cup quarterfinals. He breaks down how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, plus their defense, led the New York Knicks to a win over Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors. Then he discusses how Desmond Bane bounced back and led the Orlando Magic to a win over Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat. All lines presen…

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What has surprised CBS Sports Adam Finkelstein most about the 2026 NBA Draft freshman class? | Game Theory Draft Show 1:14:10

19d ago1:14:10

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports to break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances of several NBA Draft prospects. 12:45 - What New Things Has Adam Learned About Boozer, Dybantsa, Wilson? 31:05 - Have Any Freshmen Truly Surprised You? 49:38 - Who Are The Most…

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Reaction: LeBron leads Lakers win, Warriors' Pat Spencer show, Celtics stock up + NBA power rankings 54:34

20d ago54:34

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a huge win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday behind an incredible game from LeBron James as well as contributions from Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Then he discusses Pat Spencer leading the Golden State Warriors to two road wins over the weekend without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, plus the Bo…

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Reaction to Lakers win via EPIC LeBron to Rui game winner + 76ers stun spiraling Warriors & mailbag 46:45

23d ago46:45

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting a buzzer-beater win over the Toronto Raptors. He discusses LeBron James's double digit scoring streak coming to an end, him making the right pass to Rui Hachimura for the game winner, and Austin Reaves continuing to play incredible basketball. Then he breaks down Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers…

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Giannis Future In MIL Uncertain?! | NBA Awards Through 20 Games! | Game Theory Podcast 1:59:55

23d ago1:59:55

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin with a discussion of the latest possible Giannis trade report from Shams Charania & whether his future in Milwaukee could be coming to an end (but for real this time). Then, they give out their awards for the first 20 games of the NBA season: MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Yea…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo TRADE IDEAS for Bucks + Flagg's Mavericks get W, Spurs win again w/ no Wemby 38:36

24d ago38:36

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Jason reacts to the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks trade saga and gives options on trades to five potential teams: the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, and Orlando Magic. Then he breaks down the Dallas Mavericks beating the Miami Heat thanks to a continued rise from Cooper Flagg, Ryan N…

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Reaction to BIZARRE Clippers "part ways" w/ Chris Paul + Celtics smoke Knicks, Thunder beat Warriors 40:53

25d ago40:53

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Jason reacts to the strange story of the Los Angeles Clippers parting ways with franchise icon Chris Paul, the confusing reporting of the story, how head coach Ty Lue is involved, and what to make of all this. Then he breaks down Jaylen Brown leading the Boston Celtics to a big win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, plus Shai Gilgeous-Alex…

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Lakers-Suns Reaction: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves struggle, Phoenix is LEGIT, Dillon Brooks' rise 42:27

26d ago42:27

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Jason reacts to the Phoenix Suns beating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night and discusses Phoenix's impressive defensive start to the season behind Mark Williams, Dillon Brooks completely reshaping his NBA career, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves struggling once again with big, physical defenders, and more. All lines presented by …

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2026 NBA Draft: Feast Week Delivers | Cameron Carr’s Upside is Real | Cam Boozer Explodes | Game Theory Podcast 1:08:29

26d ago1:08:29

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects. 05:50 - Biggest winner: Cameron Carr, Baylor 20:50 - Feast Week Draft Takeaways 55:35 - Caleb Wilson vs. Michigan State SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS…

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NBA Title Contender Rankings: Thunder lead way over Nuggets, Rockets, Warriors, Lakers & more 1:15:48

27d ago1:15:48

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Jason is joined by Carson and Logan from 'Nerd Sesh' to go over the Hoops Tonight NBA contender rankings update. They go through the top nine in Jason's first two tiers including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock B…

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Reaction to Brunson's Knicks surging, Austin Reaves leap for Lakers + NEW NBA Power Rankings 48:46

27d ago48:46

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Jason reacts to the New York Knicks beating the Toronto Raptors for their fourth straight win and explains how Jalen Brunson embracing their new offensive philosophy is working wonders. Then he discusses the leap Austin Reaves has made this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, how he complements Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and where he ranks among …

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Lakers: Real Contenders? | Fun Miami Heat | Unsung NBA Heroes | Clippers Mess | Game Theory Podcast 1:39:23

27d ago1:39:23

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 6 of the NBA season. 06:28 - Los Angeles Lakers: Trade Away From Real Contention? 35:15 - Unsung Heroes On Top 6 Teams 47:32 - Miami Heat: Team Most Enjoyed Watching 1:02:20 - One Good Thing About Each Bottom 5 Team 1:11:59 - Clippers Migh…

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NBA Sophomore Class Through 100 Games | Castle, Sarr, Risacher, Reed, more | Game Theory Podcast 1:57:59

1M ago1:57:59

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through several players from the 2024 NBA Draft & assess their performances so far during their sophomore NBA seasons. 11:00 Steph Castle 23:20 Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington 44:00 Zaccharie Risacher 50:02 Reed Sheppard 57:40 Matas Buzelis 1:04:20 Ron Holland 1:1…

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Lakers-Clippers Reaction: Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves trio finding a groove vs. Harden 21:16

1M ago21:16

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Jason reacts after the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Los Angeles Clippers behind an elite performance from Luka Doncic, plus great complementary play from LeBron James and Austin Reaves. They were able to overcome another hot start from James Harden to move to 13-4 and take control of their group for the in-season tournament, as they head to the E…