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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. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use code HOOPSTONIGHT to get 20% off your first order at www.rhone.com. 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. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to night two of the 2026-27 NBA season including Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors kicking off their season against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers plus Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and the Minnesota Timberwolves against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live to the three games from the opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder facing Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers facing Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics facing Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason makes five big NBA predictions ahead of the season including a potential slow start for Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and the Philadelphia 76ers; an incredible season from San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama; the Sacramento Kings having the worst record in the NBA; star players such as Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis of the Washington Wizards potentially being traded; and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason does his first power rankings of the year, right before the 2026-27 NBA season kicks off. He breaks down the debate between Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s OKC Thunder at the top of the league, where Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks, LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers, Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami Heat fit in a crowded Eastern Conference, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers barely making it in the top 10, and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of NBA topics including predicting what teams might surprise people and be better than we expect (Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards), players the Detroit Pistons could trade for to pair with Cade Cunningham, how good Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will be, Ja Morant's fit with Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by David Lee (@dlee4three) to do a deep dive and make predictions on the NBA Eastern Conference. They answer five big questions about the conference heading into the season including whether Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami Heat, LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers, or Kawhi Leonard’s Toronto Raptors will be the best new-look team; why the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets are in danger of missing the playoffs; what teams they're most excited to watch; and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives five big NBA preseason reactions. He breaks down his skepticism over the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid's defense, how LeBron James will mesh offensively with Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey, and more. Then he discusses Yaxel Lendeborg solving problems for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Paul George and the new-look Boston Celtics alongside Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving's return for the Dallas Mavericks, and the Washington Wizards being very fun with Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and AJ Dybantsa. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including whether LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers can flip the switch defensively in the NBA playoffs, whether Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets young core need to be broken up, how well can Kyrie Irving manage the Dallas Mavericks offense alongside Cooper Flagg, the best types of defenders for New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, how Dylan Harper fits into the San Antonio Spurs rotation alongside Victor Wembanyama, and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Pete Zayas of The Athletic and Lakers Film Room to break down and make predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming NBA season in the post-LeBron James era. They discuss the team's rotation questions, how Walker Kessler and Luka Doncic will fit, the role Austin Reaves will have in JJ Redick’s system, where the Lakers fit in the NBA's Western Conference, and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to another night of NBA preseason games including Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers beating Darius Acuff and the Sacramento Kings, LaMelo Ball's debut alongside Anthony Edwards in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks, and Jaylen Brown vs. Jalen Brunson in the Philadelphia 76ers vs. the New York Knicks. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.