Baseline Jumper

Jimmy Butler is a Sixer and Jason and Ben have plenty to say about it! With the blockbuster Butler trade, our duo discusses what this means for the Wolves, the Sixers, and the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, is Carmelo Anthony's NBA career coming to a close? What does the Caris LeVert injury mean to the Nets? And, what just happened in Oakland between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant? For all these answers and many more, tune into this week's Baseline Jumper.

It is an episode of 50's! The 50th episode of the Baseline Jumper has arrived and it happens the same week Derrick Rose scores 50. Ben gives his thoughts on the 50-point eruption from his favorite Bull since Jordan before Ben and Jason tackle Jimmy Butler, Luke Walton, Kyrie's reaction to Jamal Murray and much more!

Hill Boyce joins the pod to talk the Knicks, the Cavs' firing of Tyronn Lue, and the hierarchy of the Eastern Conference. Afterwards, Jason talks Nets News of the Week and then Ben and Jason discuss Klay Thompson's explosion and the state of the Warriors.

What have we learned from the first week of the NBA season? The Knicks and Sixers haven't been good. Caris LeVert has been great. Jason and Ben break down the best teams in the East with the Raptors and Celtics both surging. Meanwhile, the Lakers have been off to a slow start. Jason and Ben debate whether its time for them to push the panic button. With regular season NBA basketball returning, the duo are also bringing back Heroes and Zeroes. Listen to them discuss all this and much more!

The pod welcomes back special guest Anthony Puccio to preview the upcoming season. Which players will break out for Brooklyn and can they make the playoffs? Should they even try? Afterward, Ben and Jason preview the rest of the division. The Knicks have a lot of young talent but are looking at a long season ahead. Meanwhile, the Raptors are thinking championship with Kawhi Leonard in the north. Can the 76ers can another step forward or will they struggle to hit the same highs as a season ago? Lastly, can the Celtics challenge the Warriors for the title and can their stars stay healthy?

Chris Passarelli of Double G Sports joins the Baseline Jumper to give predictions as the NBA season approaches. The team goes over their picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Most Improved Player. After that, its time to pick the teams that will surprise people, the ones the ones destined to disappoint, and the ones that will be playing for the title this season. Finally, Jason, Ben, and Chris dissect the recent Jimmy Butler news and the theatrics from Minnesota's recent practice.

In the penultimate division preview, Jason and Ben break down the division that is home to the NBA champs. With LeBron a Laker, the Clippers attracting free agents, and the Suns becoming an exciting young team, there is a lot to like. Meanwhile, the Kings are still the Kings.

This week Portland Trail Blazers expert Peter Mertens joins the Baseline Jumper to talk Blazers, Jimmy Butler trades, and much more. As the Northwest division preview continues, Ben and Jason break down the Timberwolves, Thunder, Nuggets, and Jazz. Finally, Jason reviews the Nets News of the Week and they finish off with this week’s heat check.

Jimmy Butler wants out of Minnesota and Chris Gennello joins to talk about some possible destinations as well as his winding road to Knicks fandom and what he is expecting from the team this year. Then, it is time for the Central division preview and a look at a division filled with young teams. The Bulls made some big moves this offseason but will any of the new players get them back into the playoff race? In Indiana, expectations are high after a surprising season a year ago. Can the Pacers take another step forward? Detroit struggled under Stan Van Gundy. Can Dwane Casey make it work with Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond get the Pistons back in the playoffs? Cleveland lost the king but hope to keep their mojo and playoff streak alive. Will Kevin Love be able to deliver? Last but not least, Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new coach and his eyes on the Eastern Conference crown with LeBron on the Lakers. Can Giannis ascend to become the best player in the conference? Ben and Jason discuss all this and more on this week’s Baseline Jumper!

As the NBA division previews continue, it is time to hit the Texas triangle and the Southwest division. Once upon a time, this was the strongest division in the league but between aging teams and ones hitting the reset button, the dynamics have changed. Ben and Jason break down the Spurs, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Rockets before hitting some news, the Nets News of the Week, and their heat checks.