Baseline Jumper

On this week's Baseline Jumper, Ben and Jason tackle the Magic Johnson news, the NBA coaching carousel, and Anthony Davis' shirt choices. Then, they talk the most intriguing matchups in the NBA playoffs, what to expect, and give their predictions for the first round.

Jon St. Firmin joins the podcast to discuss the Knicks season and preview what is to come in the offseason. Then, Jason and Jon debate whether the Knicks or Nets have a brighter future. Plus, discussion on the MVP race, LeBron's place in the league, and Zion's rank among all-time NBA prospects.

On this week's Baseline Jumper, Ben and Jason discuss the Nurkic injury and the fates of both teams involved in the game. Can the Blazers rebound and hold onto a top-4 playoff seed? Can the Nets hold on and keep a playoff spot? Ben and Jason break down all that and more before delving into Jimmer, Devin Booker's explosion, and the race for the playoffs.

Forget Christmas, right now is the most wonderful time of the year for sports fans. March Madness has begun and the NBA playoffs are around the corner. Ben and Jason break down the brackets before breaking down this week in the NBA.

On this week's Baseline Jumper, there are Laker losses, Celtics resurgence (or not), as well as much more from the week in the NBA. Ben and Jason break down the playoff push in both conferences, including the Nets' big win over the Pistons. Finally, the duo covers some recent news including Russell Westbrook, James Dolan, and the NBA fan experience.

Ben and Jason start this week by discussing two of the most disappointing teams in the league. With the end of the season approaching, the Celtics and Lakers have both underachieved. Will LeBron and the Lakers miss the playoffs? Can Kyrie Irving and the Celtics right the ship? Afterwards, Jason and Ben discuss some of the teams whose seasons are pointing in the right direction as the postseason nears. Listen in to hear all that and much more on this week's Baseline Jumper.

It has been a big week for shoes in the NBA this week. This week's Baseline Jumper talks DeMarcus Cousins' shoe throw as well as the Zion Williamson shoe debacle. Meanwhile, the Lakers face the possibility of being the first team to miss the playoffs with LeBron in 15 years.

On this week's Baseline Jumper, Ben and Jason talk about an eventful but underwhelming all-star weekend. The duo discusses the highs (three-point contest) and lows (dunk contest) of the weekend. Then, they delve into the Anthony Davis saga and the future for LeBron.

After one of the most eventful trade deadlines in recent memory, there is a lot to discuss on the Baseline Jumper. Ben and Jason break down their winners, losers, and most interesting deals. Then, they turn to their own teams and look at the deals by the Nets and Bulls. Finally, they make some predictions about the upcoming all-star weekend.

This week's Baseline Jumper is jam-packed with news. John Wall tore his Achilles, which could further ruin an already forgettable year in Washington. Meanwhile, Victor Oladipo's injury ends the Pacers hopes of competing for the Eastern Conference crown. On the other side of things, the trade deadline is approaching and teams are deciding if they are buyers or sellers. The Pelicans find themselves in a tricky situation with their star player, Anthony Davis. Ben and Jason debate where Davis will end up and what New Orleans should do. In the biggest trade so far, Kristaps Porzingis ended up in Dallas while Dennis Smith Jr. came to the Knicks. What does this trade mean for both teams and who won it? Find the answers to all this and much more on this week's show!