The Jump

By ESPN, Rachel Nichols

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Rachel Nichols and a rotating cast of ESPN NBA Insiders and analysts keep tabs on everything around the league.

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New Show In Town

01.22.2020

Rachel Nichols is joined by Tracy Mcgrady, Brian Windhorst and Clinton Yates. They discuss Zion's NBA debut, who's a better bet in the East and if Luka or Kawhi played better.

The Jump episodes:

01.23.2020 The Arrival Rachel Nichols is joined by David Fizdale, Richard Jefferson and Nick DePaula to discuss Zion's debut, the Rockets snapping their losing streak plus more.
01.22.2020 New Show In Town Rachel Nichols is joined by Tracy Mcgrady, Brian Windhorst and Clinton Yates. They discuss Zion's NBA debut, who's a better bet in the East and if Luka or Kawhi played better.
01.21.2020 Dame Time Brian Windhorst is joined by David Fizdale and Tracy McGrady to discuss Damian Lillard's record performance, Zion's impending return, what's wrong with the Rockets and more.
01.20.2020 All-Star Voting Rachel Nichols, David Fizdale and Brian Windhorst preview the final round of All-Star voting, Kyle Kuzma's future with the Lakers and Fizdale's departure from the Knicks.
01.17.2020 The Threats Amin Elhassan, Nick Friedell and Scottie Pippen discuss if the Pelicans are a playoff threat, Kyrie sounds off on the media. Plus, Q Rich and Darius Miles join the show.
01.16.2020 Revenge Melo Rachel Nichols, Tracy McGrady and Richard Jefferson discuss Melo's revenge game, the Rockets slump and more. Amin Elhassan also joins the show.
01.15.2020 Showing Out Rachel Nichols, Tracy McGrady and Amin Elhassan react to Ja Morant's big win over Houston, the Jazz's winning streak, preview Melo vs. the Rockets and more NBA topics.
01.14.2020 Dwight Looked Right! Rachel Nichols, Tracy McGrady and Amin Elhassan react to Dwight Howard's big night, WNBA's new CBA, possibility of John Wall returning, SGA's triple double and more.
01.13.2020 Kyrie Returns Jorge Sedano, Clinton Yates and Ramona Shelburne react to Kyrie's return, the Clippers' struggles, Kyle Kuzma's scoring burst and discuss the Jazz becoming a contender.
01.10.2020 Found The Beef Rachel Nichols, Kendrick Perkins and Chauncey Billups react to Perk and Kevin Durant's Twitter beef, Russ' return to OKC, previewing LeBron vs Luka and more NBA topics.
01.09.2020 Slip Of The Tongue Rachel Nichols, Chauncey Billups and Kendrick Perkins react to John Beilein's saying his players "play like thugs," Jimmy Butler-TJ Warren Beef, preview Russell Westbrook's return to OKC and more.
01.08.2020 Injury Bug Rachel Nichols, Scottie Pippen and Brian Windhorst discuss how the Lakers should handle AD's injury. Plus, Rachel sits down with Luka and much more.
01.07.2020 Blake Is Out Rachel Nichols, Scottie Pippen and Brian Windhorst discuss Blake Griffin's surgery, AD rejecting Lakers extension offer, Dunk Contest field and more.
01.06.2020 The Right Chemistry? Jorge Sedano, Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne recap the Clippers' chemistry and defensive issues, Kevin Love and Kyle Kuzma trade rumors and more.
01.03.2020 Decision Time Rachel Nichols, Matt Barnes and Kevin Arnovitz react to the Andre Drummond trade rumors and initial ASG voting results. Plus, the crew previews Lakers-Pelicans and Rockets-76ers tonight.
01.02.2020 Remembering David Stern Amin Elhassan, Matt Barnes, Dave McMenamin and Clinton Yates remember David Stern, react to accountability issues in Philly and more NBA topics.
12.24.2019 Christmas Day Preview Rachel Nichols goes one-on-one with Paul George. Rachel, Kendrick Perkins, and Paul Pierce preview the Christmas day games.
12.24.2019 Christmasketball: NBA Christmas Day Preview Get ready for the gift of basketball on Christmas Day, as the NBA settles in under the tree. We tear open five matchups with ESPN NBA Analyst Kirk Goldsberry as he reveals who has been naughty and who has been ...
12.20.2019 Best Of The Best Rachel Nichols is joined by Paul Pierce and Kevin Arnovitz to discuss the best plays, moments, games and players of the last decade!
12.19.2019 Immortality Rachel Nichols, Scottie Pippen, Kendrick Perkins and Zach Lowe reveal the Basketball Hall of Fame Nominees, preview the Lakers-Bucks matchup, the Thunder's comeback week and more!
12.19.2019 Milwaukee's Best: How the Bucks Became the Beast of the East The Milwaukee Bucks could be the NBA's best team. But after last season's disappointing playoff exit, many thought the squad couldn't repeat its success. NBA writer Chris Herring joins Mina Kimes to explain what the small market Bucks' continued dominance ...
12.18.2019 Long Shot Rachel Nichols is joined by Zach Lowe, Paul Pierce, Kelly Oubre, Adam Sandler and Kevin Garnett. They discuss Sandler/KG's new movie "Uncut Gems", and if Dinwiddie is keeping the Nets relevant.
12.16.2019 Man Down in Dallas Rachel Nichols, Chiney Ogwumike and Kevin Arnovitz talk about Luka's injury, Milwaukee's streak, Rachel's sit-down interview with LeBron James and more.
12.13.2019 Feeling The Heat Rachel Nichols is joined by Kendrick Perkins, Jorge Sedano, Alonzo Mourning and Amin Elhassan. Plus, an exclusive conversation with Jimmy Butler and also discuss the Heat-Lakers
12.13.2019 Like Father, Like Son? What LeBron's Legacy Means for Bronny James LeBron James has turned basketball on its head, from the moment he first stepped onto the court. His son, Bronny, is currently a high school NBA prospect. But how much has basketball changed since LeBron got his start - and ...
12.12.2019 A Warm Reception Amin Elhassan is joined by Brian Windhorst and Scottie Pippen to recap Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto, discuss the Lakers and Bucks still rolling and more. Also, Nick DePaula stops by with the hottest sneakers for the holidays.
12.11.2019 Back To The Six Rachel Nichols, Scottie Pippen and Brian Windhorst preview Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto, recap Embiid-Jokic, discuss the future of the Knicks' brass and more NBA topics.
12.10.2019 Things Change Rachel Nichols is joined by Matt Barnes, Brian Windhorst, Woj and Tony Allen today. They discuss the strong start for the Pistons, how LeBron's mentality has changed and more.
12.09.2019 AD Goes Off Rachel Nichols is joined by Marc Spears, Dave McMenamin and Kevin Arnovitz to discuss Anthony Davis' 50 point game, the significance of Luka Doncic passing Jordan's 20-5-5 streak and more.
12.06.2019 Knicks Fire Coach Rachel Nichols, Kendrick Perkins and Ramona Shelburne react to the Knicks firing David Fizdale, the story of Melo and LeBron's relationship plus more NBA Topics.
12.05.2019 Temperature Check Rachel Nichols, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins discuss the Lakers' win over Utah, check Kendrick's temp on the TWolves and more NBA topics.
12.04.2019 Superb Already? Rachel Nichols, Paul Pierce and Brian Windhorst talk about the weird Rockets-Spurs game, Anthony Davis' case as DPOY, if Luka Doncic is an MVP candidate and more.
12.04.2019 The Dawn of Luka Doncic Luka Doncic is having an electric second season in the NBA. He's even in the running for the MVP at just 20 years old. But what makes last season's Rookie of the Year so dominant on the court - and ...
12.03.2019 Yellow and 'Melo Rachel Nichols, Richard Jefferson and Brian Windhorst preview tonight's matchup between the Lakers and Nuggets. Plus, Stat Market returns and Rachel sits down with new Blazers F Carmelo Anthony.
12.02.2019 Luka Takes LeBron Rachel Nichols, Chiney Ogwumike and Kevin Arnovitz breakdown Luka-Lebron showdown, the Clippers' duo excelling without practicing, the Bucks' 11 game win streak and more.
11.27.2019 Richard Says Sorry To Knicks Richard Jefferson explains his comments from this past week about the Knicks. Richard, Scottie Pippen and Amin Elhassan discuss AD's return to New Orleans and more.
11.26.2019 Lakers Roll On Jorge Sedano, Scottie Pippen and Amin Elhassan discuss the Lakers' win streak, Giannis' performance and more. Top high school prospect Josh Christopher also joins the show.
11.22.2019 Rockets-Clippers Preview Rachel Nichols, Tracy McGrady and Zach Lowe preview tonight's Rockets-Clippers matchup and more.
11.21.2019 New Star Rachel Nichols, Tracy McGrady and Zach Lowe break down the Clippers' win over the Celtics, Luka's progression, Jamal Crawford's status and much more NBA topics.
11.20.2019 Celtics Still Rolling Rachel Nichols, Tracy McGrady and Zach discuss if the Celtics need another big to contend in the East, Carmelo's Blazer debut and more. Clinton Yates also joins the show.
11.19.2019 Anything Is Possible Rachel Nichols, Tracy McGrady and Zach Lowe discuss if Luka Doncic is ready to contend for MVP and more. Amin Elhassan also joins the show.
11.19.2019 The Great NBA Heist: How One Man Stole Millions from the Sacramento Kings It was the perfect crime: steal millions from the Sacramento Kings...to flip houses? Kevin Arnovitz joins Mina Kimes to explain how one up-and-coming basketball exec threw it all away while trying to pull off one of the boldest fraud schemes ...
11.18.2019 G League Gems Amin Elhassan, Ramona Shelburne, Zach Lowe and Chiney Ogwumike discuss the G League, the Rockets win streak and more.
11.15.2019 Melo Lands In Portland Rachel Nichols, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins discuss Carmelo signing with Portland, Paul George's Clippers debut and more.
11.14.2019 Making Statements Rachel Nichols, Kendrick Perkins, Jackie MacMullan and Brian Windhorst discuss the Rockets' statement win over the Clippers, the Celtics' offense and more NBA Topics.
11.13.2019 A Catch 22 Rachel Nichols, Kendrick Perkins and Jackie MacMullan talk about the Load Management Paradox, expectations for Russell Westbrook vs Patrick Beverly, Markelle Fultz facing the Sixers and much more.
11.13.2019 Rockets Have Liftoff? Harden, Westbrook, and Houston's Offense Tonight on ESPN, the Rockets - led by a reunited James Harden and Russell Westbrook - play host to the LA Clippers. But Houston's superstars share a complex past, which they are hoping will lead to a mutually beneficial future. ...
11.12.2019 Latest In Boston Rachel Nichols, Paul Pierce, Jackie MacMullan and Amin Elhassan breakdown the latest in Boston, KP's struggles, the greatest big three of all time, another round of SNE and much more NBA topics.
11.11.2019 Don't Stop The Press Rachel Nichols, Amin Elhassan, Chiney Ogwumike and Woj talk about the Knicks' impromptu presser, the updates on Gordon Hayward's injury and have a convo with Kyle Lowry.
11.08.2019 Porzingis Faces Knicks Rachel Nichols, Richard Jefferson and Paul Pierce discuss Porzingis facing the Knicks for the 1st time and more. Gilbert Arenas also joins the show.

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The Jump episodes:

The Arrival

New Show In Town

Dame Time

All-Star Voting

The Threats

Revenge Melo

Showing Out

Dwight Looked Right!

Kyrie Returns

Found The Beef

Slip Of The Tongue

Injury Bug

Blake Is Out

The Right Chemistry?

Decision Time

Remembering David Stern

Christmas Day Preview

Christmasketball: NBA Christmas Day Preview

Best Of The Best

Immortality

Milwaukee's Best: How the Bucks Became the Beast of the East

Long Shot

Man Down in Dallas

Feeling The Heat

Like Father, Like Son? What LeBron's Legacy Means for Bronny James

A Warm Reception

Back To The Six

Things Change

AD Goes Off

Knicks Fire Coach

Temperature Check

Superb Already?

The Dawn of Luka Doncic

Yellow and 'Melo

Luka Takes LeBron

Richard Says Sorry To Knicks

Lakers Roll On

Rockets-Clippers Preview

New Star

Celtics Still Rolling

Anything Is Possible

The Great NBA Heist: How One Man Stole Millions from the Sacramento Kings

G League Gems

Melo Lands In Portland

Making Statements

A Catch 22

Rockets Have Liftoff? Harden, Westbrook, and Houston's Offense

Latest In Boston

Don't Stop The Press

Porzingis Faces Knicks

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