For each show, Rachel Nichols will give the viewers a recommended reading, podcast or video to check out. Below is a list of Jump Recommends from past shows, listed by season.
Note: If you see ‘E+’ that means you need an ESPN+ subscription to either read that article or watch that video.
2020/2021:
Week of January 25:
Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant & the band of brothers by Ramona Shelburne
Week of January 18:
What it was like to defend Kobe by Jorge Sedano
Brandon Ingram’s superstar potential by Zach Lowe (E+)
Week of January 11:
Damian Lillard to The Undefeated: “I want to actually be a part of some change” (Marc J. Spears)
Answering the massive questions driving Harden trade by Zach Lowe (E+)
Charting the next steps in Zion’s journey by Brian Windhorst (E+)
Why teams are historically inconsistent right now by Kevin Pelton (E+)
Week of January 4:
Why every East contender should & shouldn’t trade for James Harden (E+)
The Warriors are learning how to be mortal by Kevin Arnovitz (E+)
Team health officials find balance tough with COVID-19 protocols by Baxter Holmes
Ranking the 7 “Surprise teams” by Kevin Pelton (E+)
Week of December 28:
Embiid and the process of maturation by Ramona Shelburne (E+)
Brief history of PG-Dame rivalry by Royce Young
Week of December 21:
Week of December 14:
Biggest questions surrounding KD’s return (E+)
Zach Lowe’s 5 most intriguing players (E+)
NBA offseason survey by Tim Bontemps
Week of December 7:
Tim Bontemps on Ben Simmons the facilitator
Celeb tattoo artist MISTER CARTOON on Clippers collaboration
Week of November 16:
NBA teams with most and least spending power by Bobby Marks (E+)
Woj Pod: The Giannis Draft
Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3
Week of November 9:
Inside the Timberwolves draft room by Royce Young
“Rapture” from Raptors coach Nick Nurse
What NBA teams are buzzing about heading into draft by Jonathan Givony (E+)
Week of November 2:
Zach Lowe’s NBA offseason mega preview
Week of October 26:
Flagrant Magazine: A print publication that showcases the stories surrounding the culture of basketball created by women out of Portland, OR
Inside the political donation history of wealthy sports owners (ESPN & FiveThirtyEight)
Bradley Beal on why he voted for 1st time by Jerry Bembry (The Undefeated)
Week of October 19:
Best case, worst case for 8 teams left out of bubble (ESPN)
Kevin Pelton’s top 25 free agents (E+)
ESPN Insiders weighing in on NBA Free Agency & Trade debate
Week of October 12:
Zach Lowe on how Daryl Morey challenged NBA norms
Brian Windhorst: What we know & Don’t know heading into next season
Zach Lowe on why the GOAT debate is different now
2019/2020:
Week of October 5:
Detail (E+): Kevin Durant breaks down Jimmy Butler’s epic Game 3 performance
The continuing education of Meyers Leonard by Marc J. Spears
Zach Lowe on Heat making it difficult for Lakers
The Spencer Haywood Rule by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated) & Gary Washburn (Boston Globe)
Week of September 28:
Marc J. Spears on “The architect of the bubble” Byron Spruell
Week of September 21:
The reputation of Jimmy Butler, in the words of his teammates by Nick Friedell
Jeff Pearlman: Inside the Lakers Kobe-Shaq dynasty
Excerpt from the book on ESPN.com
Jaylen Brown is a player for this moment by Baxter Holmes
Week of September 14:
Jackie Mac: How 6 teams stopped LeBron in playoffs
Bill Russell essay for The Players’ Tribune
Article | Video
Week of September 7:
Zach Lowe: 9 things I like & don’t like
How the Heat are reinventing the rebuild process by Brian Windhorst
No one expected Raptors to be here, and that’s fine with them by Tim Bontemps
Week of August 31:
Rockets-Lakers is Harden’s chance to rewrite his reputation by Zach Lowe
Brian Windhorst on perfect fit with Heat & Jimmy Butler
Zach Lowe on what to expect in Jazz-Nuggets Game 7
Week of August 24:
Zach Lowe on Harden vs Dort matchup
Former NBA coach, Irv Roland talks protesting for Breonna Taylor on BOMM Podcast
Week of August 17:
Finding the biggest flaw with every NBA playoff team by Kirk Goldsberry
Week of August 10:
Nike launching “Mamba Week” to honor Kobe by Nick DePaula
Finding the biggest flaw with every NBA playoff team by Kirk Goldsberry
“The Lowe Post” podcast featuring Jump researcher, Michael Schwartz
Week of August 3:
Bubble Breakout Stars (ESPN)
“Tea with A & Phee podcast” with KD
Why some coaches love new casual look — and some don’t by Zach Lowe
Post Opening Weekend NBA Power Rankings (ESPN.com)
Week of July 27:
How NBA Bubble became a platform for social justice by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated) & Malika Andrews
Zach Lowe’s All-NBA selections
Week of July 20:
Zach Lowe’s 2020 NBA awards ballot
’99 Spurs say no such thing as “Asterisks” by Jackie MacMullan
Scenes from inside the NBA Bubble by Malika Andrews
Week of July 13:
Navigating the mental hurdles of life in the NBA bubble by Baxter Holmes
Elena Delle Donne’s essay for the Players Tribune
Eight X Factors in title race by Kirk Goldsberry
Week of July 6:
What does the NBA do next season? by Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps
Ranking NBA juniors by superstar potential (E+) by Kevin Pelton and Mike Schmitz
Week of June 29:
High-stakes maneuvers that assembled The Heatles by Brian Windhorst
How Raptors are turning Fort Myers into test for NBA’s bubble by Tim Bontemps
Week of June 15:
Inside Maya Moore’s departure from WNBA by Katie Barnes (espnW)
Bill Russell on racial equality: “I’ve been waiting my whole life for America to live up to that promise” (Boston Globe)
9 ways playoffs could wildly reshape NBA by Tim Bontemps
Week of June 8:
Dave McMenamin: Spurs guard, Lonnie Walker IV says haircut frees him from painful memories
Week of May 18:
“Michael Jordan: A history of flight” by Wright Thompson
All-time starting 5 for every East franchise (ESPN)
Week of May 11:
Rachel Nichols & Bobby Marks on “The Woj Pod”
Week of May 4:
Ranking the top 74 sneakers in NBA History by ESPN’s Senior Sneakerhead, Nick DePaula
How Kobe & MJ hid their surprise friendship by Ramona Shelburne
The Undefeated on MJ’s “Republicans buy sneakers, too” quote by Jesse Washington
Week of April 27:
Week of April 20:
How “The Last Dance” was made possible by Ramona Shelburne
Bonus Jump Recommends:
How The Jump will be produced without a studio by Meredith Cash (Insider.com)
Rachel Nichols speaks to Athleisure Magazine
Week of March 16:
Some suggestions to consider:
-Wade: Life Unexpected
-The Boardroom
-NBA Rooks
Week of March 9:
Bobbleheads have become the NBA’s biggest little status symbol by Nick Friedell
The state of diversity and inclusion in NBA front offices by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Week of March 2:
Trailblazing NBA women coaches by Charlotte Gibson (espnW)
NBA Playoff Predictions (ESPN)
The problems behind Trae Young’s signature plays by Kirk Goldsberry
Week of February 24:
Inside the evolution of rising Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by Royce Young
5-on-5: Can LeBron catch Giannis for MVP? (ESPN)
A roller-coaster winter has left the Jazz searching for an identity by Tim MacMahon
The intersection of emotion at Kobe Bryant’s memorial by Baxter Holmes
Week of February 17:
Heat found their icon in D-Wade by Jorge Sedano
9 chaotic moments that could shake up the NBA by Tim Bontemps
ESPN NBA Insiders predictions for post All-Star
How great is Zion’s ceiling? By Kevin Pelton & Mike Schmitz (E+)
ASG showed power of basketball by Brian Windhorst
Week of February 10:
NBA All-Star triple threat action figures
Miami made the Butler gamble that Chicago never could by Nick Friedell
Week of February 3:
Seven big trades ESPN Insiders want to see (E+)
Zach Lowe with the latest trade talk on deadline week
Week of January 27 (Remembering Kobe):
These stories were not official Jump Recommends on the show for this week’s shows
The quiet moments from an emotional night for the Lakers and Los Angeles by Baxter Holmes
What fueled Kobe Bryant’s obsessions by Adrian Wojnarowski
Remembering Kobe Bryant: Relentless, curious and infinitely complicated by Jackie MacMullan
Kobe Bryant never stopped trying to inspire by Ramona Shelburne
Kobe Bryant’s greatness was both beautiful and maddening by Zach Lowe
Week of January 20:
Zach Lowe’s 10 Things I like and Don’t Like column
Zach Lowe picking his NBA All-Stars (Starters and Reserves)
How to watch Zion (This goes beyond turning on your TV) by ESPN Insiders
How “The Block” at Barclays Center is changing hoop fans by Malika Andrews
The Undefeated checking in with how NBA players & coaches are inspired by Martin Luther King Jr:
Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce taking team on field trip to learn about Atlanta by Marc J. Spears
Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke bonds with dad during trip to civil rights museum by Marc J. Spears
Kevin Durant MLK Classic is more than a hoops experience by Jerry Bembry
Week of January 13:
There’s no precedent in preparing for Zion by Baxter Holmes
Ramona Shelburne’s Cover Story on Paul George
Article | Video
Riley & Butler have turned Heat back on in Miami by Brian Windhorst & Tim Bontemps
Bobby Marks’ with the latest trade deadline intel (E+)
Week of January 6:
Zach Lowe’s 10 Things I like and don’t like column
Does Westbrook’s game have a shelf life by Royce Young
Four things that are different about this Bucks juggernaut by Kirk Goldsberry
The NBA lottery pick (Ben McLemore) who lost his way, and his road back by Zach Lowe
Bobby Marks’ 30-team trade deadline break down (E+)
Week of December 30:
The fight to modernize the NBA big man by Kirk Goldsberry & Jackie MacMullan
David Stern was a complete force of nature by Adrian Wojnarowski
Week of December 16 & 23:
ESPN Films: “The Last Dance” (Coming June 2020)
The Lowe Post Pod with guest Bill Simmons of the Ringer
The era of the audacious 3-pointer by Kirk Goldsberry
How real plus-minus can reveal hidden stars by Kevin Pelton
Week of December 9:
What’s wrong with Nikola Jokic by Tim Bontemps
How the Knicks grand plans fell apart this time by Ramona Shelburne & Adrian Wojnarowski
Harden vs Double-Teams: Who’s winning? by Zach Lowe
Best sneakers from Week 7 by Nick DePaula
Week of December 2:
ESPN cover story on Damian Lillard by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Doris Burke on Julie Foudy’s “Laughter Permitted” podcast
How Harden is the best scorer since MJ by Kirk Goldsberry
LeBron James’ “Revenge Szn” Pandora playlist
Week of November 25:
Royce Young on the art of free-throw defense
Week of November 18:
Zach Lowe’s 10 Things I like and Don’t like
Sixers are all-in on new vibes after their absurdist drama by Zach Lowe
How Rick Carlisle learned to love Luka Doncic by Tim MacMahon
The wild story behind the NBA’s most unlikely heist by Kevin Arnovitz
A story of the man (Jeff David) who stole $13 million from the Sacramento Kings
Latest draft intel on Wiseman, top 100 prospects by Jonathan Givony & Mike Schmitz (E+)
Week of November 11:
“The Woj Pod” with Bradley Beal
How the Knicks got into this mess by Brian Windhorst
Impact of Adam’s Silver’s betting Op-Ed 5 years later by David Purdum (ESPN Chalk)
Inside the NBA’s silent tension surrounding Daryl Morey by Kevin Arnovitz
Week of November 4:
Zach Lowe’s 10 Things I like and don’t like column
Gauging Kemba Walker’s return to Charlotte by Eric Woodyard
Steph Curry’s place historically is still being sorted out by Zach Lowe
Preseason Asia travel to blame for slow starts by Kevin Pelton
LeBron opens “I Promise” transitional homes
Week of October 28:
Zach Lowe’s 10 Things I like and don’t like column (19-20 debut)
Is Warriors season already over by Kevin Pelton (E+)
Teams already looking to fill roster holes by Brian Windhorst
Jackie MacMullan on KD, Kyrie and what comes next for Nets
Does Chase Center house Warriors’ future or past by Ramona Shelburne
Week of October 21:
Which was the best version of LeBron?
Warriors have issues even Steph can’t solve by Nick Friedell
Draymond & Bob Myers on “The Woj Pod”
Expert predictions for NBA champs
NBA season preview for all 30 teams
Week of October 14:
Zach Lowe’s wild NBA predictions
Clippers gameplan for Kawhi & PG-13 by Kevin Arnovitz
“The Woj Pod” with Hall of Famer, Doris Burke
KAT tells The Undefeated: “Keep sleeping on us” (Marc J. Spears)
The NBA’s “Dirty little secret” by Baxter Holmes
Week of October 7:
Zach Lowe’s League Pass Rankings
The de-KOBE’ing of Jayson Tatum has begun by Tim Bontemps
How a busted trade request got AD to LA by Dave McMenamin
Life without Russ begins in OKC by Royce Young
Week of September 30:
The Undefeated’s conversation with Marvin Bagley III (Marc J. Spears)
Inside the LA Sparks chaotic finish by Ramona Shelburne
NBA power rankings & breakout candidates for all 30 teams
NBA training camp roster breakdowns for every team by Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks (E+)
Zach Lowe’s Six most intriguing players
Week of September 23:
76ers employee (Lee Cary) on welcoming culture in Philly after he came out (SB Nation/Outsports)
The Lowe Post: 5 most confusing teams
Best players this season from 50-31 (NBA Rank)
Best players this season from 100-51 (NBA Rank)
Week of September 16:
“Dunc’d On” Podcast with Jump researcher, Michael Schwartz
NBA Bonus watch 2019-20 by Bobby Marks (E+)
The 3 superstars who defined this decade on ESPN.com
Pelicans guard, JJ Redick on “The Lowe Post” podcast with Zach Lowe
The absolute best shooters of this decade by Kirk Goldsberry
Week of September 9:
Doc Rivers and Erik Spoelstra on “The Woj Pod”
David Stern tells The Undefeated: “I have no regrets” by Marc J. Spears
The unusual path of new Raptors assistant coach Brittni Donaldson by Zach Lowe
Week of September 2:
Rui Hachimura leads Japan’s basketball renaissance by Brian Windhorst
Is a big two or big three better for NBA teams by Zach Lowe
Would Team USA be an NBA title contender by Kevin Pelton
Week of August 19:
ESPN 2019-20 preseason forecast
30 for 30 podcasts: “The Sterling Affairs”
Melbourne’s growing NBA love affair by Jake Michaels (ESPN Australia)
Week of August 12:
Jonathan Givony’s takeaways from 2019 Nike Basketball Academy (E+)
NBA games we can’t wait to see in 2019-20 by Baxter Holmes and Ohm Youngmisuk
Week of August 5:
Brian Windhorst on Le Batard South Beach Session podcast
Team USA faces big questions heading into camp by Brian Windhorst
Week of July 29:
NBA Coaches: “You can’t plan beyond next year” by Jackie MacMullan
Warriors “Strength In Numbers” turns to “Faith in Youngsters” by Nick Friedell
Best bets on NBA season-win totals (E+)
The Woj Pod with Nuggets GM, Arturas Karnisovas
Week of July 22:
Final episode of Stephen Curry’s “Stephen vs The Game” on Facebook Watch
NBA offseason survey by Tim Bontemps
Why Kawhi’s power move was a watershed moment by Zach Lowe
Ranking the 15 best remaining free agents by Kevin Pelton (E+)
Week of July 15:
Dwyane Wade a guest judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” with his wife, Gabrielle Union
Bobby Marks breaks down 2020 & 2021 free agents (E+)
The threat of youth basketball by Baxter Holmes
Part 1 | Part 2
Kevin Pelton’s best rookies at SL (E+)
Follow Rob Perez aka @WorldWideWob on Twitter
Week of July 8:
Cousins thrilled to join “Incredible” Lakers roster by Ohm Youngmisuk
Draymond: A better way to evaluate NBA defense by Nate Silver (FiveThirtyEight)
Can LeBron make this Lakers roster work by Brian Windhorst
Week of July 1:
Summer league players to watch for each team (E+) by Kevin Pelon and Mike Schmitz
The wait continues for Michael Porter Jr. by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
A universe exists where the Knicks didn’t botch free agency by Tim Bontemps
Why the collapse of the Warriors feels so abrupt by Zach Lowe
How the Nets pulled this off, and what’s next by Zach Lowe
2018/2019:
Week of June 24:
Four big trades NBA Experts want to see (E+)
NBA Free Agency: Best/Worst outcomes for every West team (E+) by Kevin Pelton and Andre Snellings
Is Knicks culture change working by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Kyrie or D’Angelo? How Brooklyn might handle a difficult decision by Zach Lowe
How Clippers can make their anti-pitch to Kawhi by Kevin Arnovitz
Week of June 17:
Let Zion choose where he wants to play next by Kevin Arnovitz
Can RJ Barrett be better than his NBA godfather, Steve Nash by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Vince Carter’s guide for trying to survive the NBA by Kevin Arnovitz
An unsettling vibe surrounds these Rockets by Tim MacMahon
Week of June 10:
Decimated Warriors already on to ‘Unfinished Business’ by Ramona Shelburne
“Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective”
What Game 5’s huge moments tell you about Game 6 by Zach Lowe
Tony Parker retires as told to Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Katie Nolan taking a deep dive into many NBA Finals questions
Week of June 3:
Four big questions that will decide NBA Finals by Zach Lowe
Stephen Curry gives thanks by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Week of May 27:
Lakers 2.0: The failed reboot of the NBA’s crown jewel by Baxter Holmes
Week of May 20:
How Golden State reclaimed its dominant style by Zach Lowe
Supermax contracts are working…just not like fans expected by Tim Bontemps
The season of the massive comeback in the NBA by Kevin Pelton and Baxter Holmes
Zach Lowe on how Raptors can compete in Game 4
Week of May 13:
Red hot Warriors still missing Durant by Brian Windhorst
What happened at the wildest NBA Lottery ever seen by Zach Lowe
What’s at stake in the biggest NBA Draft Lottery in years by Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps
The New Yorker on Jackie MacMullan by Louisa Thomas
Week of May 6:
Rockets have a chance to put an end to “What If” by Brian Windhorst
Why the Warriors aren’t sweating Klay’s free agency by Nick Friedell
23 reasons to enjoy wild Nuggets-Blazers series by Zach Lowe
Extra minutes taking a toll on Warriors by Brian Windhorst
Week of April 29:
Kyrie Irving & Celtics season of discontent by Jackie MacMullan
Zach Lowe on why Rockets-Warriors has an old-school vibe
Draymond putting stamp on Warriors-Rockets series by Brian Windhorst
30 for 30’s “The Dominican Dream”
Joel Embiid’s quest for greatness by Jackie MacMullan
Week of April 22:
Hope springs eternal for Knicks by Ian Begley
Zach Lowe’s playoff winners & losers
What’s next for the Thunder? Next questions by Royce Young | Next moves by Bobby Marks (E+)
Are Nets dispelling need for draft lottery by Kevin Pelton (E+)
SprawlBall: A Visual Tour of the New Era of the NBA by ESPN Analyst Kirk Goldsberry
Week of April 15:
Westbrook’s path to breaking the triple-double by Royce Young
Inside the secret team dinners that built Spurs’ dynasty by Baxter Holmes
Brian Windhorst’s handbook on coaching LeBron
Thunder will only go as far as PG-13 can take them by Royce Young
Week of April 8:
This was the season when NBA team culture combusted by Kevin Arnovitz
“Thank You, Dwyane Wade” by Dan Le Batard
Zach Lowe’s 8th annual Luke Walton All-Stars column
Week of April 1:
Where Amazing Happened: Story of 2007-08 Rockets
“LeBron, Inc.: The making of a billion-dollar athlete” by Brian Windhorst
Zach Lowe on Clippers leading candidates for Sixth Man of The Year
The story of Jazz forward, Joe Ingles and his love for his son Jacob who has autism (NBA Cares)
Sneaker companies going all-in for Zion by Senior Sneakerhead Insider, Nick DePaula
Week of March 25:
How Lakers wasted Year 1 of LeBron by Dave McMenamin
Lakers season a blip or new normal for LeBron by Brian Windhorst
Emergence of De’Aaron Fox speeding up Kings timeline by Zach Lowe
NBA Draft Stock Watch (Tourney Edition) by ESPN draft experts Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz (E+)
Week of March 18:
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Why Luka Doncic’s game is perfect for future of NBA by Kirk Goldsberry
Jalen and Jacoby on “Soupgate” fiasco!
HOF coach Lute Olson’s impact on Warriors, NBA by Scott Cacciola (New York Times)
Week of March 11:
How strong is JA Morant’s case for No. 2 pick by ESPN NBA Draft experts, Jonathan Givony & Mike Schmitz (E+)
Spencer Dinwiddie can hoop (and sell kicks) by Jerry Bembry (The Undefeated)
Warriors rocky road to 3-peat by Nick Friedell
Week of March 4:
Giannis wants to go back to Nigerian roots by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
What keeps NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver up at night by Brian Windhorst
Week of February 25:
Rachel Nichols moderating a panel with rapper, Meek Mill & Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin called: “Helping Dream Chasers: Social Justice” at the 2019 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
Kobe talks new sports-fantasy series with Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Where Lakers & Celtics can look to for inspiration by Brian Windhorst
Bucks top Warriors in ESPN power rankings
Week of February 19:
How to make Team LeBron a reality by Tim Bontemps
Outside the Lines on disgraced former ref Tim Donaghy
Article written by Scott Eden
The MVP question that’s driving the NBA by Brian Windhorst
Middleton is a rare kind of second star by Zach Lowe
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Week of February 12:
“The Boardroom” with Kevin Durant on ESPN+
Lakers need to get creative in next AD offer by Brian Windhorst
Week of February 5:
Woj & Lowe Trade Deadline Special (Audio only)
Interactive All-Star Draft by Neil Paine
Nuggets coach, Michael Malone to coach Team LeBron in ASG
Week of January 28:
What should Sixers do before trade deadline by Tim Bontemps
What top AD trade contenders can actually offer
Melo on next move: “I just want to be happy” by Ian Begley
Week of January 21:
What makes Jrue Holiday special by Zach Lowe
Is it too late for Cavs to trade Love by Kevin Pelton (E+)
How Jamal Murray was raised to be a star by Jackie MacMullan
Zach Lowe’s NBA-All Star Selections
MLK Day holds significant meaning for Grizzlies by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Week of January 14:
Inside Tony Parker’s return to — and departure from — the Spurs by Michael C. Wright
Jimmy Butler “I don’t have regrets” by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
What’s Plan B for Warriors if KD leaves by Brian Windhorst
Hall of Famers Tracy McGrady & Scottie Pippen on stopping James Harden
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Week of January 7:
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Why GM/Coach role won’t go away by Brian Windhorst
Blake Griffin doesn’t need to be relevant by Kevin Arnovitz
“The Last Pass” (Cousy, Russell, The Celtics, and What Matters in the End) by Gary Pomerantz
Week of December 31:
10 NBA trends & whether they’ll continue in 2019 on ESPN.com
Why Toronto believes it can convince Kawhi to stay by Tim Bontemps
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Week of December 24:
Splash Bros. & Bad Boys #PlayersOnly Special on NBA TV
Week of December 17:
James Dolan, unplugged by Ian O’Connor
How ‘4-pt line’ and other court markings are changing NBA by Malika Andrews
Welcome to Bron Bron Land on ESPN.com
Luka Doncic isn’t your average rookie and he knows it by Tim MacMahon
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Article | Video
Week of December 10:
Team-By-Team guide to trade deadline by Bobby Marks (E+)
Clippers bold plan to land Kawhi and KD by Brian Windhorst
5-on-5: Best Finals opponent for Warriors on ESPN.com
Is Luka Doncic the next James Harden by Mike Schmitz (E+)
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Week of December 3:
ESPN’s NBA Power Rankings (Week 8)
KD enjoying ‘Big City’ life in San Francisco By Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Carmelo Anthony is the last great American ball hog By Kirk Goldsberry
Should Giannis be MVP Front-Runner? By Kevin Pelton (E+)
Week of November 26:
Marc Gasol, David Fizdale make amends By Tim MacMahon
What’s behind Clippers stunning and fragile success? By Kirk Goldsberry
Kemba Walker’s superstar surge By Zach Lowe
Raptors gamble on Kawhi has paid off so far By Tim Bontemps
Kevin Durant’s Thirty Five ventures to present “The Boardroom” on ESPN+
Week of November 19:
How Blazers bounced back after sweep by Zach Lowe
Week of November 12:
Can Celtics fix their broken offense? By Kirk Goldsberry
Davis, Pelicans more confident than ever by Kevin Arnovitz
Should teams tank for Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett? By Kevin Pelton (E+)
Week of November 5:
How Raptors are making their case to keep Kawhi by new ESPN’er Tim Bontemps
Wall trade might be Wizards best move by Zach Lowe
Maverick Carter interviews Magic Johnson President of Basketball Operations for the Lakers (Uninterrupted)
Can Rockets unlock “Olympic Melo” after OKC’s failed experiment? By Tim MacMahon and Royce Young
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Week of October 29:
Rick Pitino hoping to coach in NBA by Adrian Wojnarowski
Which games will your team lose because of scheduling? Baxter Holmes
Steph Curry is the ultimate one-off by Brian Windhorst
Trae Young: “I need to perform & show everybody why they brought me here” by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like, including dazzling Damian Lillard
Week of October 22:
“The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” by Kobe Bryant and Hall of Fame photographer, Andrew D. Bernstein
NBA Execs already focused on 2019 free agency by Brian Windhorst
Former NBA player Darius Miles in the Players’ Tribune
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Week of October 15:
Brain Windhorst: Can AD go from great to the greatest?
Baxter Holmes: Steph at 30: Can Stephen Curry’s shooting thwart the test of time?
Week of October 8:
SC Hang time with Draymond Green by Sam Alipour
LeBron James’ “The Shop” Episode 2 now available on HBO
Week of October 1:
Zach Lowe’s 7th annual League Pass Rankings:
Part 1 | Part 2
“The Introduction” (Sunday, October 7 at 7pm ET on ESPN2)
The NBA Countdown crew sat down with 6 of the league’s newest stars
The future of the NBA in Seattle by Brian Windhorst
Week of September 24:
ESPN.com: Training Camp Power Rankings
How JR Smith bounced back from Game 1 by Jesse Washington (The Undefeated)
NBA Training Camp previews from Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks (ESPN)
Hornets coach James Borrego on being NBA’s first Latino head coach (Sports Illustrated)
Julius Randle’s winding road by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Week of September 17:
“Always Late” with Katie Nolan (E+); Guest: Kevin Love
*This is a prediction about each player’s contributions for the upcoming season, not about past achievement
Week of September 10:
Rising NBA Sophomores by ESPN Draft guru Mike Schmitz (E+)
Zach Lowe: Welcome to the NBA’s Hall of absolute absurdity (ESPN)
Nick DePaula breaking down the best and worst of LeBron’s signature sneaker (ESPN)
Kyle Kuzma and his dream of having a LeBron-like impact in Flint, MI by Ohm Youngmisuk (ESPN)
Week of September 3:
Profile of NBA photographer and Hall of Famer Andrew Bernstein by Steve Aschburner (NBA.com)
“Basketball: A Love Story” (E+)
A tribute to Hall of Famer, Doris Burke
The unique relationship between Russell Westbrook and Mo Cheeks by Royce Young
Week of August 27:
Stephen Curry on gender pay equality (Players Tribune)
Manu’s top 20 moments by Michael C. Wright (ESPN)
NBA to begin working with elite teenagers in new program by Brian Windhorst (ESPN)
The day Kyrie Irving was traded by Chris Forsberg (ESPN)
Athletes reframing motherhood by Ramona Shelburne (ESPNW)
Week of August 20:
Part 1 of 5 of ESPN.com’s series on Mental Health Awareness by Jackie MacMullan
The state of mental health in the NBA
Part 2 of 5 of ESPN.com’s series on Mental Health Awareness by Jackie MacMullan
Mental health in the NBA’s black community
Bonus: Part 3 of 5 of ESPN’s series on Mental Health by Jackie MacMullan
To medicate or not? A difficult decision
Kobe’s ‘Detail’ on hoop legend Diana Taurasi (E+)
Part 4 of 5 of ESPN.com’s series on Mental Health Awareness by Jackie MacMullan
Behind the anxiety and anger of an NBA ref
Part 5 of 5 of ESPN.com’s series on Mental Health Awareness by Jackie MacMullan
The future of mental health in the NBA
Week of August 13:
Russell Westbrook talks about fashion in China (ESPN)
The NBA’s small guys are getting bigger (FiveThirtyEight)
Week of August 6:
Summer Forecast: Most likely to win Rookie of the Year? (ESPN)
Inside the gambling story that rocked the league (The Action Network)
Week of July 30:
Durant on LeBron to LA, Boogie & more by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Inside Puma’s NBA comeback by Nick DePaula (ESPN)
What’s next for all 30 teams by Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks (ESPN)
Everything you need to know about the NBA Africa Game (ESPN)
Week of July 23:
Top sneaker free agents by Senior Sneakerhead Insider, Nick DePaula (ESPN)
Kobe Bryant’s Musecage Basketball Network piece on Maya Moore
Sports Illustrated on PG’s decision to stay in OKC by Ben Golliver
Week of July 16:
Summer League’s best and most surprising rookies
Kobe Bryant’s ‘Detail’ on Trae Young (E+)
Cover story on Steph Curry (Variety)
My Wish: Ethan Whitney shoots hoops with Jimmy Butler
Denzel Washington talks LeBron to L.A. (The Undefeated)
Week of July 9:
Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks on an unprecedented 2019 free agency (in)*
*ESPN Insider Subscription required
Who are the biggest fantasy risers and fallers during free agency by Andre Snellings
How much would LeBron make in an open market? By Brian Windhorst and Darren Rovell
Inside the Las Vegas schmooze pit by Nick Friedell
Week of July 2:
What LeBron’s departure means for the Cavs by Zach Lowe (ESPN)
Best & Worst moves in free agency thus far by Kevin Pelton (ESPN)
Scooter Magruder NBA Free Agency fan parody (Via Twitter)
Player to watch on each summer league roster by Kevin Pelton & Draft Expert Mike Schmitz (ESPN)
2017/2018:
Week of June 25:
Trae Young wants to do something that’s never been done in NBA by Mark Kriegel (ESPN)
Top 30 free agents by Kevin Pelton (ESPN)
Free agency primer by Bobby Marks (ESPN)
LeBron James decision-making machine by Neil Paine (FiveThirtyEight)
Free agency madness by Zach Lowe (ESPN)
Week of June 18:
Ultimate ‘Grade A’ mock draft (ESPN)
Kyrie Irving Q&A with Kelley L. Carter (The Undefeated)
Mohamed Bamba’s Quest to be the next great big man by Kevin Arnovitz (ESPN)
Week of June 11:
Kevin Durant on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Uninterrupted’s “Trophies: The Final Face Off”
Courting the King: How every team can pitch LeBron with Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks detailing the offseason outlook for each team (ESPN)
How Lakers can land LeBron, Kawhi & PG by Kevin Pelton (ESPN)
The risk of drafting centers by Kevin Pelton (ESPN)
Week of June 4:
High Noon with Pablo Torre & Bomani Jones: Catch it weekdays at 12pm ET / 9am PT only on ESPN!
What Warriors are doing to the Cavs is just mean by Zach Lowe (ESPN)
Even the Splash Warriors had nemeses from their past by Jackie MacMullan (ESPN)
Tides turning in LeBron-KD Rivalry by Brian Windhorst (ESPN)
The Klay Thompson Experience by Ramona Shelburne (ESPN)
Week of May 28:
How Steph Curry ignites the Warriors by Baxter Holmes (ESPN)
25 reasons why Cavs-Warriors is most enjoyable rivalry in sports (ESPN)
Marcus Smart: ‘My heart’s here’ in Boston by Chris Forsberg (ESPN)
Week of May 21:
LeBron James’ NBA story can’t be told without these 13 moments by Dave McMenamin and Brian Windhorst (ESPN)
Kerr & Draymond’s Relationship by Howard Beck (Bleacher Report)
Week of May 14:
New Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
NBA: Year One (E+)
Inside the tense and wacky NBA Draft Lottery room by Zach Lowe (ESPN)
Week of May 7:
Saturday Night Live spoofs the Cavs
“Love and Korver’s master deception is just getting started” by Zach Lowe (ESPN)
*Sixers next moves by Bobby Marks (ESPN)
*Note: ESPN Insider Subscription required
Pau Gasol pens “An open letter about female coaches” (The Players’ Tribune)
Week of April 30:
Doris Burke has game by Noam Scheiber (New York Times)
Inside the tension between Kawhi & Spurs by Ramona Shelburne and Michael C. Wright (ESPN)
Space City: How faith fuels the Rockets’ explosive offensive by Lee Jenkins (SI)
Kevin Love & DeMar DeRozan talk mental health
For more information, go to: NBA.com/mindhealth
Rajon Rondo is back on point with Pelicans by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
Week of April 23:
Hang Time with Houston Rockets center Clint Capela by Sam Alipour (ESPN)
Do the Pelicans still need Boogie Cousins? by Zach Lowe (ESPN)
The four best Kawhi Leonard trades by Kevin Pelton, Bobby Marks, Amin Elhassan and Andre Snellings (ESPN)
Ty Lawson’s comeback story by Ohm Youngmisuk (ESPN)
Week of April 16:
Hang Time: My Life in Basketball by Elgin Baylor (Book)
“Trophies” Episode 1 available to watch on Uninterrupted
Inside the Chessmaster play NBA Playoff teams love to run by Zach Lowe (ESPN)
Week of April 9:
The Fizdale List: 10 black assistant coaches who can make The Jump by Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
NBA eagerly awaits arrival of Luka Doncic by Mina Kimes (ESPN)
Vince Carter’s diaries with Marc J. Spears (The Undefeated)
82 flavors of Russell Westbrook – Tracking every outfit he wore this season (ESPN)
Week of April 2:
The great Melo debate only beginning for OKC by Royce Young (ESPN)
Blazers guard, C.J. McCollum’s new podcast “Pull Up” is out now!
Luke Walton All-Stars by Zach Lowe (ESPN)
10 Things I like and Don’t Like by Zach Lowe (ESPN)
Week of March 26:
LeBron James changed the game as a basketball prodigy by Brian Windhorst
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like and don’t like
Week of March 19:
NBA, players to address stigma of mental health by Jackie MacMullan
Chris Forsberg’s deep dive into #Haywatch
“The Most meticulous player in the NBA” by Scott Cacciola (New York Times)
The player is JJ Redick
How Lillard & Blazers found a brand-new ceiling by Zach Lowe
Week of March 12:
Seth Davis’ book: Getting to Us (How Great Coaches Make Great Teams)
These Raptors might be real by Zach Lowe
Chris Haynes dinner with CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard (ESPN)
The Starters 1000th episode celebration!
Week of March 5:
Warriors visit African American History museum with some really cool kids (Uninterrupted)
Follow The Jump Fanpage on Twitter!
Week of February 26:
Zach Lowe on Nets legend Drazen Petrovic
Doris Burke interview on HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’
The Undefeated’s State of the Black Athlete
Which team is wronged by refs the most by Chris Herring and Neil Paine (FiveThirtyEight)
Week of February 19:
ESPN’s Doris Burke and Andrew D. Bernstein receive Curt Gowdy Media Award
Kinston, NC – America’s Basketball Heaven by Baxter Holmes
Who can catch James Harden in the race for NBA MVP by Kevin Arnovitz
Jemele Hill’s, of The Undefeated, commentary on Mark Cuban, Mavericks
Week of February 12:
Interactive NBA All Star draft on ESPN.com by Neil Paine
Cavs 2018-2019 payroll could be most expensive ever by Brian Windhorst
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like & don’t like
Week of February 5:
A big money crunch is coming by Brian Windhorst and Bobby Marks
Lakers calibrating focus to 2019 free agent class by Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski
Team Valuations (The Business of Basketball) by Kurt Badenhausen (Forbes)
The Undefeated presents: “Dear Black Athlete” (Jemele Hill sat down with Kobe Bryant for a Black History Month Special)
Week of January 29:
The Rockets Love Launching 3s From Way Past The Line by Chris Herring (FiveThirtyEight)
These six teams should be sellers at the trade deadline by Jeremias Engelmann (E+)
Can these Bucks be great by Zach Lowe
Why James Harden is clear cut MVP by Tim MacMahon
Week of January 22:
The Wizards had a players-only meeting, and it apparently didn’t go well by Candace Buckner (Washington Post)
Why Dirk Nowitzki’s legacy will never fade away by Tim MacMahon
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like & don’t like
Week of January 15:
How Cavs and Spurs handled trade requests by Brian Windhorst
Austin Rivers fed up by Ramona Shelburne
Zach Lowe’s weekly column: 10 things I like & don’t like
Week of January 8:
Woj’s Trade Deadline Guide (Deadline is 30 days away)
NBA Player Rankings on ESPN.com by Micah Adams
Blazers Center Jusuf Nurkic can’t stop getting hit in the face by Chris Herring (FiveThirtyEight)
CP3: The pursuit of passing perfection by Tim MacMahon
Week of January 1:
Dave McMenamin on challenges facing Cavs GM, Koby Altman
What is Kyrie Irving chasing by Jackie MacMullan
The NBA GM who moonlights as a food blogger (Former Hornets GM Rich Cho/The New Yorker)
