Baseline Jumper

Melo is back! Paul George is back! LeBron never left. Ben and Jason discuss the exciting returns of one former and one current star and how LeBron keeps turning back the clock. Then, they discussing disappointing starts for the Nets and Bulls to begin the season.

Dion Waiters was flying high while David Fizdale may be looking for a new job. Ben and Jason cover those stories and much more on a very special 100th episode extravaganza!

Ben and Jason talk about their surprise teams in the Eastern and Western conferences.

With a week in the books, we have learned a lot about the NBA. Ben and Jason break down the good (Sixers, Raptors, Clippers), the bad (Pacers and Warriors), and the ugly (Kyrie Irving news) in the new season!

Ben and Jason make their predictions for the upcoming NBA season just in time for opening night!

Are the Sixers title favorites? How good can the Nets be without Durant? How bad will the Knicks be? What will the Raptors and Celtics look like after offseason makeovers where they lost their best players? Jason and Ben discuss all this and more.

Daryl Morey is in hot water after comments on Hong Kong protests. Jason and Ben debate before hitting the Pacific division preview. The Lakers and Clippers lead the hype train as we enter the season while the Warriors lurk as a dark horse. Can the Kings or Suns make a leap? Listen in and find out!

Baseline Jumper is joined by Pete Mertens to talk about the Trail Blazers and what to expect out of Portland this season. Afterward, Ben and Jason break down the entire Northwest division and each team's over-under.

The Southeast division was the worst in basketball a season ago but the Magic re-upped in a big way while the Heat pushed their chips in with Jimmy Butler. With the exciting young Hawks, there are some teams potentially on the rise as the lowly Hornets and Wizards fade to the background. Ben and Jason break down what to expect and the intriguing players in the division as the season gets closer!

What does a disappointing finish in the FIBA World Cup mean for the USA? Ben and Jason debate Pop's legacy, how the USA can recover and what it means for the Tokyo Olympics. Then, it is time to break down the South West Division, including 3 Texas teams, Zion Williamson and the Pelicans, and the rebuilding Memphis Grizzlies

The regular season Eastern Conference Champion Bucks headline a division with a lot of questions. Can the Pistons and Pacers overcome dubious health to make waves? Can the young Bulls or Cavs make a leap? Jason and Ben answer these questions and hit over-unders for each team!

The NFL season is here and Ben and Jason are here to preview all the divisions, the major awards, and their Super Bowl predictions. Then, after a narrow win over Turkey, Ben and Jason debate how vulnerable Team USA is in the FIBA cup.

For a special edition of Baseline Jumper, Ben and Jason tackle some busts, sleepers, and league-winners for the upcoming fantasy football season at each position. Then, they tackle the lone major NBA story with Caris LeVert signing a bargain extension with the Nets.

What is next for the Lakers after DeMarcus Cousins' injury? What does it mean for Cousins' career? Ben and Jason debate and then touch on this week's best bets before Jason gives his thoughts on Nets ownership, past and present.

The NBA schedule has arrived. Ben and Jason will tell you the marquee matchups you can't miss, some underrated games to watch, and the returns of some old stars in new places. Then, it is time for this week's best bet where Ben and Jason let you know who to bet on for coach of the year.

The NBA schedule is coming and the Christmas day games look as good as any in recent memory. Ben and Jason break down the best games to watch while opening presents, Vince Carter's final season, and give their best bets for Rookie of the Year.

With so many NBA stars declining to play for USA basketball, Ben and Jason debate who will end up making the team. Next, the duo review some remaining free agents, discuss if Carmelo Anthony's career is done, and tackle which LA team will end up on top. Also, this episode debuts Baseline Jumper's best bets segments where Ben and Jason give their pick for one NBA bet for the upcoming season. This week they choose the best bets for the MVP.

The last domino of the NBA offseason fell with Russell Westbrook moving to the Houston Rockets and Chris Paul going to Oklahoma City along with some draft assets. Ben and Jason break down the implications of the trade for both teams and the league. Then, it is time for some bold predictions based on what happened this offseason!

Kawhi Leonard capped off the wildest NBA offseason in league history by taking his talents to Southern California along with Paul George. What does this mean for the Clippers, Lakers, Raptors, Thunder, and the league as a whole? Listen in and find out! Then, Ben and Jason give their best and worst deals of a crazy NBA offseason before giving some thoughts on where their beloved Bulls and Nets might be headed this season.

With the first few days of a crazy NBA free agency behind us, Ben and Jason look at everything that has happened so far and what's to come. First off, the duo looks at the huge moves by the Nets to acquire Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Then, they break down the other big winners (30:00) and losers (1:17:00) of the offseason. Finally, the Baseline Jumper makes their official Kawhi predictions and what that decision will mean for the NBA (1:47:00).