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Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily joins the Baseline Jumper this week to discuss the surprising Brooklyn Nets. He discusses how the Nets turned their season around and the emergence of D'Angelo Russell. Next, the team discusses whether Kenny Atkinson deserves coach of the year and where the Nets go from here. The trio discusses some big names who may take their talents to Brooklyn this summer. Then, its time for Jason and Ben to give some heroes and zeroes of the week before they talk about James Harden and some potential trades for the Memphis Grizzlies in this week's heat check. 

It is almost that time of year at the Baseline Jumper. With the all-star game approaching, Jason and Ben pick their all-star teams and debate whether Luka Doncic deserves to be an all-star this season. Then, the Brooklyn Nets have surged into the playoff picture. Jason breaks down what has been going right for the Nets. 

On this week's Baseline Jumper, Ben and Jason discuss the Timberwolves drama, Thibs' firing, his potential replacements, and what this means for them going forward. Around the rest of the league, the Nets are flourishing, the Bulls are being cheap again, Dwyane Wade is making history, and Jimmy Butler is causing problems. Listen to Ben and Jason break down all that and much more on this week's show!

Kawhi is back in San Antonio and the Baseline Jumper is back for 2019! We hope your new year is off to a better start than for the Washington Wizards who learned John Wall will miss the rest of the season for surgery. Jason and Ben debate what this means for the Wiz. Meanwhile, LeBron thinks he is the GOAT, but Jason and Ben aren't so sure. The Nets are winning while the Bulls are making deals. Jason and Ben review their teams' recent moves before getting to the marquee matchups of the week. To finish things off, the duo wax poetic about the best and worst of the NBA with their heroes and zeroes before going out hot with their heat checks of the week! 

This week on the Baseline Jumper, there is a lot to love out of Brooklyn. The Nets have won 9 out of 10 games and look like a team on the rise.  Jason gives his thoughts on how the Nets have turned things around and what this means for the future. Then he and Ben discuss the rise of Rodions Kurucs and Kenny Atkinson's job security. With the Christmas day games, Ben and Jason debate the impact of LeBron's injury to the Lakers and react to the Luka Doncic hype train that is blowing through the NBA. Finally, Ben and Jason recap the week's happenings with their heroes, zeroes, and heat checks of the week before providing some special New Year's NBA Resolutions for 2019.

It is a jam-packed show this week on the Baseline Jumper with the Wizards dealing for Trevor Ariza to start things off. Who won the deal and will Ariza fit in Washington? Ben and Jason debate. Back in the Metropolis, the Nets are surging after winning 6 in a row. Meanwhile, they signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a new deal. Jason and Ben discuss the state of the Nets and where they go from here. Then, it's time to discuss the disappointing Chicago Bulls fresh of a near brawl with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is there any hope in Chicago? To finish things off, Jason and Ben give their heroes and zeroes before concluding with their heat checks of the week. 

This week on the Baseline Jumper, Ben and Jason discuss news and notes around the league before reviewing the Nets' and Bulls' recent struggles. The duo give their heroes and zeroes of the week and touch on Steph Curry's moon conspiracy theory and the Wizards' struggles. Finally, Jason and Ben wax poetic on the Dwyane Wade and LeBron James friendship and their impact on the league.

The Baseline Jumper welcomes back Cristian Valencia to talk about the Nets and their recent skid. Then, Ben and Jason break down the Fred Hoiberg firing before hitting some NBA news stories. To finish it off, Jason and Ben give their heroes and zeroes and deliver a special heat check in honor of Steph Curry.

In this week's episode of the Baseline Jumper, Ben and Jason discuss the struggling Celts, some potential beef between Coach Popovich and Kawhi Leonard, and the surprise teams this season. Then, it's time for Jason to talk Nets News of the Week. The duo finishes things off by giving their heroes, zeroes, and some especially hot takes for their heat checks.

This week on the Baseline Jumper, it's time to give thanks for all the great NBA basketball! The NBA standings look nothing like most people expected almost 20 games into the season. Ben and Jason debate their biggest surprises, some disappointments, who is here to stay, and which teams will end up back at the bottom come season's end. Then, Ben and Jason break down two of the best players in the NBA this year. LeBron James has been one of the best in the league for over a decade. Meanwhile, Ben talks about Kemba Walker and how he has made himself into a superstar. Before closing, Ben and Jason give their NBA hot takes as we head into the Thanksgiving weekend!

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 thi

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.