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Training camp is only a few weeks away! To start their NBA preview, Ben and Jason break down the Southeast Division. First, they cover some news and notes, including the Ryan Anderson trade (1:00). To start off the division, Ben and Jason hit last year's division-winning Miami Heat and their season outlook (12:00). The Hornets and their new head Coach James Borrego is next (19:00). Can the Hornets get out of cap hell and turn things around? The Wizards might be the best team in the division this season but can the chemistry match the talent (27:00)? The Magic hope that the intra-divisional move of Steve Clifford will finally turn them around and get them back into the playoffs (37:30). Lastly, the Hawks have a few young players but what will it add up to this season (43:00)? To finish it off, Jason looks at the Nets News of the Week and the duo give their Heat Checks.

The NFL season is around the corner and Ben and Jason are here to break down the upcoming season. Can the Eagles repeat or will there by a SuperBowl hangover? Meanwhile, the Giants are trying to retool around their core with a new coach. Can Eli and Beckham lead them back to the playoffs? Lastly, the Jets have their new QB and savior in Sam Darnold. Will he be the answer? Ben and Jason finish things off by looking at some sleepers, flops, and give their SuperBowl picks!

With Manu Ginobili retiring, Jason and Ben wax poetic about one of the most unique players in league history before discussing the impact to the Spurs (1:00). While Ginobili is heading there soon, next weekend, the NBA will enshrine its 2018 class of Hall of Famers headlined by Jason Kidd, Ray Allen, Grant Hill, among many others. Our duo reflects on some of their fondest memories of these players and Jason recalls his childhood memories of the Jason Kidd-led Nets (14:00). With the Nets fresh in his mind, Jason gives his Nets News of the Week and breaks down the season ahead for Nets Coach Kenny Atkinson (27:00). Then, its time for some news and notes around the league before hitting the heat checks of the week (32:30).

Mental health has become a major talking point in the NBA with the courageous stands taken by Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan. In a serious Heat Check of the Week, Jason and Ben tackle this issue (1:00). Next, on a less serious note, the Duke Blue Devils have one of the most stacked freshman classes in college basketball history. What will that mean for the NBA (20:00). In the Nets news of the week, Kenneth Faried got arrested for pot. What will that mean for him and Nets? Lastly, with the recent team USA camp in Las Vegas, Ben and Jason offer early predictions on who will make the final 12-man roster for 2020 (35:30).

In a very special episode of the Baseline Jumper, Ben and Jason handle some NBA mailbag questions. Next, the duo analyze the over/unders of the Eastern Conference and some of the biggest surprises. With the NBA offseason largely in the rearview mirror, Ben and Jason review who won the offseason in the Eastern Conference and which teams are going backwards going into next season. Finally, Jason and Ben give their heat checks on Carmelo Anthony and how he will fit in Houston.

Melo is finally a Rocket, Greg Monroe is a Buck, and a few other under-the-radar moves happened. The duo takes a look at those. Meanwhile, Gilbert Arenas opened up about his feud with Javaris Crittenton and Donald Trump is feuding with LeBron James. Finally, with the NBA offseason almost over, Jason and Ben discuss the winners and losers of the Western Conference.

With Ben back in the country, the duo discusses the Kawhi trade and what it means for the Spurs and Raptors. Where do the Raptors and Spurs fall in their respective conferences after the deal? They also break down some of the remaining free agents and recent signings before looking at the tri-state area teams. Did the Nets have the best offseason in the league? How should 76ers fans feel? To wrap up, Ben and Jason give their heat checks and offer their scorching hot takes for this week!

The NBA offseason is underway and with things calming down, Jason and Ben look at the two conferences and predict how things will shake out. Afterwards, the duo breakdown Carmelo Anthony's upcoming decision. Where should the former Knick take his talents and which teams should want him? Plus, will the Rockets regret letting Trevor Ariza and Luc Richard Mbah Moute leave and can Carmelo be a fit? Finally,, Jason and Ben debate whether the Knicks have a chance to make the playoffs in the coming season.

It is a jam-packed show this week as Hill Boyce joins the show to break down the Knicks' offseason so far and give his take on LeBron's decision to head west. Jason and Ben debate where the Lakers will fall into the Western Conference hierarchy and if they will even make the playoffs. Then, the duo breaks down the defending champions and their acquisition of DeMarcus Cousins. To finish off, Jason and Ben look at the remaining free agents and make some offseason predictions!

The NBA draft is in the books. The 76ers made a cold-hearted decision, the Knicks got booed, the Nets went full Euro, and the Mavs got the Wonder Boy. Jason and Ben break down all the action from the draft and give a look ahead to free agency before debuting their brand new "Heat Check" segment and discussing Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, and the role of athletes in political discourse.

With the NBA draft on Thursday, Ben and Jason break down the best fits, worst fits, and most intriguing options for the Nets, Knicks, 76ers, and Cavs (1:00). After breaking down the draft, Jason and Ben tackle the rumors about Kawhi Leonard and the Lonzo Ball-Kyle Kuzma beef in LA (50:00).

With the NBA finals over, what did this loss mean to LeBron James' legacy and where will he go next (1:00)? Ben and Jason do a special edition of their heroes of the week to honor the Warriors (14:00) and recap their dominant win in the finals. What does the possible departure of LeBron mean for Kevin Love and will he remain in Cleveland (23:00)? With the final coaching changes, the duo give their takes on Toronto and Detroit's new head coaches (30:00). Finally, Jason and Ben give their predictions for where LeBron will end up (38:00).

Ben and Jason break down games one and two of the finals before predicting the rest of the series. How has Trump changed sports and the duo give their thoughts on the lack of attendees to the White House? Lastly, Ben and Jason break down the social media stories around the NBA with Bryan Colangelo and Steven Adams in the spotlight.

After another trip to the finals, Jason and Ben break down the Eastern Conference finals and whether LeBron James is now the GOAT (1:00)? Did the Rockets choke after missing 37 threes in game seven (16:00)? With this win, are the Warriors the best team of all-time (22:00)? With Cavs-Warriors part four coming, what will LeBron need to do in order for the Cavaliers to win this series (25:00)? To wrap things up, the duo share their heroes and zeroes of the week including some ESPN disrespect to the Brooklyn Nets (36:00).

The NBA conference finals are underway but the games have not been close. What is causing the lopsided game results (1:00)? Will game 4 of the Rockets-Warriors buck that trend? Ben and Jason break down the Warriors-Rockets so far and the keys to the rest of the series (6:00). Next, the team breaks down the upcoming Celtics-Cavs game 5, the importance of role players, and how important this series will be for the Cavaliers to keep LeBron James in Cleveland (18:45). On Tuesday, ESPN released their World Fame 100 to detail the most famous athletes in the world. With basketball on the rise, could it overtake football in America and what does the increasing popularity mean for the NBA and the other major sports leagues (31:30). Last but not least, the duo closes with their heroes and zeroes of the week (41:00).

Jason and Ben start by breaking down the NBA draft lottery and the winners and losers (1:30). Then, who are the heroes and zeroes in the conference finals? (21:30) The duo breaks down the Celtics surprising game one win, the Warriors' dominance, and what to look forward to as things progress. Finally, Ben and Jason break down the Raptors decision to fire Dwane Casey and the coaching carousel 40:30).

Jason and Ben break down the Knicks' new head coach and what David Fizdale means for the future of the Knicks (1:00). Next, the duo breaks down the Eastern Conference playoffs and LeBron's demolition of the Toronto Raptors (9:00). Then, they break down whether there is any chance of the Rockets taking down the Warriors to prevent Warriors-Cavs part 4 (28:00) before finishing with the week's heroes and zeroes (36:00).

Hill Boyce of Double G Sports joins the program and discusses the Knicks' coaching search, LeBron's greatness, and the Celtics-76ers series (1:00). Ben and Jason discuss the dramatic end of the Pacers-Cavaliers series, the Western Conference playoffs, and finishes with their heroes and zeroes of the week (25:00).

Ben and Jason discuss how Meek Mill’s release from prison affects the 76ers playoff hopes (1:00) before looking at the Pelicans after a dominating win over the Trail Blazers (10:00), the future of the Pelicans and what they will do with DeMarcus Cousins (19:00), and if the loss to New Orleans means it is time for Portland to blow it up (22:00). Where could Cousins go? Ben and Jason break down some potential landing spots including the Lakers (26:00) who could pounce on Paul George and Cousins if both make early playoff exits. Next, Jason and Ben break down the rest of the Western Conference and who are the favorites (35:00). Has LeBron met his match in the Indiana Pacers and can the Cavs get anything from Kevin Love (39:00). As always, the duo finishes with their heroes and zeroes of the week (48:00).

The NBA playoffs are here and Ben and Jason are here to break them down. They start in the Eastern Conference (1:00) with the Wizards-Raptors (1:30), before hitting the Cavs-Pacers (5:00), Bucks-Celtics (8:30), and finishing off the with 76ers-Heat (14:00). In the Western Conference, could the Rockets have trouble with the Timberwolves (20:00)? The most intriguing series might be the Trail Blazers-Pelicans where Anthony Davis is making his case as the best player in the league (28:00). They finish up by talking about what is going on in San Antonio (37:00) and their heroes and zeroes of the week.