<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2vGNCd_0vkqWDZX00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2vGNCd_0vkqWDZX00" width="1055" height="800" ><figure><iframe height="360" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/iTMp0ukc-Gqa7hx4c.html" width="100%"></iframe><figcaption>Where They Are Now- Former ESPN Personalities (1:16) </figcaption></figure> ESPN shocked basketball fans Thursday with its decision to lay off longtime NBA writer and podcaster Zach Lowe. Lowe had been part of ESPN since 2012, first making his mark as a writer for Grantland and later contributing regularly on "NBA Today" and "NBA Countdown." The host of "The Lowe Post" podcast, Lowe is known for his in-depth analysis and ability to convey what he knows to his audience. It's not just fans who are upset at ESPN's move. Many journalists, like Mina Kimes, have also voiced their displeasure. "Best podcaster in the game," <a href="https://x.com/minakimes/status/1839348232096555069" rel="nofollow"> Kimes wrote </a> on X/Twitter this afternoon after news of Lowe's layoff became public. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3uofe0_0vkqWDZX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3uofe0_0vkqWDZX00" width="1200" height="719" ><figcaption> Getty Images </figcaption></figure> Lowe is the latest prominent figure to be laid off by ESPN. Prior to the start of football season, the company relieved analyst Robert Griffin III and host Samantha Ponder of their duties. "The moves are part of the network’s fiscal year planning that ends at the conclusion of September. ESPN and Lowe both declined to comment," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5796820/2024/09/26/espn-layoffs-zach-lowe/" rel="nofollow"> said Andrew Marchand </a> of The Athletic Thursday. The good news for Lowe is that he is incredibly well-respected in the industry, so it shouldn't be long before he lands on his feet somewhere. Network competitors such as NBC Sports or Amazon would be possible fits, and others have also mentioned The Ringer as a logical potential landing spot for the 47-year-old journalist. <a href="https://thespun.com/sports-media/espn-stuns-fans-with-massive-layoff-decision-thursday-morning" rel="nofollow"> Related: ESPN Stuns Fans With Massive Layoff Decision Thursday Morning </a></div></body>

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Mina Kimes Saddened By ESPN's Controversial Layoff Decision Thursday

ESPN shocked basketball fans Thursday with its decision to lay off longtime NBA writer and podcaster Zach Lowe. Lowe had been part of ESPN since 2012, first making his mark as a writer for Grantland and later contributing regularly on \"NBA Today\" and \"NBA Countdown.\" The host of \"The Lowe Post\" ...

ESPN shocked basketball fans Thursday with its decision to lay off longtime NBA writer and podcaster Zach Lowe. Lowe had been part of ESPN since 2012, first making his mark as a writer for Grantland and later contributing regularly on "NBA Today" and "NBA Countdown." The host of "The Lowe Post" ...