Zach Lowe Announces He’s Heading to ‘The Ringer’ and NBA Fans Are Thrilled

Bill Simmons is bringing back one of his most successful former employees.

Zach Lowe on ‘NBA Today.' /

Sports fans still have a few months before NBA free agency shakes up the basketball world, but until then, we have big moves from NBA insiders to keep us busy.

On Monday, former ESPN basketball writer Zach Lowe announced that he would be joining The Ringer. The move is a reunion for Lowe with his former boss Bill Simmons, who recruited Lowe to cover the NBA at his previous media company, Grantland.

Good morning. Time to knock the rust off. https://t.co/1M6MBELkqd

— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) March 31, 2025

Before he was laid off by ESPN, Lowe was a favorite analyst for fans who appreciated in-depth breakdowns of the NBA over hot takes, and those that loved his work were quick to celebrate his return on social media.

ZACH LOWE JOINS THE RINGER pic.twitter.com/iSGRwAL76q

— The r/BillSimmons Podcast (@rBillSimmonsPod) March 31, 2025

This is good for all basketball fans. Great news to start the morning. https://t.co/aqHPZKSxUF

— Mo Dakhil (@MoDakhil_NBA) March 31, 2025

pic.twitter.com/q912cBZyMh https://t.co/Jf4kpW0zaI

— Positive March Observer (@NBABabySecret) March 31, 2025

GOAT IS BACK https://t.co/nuaal7FKcm

— Shot Clock (@Sh_Cl_Pod) March 31, 2025

https://t.co/pAQkYBKJbZ pic.twitter.com/rViw39nifl

— Charlie (@sharpiecharlie) March 31, 2025

We are back up. https://t.co/zFMFXlh1IQ

— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) March 31, 2025

Christmas came early for basketball fans 🎄 https://t.co/0af59ORAA5

— Eric Langsev (@EricLangsev) March 31, 2025

An ultra rare 2025 W https://t.co/YKTu8ZSPGd

— Pugilist Specialist (@BrianByrdman) March 31, 2025

Lowe’s podcast launches next week with episodes released every Monday and Thursday. Simmons announced that he would have Lowe a guest on his podcast on Tuesday to catch up on all things basketball and talk more about the move.

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