Another notable departure has occurred at ESPN, as senior NBA writer Zach Lowe has been laid off from the network, according to a report by The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand.
Lowe had a distinguished career at ESPN, spanning over a decade. He joined the network in 2012, initially working under Bill Simmons at Grantland, which was known for its innovative sports coverage. When Grantland shut down in 2015, Lowe was one of the few writers who successfully transitioned to ESPN, along with NFL writer Bill Barnwell.
Throughout his tenure, Lowe contributed not only articles but also appeared regularly on “NBA Today,” ESPN’s daily NBA show, and hosted the popular “Lowe Post” podcast, where he provided in-depth analysis and discussions on the league.
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Lowe’s departure comes on the heels of other significant layoffs at ESPN, including those of Robert Griffin III and Samantha Ponder last month, just before the start of the football season.
However, there may be opportunities on the horizon for Lowe, as both NBC and Amazon are actively recruiting NBA talent in anticipation of their league rights agreements beginning in 2025. This follows Amazon’s expectation that TNT’s ongoing lawsuit against the NBA will either be unsuccessful or settled.
Lowe’s exit is also reminiscent of recent news regarding ESPN’s lead NBA reporter, Adrian Wojnarowski, who left the company to take on the role of general manager for his alma mater, St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball team. Wojnarowski shared his heartfelt announcement on X, reflecting on his journey as a sportswriter, starting with his first byline at the Hartford Courant 37 years ago, and the thrill that has driven him throughout his career.