The Ringer has officially brought on board renowned NBA analyst Zach Lowe, marking a significant acquisition for the sports and pop culture media company.
Lowe was previously a staple at ESPN, where he spent 12 years covering the NBA with in-depth analysis, feature writing, and podcasting.
His tenure at ESPN began in 2012 when he joined Grantland, the now-defunct sports and culture site founded by Bill Simmons, following a stint at Sports Illustrated.
However, Lowe was among the high-profile layoffs at ESPN last September, just weeks before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.
The news of Lowe’s move to The Ringer was announced by Bill Simmons on his own podcast. Simmons, who founded The Ringer in 2016 after departing ESPN, recently inked a contract extension with The Ringer’s parent company, Spotify.
Having worked together at Grantland, Simmons and Lowe share a long-standing professional relationship and have frequently collaborated over the past decade, making appearances on each other’s podcasts.
Lowe is set to resume podcasting under The Ringer umbrella as early as this week, aligning with the lead-up to the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
Fans can expect him to continue delivering the same level of deep-dive basketball analysis that has made him one of the most respected voices in NBA media.
Financial details of Lowe’s new contract with The Ringer have not been disclosed, but during his time at ESPN, he was reportedly earning a salary exceeding $1 million per year.
His addition further solidifies The Ringer’s roster of high-profile sports media talent, particularly those with ties to ESPN.
Over the past several months, the company has also added former ESPN personalities such as NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay, basketball analytics expert Kirk Goldsberry, and longtime producer and commentator David Jacoby.
