'The Basketball Jones' joining NBATV as 'The Starters'

"The Basketball Jones" will be joining NBATV under a new name for the upcoming season.

Per the official statement:

"NBA Digital continues to boost its original content with the introduction of The Starters, a collective of fan-focused voices with a unique and unconventional take on the game, to its multimedia portfolio. The Starters, formerly The Basketball Jones, will produce original content across all screens including a daily TV show, podcast and blog, and a constant presence across a variety of social media platforms. Fans can engage with The Starters using the hashtag #TheStarters."

Co-hosts J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas, along with contributors Trey Kerby and Leigh Ellis, will take the floor in time for the start of the NBA season with a daily podcast and a one-hour TV show between Monday and Friday. A special edition of "The Starters" will premiere on Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.

The crew at NBATV can barely contain their excitement over the news: