Episode 8: The Portland Trail Blazers' big bet on "Happy Lights"

Coming Home

NBA insider Jake Fischer is coming home to Bleacher Report.

Episode 11: The Planes, Trains and Automobiles that begin many NBA 10-day contracts

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. I'm a writer and producer at Sports Illustrated. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to jakelouisfischer@gmail.com. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story (on.si.com/2iEIQd8) detailing quixotic itineraries players often complete before even joining their new team on a 10-day contract. Players use a mixture of planes, trains and automobiles to begin their NBA dreams. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great week!

Episode 10: JaVale McGee's Golden State resurrection

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. I'm a writer and producer at Sports Illustrated. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to jakelouisfischer@gmail.com. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story (on.si.com/2iEIQd8) detailing enigmatic center JaVale McGee's resurrection with the Golden State Warriors this season. He's become one of the most entertaining subplots in the NBA. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend!

Episode 9: How John Calipari and Mike Miller helped Jamal Murray regain his stroke

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. I'm a writer and producer at Sports Illustrated. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to jakelouisfischer@gmail.com. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story (http://www.si.com/nba/2016/12/14/jamal-murray-denver-nuggets-rookie-kentucky-mike-malone) detailing how John Calipari and Mike Miller helped Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray regain his shooting stroke and earn Western Conference Rookie of the Month honors in November. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend!

Episode 8: The Portland Trail Blazers' big bet on "Happy Lights"

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. I'm a writer and producer at Sports Illustrated. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to jakelouisfischer@gmail.com. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story (on.si.com/2heKe2v)detailing the Portland Trail Blazers' implementation of Sad lights into their home and away locker rooms to increase athletic performance. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend! Intro/Outro music: I'm Done - Spose.