Zach Blumenstein

I write Backdrop Sports: a newsletter with the pregame context behind the weekend's biggest games. 8+ yrs NBA/NFL marketing. Join 1,000+ readers 👇

[Zach Blumenstein @zblumee]

Took some time off on here but we back!

Since I’ve been away I launched a sports newsletter called Backdrop Sports.

The idea came from the many times I’d show up to a bar or event for a game and many people there knew it was a big game but had no context behind the why.

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Immediately a title contender. This is crazy 🤯

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BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN.

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@HunchoGambles Heart says hit the over it’s Phee, head says they may slow play her and limit minutes. Gonna stay away

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@NFLFrascella Uhh yea this is incorrect 😂

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@lukesawhook As someone who had him on my fantasy team last year it was not a fun experience… Hope he bounces back to rookie form but won’t be going down that road

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@Sam_Vecenie Can’t wait to see her play with Phee

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@UnderdogWNBA The Phee and Miles duo gonna go crazy

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Is there a master plan we’re missing with the ESPN firings? Cant just be 24/7 Stephen A and McAfee right?

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@AnthonyIrwinLA The McAfee ear is going to look a lot different than the old ESPN morning shows, interesting times ahead

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@denk_tweets The creator economy keeps surprising people with how many different ways it can work!

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@DaveKluge The early RB panic is real but going against the grain has paid off for a lot of smart drafters in recent years

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@AlbertBreer Tom is one of the most plugged in reporters in the league. Someone is going to get a great addition

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@NFL_Convo Quarterback is such a deep position this year that reaching too early can really hurt your build

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@FAmmiranteTFJ Michael quietly put up solid numbers in limited opportunities last year. Interesting to see if he can build on it in 2026

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@NFLFrascella Interesting contrast between the two approaches to talent. Loyalty definitely matters when building something long term

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@FF_Citadel Bold calls this these are what make fantasy season fun, looking forward to seeing how they age

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@joonlee Layoffs like this are tough on everyone involved

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@MySportsUpdate Miami locking up Achane Brooks and Brewer shows the new front office is serious about building around their core pieces

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@MikeyOver1 Jets uniforms looking sharp is one of those annual traditions that always gets people talking

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@NFLFrascella Karl Ravech was a steady presence on ESPN for decades. End of an era for a lot of longterm viewers

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@SleeperNFL Tom has been one of the most reliable insiders for years, surprising move