Financial concerns have reportedly led ESPN to lay off another top writer.

ESPN parted ways with senior NBA writer Zach Lowe on Thursday, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. The network reportedly made the move as a cost-cutting measure with Lowe’s seven-figure salary seen as too high.

Lowe had been with ESPN for the last 12 years and was regarded as one of the network’s top NBA writers. He also prominently hosted “The Lowe Post” podcast. Though he sometimes drew backlash from NBA figures, he was a popular and well-known figure on the network.

ESPN’s NBA coverage is in flux now, to say the least. Top insider Adrian Wojnarowski abruptly departed last week, leaving the network with a big hole to fill. 

Even though letting Lowe go is reportedly ESPN’s decision, it will leave its coverage even thinner. And it probably means another reporter is set for a major role going forward. Lowe, meanwhile, should be in high demand elsewhere.