The Lowe Post: Recent Episodes
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Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss Team USA's failure at the FIBA World Cup, look ahead to the 2024 Olympics, and size up the Lakers' place in the West in the wake of the Christian Wood signing. Then (58:30) Sportsnet's Blake Murphy joins to weigh in on Team Canada as well as the Raptors' outlook for the 2023-24 season.
Potential new resting rules (:46)
Team USA finishes 4th at the FIBA World Cup (5:03)
How many of the guys on the World Cup roster will be on Olympic Roster next year? (9:12)
Who are your dream 3 picks to have on the Team USA roster for the 2024 Olympics? (11:29)
Do you enough the aesthetics of FIBA basketball? (16:33)
Filling out the rest of the 2024 US Olympic roster (20:08)
Olympics will be fun (28:54)
Lakers sign Christian Wood (35:49)
Where do the Lakers stack up in the West? (47:35)
What did Canada's 3rd place finish at the FIBA World Cup mean? (1:00:03)
What big names might join Team Canada for the 2024 Olympics (1:02:12)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's tour de force in the FIBA World Cup (1:07:02)
Dillon Brooks' standout performance (1:13:09)
How did RJ Barrett play? (1:18:35)
Temperature check on the Raptors (1:24:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone go behind the scenes on the Nuggets journey to the 2023 NBA title, then ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk join to talk the Clippers at the crossroads, the James Harden situation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe begins the podcast discussing the latest on Bronny James following his Cardiac Arrest, and Jaylen Brown's new supermax contract extension, then he bounces around the Western Conference: ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk Rockets (7:16), Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic discusses what's next with the Thunder (37:01) , and finally Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic details what a quiet offseason so far means for the strange Minnesota Timberwolves. (1:03:03)
10:46- The Rockets young pieces 14:45- Jabari Smith Jr.'s emergence 26:16- Alperun Penguin's fit with team 33:15- What does Dillon Brooks bring? 39:00- OKC's plans for implementing Chet Holmgren 45:00- Who will make OKC's final roster? 52:25- Is Josh Giddey the odd man out? 1:08:52- Looking back at the Wolves postseason performance 1:13:00 Karl-Anthony Towns future with team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Chris Herring of SI.com discuss the James Harden stand-off and the futures of the Sixers and Clippers, then pick their five most intriguing new player-team fits: Chris Paul in Golden State, Marcus Smart in Memphis, John Collins in Utah, much more.
Harden ready to get uncomfortable (1:26)
Sixers and Clippers haven't done much this summer (8:19)
Clause in CBA could affect Harden's plans to get uncomfortable (14:09)
Harden's potential fit with Clippers (22:15)
How Chris Paul fits with Golden State (31:15)
CP3 is coming off the bench, right? (37:13)
Marcus Smart's fit with Memphis (49:55)
Is Jaren Jackson, Jr.'s future at the 5? (58:32)
Georges Niang in Cleveland (1:03:17)
John Collins in Utah (1:10:01)
Bruce Brown in Indiana (1:19:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach discusses Joel Embiid's recent comments about his future in Philadelphia, and talks Lakers outlook with ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Then (52:51) ESPN's Michael Schwartz -- research guru and lifelong Suns fan -- joins to talk the revamped Suns title chances.
McMenamin
Embiid opening the door to leave Philly (1:05)
Embiid’s playoff history (14:17)
How good will the Lakers be? (20:16)
LeBron is returning (24:29)
We are not far off from seeing players make a million dollars per game (28:58)
Anthony Davis extension looming (35:27)
Starting five (40:26)
Offense needs to be better (45:15)
Schwartz (52:51)
Air of skepticism around Suns (56:23)
Should be a Top 3 offense (1:01:33)
Ayton is the key to the defense (1:06:51)
Starting lineup (1:13:08)
Are you excited about this all-in team? Do you miss the homegrown feel of Bridges and Johnson? (1:15:34)
Need more consistency from Ayton (1:17:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a mega-Las Vegas episode, Zach talks to Ian Begley of SNY about the Knicks offseason and outlook, crashes Larry Nance Jr. (34:20) to talk Pelicans and Zion, and then visits with the NBA's Evan Wasch (1:07:18) to discuss the new play-in tournament and the craziest ideas the league office has ever discussed.
Begley
No need to rush things (5:38)
The big swings the Knicks could take (9:33)
Knicks monitoring Embiid (16:05)
Trading Obi Toppin and where we are on Randle (20:41)
Immanuel Quickley extension coming (25:55)
Knicks are in a good place (31:47)
Nance
Loves seeing the success of former Laker teammates (36:24)
clapping back at media report about Zion’s work ethic (38:07)
Not crazy to say that Zion is a top 5 offensive player in the league when healthy (43:04)
lot of buzz around Trey Murphy (46:32)
on his journeyman career (49:21)
on how he traded houses with Josh Hart (54:18)
stories from the cast of characters on his team as a rookie (57:15)
Wasch
Details of In-Season Tournament (1:09:31)
Tournament nights (1:11:58)
Any thought to including G League or International teams? (1:15:05)
Figuring out compensation for winning team (1:18:39)
Rules, gameplay, and structure questions (1:24:06)
Out of the box ideas that have been discussed at the league office (1:27:58)
How tanking has been disincentivized (1:31:47)
How far are we going to go with automated officiating (1:35:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Victor Wembanyama's summer league play, the new in-season tournament, the latest on Damian Lillard and James Harden, Pascal Siakam rumors, the Cavs and Bucks off-seasons and futures, much more.
Wembanyama's summer league performance (1:36)
Wemby will thrive as a helpside defender just like Robert Williams (6:08)
Have not seen anything to counter the hype (8:29)
Spurs outlook for the season (11:33)
Details of NBA's new in-season tournament (17:49)
Will be a lot easier to follow than previously thought (24:46)
The Zach Lowe Cup (27:43)
Weighing in on the Cavs' off-season (33:15)
State of the Bucks (40:56)
Latest on Dame (48:54)
Noise around Pascal Siakam (1:01:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the Celtics offseason, the Mavericks acquisition of Grant Williams and the overall outlook in the Dallas, the Hawks extending Dejounte Murray, the early hierarchy in both conferences, and all the noise around Damian Lillard's trade request.
LaMelo Ball extension (1:43)
Grant Williams Trade (5:58)
Where this leaves the Celtics (6:57)
Celtics needed a stylistic jolt (13:46)
Celtics are now missing a personality (21:24)
Mavericks off-season getting a lot of kudos (27:13)
Will Mavs even make the playoffs? (31:22)
Dejounte Murray extension (41:03)
How Atlanta stacks up in the East (44:38)
Bet on Hawks (50:57)
The latest in the Dame discourse (53:20)
How Philly can get involved (1:06:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and John Hollinger of The Athletic outline the Damian Lillard trade landscape in Miami and beyond, the James Harden situation, winners and losers in free agency, much more.
(2:45) Zach and Hollinger discuss a Dame trade to Miami
(10:55) Trade ideas for Dame outside of Miami (11:00)- Dame to Clippers ideas (14:00)- Dame to San Antonio ideas (18:25) - Dame to Boston ideas (31:15)- Dame to the Sixers (44:00) Dame to the Nets (47:20) Dame to the Knicks
(39:55) James Harden discussion
(59:50) Offseason Winners and Losers
55:00 (Dallas Mavericks) (1:00:00) Sacramento Kings (1:06:00) Los Angeles Lakers (1:08:30) Indiana Pacers (1:12:45) Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors (1:22:45) Cleveland Cavs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the potential landing spots for Damian Lillard, possible trades for James Harden, and react to the free agent deals that have been announced.
Kyrie's deal in Dallas (4:18)
Harden trade winds (7:28)
Jerami Grant's deal could look fine in 5 years (9:31)
Taking stock of the West (11:18)
Lakers are winners of free agency so far (15:57)
Clippers need Harden to compete in improved West (17:35)
Clippers' potential offer (22:29)
Dame to Philly? (26:09)
Harden's potential fit with Clippers (28:54)
Knicks interest in Harden (30:04)
Dame has requested a trade (35:28)
Dame has a de facto no trade (42:55)
Can't rule Celtics out (44:50)
Miami's best offer (48:07)
The Dame era in Portland was a success (52:41)
Portland should ask Miami to take back Nurkic (55:31)
What is Toronto doing? (58:10)
Brook Lopez suitors (1:01:14)
Mavericks haul so far (1:02:20)
Dame has respect for San Antonio (1:06:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Nick Friedell talk about the direction of the Chicago Bulls in the wake of the Nikola Vucevic extension, react to news that Kyrie Irving may meet with the Suns, and talk more NBA free agency. :35- Vucevic Extension 14:11: How Lonzo's injury changed the team 21:50 Zach Lavine Discussion 29:50 Zach Lavine trade ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and Howard Beck discuss the Damian Lillard situation, preview free agency, and pick their 5 Most Intriguing offseason teams.
Dame situation (1:09)
3 paths for Blazers (5:51)
No easy outs in the West next year (9:58)
Stop telling Dame what he should do (12:56)
Blazers appear to be in philosophical limbo (16:47)
Looking back at the CJ McCollum trade (23:18)
Teams that could realistically make a deal for Dame (25:38)
Intriguing off-season teams (32:50)
Kings (33:43)
Nets (43:01)
Mavs (47:38)
Suns (49:13)
Bulls (53:05)
Clippers (59:29)
Raptors (1:05:07)
Magic (1:08:40)
John Collins trade (1:13:26)
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Zach recaps the NBA draft with ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry and Jeremy Woo: what happened at Nos. 2 and 3; Damian Lillard's future; Boston trading Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis; Golden State acquiring Chris Paul; the Mavs moves; what the Kings might be up to with their cap space; other winners and losers from draft day, and more.
Charlotte taking Miller at 2 (2:30) Portland's future (4:08) Clippers considering their options (16:30) Celtics trading Marcus Smart (21:24) Porzingis' fit in Boston (27:20) Wizards' return (33:33) Grizzlies with Marcus Smart (34:55) Wizards taking biggest swing of the draft? (38:08) Chris Paul to the Warriors (45:30) What's going on in Sacramento? (58:20) The draft haul for the Mavs (1:01:28) Kings' cap space (1:05:08) What did the Magic get at 6 and 11 (1:15:20) Picks that Jeremy loves (1:17:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Jonathan Givony about the latest intel they're hearing leading up to the draft. What will Portland do with the #3 pick? Is Zion Williamson really on the trade market? Plus, the buzz around the Clippers, Mavericks, Hawks, Raptors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss all the angles of the Bradley Beal trade. How does he fit in Phoenix? Where do the Suns go from here? Are they the favorites in the West? Plus: Implications for Miami, Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson, Kristaps Porzingis, and potential new homes for Chris Paul. Then (1:05:55) Dan Le Batard of Meadowlark Media on the Miami Heat's Finals run and the joy of sports fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony about the draft, trade rumors, and all things NBA offseason. Plus: On Denver's title run and Nikola Jokic's place in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special NBA Finals episode of the Lowe Post x Hoop Collective podcast, Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst recap the deciding Game 5 of the NBA Finals matchup as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat to become 2023 NBA Champions. They discuss the Nuggets' journey to the NBA Finals and key moments from a tight game. Plus, they discuss what moves both teams will make during the off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton break down Denver's Game 4 win in Miami, how they survived Nikola Jokic's foul trouble, what comes next in Game 5, and Denver's postseason run so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Jeff Van Gundy break down Denver's win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and look ahead to Game 4. Then (44:10) ESPN's Bobby Marks joins to detail the Chris Paul situation in Phoenix, plus other offseason rumblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry take stock of the NBA at the quarter mark by discussing what teams and players they were wrong about: Mavs, Wolves Suns, Bulls, Cavs, Warriors, Celtics, Pacers, the MVP race, and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Brian Scalabrine (2:03) break down Boston's historic offense and Jayson Tatum's MVP chances. Then ESPN's Tim Bontemps (37:37) talks about the present and future of the Miami Heat. Finally: Are the Raptors a sleeping giant? Eric Koreen (1:01:08) of The Athletic answers that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe is joined by Portland Trail Blazers TV analyst Lamar Hurd to talk team identity and any potential superstar trades the Blazers might make, and by The Athletic's Mike Prada to discuss all things Wizards and what their plan for the future is. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton reveal their early MVP ballots, complete with honorable mentions and state of the team discussions for every candidate's team. Plus, a deep dive on the 9-6 Indiana Pacers (59:41), revisiting the Tyrese Haliburton-Domantas Sabonis trade, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks Warriors struggles and trade options -- plus Klay Thompson's long road back -- with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Kendra Andrews (7:55). Then longtime NBA veteran and All the Smoke co-host Matt Barnes discusses the red-hot Sacramento Kings (46:23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks Mavs and Luka Doncic with ESPN's Tim MacMahon, and all things Pelicans with ESPN's Andrew Lopez. Then Fred Katz of The Athletic joins to discuss the 6-7 Knicks. Plus: Joel Embiid's monster weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Doris Burke muse about the Lakers' options, the West-leading Jazz, the surging Nuggets, the steady Suns, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Eric Nehm of The Athletic about the Bucks 9-1 start, then ESPN's Tim Bontemps comes on to discuss the Celtics, Hawks, Bulls, Raptors, and Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss Kyrie Irving's suspension, the future of the Nets, and the Kevin Durant trade landscape. Plus, the Josh Primo allegations in San Antonio, and a deep dive into the 6-1 Cleveland Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and ESPN's Nick Friedell discuss Steve Nash, Kyrie Irving, and the mess in Brooklyn. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Zach play "Are you worried yet?" about the Warriors, Wolves, and Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Richard Jefferson discuss the start of the season: under-the-radar feel-good stories, the Bucks defense, struggles in Brooklyn, Philly and Los Angeles, the Warriors' repeat chances, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Richard Jefferson discuss the start of the season: under-the-radar feel-good stories, the Bucks defense, struggles in Brooklyn, Philly and Los Angeles, the Warriors' repeat chances, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated about the Lakers struggles, Russ trades, Nets and Sixers stumbling early, the Blazers and Jazz scorching early, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike go rapid-fire around the first week of NBA action: Lakers struggles, Kawhi and Wall are back, 0-2 Sixers, Pelicans roaring out of the gate, Nets expectations, Banchero, Ivey, Cavs, Warriors repeat chances, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike go rapid-fire around the first week of NBA action: Lakers struggles, Kawhi and Wall are back, 0-2 Sixers, Pelicans roaring out of the gate, Nets expectations, Banchero, Ivey, Cavs, Warriors repeat chances, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy talk about all the contract extensions and Draymond Green's tenure in Golden State. Then they make Finals predictions, figure out the playoff fields, under the radar teams, a surprising player for the Lakers to target, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy talk about all the contract extensions and Draymond Green's tenure in Golden State. Then they make Finals predictions, figure out the playoff fields, under the radar teams, a surprising player for the Lakers to target, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and John Hollinger from The Athletic predict the major NBA awards and make their Finals picks for the 2022-23 season. Plus, they debate Zach's League Pass Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and John Hollinger from The Athletic predict the major NBA awards and make their Finals picks for the 2022-23 season. Plus, they debate Zach's League Pass Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(0:00) Zach sits down with Cade Cunningham to talk Pistons rebuild, then (21:38) ESPN's Jamal Collier joins to break down Detroit's direction. Then (51:45) Andscape's Marc Spears and ESPN's Kendra Andrews take us inside the Draymond Green situation in Golden State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(0:00) Zach sits down with Cade Cunningham to talk Pistons rebuild, then (21:38) ESPN's Jamal Collier joins to break down Detroit's direction. Then (51:45) Andscape's Marc Spears and ESPN's Kendra Andrews take us inside the Draymond Green situation in Golden State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Bill Simmons of Spotify and The Ringer discuss the fallout of Draymond Green's punch hitting TMZ, Victor Wembanyana and tanking, and more NBA burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Bill Simmons of Spotify and The Ringer discuss the fallout of Draymond Green's punch hitting TMZ, Victor Wembanyana and tanking, and more NBA burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton debate NBA win total over/unders -- toughest choices, easiest decisions, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton debate NBA win total over/unders -- toughest choices, easiest decisions, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach does his annual Five Most Confusing Teams episode with Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about Nets media day and Brooklyn's outlook. Then (37:10) ESPN's Bobby Marks talks Jae Crowder and the Suns, and (55:30) ESPN's Andrew Lopez previews the Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about Nets media day and Brooklyn's outlook. Then (37:10) ESPN's Bobby Marks talks Jae Crowder and the Suns, and (55:30) ESPN's Andrew Lopez previews the Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about Nets media day and Brooklyn's outlook. Then (37:10) ESPN's Bobby Marks talks Jae Crowder and the Suns, and (55:30) ESPN's Andrew Lopez previews the Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about Nets media day and Brooklyn's outlook. Then (37:10) ESPN's Bobby Marks talks Jae Crowder and the Suns, and (55:30) ESPN's Andrew Lopez previews the Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about Nets media day and Brooklyn's outlook. Then (37:10) ESPN's Bobby Marks talks Jae Crowder and the Suns, and (55:30) ESPN's Andrew Lopez previews the Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach discusses Robert Sarver selling the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, then (14:05) ESPN's Ramona Shelburne breaks down Ben Simmons' appearance on JJ Redick's podcast -- what happened in Philly, and his reset in Brooklyn. Finally (51:25) ESPN's Tim Bontemps previews the Sixers and talks Lonzo Ball injury news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach previews the Western Conference landscape with ESPN's Kevin Pelton on where the Kings fit, and then Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic on the new-look Wolves (43:13). Plus: Important discussions on team nicknames, game-worn jerseys, and most impactful championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach previews the Western Conference landscape with ESPN's Kevin Pelton on where the Kings fit, and then Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic on the new-look Wolves (43:13). Plus: Important discussions on team nicknames, game-worn jerseys, and most impactful championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach previews the Western Conference landscape with ESPN's Kevin Pelton on where the Kings fit, and then Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic on the new-look Wolves (43:13). Plus: Important discussions on team nicknames, game-worn jerseys, and most impactful championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach previews the Western Conference landscape with ESPN's Kevin Pelton on where the Kings fit, and then Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic on the new-look Wolves (43:13). Plus: Important discussions on team nicknames, game-worn jerseys, and most impactful championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach previews the Western Conference landscape with ESPN's Kevin Pelton on where the Kings fit, and then Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic on the new-look Wolves (43:13). Plus: Important discussions on team nicknames, game-worn jerseys, and most impactful championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Baxter Holmes dissect the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix and Adam Silver's press conference about it, then Chris Vernon of The Ringer talks all things Grizz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Baxter Holmes dissect the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix and Adam Silver's press conference about it, then Chris Vernon of The Ringer talks all things Grizz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Baxter Holmes dissect the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix and Adam Silver's press conference about it, then Chris Vernon of The Ringer talks all things Grizz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Baxter Holmes dissect the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix and Adam Silver's press conference about it, then Chris Vernon of The Ringer talks all things Grizz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Baxter Holmes dissect the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix and Adam Silver's press conference about it, then Chris Vernon of The Ringer talks all things Grizz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated pay tribute to Jonathan Tjarks, then discuss the 2021 NBA Finalists as we approach the 2022-23 NBA season -- the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. Are we sleeping on them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks all things Lakers with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and then takes stock of the Hawks' place in the East with ESPN's Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks all things Lakers with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and then takes stock of the Hawks' place in the East with ESPN's Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks all things Lakers with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and then takes stock of the Hawks' place in the East with ESPN's Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks all things Lakers with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and then takes stock of the Hawks' place in the East with ESPN's Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks all things Lakers with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and then takes stock of the Hawks' place in the East with ESPN's Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Ian Begley of SNY talk Knicks in the aftermath of missing out on Donovan Mitchell, then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk more Mitchell/Jazz and preview the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Ian Begley of SNY talk Knicks in the aftermath of missing out on Donovan Mitchell, then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk more Mitchell/Jazz and preview the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Ian Begley of SNY talk Knicks in the aftermath of missing out on Donovan Mitchell, then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk more Mitchell/Jazz and preview the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Ian Begley of SNY talk Knicks in the aftermath of missing out on Donovan Mitchell, then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk more Mitchell/Jazz and preview the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Ian Begley of SNY talk Knicks in the aftermath of missing out on Donovan Mitchell, then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk more Mitchell/Jazz and preview the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks dissect every angle of the Cleveland Cavaliers blockbuster deal for Donovan Mitchell: How good are the Cavs? Did the Knicks blow it? What does this mean for the Lakers and Russell Westbrook. Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach goes around the league to talk about some of the interesting teams who have stood pat so far this offseason: Jorge Sedano of ESPN on the Miami Heat (00:10) ; Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com on the Cavaliers (29:48) ; and ESPN's resident Suns guru Michael Schwartz on the Phoenix Suns.(1:07:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the pros and cons of a potential Jaylen Brown-Kevin Durant mega-trade between the Nets and Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach goes around the standings: ESPN's Kendra Andrews discusses the Warriors offseason, Kevin Durant, and more; Kevin Clark of The Ringer talks all things Magic (32:52). Then Adam Mares of DNVR Sports breaks down the Nuggets ahead of a pivotal season (1:07:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Dave McMenamin discuss the Lakers Russell Westbrook dilemma and LeBron's future in LA. Then Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated helps break down the Chicago Bulls quiet offseason and path forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon break down the Donovan Mitchell trade landscape, then Zach an ESPN's Kevin Pelton react to the Suns matching Indiana's offer sheet for Deandre Ayton -- and how both moves impact the Kevin Durant sweepstakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the James Harden, Bradley Beal, and Damian Lillard contracts and the Warriors offseason. Then ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk breaks down the LA Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach goes around the Kevin Durant trade landscape with Blake Murphy of Sportsnet in Toronto on the Raptors dilemma. Then ESPN's Andrew Lopez talks Zion Williamson's extension and the Pelicans potential interest in Durant. Finally ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk the sneaky-interesting Houston Rockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic about the Wolves gamble on Rudy Gobert, then ESPN's Tim Bontemps talks Kevin Durant trade landscape, Donovan Mitchell's future in Utah, and the Celtics loading up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss a wild day in the NBA: Kevin Durant's trade request, where Kyrie Irving ends up, the Hawks/Spurs trade, Philly's offseason, Wolves, Wiz, Nuggets, Karl-Anthony Towns, Lakers signings, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks dissect Kyrie Irving's decision to opt in with the Nets, and pick their 5 Most Intriguing offseason teams as free agency approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony about Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn's doomsday scenario, fake Kevin Durant trades, Orlando taking Paolo Banchero No. 1, New York's draft night, the free agency landscape, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Golden State coach Steve Kerr about the Warriors title run. Then ESPN's Jonathan Givony joins (49:22) to talk all things NBA draft -- trade rumors, his latest mock draft, Kyrie Irving, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe react to the Warriors winning the NBA Finals in Game 6 from the floor of the TD Garden. The guys discuss the level of difficulty for Golden State to win this title, Draymond showing up big time, the Warriors savoring this one, this being the crowning moment of Steph Curry’s career, Boston looking totally discombobulated, Tatum struggling down the stretch and how many times Klay has said 'Holy Cannoli' before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring discuss the Warriors coming within a win of the NBA title, the Finals MVP race, Golden State's decision not to trade for another veteran, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe react to Game 4 of the NBA Finals from the floor of the TD Garden. The guys discuss Steph Curry's incredible performance, Steve Kerr's decision to bench Draymond Green for a crucial stretch in the 4th quarter, the huge put backs by Andrew Wiggins, and Jayson Tatum's disappointing second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach empties his notebook with thoughts from Game 3 as the NBA Finals turns to a pivotal Game 4 in Boston on Friday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe react to Game 3 of the NBA Finals from the floor of the TD Garden. The guys discuss Boston overcoming big performances from Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, the Celtics managing their turnovers being the key to the series, Tatum’s ability to move the ball and if Curry can overcome being an ‘underdog’ in a series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Jeff Van Gundy break down the NBA Finals so far, and look ahead as the series travels to Boston. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon on more drama in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Doris Burke break down Boston's win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and look ahead to Game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between the Warriors and Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton react after the buzzer to Miami's huge win in Boston and look ahead to Game 7 of the East finals on Sunday. Then longtime Warriors writer Marcus Thompson of The Athletic joins to reflect on Golden State's return to the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach reflects on how the Warriors have made it back to the doorstep of another trip to the NBA Finals and then talks to ESPN's Tim Bontemps about the Eastern Conference Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Nekias Duncan of Basketball News and the Dunker Spot about Heat-Celtics. Then ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry talks Warriors-Mavs, San Antonio history, lottery winners and losers, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss Mavs-Suns Game 7, Phoenix's future and preview Mavs-Warriors. Then Brian Scalabrine talks Celtics-Bucks Game 7 and looks ahead to the Eastern Conference Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks and Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated talk Philadelphia's James Harden problem, Bucks-Celtics, Golden State-Memphis, Giannis taking the "best player" throne, and more. Then Jeff Van Gundy joins to preview Suns-Mavs Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated break down all four second-round series, plus the Ja Morant injury/Jordan Poole video, officiating controversies in Boston-Milwaukee, fan interactions in Dallas, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor take the temperature of all four second round playoff series and a special guest drops by to chime in on one of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe is joined by Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke to discuss the Grizzlies meteoric rise this season, his thoughts on the Dillon Brooks foul on Gary Payton II, having to defend Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, and he and Jaren Jackson Jr's friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Nick Friedell talk Heat-Sixers, Philadelphia's struggles without Joel Embiid, and how no one may have won the Harden-Simmons trade. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon discusses Suns-Mavs and how Dallas' defensive solutions only create more problems for them to solve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy reflect on the three series that ended Thursday, preview the conference semifinals, talk Zion, the future of the Pelicans, change coming in Utah, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the Celtics sweeping the Nets, what's next for Brooklyn, the Simmons-Harden trade, Kevin Durant's career arc, more. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon talks Mavs-Jazz ahead of Game 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach takes stock of the playoffs in the wake of injuries to Devin Booker and Khris Middleton; then Sarah Kustok of the YES Network talks Nets-Celtics and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discusses Wolves-Grizz and some Jazz-Mavs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps talk Sixers-Raptors and Celtics-Nets, plus Kyrie's middle fingers; then ESPN's Tim MacMahon discusses Jazz-Mavs and ESPN's Kendra Andrews talks resurgent Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and David Thorpe of TrueHoop do their annual 8-by-8 preview of every first-round series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz break down all four play-in matchups, make predictions, and discuss Frank Vogel's imminent firing from the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Miami's Bam Adebayo about the Heat's season, the Jimmy Butler-Erik Spoelstra argument, playoff seeding, Defensive Player of the Year, more. Then ESPN's Kevin Pelton joins to debate Rookie of the Year and pick All-Rookie teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring go through the All-Defense ballots, talk MVP, playoff races, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Michael Schwartz about the dominant Suns and Devin Booker's MVP case. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk MVP debates, the reeling Jazz, fake Rudy Gobert trades, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks discuss the top of the tightly bunched Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and David Thorpe of TrueHoop make their annual top-10 lists for Most Improved Player, plus talk Heat kerfuffle, Rookie of the Year, All-NBA, Raptors, Finals picks, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz fill out their All-NBA ballots...in pencil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kendra Andrews discuss Steph Curry's foot injury, the state of the Warriors, and the Western Conference playoff race. Then Marques Johnson joins to talk about the Bucks gearing up for a title defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. about the team's breakout season, Ja Morant, trash talking, and more. Then ESPN's Kendrick Perkins tells Kevin Garnett stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about the Nets blowout win over the 76ers in Philadelphia. Then a parade of guests that either played for or coached under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio with great stories as he is on the precipice of becoming the all-time wins leader in NBA history: Brett Brown (24:18), Ime Udoka (41:37), Danny Green (58:05), Monty Williams (1:14:05), Steve Kerr (1:33:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and The Ringer's Bill Simmons rank the players, coaches, and/or teams facing the most pressure for the remainder of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It"s middle of the West day on the Lowe Post! Zach talks Mavs and Jazz with ESPN's Tim MacMahon, then Adam Mares of DNVR Sports hops on to discuss the forgotten Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the early returns of James Harden, then ESPN's Jorge Sedano talks about the under-the-radar Heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Andrew Lopez about the Pelicans and Zion Williamson, then Jon Krawczynski discusses the strange and evolving Minnesota Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach addresses the drama with LeBron James and the Lakers and then discusses the league's biggest questions of the 2nd half with ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Brian Scalabrine discuss the red-hot Celtics and their chances in the East, then Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton draft their own All-Star teams and talk MVP, the top of each conference, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated discuss the many tentacles of the 76ers-Nets mega deal and weigh in on the early returns from other deadline swaps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about a wild trade deadline including the Harden-Simmons trade, the Mavericks dealing Kristaps Porzingis to Washington, the Sabonis-Haliburton swap and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Ramona Shelburne discuss the Ben Simmons/James Harden situation and what the Lakers should do about Russell Westbrook. Then ESPN's Tim Bontemps talks about the Caris LeVert trade and other deadline rumblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks about the trade landscape in the Eastern Conference as we approach next week's deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to SI's Chris Herring about his incredible new book "Blood in the Garden" on the 1990s New York Knicks. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to discuss the surging Mavs and the reeling Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach runs through the names being bandied about ahead of the trade deadline with ESPN's Bobby Marks. Then Kevin Pelton stops by to select All-Star rosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Chris Herrington of the Daily Memphian discuss Ja Morant and the scorching Grizz, then Spike Eskin and Mike Levin of the Rights to Ricky Sanchez talk Sixers, Ben Simmons, and more. Plus analysis of the Hawks-Knicks trade involving Cam Reddish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk about Klay Day and the Warriors, then Eric Koreen of The Athletic and Blake Murphy of Sportsnet convene for the annual holiday season Raptors deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Sarah Kustok of the YES Network on Kyrie Irving's debut and the state of the Nets with their part-time star, then Bulls analyst and 8-year NBA veteran Stacey King discusses the East's No. 1 seed -- plus some stories from the glory days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring take an early pass at picking All-Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Jeff Van Gundy discuss the biggest questions for the rest of the NBA season: Are the Lakers done? Should Boston break up Tatum and Brown? Who should trade for Ben Simmons and Jerami Grant? Can the Bulls win the East? Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss the Jazz, Bucks, and Hawks ahead their Christmas Day games -- and touch on what the Knicks should do without Derrick Rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Anthony Davis' injury, the Lakers playoffs chances, the red-hot Grizz, gritty Miami Heat, and more. Then Dr. Robby Sikka joins to discuss the NBA's response to another COVID outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach riffs on the greatness of Stephen Curry, and ESPN's Nick Friedell talks about the scene at Curry's record-breaking game at MSG. Then Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer joins to pick X-factors for the rest of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Brian Windhorst about the upstart Cavs and the uptick in players testing positive for COVID-19. Then, ESPN's Andrew Lopez on the latest setback for Zion Williamson and how the Pelicans have fared without him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Dec. 15 approaching, ESPN's Bobby Marks helps navigate the trade landscape: Indiana's intentions, potential homes for key Pacers, Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, James Harden's impending free agency, sellers, and what if anything the Lakers can do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton talk about what's next for the reeling Portland Trail Blazers, then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk the struggling Mavs, hot Rockets, and streaking Grizz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Doris Burke talk about her visit with the Warriors, takeaways from Suns-Warriors I, her beloved Knicks, and the surprising start in Minnesota. Then Charlotte's play-by-play man Eric Collins discusses his burgeoning NBA fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Michael Schwartz break down the red-hot Suns ahead of their showdown with the Warriors, then ESPN's Dave McMenamin checks in on the Lakers -- plus reaction to surgeries for Michael Porter Jr. and Joe Harris, and Knicks lineup tinkering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach takes stock of the league as the quarter poll approaches, then ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins to talk the Isaiah -LeBron fracas, more Kings drama, the Wizards and Bulls hot starts, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Sports Illustrated's Howard Beck pick their inner circle of contenders, talk Warriors, and discuss Howard's feature on Scoot Henderson. Then Sarah Kustok of the YES Network talks all things Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Kevin Pelton go over angsty teams -- should fans worry about the Knicks, Pacers, Blazers, Kings, Jazz, or Grizzlies? Plus reaction to Evan Mobley's injury, the rampaging Bulls, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell and Anthony Slater of The Athletic about the scorching Golden State Warriors, then Chiney Ogwumike joins to discuss the Mavs, Suns, Clippers, Hawks, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Mike Schmitz give their early impressions of the NBA's rookie class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach asks ESPN's Baxter Holmes to take us behind the scenes of his Robert Sarver story, then Brian Scalabrine helps dissect a wild week for the Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy about the Lakers, the surging Wizards, Kyle Lowry's pace, and a way to eliminate take fouls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Joakim Noah discuss the highs and lows of his career: the 2009 Celtics series, the Tom Thibodeau era, the Heat rivalry, Derrick Rose's injury, Florida, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps bounce around the East: the unbeaten Bulls, buzzy Hornets, the clunky Nets start, Boston, Toronto, much more. Plus, some tidbits on the West, including whether the Thunder might sniff 9-73. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring discuss the highs and lows of the first 72 hours of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the extensions that did and didn't happen -- Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, Malcolm Brogdon, Jaren Jackson Jr., more -- and then Kevin picks his 5 Most Intriguing Players for the upcoming NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Knicks point Kemba Walker about coming home, the highs and lows of his career, and more. Then ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike debates League Pass Rankings with Zach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Kevin Arnovitz about the latest on Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, and the five most confusing teams headed into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Bill Simmons bat around the big questions going into the NBA season: Can the Nets win it all without Kyrie? Who gets Ben Simmons? Which West and East powers are in danger of slipping into the play-in? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Dave McMenamin preview the Lakers season, then Bobby Marks goes inside the Ben Simmons stand-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell and Anthony Slater about all things Warriors: Andrew Wiggins and vaccines, Klay Thompson, and how good Golden State can be this season. Then best-selling author Shea Serrano joins to discuss his beloved Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Sarah Kustok of the YES Network about Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn's media day, and expectations for the Nets. Then ESPN's Tim Bontemps joins to talk Michael Porter Jr.'s extension, the latest on Ben Simmons, and the Milwaukee Bucks quest to repeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach discusses the chaos in Minnesota, then brings on ESPN's Andrew Lopez to talk all things Pelicans and SNY's Ian Begley -- host of The Putback -- to preview the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Bobby Marks about Ben Simmons, Damian Lillard, and the temporary death of NBA free agency. Then Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic helps preview the Timberwolves under pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss John Wall trades, and expectations for the Jazz and Mavericks. Then Adam Mares of DNVR Sports hops on to discuss Aaron Gordon's extension and the upcoming Nuggets season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring pick teams that will be better and worse than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer about the team's championship journey, his career, highlights and lowlights from his time with the Spurs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith about the new-look Lakers, the Nets as favorites, the Knicks and Damian Lillard, and more; then ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy stops by to talk about Team USA in Tokyo and the biggest offseason moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Dave McMenamin about the revamped Lakers roster, ESPN's Nick Friedell about the upgrades for the Bulls and Knicks, and then The Athletic's Fred Katz joins to talk all things Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Pelton and Tim MacMahon about winners and losers of early free agency, and Ramona Shelburne stops by to talk all things Lakers -- Russ, Alex Caruso, what this team looks like now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about the multitude of moves made on the night of the draft and what it all means for free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks all things NBA draft with ESPN experts Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski discuss the latest intel ahead of Thursday's draft, the biggest names who could be on the move, and a crowded point guard market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Brendan Hunt about the enormous success of Ted Lasso and the many NBA Easter eggs littered throughout the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by Cleveland Forward Larry Nance Jr. to discuss Giannis’ historic performance, the significance of a small market team winning, the Bucks’ ability to keep fighting, the coaching redemption in Milwaukee and the future of the Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler break down the NBA Finals with the Bucks one win from the title, then Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown discusses taking the Nigerian team to the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse to discuss the wild ending to Game 5, Khris Middleton’s amazing performance, Jrue Holiday’s clutch play, the level of shot making in the game and how the Suns should feel going into Milwaukee for Game 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by Denver Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone to discuss Khris Middleton’s outstanding performance, how great Giannis’ key block was, Devin Booker’s sensational performance, the Bucks’ reliance on transition buckets, the Suns’ turnovers and Phoenix needing more from Ayton offensively. Then the group talks coach getting into a horse and carriage with Nikola Jokic, get an update on Jamal Murray and discuss the grind of the last two seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz about the state of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by Kings’ guard Tyrese Haliburton to talk Giannis’ dominant Game 3, Ayton getting in foul trouble, how Game 4 will set the tone for the series and Chris Paul’s leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by former Hornets and Magic Head Coach Steve Clifford to discuss the great effort from the Bucks, the amazing offensive response from the Suns, what the preparation is like for the teams ahead of Sunday’s Game 3, the importance of Khris Middleton and the process of making adjustments for coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst discuss the Suns winning Game 1, Chris Paul’s brilliance, the importance of free throw shooting, what adjustments the Bucks can make and Deandre Ayton stepping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton preview the NBA Finals. Then, Milwaukee Bucks legend and broadcaster Marques Johnson on the team's journey here, their battles with the 76ers and Celtics in the 1980s, "White Man Can't Jump" and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's resident Suns fan Michael Schwartz about what this Finals run means to him, then ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins to discuss Chris Paul finally making the Finals, Kawhi Leonard, and what comes next for the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to SI's Chris Herring about both conference finals and the Damian Lillard situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Tim Bontemps about the East Finals, then ESPN's Jonathan Givony dishes on the lottery and the draft -- and a special appearance by former Suns coach Jay Triano on the Valley Oop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss what comes next for the Sixers and Jazz after awful playoff losses, then ESPN's Kevin Pelton helps preview Hawks-Bucks and breaks down Game 1 of Suns-Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon about dysfunction in Dallas, ESPN's Baxter Holmes and injury expert Jeff Stotts on the wave of injuries league wide, and Spike Eskin of the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast on the Sixers epic collapse in Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst react to Kevin Durant's indescribable Game 5 performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Jeff Van Gundy discuss the three 2-2 series as the second round of the NBA playoffs heats up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss all things Hawks-Sixers, then Sam Anderson of the New York Times magazine joins to talk about his mammoth profile of Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks and Seth Partnow of The Athletic about the Nets destroying Milwaukee, Suns-Nuggets Game 1, Clippers-Jazz, fake Kristaps Porzingis trades, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about all things West and then Brian Windhorst stops by to discuss the front office changes in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach brings in a whole crew to talk Mavs-Clippers, Suns-Lakers and the Anthony Davis injury, Knicks-Hawks -- plus a look-ahead to a potential Nets-Bucks blockbuster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks about Jazz-Grizzlies and Ja Morant, then ESPN's Malika Andrews joins to discuss the Brooklyn Nets and Dan Woike of the LA Times talks Clippers existentialism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks Suns-Lakers with Eddie Johnson, Clippers-Mavs with ESPN's Tim MacMahon, and Knicks-Hawks with ESPN's Andrew Lopez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and TrueHoop's David Thorpe reunite for their annual 8 X 8 preview of every first-round playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Jeff Van Gundy preview the Warriors-Lakers play-in game, and talk playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski discuss the league's commitment to the play-in tournament, the first round playoff matchups they are most intrigued by, and look ahead to the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry about new Hall of Famers Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, and Kobe Bryant -- plus NBA awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss the play-in races and the All-NBA ballot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the MVP and All-Defense races, then Jalen Brunson of the Dallas Mavericks joins to talk play-in, ribbing Luka Doncic, Steve Nash and Allen Iverson as inspirations, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated discuss the Lakers' recent struggles, the play-in tournament, all the ongoing races, and Sixth Man of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Chris Vernon of the Ringer about the Memphis Grizzlies and the wild West playoff race, then Ben Cohen of the Wall Street Journal discusses his book about the hot hand and Stephen Curry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Ohm Youngmisuk about the Lakers, Clippers, Blazers, and the broader Western Conference playoff and play-in landscapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Pelton about the red-hot Knicks, and the wild East playoff race -- play-in scenarios, the rising Wizards, the race for No. 4, Brooklyn's path, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach discusses Stephen Curry and the MVP race, then goes through the Most Improved Player race with David Thorpe of TrueHoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Sixers center Joel Embiid about his MVP case, his improving jump shot, how mad he was about not making All-NBA last season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach discusses Jamal Murray's ACL tear in his left knee and what it means for the Nuggets going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about the middle of the Western Conference playoff race -- Mavericks, Spurs, Blazers, Grizzlies -- and the race to avoid both the Lakers and the play-in tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Doris Burke bounce around all the hot topics in the NBA: playoff races, contenders vs pretenders, the MVP race, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Nick Friedell discuss the ailing Golden State Warriors, and then Adam Mares of DNVR talks about the surging Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Mina Kimes about her new Brooklyn Nets fandom and the alleged evils of super teams, and then Orlando Magic superfan Kevin Clark of the Ringer checks in on the Magic's latest rebuild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Bobby Marks give instant reaction to all the big moves and non-moves of the NBA trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski discuss the top storylines ahead of the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Dave McMenamin about LeBron's injury, how far the Lakers might fall, and the passing of Elgin Baylor. Then ESPN's Kevin Pelton (38:26) breaks down LaMelo Ball's injury, and the Rookie of the Year race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks pick their five most intriguing trade deadline teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry about the built in advantage for big market teams in free agency and how the new playoff format will affect the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Ramona Shelburne about the league's shutdown last March. Then Royce Young joins to discuss what it was like to be in the building for the cancellation of last year's Jazz-Thunder game and shares a few thoughts on this year's OKC team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Bill Simmons of The Ringer discuss the big questions for the second half of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to NBA legend and Suns analyst Eddie Johnson about the red-hot Suns, then Jordan Clarkson joins (44:31) to discuss the West-leading Jazz, his young Lakers day, LeBron, J.R. Smith's Finals blunder, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about the difficulty for guys like Blake Griffin and Russell Westbrook to age gracefully in today's NBA as well as two teams middling in the East- Toronto and Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Brian Scalabrine about the struggling Boston Celtics (and some classic Kevin Garnett stories), then drafts All-Stars with ESPN's Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne about the Lakers on a three-game losing streak, then Ohm Youngmisuk catches up on all things Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to The Rights to Ricky Sanchez co-hosts Spike Eskin and Michael Levin about the always interesting Sixers, then ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins to discuss his piece on the challenges of defending Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Zion Williamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and John Hollinger of The Athletic discuss the crowded MVP race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz fill out their 2021 All-Star ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to SNY's Ian Begley about the Derrick Rose trade and all things Knicks, then Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox joins to talk about the red-hot Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Detroit's Jerami Grant about his breakout season in Detroit, and Chris Webber discusses what a Pistons revival would mean -- plus Bad Boys memories, reflections on the Kings-Lakers rivalry of the early 2000s, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon about the reeling Mavericks, and then Kevin Pelton joins to discuss the up-and-down Celtics, Bucks, and Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about what the Chicago Bulls do from here, and then Collin Sexton joins (41:06) to talk all things Cleveland Cavaliers -- plus his real thoughts on "Sexland." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated reflect on the life and career of Kobe Bryant on the anniversary of his passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Mike Schmitz about how the top 3 picks from the 2020 Draft are performing early in their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Kevin Arnovitz about the new-look Nets, Giannis, the frisky Grizzlies, the Jazz, injuries in Portland, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Chris Herring of 538 react to the James Harden blockbuster trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski about the NBA's revised health protocols and the Kyrie Irving situation, then Dr. Abraar Karan of Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women's Hospital provides expert commentary on whether the protocols will work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Dave McMenamin talk about the Lakers, and then ESPN's Kevin Pelton joins to talk about whether the Bucks and Clippers belong in the same category as the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Richard Jefferson play "Do You Believe?" with some early-season NBA trends: the frisky Knicks, the struggling Raptors, the 6-1 Sixers, and potential challengers to the Lakers in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Brian Windhorst about the James Harden trade landscape, and how some potential Harden suitors have looked so far this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to 538's Chris Herring about early-season surprises and trends: Golden State's struggles, what Spencer Dinwiddie's injury means for the Nets, the 3-0 Pacers, New Orleans, Milwaukee & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy preview the 2020-21 NBA season -- title contenders and pretenders, MVP talk, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz pick their 5 Most Confusing Teams for the 2020-21 NBA season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Sarah Kustok of the YES Network preview the Brooklyn Nets with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, then Malika Andrews of ESPN goes deep on what makes Giannis Antetokounmpo tick and his looming decision deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach previews the Miami Heat -- and discusses the James Harden rumors -- with ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry, then talks Celtics with ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Raptors with Eric Koreen of The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon about the James Harden situation, and then Kevin Pelton discusses the Pelicans, Warriors, Jazz, and Western Conference outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Howard Beck discuss the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade and the Lakers' stars re-upping, then Atlanta coach Lloyd Pierce comes on to talk about the team's work registering Georgia voters in this election cycle -- plus the new-look Hawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz about the remade Atlanta Hawks and the new hierarchy in the Eastern Conference. Then Turner's Taylor Rooks joins to talk about her new magazine feature on life in the NBA's Orlando bubble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Chris Herring of 538 discuss the winners and losers of the NBA's wild offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony recap the 2020 NBA draft and look ahead to NBA free agency this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Brian Windhorst discuss the first day of the NBA's transaction period: James Harden rumors, Chris Paul to Phoenix, the Lakers reloading, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard about the coming draft and offseason, and the Ringer's Kevin Clark about Russell Westbrook trades and the strange journey of the Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach previews the NBA draft with ESPN's experts Mike Schmitz and Jonathan Givony -- a new mock draft, trade possibilities, rumblings, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about the NBA start date for 2020-21, Jrue Holiday trade rumors, what Golden State might do with the No. 2 pick, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to "Tanking to the Top" author Yaron Weitzman about the Sixers hiring Daryl Morey, and then Mavs superfan Cooper Raiff about his stunning debut movie "S#!%house." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks make predictions on some of the big player options and potential contract extensions looming over the coming NBA off-season frenzy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Bill Simmons of The Ringer preview the long awaited NBA off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon about Daryl Morey's tenure in Houston, what's next for the Rockets, and the Clippers hiring Ty Lue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Lakers' coach Frank Vogel about the Lakers' 17th title, their journey from China in the preseason to this moment, his improbable rise, comedy clips in film sessions, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst offer instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' closeout Game 6 win over the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and former NBA forward Chris Bosh offer instant reaction to the Miami Heat's epic Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and Raptors coach Nick Nurse offer instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 win over the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and coach David Fizdale offer instant reaction to the Miami Heat's Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins offer instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 2 win over the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and Doris Burke offer instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 1 win over the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Jeff Van Gundy preview the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne about the Lakers' path back to the Finals, and then O'Shea Jackson Jr. about what a title would mean to LA fans this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Chris Herring of 538 about the conference finals, LeBron's defense, and a potential Finals reunion of sorts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report about Anthony Davis' moment, both conference finals series, and his TV essay on TNT about social justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach discusses the end of the Clippers' season, and previews the Western Conference Finals with TNT's Stan Van Gundy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz talk Clippers-Nuggets Game 7, and preview the Eastern Conference Finals between Miami and Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Dan Le Batard about the unlikely reinvention of the Miami Heat, and then welcomes Ramona Shelburne and Heat guard Duncan Robinson for a look inside #HeatCulture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Tim MacMahon about the first two games of the Rockets-Lakers chess match, and what comes next. Plus: Can P.J. Tucker outwrestle four bears for a loose ball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Kevin Arnovitz about the Nets hiring Steve Nash, weird finishes in two Game 7s, and the Bucks falling behind the Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to 538's Chris Herring about the Jamal Murray-Donovan Mitchell duel, Celtics-Raptors Game 1, the Rockets & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Malika Andrews and William Rhoden of The Undefeated about the Bucks' initiating a work stoppage in the NBA, and the fight for social and racial justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon about Luka Doncic's brilliance in his first postseason and Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report about what went wrong with the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz talk all things playoffs: the No. 1 seeds scuffling, Mavs-Clippers, Jazz-Nuggets, and the Sixers looking awful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Portland Trail Blazers star C.J. McCollum about life in Orlando, the team's run to the No. 8 seed, Dame's logo shots, the Lakers' match-up, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and TrueHoop's David Thorpe reunite for their annual rapid-fire eight-by-eight first-round preview -- plus thoughts on Damian Lillard, Caris LeVert, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's resident Suns fans Michael Schwartz about the bubble utopia, and Doris Burke hops on to discuss the wild Western Conference playoff race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Pablo Torre about the injury to Ben Simmons and Jeff Van Gundy about the Lakers sputtering half-court offense, how the Nuggets should handle Michael Porter, Jr., and the success of the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Kevin Arnovitz about the race for the 8th seed in the West, the Suns' early bubble success, the enigma that is the Sixers, the Raptors reminding everyone how good they are, and coaches fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton go rapid-fire through eight teams to wrap our "So, Where The Hell Were We?" series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Rachel Nichols and Bleacher Report's Howard Beck over drinks about their toughest award ballot decisions, the Knicks hire of Tom Thibodeau, and Lou Williams' trip to Magic City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and 538's Chris Herring fill out their Sixth Man of the Year ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy play "So, Where the Hell Were We?" with the Pelicans and Grizzlies -- plus who poses the biggest threat to the Bucks in the East, and the LA teams out West? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach continues the "So, Where The Hell Were We Series" by talking Thunder with ESPN's Royce Young and Clippers with ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Malika Andrews and Meyers Leonard of the Miami Heat about life inside the NBA bubble, plus Leonard on shot-gunning beers, Heat Culture, video games, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach plays "So, Where The Hell Were We?" about the Raptors with Eric Koreen of The Athletic; and the Bucks and Jazz with ESPN's Kevin Pelton and Tim MacMahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Chris Bosh about his playoff runs in Miami, his early days in Toronto, his new newsletter "The Last Chip," guarding Tim Duncan, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and John Hollinger of The Athletic play the second edition of "So, Where the Hell Were We?" starring the Sixers, Heat and Rockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Brian Windhorst about the legacy of "The Decision" 10 years later, and the positive coronavirus tests within the Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss whether the NBA should cancel the season, and then play the first edition of, "So, where were we?" with the Lakers, Mavs, Celtics, and Nuggets (19:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce about the intersection of basketball and social justice in Atlanta, and the WNBA's Renee Montgomery about sitting out the 2020 season to focus on reform (46:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and The Ringer's Bill Simmons re-draft the 2009 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss the Orlando bubble and then fill out their all-defensive ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to former NBA star Caron Butler about his work in criminal justice reform, the protests sweeping the U.S., lessons from Kobe, peak Wizards-Cavaliers hijinks, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report about his oral history of the epic Game 7 between the Lakers and in 2000, the legacy of the Kobe-Shaq partnership, the NBA's restart plan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Pelton about the NBA's proposed 22-team format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Pistons coach Dwane Casey about the protests sweeping the nation, and what the NBA community can do going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach talks to Lakers guard Alex Caruso about his unlikely NBA journey, the Lakers' surreal season, the NBA's potential return, all the memes, and much more.
Zach talks to Craig and Adam Malamut, creators of Game of Zones, about the end of their hit series -- favorite jokes, bits that almost didn't make the show, their creative process, much more. Includes spoilers for both Game of Zones and Game of Thrones.
Zach talks to Charles Barkley about "The Last Dance," Dream Team stories, player empowerment, his trade from Philadelphia to Phoenix, much more.
Zach and The Ringer's Ryen Russillo re-watch Game 7 of the 1998 conference finals between the Bulls and Pacers.
Zach talks to Celtics GM Danny Ainge about facing Michael Jordan in two NBA Finals, the 63-point game, the NBA's potential return from COVID-19 hiatus, more.
Zach talks to J.A. Adande about Michael Jordan's retirement in 1993, Scottie Pippen's season without MJ, and all things "Last Dance."
Zach talks to Jack McCallum about his new podcast series, "The Dream Team Tapes," dinner with Charles Barkley, the Isiah Thomas controversies, all things Michael Jordan, and more.
Zach talks to ESPN's Mike Greenberg about covering the Bulls first three-peat, "The Last Dance," the 1992 vs 1996 Bulls, LeBron and Jordan, more.
Zach talks to ESPN's Michael Wilbon about all things Michael Jordan and "The Last Dance."
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about how the Nets tried to distract Dennis Rodman in the 1998 playoffs, the legacy of the Bad Boys, their infamous walk-off, and much more.
Zach talks to Steve Kerr about the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls, The Last Dance, and much more.
Zach and Jackie MacMullan talk about Michael Jordan on the eve of "The Last Dance": her memories covering him; her visit to see him play baseball; the difference between the first three and last three titles; his greatest and most memorable moments, much more.
Zach talks to Mike Breen about prime Michael Jordan breaking the Knicks' hearts, Linsanity, the Ray Allen shot, and much more.
Zach talks to Washington star Bradley Beal about whether he wants to play again this season, his relationship with John Wall (8:46), why he signed an extension in Washington (11:09), and much more.
Zach talks to Paul Scheer of Black Monday and a million other things about his Clippers fandom (16:19), the Clippers transforming from underdogs to favorites, his comedy journey (30:25), "30 Rock," "Human Giant," and much more.
Zach talks to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe about life in quarantine, Megan becoming a worldwide celebrity (24:21), the future of their sports, the hardest they've laughed at a movie (55:34), much more.
Zach talks to Pau Gasol about COVID-19, Kobe Bryant, his playing future, and more as part of the NBA's NBA Together campaign.
Zach talks to Sandro Galea, the dean of Boston University's School of Public Health, and Keyon Dooling, player wellness counselor for the NBPA, about the mental health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zach talks to TrueHoop's David Thorpe about Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum, and the rest of the Most Improved Player field.
Zach talks to ESPN's Rachel Nichols about dealing with uncertainty, her interview with Adam Silver, NBA storylines that might go unfinished, more.
Zach talks to Bleacher Report's Howard Beck about COVID-19 shuttering the NBA, and much more.
Zach talks to Rockets GM Daryl Morey about trading away Clint Capela (2:41), the future of basketball (21:32), embracing innovation, and much more.
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss the Nets and Kenny Atkinson agreeing to part ways.
Zach talks to Metta World Peace about his press conference after winning the title in 2010, the passing of Kobe Bryant (6:50), his underrated career (9:56), his influence on mental health awareness in the NBA (12:33), and much more.
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss Milwaukee's status as favorites and the MVP race (49:57).