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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 1H 32M

Can the Pistons Survive Without Cade? Plus, Lakers and Luka Surge!

from The Zach Lowe Show · host The Ringer

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to the news that Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung. Then, they rail against the 65-game requirement to make an All-NBA team before discussing Boston’s threat in the East, what will happen with Giannis, and the contenders in the West. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:24) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:15) The Pistons are suddenly vulnerable (8:32) The 65-game rule is stupid (24:46) Boston scares me in the Eastern Conference (29:50) Giannis and Bucks at odds (39:44) Lakers have been great (58:32) What will happen if Houston loses early? (1:02:47) CAWCAW! The Hawks have won 11-straight games (1:12:57) Most-improved players (1:20:18) Quick thoughts on expansion Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Kirk Goldsberry Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto This episode is presented by State Farm®️. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm®️ with the Assist. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to the news that Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung. Then, they rail against the 65-game requirement to make an All-NBA team before discussing Boston’s threat in the East, what will happen with Giannis, and the contenders in the West. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:24) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:15) The Pistons are suddenly vulnerable (8:32) The 65-game rule is stupid (24:46) Boston scares me in the Eastern Conference (29:50) Giannis and Bucks at odds (39:44) Lakers have been great (58:32) What will happen if Houston loses early? (1:02:47) CAWCAW! The Hawks have won 11-straight games (1:12:57) Most-improved players (1:20:18) Quick thoughts on expansion Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Kirk Goldsberry Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto This episode is presented by State Farm®️. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm®️ with the Assist. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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