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The Zach Lowe Show
by The Ringer
Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Episodes
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The Fallout From Jalen Williams's Injury and a Breakdown of the Undefeated and Winless Teams!
Zach starts the show by lamenting the injuries around the league and reveals why the Thunder could still be a title contender even without Jalen Williams. Then, Howard Beck joins the show to break down both the undefeated and winless teams before they close with their takes on the Jaylen Brown…
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Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!
Zach starts the show with his thoughts on the 76ers and Thunder victories on Tuesday night. Then, he’s joined by Mo Dakhil to do a deep dive into Wednesday’s slate of games and reveal their opening night overreactions, hot takes, and most alarming performances. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe…
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Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!
Zach is joined by Fred Katz to detail what to expect from the Knicks following their historic title win and what to make of KAT’s contract standoff. Then, they anticipate which teams will make the playoffs in the East and West before welcoming in some surprise guests for Finals predictions.…
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Roundtable Preview With Stan Van Gundy! Plus, How Good Are the Lakers?
Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to answer five big questions to prepare for the season. Plus, they look back on Stan’s time with the Magic and predict this season’s award winners. Then, Dan Woike comes on to reveal what we should expect from this season’s Lakers team. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach...
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The Most Confusing Teams in the NBA!
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to talk news and notes from around the league, including Brandin Podziemski’s new contract and Kyrie Irving’s return to the court. Then, they draft the most confusing teams in the league for the upcoming season. Plus, Zach is writing about the NBA again! Sign up for...
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Haliburton on His Return, Preseason Thoughts, and Most Intriguing Players!
Zach and Nekias Duncan start things off by sharing their biggest takeaways from the preseason so far and revealing the players they find most intriguing. Then, Nick Friedell joins Zach to explain the Warriors' game plan for this season and provide some updates to their extension discussions....
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LeBron Injury Update and Giannis Fit! Big Questions With Steve Nash!
Zach is joined by Steve Nash to discuss LeBron’s latest injury concerns and how Giannis jelled with the Heat in his first action. Then, they answer big questions for the upcoming season, including who to trust in the East and which team in the West could jump into a top-six seed. Then, Sean...
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The Fatal Flaws of the Eastern Conference Contenders! Plus, Awards and TV Talk!
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to run through the Eastern Conference and share the fatal flaw of each contender. Then, they reveal which team they think is most dangerous to the Knicks and share some awards picks. Finally, Joanna Robinson comes on to discuss The New York Times' list of the top...
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Media Day Headlines, X Factor Players, All-Stars, and More!
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to cover the latest from NBA media day. Then, they reveal their under-the-radar X factors, share who could be a first-time All-Star, and review Jalen Brunson’s 'SNL' performance. Then, Keith O’Brien comes on to share stories about Larry Bird from his book ‘Heartland.’...
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Contract Extensions Latest and Early Awards Predictions!
Zach is joined by Howard Beck to run through the latest news from around the NBA. They start by discussing the most likely outcomes for Jalen Duren and the Pistons. Then, they share their thoughts on Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension, before previewing what the contracts could look like for the...
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One Big Question for Every Western Conference Team!
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to go team by team through the Western Conference, and each share one big question they have for each team and cover the latest news and notes along the way. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:42) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (3:01) Utah Jazz (8:45) Denver…
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Drafting Our Favorite Championship Teams Since 2000!
Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Joe House to draft their favorite NBA champions since 2000. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for Mets Corner to discuss how they both feel about Citi Field giving Pete Alonso a curtain call. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:33) Drafting favorite NBA champions...
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One Big Question for Every Eastern Conference Team! Plus, Ballmer Apology and Kawhi to the Raptors!
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to recap Steve Ballmer’s apology letter and put a bow on the entire Clippers saga. Then, they run through every team in the Eastern Conference and ask one big question for each. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:28) Michael Pina joins the show! (2:02) Final...
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The Seven Teams Without a Playoff Series Win in the 2020s!
Zach is joined by Law Murray to discuss the seven teams that have not won a playoff series this decade and rank them in order of the likelihood that they'll break that streak this season. Then, Luke Epplin comes on to share stories from his new book, 'Moses and the Doctor.' (0:00) Welcome to The...
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Clippers Punishment, Rookie Extensions, and Mike Schur on Sports Fandom!
Zach is joined by John Hollinger to once again look at the punishment given to the Clippers and question whether maybe they got off easy. Then, they look at the players eligible for rookie extensions and share what they think will happen. Then, Mike Schur comes on to explain how fandom works in...
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Emergency Pod: Breaking Down the Clippers' Punishment!
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and Michael McCann to break down the massive punishment given to the Los Angeles Clippers. They run through the report and share their takeaways on the entire situation. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for a late-season edition of Mets Corner! (0:00) Welcome to The…
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The New-Look Timberwolves With Jon Krawczynski and Five Big Questions!
Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski to break down what the next season will hold for the Minnesota Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. Then, Mo Dakhil comes on to answer five big questions about the upcoming NBA season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:17) Jon Krawczynski...
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NBA News Roundup With Rob Mahoney, and James Surowiecki on the Lakers Sale!
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to cover all the news they missed while on vacation. They discuss Bennedict Mathurin going to the Pelicans, Kawhi’s latest, and Peyton Watson going to the Cavs. Plus, they cover Klay Thompson signing with the Heat and Russell Westbrook announcing his retirement.…
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Part 2: The 10 Players Facing the Most Pressure Next Season
Zach is once again joined by Kirk Goldsberry as they continue to rank the 10 players under the most pressure next season. They begin by debating Anthony Edwards vs. Tyrese Haliburton, before continuing their rankings and revealing the player they think is facing the most pressure. (0:00) Welcome…
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Part 1: The 10 Players Facing the Most Pressure Next Season
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry for a two-part special looking at the 10 players under the most pressure next season. In Part 1, they reveal the first half of their list and close the episode by discussing whether the Pacers should feel pressure next season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe…
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Fallout From the LeBron Signing! Plus, Fake Curry Trades and Mets Corner!
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to dive back into LeBron James signing with the 76ers and discuss what they expect from this team. Then, they throw out some fun Steph Curry trades before previewing what to expect from some Western Conference teams. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for Mets Corner to debate...
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LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er! Plus, Could Embiid Be Traded?
LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers! Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Michael Pina to break down what this signing means. They discuss if this makes Philly a title contender, whether Embiid could be traded, and how this offense will function with so many options. (0:00) Welcome to...
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The 10 Most Interesting Extension Candidates With Grant Liffmann
Zach is joined by Grant Liffmann to once again ponder what is happening with LeBron James. Then, they draft the 10 most interesting extension candidates and share their honorable mentions. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:33) Grant Liffmann joins the show! (2:11) Still on LeBron watch...
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The Relegation Zone Draft With Rob Mahoney!
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the news, or lack thereof, of LeBron James's free agency decision. Then, it’s time for the relegation zone draft where they rank the most intriguing teams that may find themselves in the relegation zone next season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!...
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What’s Next for Kawhi Leonard? Plus, Free Agency Check-in and Mets Corner!
Fresh off Adam Silver’s press conference, Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to updates on Kawhi Leonard. Plus, they discuss LeBron landing spots, Wemby’s new contract, and the altercation between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Finally, Sean Fennessey stops by for an All-Star break edition…
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Will the Kawhi Trade Go Through? Plus, Donovan Mitchell Extends, and Summer League Debuts
Zach is joined by Howard Beck to discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade possibly not going through due to the NBA's ongoing investigation. Next, they discuss Donovan Mitchell's contract extension, where LeBron could end up, and the Summer League debuts of AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson. (0:00) Welcome…
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Free Agency Roundup With Bobby Marks, and Dan Woike on the Lakers!
Zach is joined by Bobby Marks to break down the Jaylen Brown trade! Why did it happen now, and what does it mean for both teams? Plus, they break down all the other big moves so far and discuss what’s going on in Denver. Then, Dan Woike comes on to recap the Lakers' offseason and preview what the...
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Emergency Pod! The Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers!
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to react to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. They discuss what this means for the 76ers and Celtics and cover the Lakers getting Walker Kessler. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:45) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (4:11) Shocked at how little Boston got...
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Kawhi Is Headed Back to the Raptors! Plus, Where Will LeBron Sign and Ja Traded to Portland
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the Kawhi trade, LeBron announcing that he will not return to the Lakers, and Ja being traded to the Trail Blazers. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:56) Kawhi traded to the Raptors(22:59) LeBron is leaving the Lakers(29:14) Rob and Zach's ideal…
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NBA Free Agency Primer: The Main Characters of the Offseason!
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to break down everything ahead of the official start of NBA free agency. They cover the moves that have already happened and discuss who the main character of the offseason will be. Finally, they share their thoughts on the Suns acquiring Miles Bridges. (0:00)…
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LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves! Reactions and Grades. Plus, Mets Corner!
Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski and Mo Dakhil to make sense of the Timberwolves acquiring LaMelo Ball. They discuss what Minnesota’s offense will look like, how Naz Reid fits in Charlotte, and other trades made around the league. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for Mets Corner after a particularly...
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Giannis Traded! Boston’s Future, Early Signings, Draft Thoughts, and More!
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to break down the Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat. They cover what Miami’s offense will look like and what’s next for Boston after missing out. Plus, they share their thoughts on all the early signings around the league. Then, Jonathan Givony…
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Who’s the Top Pick? Plus, Giannis Trade and Most Interesting Offseasons.
Zach is joined by Jonathan Givony to discuss the looming Giannis trade, who will go first overall to the Wizards in this year’s NBA draft, and which teams have the potential for the most interesting offseason. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (01:34) Jonathan Givony joins the show! (4:00)...
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Dybantsa, Peterson, or Boozer? NBA Draft Preview and Spurs Postmortem.
Zach is joined by J. Kyle Mann to dive deep into this year’s draft class ahead of next week’s draft. They parse through where the stars at the top of the draft will end up, compare them to pros, and discuss team needs. Then, The Athletic's Jared Weiss joins to break down what went wrong for the...
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The Knicks Are NBA Champions! The Moments We’ll Remember Forever.
Zach is joined by Sean Fennessey to discuss what the Knicks winning the title means for the city of New York. Then, Fred Katz comes on to share the moments he’ll remember forever from the Knicks run and debate if Jalen Brunson is the greatest Knick of all time. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe…
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The MSG Miracle! OG’s Tip, the Spurs' Collapse, and a Finals MVP Debate!
Zach is joined by Ian Begley to try to make sense of the Knicks' miraculous Game 4 comeback. They discuss OG Anunoby’s tip-in, debate who the MVP should be, and question what the Spurs need to do moving forward. Finally, they try to contextualize the run that this Knicks team is on. (0:00)…
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Spurs Take Game 3! Wemby’s Big Game, Brunson Hero Ball, and More!
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby to talk about the Spurs' Game 3 victory over the Knicks. They break down what led to Victor Wembanyama’s success, what Jalen Brunson needs to change, their thoughts on the president’s attendance, and what they thought of the officiating. (0:00)...
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The Knicks Win a Game 2 Thriller with Jon Krawczynski!
Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski for an instant reaction to the Knicks' Game 2 win. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:00) A magical Knicks run(04:55) KAT is dominating the series(08:04) Mike Brown is pressing all the right buttons(14:05) Last 60 seconds of the game(26:02) Possibly the…
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The Knicks Take Game 1 With Stan Van Gundy!
Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(01:31) A very intense Game 1(06:23) Wemby's worst game of the year?(09:16) Hart's impact(10:16) Spurs need to make adjustments(13:29) How can the Spurs get Wemby better possessions?(18:33)...
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NBA Finals Are Here! All the Info You Need from Podcast Row
Zach is joined by a lineup of special guests to preview the NBA Finals, relive their favorite playoff moments, and settle a long-running beef once and for all. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(01:33) Gary Payton joins the show(04:44) Facing the Bulls in the Finals(06:30) Being involved with...
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A Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals Preview! Plus, What's Next for the Thunder?
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to breakdown the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs, before Andrew Schlect joins to discuss what's next for the Thunder. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(01:37) Finals are set, welcome fairweather fans(06:16) OG defending Wemby(15:00) Mitchell Robinson...
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Spurs Force Game 7! Game 6 Thoughts, Keys for Each Team, and More!
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to break down the Spurs Game 6 victory over the Thunder. They discuss the trends of the series, what each team needs in Game 7, and how they expect the stars to play. Plus, they reveal what Mitchell Robinson’s broken pinkie means for the Knicks and who they…
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The Knicks' Finals Run, and Most Iconic Calls With Mike Breen! Plus, Spurs-Thunder Game 6 Primer.
Zach is joined by Mike Breen to discuss the Knicks' run, his most iconic calls, and how he’ll approach the NBA Finals this year. Then, Mo Dakhil joins to break down how the Thunder beat the Spurs defense in Game 5 and what each team needs to do to win Game 6. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!...
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The Knicks Are Heading to the Finals! Series Breakdown and Lottery Reform.
Zach is joined by Howard Beck to react to the New York Knicks advancing to the Finals. They discuss what has led to this moment, how they’ll fare against whoever comes out of the West, and what’s next for Cleveland. Then, John Hollinger joins to discuss the vote to reform the draft lottery.…
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Knicks Take Commanding 3-0 Lead and What to Watch For in Thunder-Spurs!
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to react to the Knicks pushing the Cavaliers to the brink. They discuss what has made the Knicks so good, look back at how this team was assembled, and break down what’s gone wrong for Cleveland. Then, they reveal what they’ll be watching for in Game 4 between the...
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Thunder Even the Series at 1! Adjustments for Both Sides and East Preview. Plus, Kevin Harlan on His Iconic Career!
Zach is joined by Jason Timpf to discuss the biggest storylines in Spurs-Thunder, why the series is so exciting to watch, and what adjustments both teams can make. Then, they quickly preview Cavs-Knicks Game 2. Next, Kevin Harlan comes on to break down some of his biggest calls and his philosophy...
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Wemby Lifts Spurs Over Thunder! Breakdown of the Biggest Plays, and a Preview of the East.
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to recap the incredible Game 1 between the Spurs and Thunder. They break down their favorite plays, share adjustments that can be made, and project what the rest of the series might look like. Then, they preview the Eastern Conference finals before revealing their...
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Can the Cavs Close Out? Plus: What's Next for LeBron, Giannis Is Being Shopped, and Spurs-T-Wolves Game 6
Zach is joined by Howard Beck to discuss the Cavs taking a 3-2 series lead, the Lakers being eliminated, what's next for LeBron, Giannis officially being shopped, and Game 6 between the Spurs and Timberwolves. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:09) Howard Beck joins!(04:00) Cavs take a 3-2...
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Knicks Complete the Sweep! Plus, the Wizards Get the First Pick, and Will Wemby Be Suspended?
Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski to discuss the T-Wolves-Spurs series and what will come of Wemby's elbow to Naz Reid. Next, Jonathan Givony joins to discuss the NBA draft lottery results. Finally, Fred Katz joins to discuss the Knicks sweeping the 76ers and who is the better matchup for them in...
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Knicks Up 2-0! Plus, Spurs Even the Series, Lottery Thoughts, and Fake Trades!
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss why the Knicks need to be worried about OG Anunoby’s injury even though they're up 2-0. Then, they break down the adjustments the Spurs made in Game 2 before quickly previewing the Thursday-night games. Finally, they cover the three biggest offseason story...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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