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.’

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:30) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(2:05) Media day news

(30:32) Under-the-radar X factors for this season

(53:35) Who can be a first-time All-Star?

(1:04:11) Jalen Brunson 'SNL' review

(1:10:44) Keith O’Brien joins the show!

(1:21:00) On Bird almost quitting basketball

(1:29:26) Larry Bird got into some fights

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Mo Dakhil and Keith O’Brien

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 Knicks’ stars. Finally, they close the show with some early award predictions.
(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(01:34) Howard Beck joins the show!
(03:03) The Jalen Duren contract situation is getting spicy!
(10:55) Duren is only 22 and his trajectory is still pointing up
(21:50) Kawhi Leonard contract extension
(30:03) Steph Curry latest
(37:42) What’s going to happen with KAT?
(48:00) Coach of the Year Award Picks
(56:17) 6th Man of the Year Award Picks
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Howard Beck
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon
Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli
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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 Nuggets

(13:36) Minnesota Timberwolves

(18:52) Portland Trailblazers

(23:08) Oklahoma City Thunder

(28:28) Memphis Grizzlies

(33:43) Dallas Mavericks

(37:59) San Antonio Spurs

(42:36) Houston Rockets

(55:39) New Orleans Pelicans

(1:02:26) Golden State Warriors

(1:07:03) Phoenix Suns

(1:11:54) Los Angeles Clippers

(1:15:48) Sacramento Kings

(1:26:06) Los Angeles Lakers

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 since 2000

(23:02) Second round

(36:58) Third round

(54:19) Fourth round

(1:11:41) Fifth round

(1:28:05) Teams that weren’t selected

(1:40:38) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey!

(1:41:21) Should Mets fans have given Pete Alonso a curtain call?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Chris Ryan, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 thoughts on the Clippers

(9:43) Toronto Raptors

(14:02) Boston Celtics

(17:25) Philadelphia 76ers

(21:09) Brooklyn Nets

(24:37) New York Knicks

(29:24) Miami Heat

(32:51) Atlanta Hawks

(37:01) Washington Wizards

(41:39) Orlando Magic

(46:33) Charlotte Hornets

(51:38) Indiana Pacers

(57:02) Detroit Pistons

(1:03:18) Cleveland Cavaliers

(1:07:47) Chicago Bulls

(1:13:59) Milwaukee Bucks

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Michael Pina

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 Zach Lowe Show!

(1:31) Law Murray joins the show!

(3:03) The Clippers remain a mess

(7:31) Ranking the seven teams that haven’t won a playoff series in the 2020s

(9:56) The Magic still have the best chance to win a playoff series

(32:33) Ranking the same seven teams based on which ones you'd want to run over the next five years

(35:37) The Wizards jump up the list here

(1:05:21) Fake Domantas Sabonis trades

(1:15:46) Luke Epplin joins the show!

(1:16:39) It’s been 43 years since the 76ers won a title

(1:30:50) How Dr. J got his nickname

(1:34:46) Darryl Dawkins was unfiltered in interviews

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Law Murray and Luke Epplin

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 sports, discuss writing the infamous basketball scene in ‘The Office’ and even rank fruit.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:43) John Hollinger joins the show!

(4:01) Did the Clippers get off easy?

(13:28) Why did the Clippers even bother doing this?

(25:00) Extension eligible rookies

(1:03:17) Mike Schur joins the show!

(1:13:36) Is it possible to become a fan later in life?

(1:14:42) How Tom Hanks became an Aston Villa fan

(1:37:33) Zach ranks his top five fruits

(1:45:20) Writing the basketball scene in ‘The Office’

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: John Hollinger and Mike Schur

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 Zach Lowe Show!

(1:41) Kirk Goldsberry and Michael McCann join the show!

(6:00) This is the biggest punishment from the league ever

(14:54) Let’s look back at how all this started

(31:27) This could be Steve Ballmer’s legacy

(37:24) Kawhi didn’t receive much of a punishment

(51:20) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey

(52:44) Mets look better but still far from perfect

(1:01:13) Things that have gone right for the Mets

(1:12:13) Things that have gone wrong

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Michael McCann, and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 joins the show!

(7:57) What is the Timberwolves’ ceiling?

(17:46) Can this team compete with the Thunder or Spurs?

(26:38) Will Kuminga be useful in the half-court offense?

(33:07) Entertaining kids on vacation

(37:57) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(40:50) Unwritten rules in baseball are stupid

(43:20) Big questions for next season!

(44:04) What Western Conference team can insert itself into the top six?

(1:03:47) Most exciting potential playoff race

(1:15:01) Who could win Most Improved Player?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Jon Krawczynski and Mo Dakhil

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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. Then, James Surowiecki joins to break down the ins and outs of the Lakers sale.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:27) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(1:51) Pelicans sign Bennedict Mathurin

(10:08) What the hell is happening with Kawhi Leonard?

(20:09) Cavs acquire Peyton Watson in sign-and-trade with Nuggets

(33:24) What does this trade do for the Cavs?

(45:01) Klay Thompson signs with Miami Heat

(52:53) Russell Westbrook retires

(1:09:45) James Surowiecki on the sale of the Lakers

(1:31:08) Where does this end for Mark Walter?

(1:39:19) Has this affected fans' access to games?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Rob Mahoney and James Surowiecki

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:42) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!

(2:18) Anthony Edwards vs. Tyrese Haliburton

(8:47) Pressure on Jaylen Brown playing without Tatum?

(25:47) Joel Embiid is out of excuses

(38:53) The Lakers are Luka’s team now

(44:22) Jalen Williams has to be more available than last season

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Oscar De La Luz, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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