Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss what Giannis’s latest injury means for the already-slumping Bucks. Then, they break down how the Nuggets have stayed afloat without Jokic, before running through the underdiscussed risers and fallers! Finally, Zach closes the show with his Insights to Mediocrity!

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

(1:26) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(5:11) The Bucks’ season is over without Giannis

(12:25) It makes the most sense to wait until the offseason for a Giannis trade

(22:20) The Nuggets have weathered Jokic’s injury incredibly well

(30:12) The Clippers are in the process of one of the most dramatic turnarounds in NBA history

(41:46) What changed for the Clippers?

(46:20) Something has changed for the better in Charlotte

(56:30) Charlotte should stay the course at the deadline

(1:01:57) The Magic continue to struggle

(1:15:23) The Timberwolves have lost five straight games

(1:24:39) Zach’s Insights to Mediocrity!

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Mo Dakhil

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

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Zach is joined by Michael Pina to once again cover more of Giannis’s strange postgame comments and to break down the weirdest team in the league: the Houston Rockets. Then, Baxter Holmes takes us inside the sale of the Lakers and the family drama that went along with it before Sean Fennessey comes on to recap a wild week on Mets Corner.

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

(1:34) Michael Pina joins the show!

(4:31) Did the Wolves win the KAT trade?

(6:55) Giannis once again makes strange comments

(19:46) The Warriors' hopes were over long before the Jimmy Butler injury

(26:35) The Rockets are the weirdest team in the NBA

(36:27) The Rockets are good but would need luck to win a title

(47:53) Kevin Durant’s legacy

(54:17) Mid-season Sixth Man of the Year pick

(57:48) Zach welcomes in Baxter Holmes!

(1:02:16) Does the Buss family's sale of the Lakers mean that the team is past the dysfunction?

(1:08:53) The family drama here is just sad

(1:15:22) How does LeBron factor into this?

(1:21:27) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey!

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Michael Pina, Baxter Holmes, and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss how Jimmy Butler’s injury changes the Warriors plans. Plus, trouble brewing in New York? They break down the Knicks struggles, preview the trade deadline, and choose their All-Star reserves.

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

(1:41) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!

(6:00) The Jimmy Butler injury changes what the Warriors may do with Kuminga

(15:36) Biggest names to watch at the trade deadline

(29:45) Big players in small markets are important

(35:40) The Knicks slide continues

(42:06) Karl-Anthony Towns is a magnet for the Knicks' problems

(55:59) Detroit is a fascinating deadline team

(1:01:19) Has Boston become a buyer?

(1:06:25) Lakers have dropped to sixth in the West

(1:11:13) Zach continues to be a LaMelo Ball believer

(1:20:38) Picking All-Star reserves

(1:27:30) Is LeBron worthy of being an All-Star?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Tim Legler to preview where Jonathan Kuminga, Anthony Davis, and Ja Morant might end up. Plus, they discuss finals contenders in the East and share their biggest surprise and disappointment of the season. Then, Nekias Duncan comes on to break down Thunder-Spurs IV and do a deep dive on the Phoenix Suns!

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

(1:36) Tim Legler joins the show!

(2:08) Jonathan Kuminga demands a trade

(13:29) What’s going to happen with Anthony Davis?

(33:42) Ja Morant wants out of Memphis

(51:32) Could the Cavs potentially win the East?

(58:10) Which teams in the East can make the Finals?

(1:06:58) Biggest surprise of the year

(1:15:25) Biggest disappointment of the year

(1:17:39) Nekias Duncan on Thunder-Spurs IV

(1:24:58) Phoenix Suns deep dive

(1:31:31) Suns are able to make 3s and get offensive rebounds

(1:35:40) This team has been great on defense

(1:39:08) Booker needs to be on the All-Star team

(1:49:32) Does something about Luka look off to you?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Tim Legler and Nekias Duncan

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Five Big Questions With Richard Jefferson!

Zach is joined by Richard Jefferson to answer five questions, including best fit for Ja Morant and where LeBron will play next season. Then, Mo Dakhil comes on to discuss Anthony Davis’s latest injury, the Portland Trail Blazers' play-in hopes, and more. Finally, Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George stops by to share what he remembers from draft night, his tough lesson from his coach, and who on the Jazz makes the best burgers.

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

(1:26) Five Big Questions with Richard Jefferson!

(5:10) Best fit for Ja Morant

(18:04) Who will make the Finals from the eastern conference?

(22:34) What team does LeBron play for next season?

(27:18) Under-the-radar team that could win the title

(39:30) Player that RJ wanted to fight the most

(45:39) Zach welcomes in Mo Dakhil!

(49:11) Anthony Davis hurt again

(53:21) Let’s break down this Portland team

(1:01:13) What is Donovan Clingan’s role on offense?

(1:07:44) Free throw rate is down league-wide

(1:10:56) Lakers check-in

(1:17:19) Ayton has not worked for the Lakers

(1:20:45) Which 'Rocky' character are the Thunder?

(1:25:37) Keyonte George stops by!

(1:29:23) What do you remember from draft night?

(1:34:30) How has Will Hardy driven you to be better?

(1:49:18) Best piece of advice Kevin Love has given you?

(1:51:34) What would you like to improve on?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Richard Jefferson, Mo Dakhil, and Keyonte George

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to break down the decision to trade Trae Young to the Wizards. Then, they predict the final All-Star roster for the Western and Eastern conferences.

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

(1:47) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(3:52) This is rock bottom for Trae Young’s trade value

(13:34) What does this mean for Alex Sarr’s development?

(21:16) What would you think of Anthony Davis with the Hawks?

(24:56) Trae still has juice and could reinvigorate the Wizards

(27:56) Predicting Western Conference All-Stars

(31:43) Should the last spot be Devin Booker or Chet Holmgren?

(37:04) The Nuggets have continued to win without Jokic

(41:04) What’s happening with OKC?

(47:37) Issuing apologies for the West snubs

(56:44) Predicting Eastern Conference All-Stars

(1:00:57) Did Franz Wagner earn a spot?

(1:06:35) Derrick White has a legitimate case

(1:12:17) Why is the KAT experience so maddening?

(1:17:58) Jaylen Brown has entered the MVP conversation

(1:21:47) Giannis says that he will never request a trade

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Fred Katz to discuss whether the Thunder have reason for concern after another loss. Then, they update their Eastern Conference power rankings and try to make sense of the cluster of teams at the top.

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

(1:38) Fred Katz joins the show!

(4:39) Any reason to be concerned with the Thunder?

(13:51) Eastern Conference power rankings

(15:50) No. 15

(20:23) No. 14

(25:33) No. 13

(29:13) No. 12

(32:42) No. 11

(35:37) No. 10

(40:37) No. 9

(44:17) No. 8

(45:07) No. 7

(51:09) No. 6

(1:03:33) No. 5

(1:12:05) No. 4

(1:18:16) No. 3

(1:28:55) No. 2

(1:39:14) No. 1

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Fred Katz

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Adam Mares to break down how the Nuggets will fare without Nikola Jokic, discuss the 65-game minimum required for postseason awards, and dive into the Utah Jazz. Then, Mo Dakhil comes on to talk about the Spurs young core and the biggest stories in the East.

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

(1:22) Adam Mares joins the show!

(7:38) How many wins do you expect the Nuggets to win while Jokic is out?

(14:10) The 65-game rule could take Jokic out of postseason awards contention

(21:15) Miscellaneous Nuggets thoughts

(22:40) LeBron is at risk of missing the All-Star Game

(27:48) Tanking and the Utah Jazz

(38:38) Zach welcomes Mo Dakhil to the show!

(40:51) How is Wemby developing offensively?

(50:59) Should the Spurs go all in this season?

(56:16) Teams in the east are not afraid of the Knicks

(1:03:50) Cavs continue to improve

(1:09:01) Bucks fall to the Wizards again

(1:14:58) Thoughts on Paolo Banchero’s situation

(1:26:36) Looking around the trade landscape

(1:31:30) The Lakers offense is underperforming

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Adam Mares and Mo Dakhil

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Howard Beck to dive deep into the Atlanta Hawks' options for the rest of the season, including what they might do with Trae Young. Then, they share their thoughts on Giannis’s windmill dunk in garbage time, the most interesting lottery teams, and the Warriors' continued struggles.

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

(1:50) Howard Beck joins the show

(4:37) Zach’s Atlanta Hawks apology

(11:58) A divorce between Trae Young and the Hawks feels inevitable

(16:53) Which Hawks path is the most interesting?

(24:30) Do we care about Giannis’s windmill dunk?

(31:40) Teams that have the best chance in the lottery

(38:20) How should the Jazz handle the rest of the season?

(54:49) Clippers were playing below their talent level and have improved

(59:06) Wild-card teams: Nets and Hornets

(1:06:02) Warriors dynasty continues to fade

(1:19:17) Celtics continue to exceed expectations

(1:22:05) A potential Jayson Tatum return remains fascinating

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Howard Beck

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to examine why the Spurs match up so well with the Thunder and how it affects the rest of the NBA season. Then, they reveal their Christmas Day hot takes: They're fine with not bringing the Christmas jerseys back, Nikola Jokic is the MVP, and they're feeling better about the Cavs, despite the loss.

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

(2:02) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!

(5:41) The Spurs are ahead of schedule and are legit title contenders

(16:34) This is the best rivalry in the NBA right now

(22:11) Should the Thunder have Chet Holmgren guard Victor Wembanyama more?

(25:51) The Spurs are not afraid of Chet

(33:38) The Spurs' role players are outplaying the Thunder's role players

(36:25) What is the ceiling for the Spurs?

(37:53) Zach’s Insights to Mediocrity

(41:34) Christmas game hot takes

(42:29) JJ Redick is not happy with the Lakers

(48:32) The Rockets offense is better than we thought

(53:37) Nikola Jokic is once again the MVP of the league

(56:48) Can we please get the tanking rules right this time around?

(1:01:20) Our confidence level in the Cavs after they fell to the Knicks

(1:07:01) Anthony Davis suffers a groin injury

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Tony Jones and Jon Krawczynski to discuss the forgotten teams in the NBA: the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, J. Kyle Mann comes on to break down this year's rookie class and select a midseason All-Rookie team.

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

(2:05) Tony Jones and Jon Krawczynski join the show

(6:10) Could Ivica Zubac be on the move?

(15:21) Thoughts on the league changing the tanking policy

(25:45) The forgotten teams: the Philadelphia 76ers

(35:11) VJ Edgecombe has changed things for Philly

(46:02) The forgotten teams: the Minnesota Timberwolves

(50:04) This team is waiting to be challenged

(1:04:41) J. Kyle Mann on this year's rookie class

(1:11:45) Who is the Rookie of the Year right now?

(1:15:17) Edgecombe has the makings to be a star

(1:25:38) Dylan Harper’s driving and finishing are phenomenal

(1:38:07) How does Ace Bailey stack up?

(1:47:16) Who are the other contenders for the All-Rookie team?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Tony Jones, Jon Krawczynski, and J. Kyle Mann

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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