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 to The Zach Lowe Show!

(03:12) Will the Kawhi trade go through?

(21:58) Donovan Mitchell's contract extension

(44:41) LeBron's next team

(53:16) Summer League debuts

Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Howard Beck
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Michael Szokoli, Mike Wargon, and Billy Gil
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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 team will look like this season.

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

(1:42) Bobby Marks joins the show!

(11:03) Why do the analytics not favor Jaylen Brown?

(25:11) Why this deal for Jaylen Brown, and why now?

(28:54) Donovan Mitchell gets a max extension

(37:03) What’s going to happen with KAT?

(44:38) Zach’s not concerned with the 76ers being able to share the ball

(50:48) What’s happening with Nikola Jokic in Denver?

(1:00:11) Bobby loved the Spurs getting Tobias Harris

(1:04:06) Dan Woike joins the show!

(1:08:32) Zach feels like the Lakers overspent on every acquisition

(1:16:28) This could be a top-five offense right away

(1:25:29) Walker Kessler is one of the most interesting players in the league

(1:40:35) Let’s look at the Jazz's perspective on this trade

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Bobby Marks and Dan Woike

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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.

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(1:45) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(4:11) Shocked at how little Boston got in return

(10:49) This was the worst outcome for Boston

(19:58) What will the Celtics look like next season?

(21:51) Should Boston have gone all in on Giannis?

(24:56) We have to take Philly seriously now

(31:20) Lakers add Walker Kessler

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: 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 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 teams for LeBron
(46:33) Ja Morant traded to the Trail Blazers

Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Rob Mahoney
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Michael Szokoli, Mike Wargon
Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:14) Michael Pina joins the show!

(1:46) Most intriguing move we already know of

(4:56) Main character no. 1 - Kawhi Leonard

(13:06) Main character no. 2 - Jaylen Brown

(17:24) Zach’s thoughts on analytics-gate

(22:42) Teams that might actually be in on a Brown trade

(25:17) Can the Celtics just bring him back?

(28:55) Main character no. 3 - The Denver Nuggets

(36:05) Main character no. 4 - LeBron James

(37:15) Is a Warriors Big Four looming?

(46:07) Main character no. 5 - The Detroit Pistons

(48:00) Suns acquire Miles Bridges

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 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 embarrassing stretch.

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

(1:40) Jon Krawczynski and Mo Dakhil join the show!

(5:52 ) Initial thoughts on the LaMelo Ball trade

(12:26) The fit with Minnesota should work

(18:02) Why did Charlotte do this?

(26:48) What will Minnesota miss most from losing Naz Reid?

(31:05) Charlotte still has a deep team

(39:24) Do the Timberwolves have real concern over losing Ant?

(48:35) Al Horford coming back to Golden State

(52:21) What will happen with LeBron?

(55:52) Isaiah Stewart heading to Memphis

(1:04:38) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey!

(1:08:43) The Mets are an embarrassment

(1:28:03) The Mets have no hope

(1:36:24) More likely to win a title: Mets or Jets?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Jon Krawczynski, Mo Dakhil, 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 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 comes on to recap the first round of the NBA draft and share his favorites along the way.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(01:29) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!
(02:50) Giannis traded to the Heat
(13:14) Where does Miami stand now?
(28:51) What’s next for Boston?
(34:14) Is the relationship with Jaylen Brown broken?
(38:51) Jaylen Brown fake trades
(47:22) Let’s look at the latest deals around the league
(01:19:19) Jonathan Givony joins the show!
(01:20:15) Peterson goes second
(01:36:53) How did the Bucks draft after trading Giannis?
(01:51:45) Celtics and Spurs both draft big men
(01:53:54) Surprised by Philon at 22?

Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Jonathan Givony
Producers: Jonathan Frias and Mike Wargon
Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli
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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) Looming Giannis trade

(9:17) Who is going first?

(20:50) Trae Young declines his option

(28:15) Nets must get going

(32:21) Risers and fallers

(38:08) Most interesting offseason teams

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Jonathan Givony

Producers: Jonathan Frias and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 Spurs, what’s next for Wemby, and how they will look to improve next season.

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

(1:39) J. Kyle Mann joins the show!

(6:44) Darryn Peterson will work out only for Washington

(17:47) What’s the consensus at the top of the draft?

(28:18) Four more takes on the NBA Finals

(35:38) This draft really gets interesting at no. 5

(47:11) Let’s talk about the Michigan guys

(56:54) Jared Weiss joins the show!

(1:00:43) Wemby isn’t a reliable end-of-game scorer yet

(1:14:52) The Spurs are still a wing player away

(1:20:33) Should Keldon Johnson be extended?

(1:24:29) I’d be shocked if Dylan Harper is ready to run the offense next season

(1:34:19) It’s good that Wemby is a try-hard

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Jared Weiss

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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 Show!

(1:36) Sean Fennessey joins the show!

(13:20) Were the Spurs not well conditioned enough? 

(18:19) You knew the Knicks would close the gap when they fell down big again

(20:20) There was zero doubt in Jalen Brunson last night

(25:06) Let’s go through the end game of the Knicks winning the championship

(32:10) These storylines are a home run for the NBA

(37:28) Zach’s love letter to NYC

(54:30) Fred Katz joins the show!

(58:36) Kat taking in the moment last night

(1:03:14) This Knicks team was so connected

(1:06:53) What changed for the Knicks during the Hawks series?

(1:14:27) Gotta give OG his due

(1:17:38) Brunson’s floater isn’t really being discussed 

(1:23:53) Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick of all time? 

(1:28:30) What to expect from the Knicks’ free agents

(1:33:30) Rapid-fire offseason takes

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Sean Fennessey and Fred Katz

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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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) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:57) Ian Begley joins the show!

(4:36) What will you remember most from this game?

(10:52) On Josh Hart's end-of-game play

(25:51) It will be difficult for the Spurs to recover from this

(33:12) Should Anunoby be the Finals MVP if the Knicks win?

(47:37) Is Zach responsible for the Knicks' success?

(49:42) What has led to Jalen Brunson’s success?

(52:59) Do the Spurs need to move on from De’Aaron Fox?

(1:01:46) Is there a historical comp for this Knicks team?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Ian Begley

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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