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The three most anticipated words in basketball podcasting begin today with reaction to the Norman Powell/John Collins 3-team trade (1:16). What this does for the Clippers, Heat, Jazz, and possibly Bradley Beal. After a few days to think, Zach weighs back in on the Bucks situation and what it means for Giannis (43:15). The duo also dig into the Lakers: Is there optimism for Ayton? (54:43) and is this another summer of LeBron (1:04:32)? Lastly, reaction to Mike Brown taking the Knicks job (1:23:01...
Zach Lowe and Wosny Lambre react instantly to major NBA free agency news, covering the Milwaukee Bucks acquiring Myles Turner and waiving Damian Lillard to retool around Giannis, and the Los Angeles Lakers navigating LeBron James' player option and roster needs. They then join John Hollinger to analyze the Denver Nuggets' surprising trades for Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas, and smart moves by teams like the Hawks, Rockets, Magic, and Spurs across the league. The episode dives deep into team strategies, player futures, and the financial landscape shaped by recent deals.
Zach Lowe previews the upcoming NBA free agency period, highlighting potential major storylines around players like Giannis, Bradley Beal, and LeBron James, despite them being unlikely to move. He breaks down completed early deals, trade speculation around players like Jonathan Kuminga and Ty Jerome, and discusses the outlook for various teams including the Cavaliers, Bulls, Clippers, Lakers, Spurs, Mavericks, Nuggets, Raptors, and Grizzlies ahead of a busy transaction period.
Zach welcomes in Tate and Mo to break down last night’s draft from all angles (1:54): What are the Pelicans doing? Can Portland make some noise in the West (12:04)? And of course, Zach talks about the Hawks: CAW, CAW (24:41)! Then, they give some rapid-fire thoughts on other picks, before Zach welcomes Desmond Bane to the show (1:15:15)! Bane shares what it was like to be at Game 7 of the NBA Finals, how and when he found out that he might be traded, and what he’s most looking forward to about j...
Rob Mahoney joins Zach to discuss what the enduring memories of these Finals will be (1:55), including the unfortunate Tyrese Haliburton injury, the Thunder’s suffocating D, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stellar play. Then, they look toward the future for the Thunder. How much better can they get (32:41)? And are the Pacers the most memorable championship runner-up (57:46)? Plus, a full breakdown of the Kevin Durant trade (1:14:01), his fit in Houston, and what other offers may have been out the...
Howard Beck joins from Indiana to recap a Pacers blowout and preview a Game 7 (1:54), including how we got here and what to look for on Sunday. Then, the duo give their thoughts on the sale of the Lakers (50:54), including Howard’s recollections from covering the team, before wrapping up with some offseason questions (1:05:09). And to close the show, Zach welcomes in J. Kyle Mann for an NBA draft preview (1:10:47), covering the biggest story lines—from who Philly will select, to the Ace Bailey d...
Zach and Kirk sit down moments after the final whistle for a full breakdown of Game 5 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder take a 3-2 series lead (1:49). They discuss Jalen Williams's heroics, the Thunder’s adjustments, and predictions for Game 6. Plus, a comprehensive look at the Desmond Bane trade (40:36). Why him? Did the Magic give up too much? And what’s going on in Memphis? Lastly, the latest news regarding Kevin Durant (1:05:50), and where Zach and Kirk think he may end up when it’s all said ...
After a riveting Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Bill Simmons joins Zach to break it all down (1:52): Did tonight’s game decide the NBA title? They discuss Shai’s stellar MVP performance (16:51) and adjustments from both teams as it’s now a best-of-three for the championship. The pair close the night out with some groggy late-night offseason thoughts (57:57), featuring Giannis, KD, Booker, and … LeBron?! All that and more from Zach and Bill. Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Bill Simmons Producer...
Zach and Michael Pina discuss the 1-1 NBA Finals from the city of Game 3, Indianapolis (1:52). They talk about the keys to the Thunder's victory, what the Pacers can do to adjust, and much more. Then, with an eye toward the offseason, the pair discusses the Hawks' outlook (41:16), possible Kevin Durant trades (53:29), and the Giannis situation (1:07:34). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Michael Pina Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Mike Wargon The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Pleas...
Still delirious from last night, Zach welcomes Mo Dakhil to discuss a shocking Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:04). They go through Indiana’s turnovers, the Thunder’s decision-making, and what to watch for in Game 2. Plus, What up Beck?! (51:51) Howard joins from Oklahoma City to chime in on what he saw while in the building, as well as more from the fallout in N.Y. (59:49) and some possible moves in the offseason from teams you may not expect (1:09:39). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Mo Dakhil and Howard ...
Zach begins by reacting to the news out of New York (2:09): What happened, why, and what does the future hold for the Knicks? Then, an Indiana-centric look at the Finals with Caitlin Cooper and a dissection of the matchup from all angles (29:17). And finally, Zach welcomes Jeff Green (59:38) and Kendrick Perkins (1:20:32) for some OKC Thunder nostalgia as the city gets set to host the NBA Finals. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Caitlin Cooper, Jeff Green, and Kendrick Perkins Producers: Jesse Aron, Jona...
Zach welcomes Kirk Goldsberry for a comprehensive preview of the NBA Finals (1:53): How the Pacers overcame chaos to reach this point, what to watch for when Indiana has the ball (29:53) as opposed to when OKC has it (47:47). Then, Ian Begley joins to break down the Knicks' offseason outlook (1:07:55): the future of the coaching staff, potential lineup changes, and whether a major roster shake-up could be on the horizon. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Ian Begley Producers: Jesse Aron, ...
Big Wos joins Zach to first discuss the Thunder’s path from the 2012 Finals to where we are today (1:15). They then share their thoughts on the discourse around Anthony Edwards (25:07), where the Wolves actually stack up in the West (38:55), and much more. To close, inspired by Bill’s thoughts on the Eastern Conference contenders, Zach and Wos do a full ranking of the teams in the East and discuss their futures (55:33). Who’s at the top? And maybe more importantly … who’s at the bottom? Host: Za...
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to cover a pair of 2-1 conference finals, starting in the East (1:12), where it was the Knicks' turn for a comeback in the series. What did they change, and how will Indiana react moving forward? Before heading west, Zach details his journey with Mets fandom in a special MLB Interlude (49:11). Then, Rob rejoins as they discuss the Western Conference finals, and whether Minnesota’s huge Game 3 is a sign of things to come (57:40). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney Pr...
Chris Mannix joins Zach to recount a wild night at MSG, as both were in the building for the epic Game 1 between the Pacers and Knicks (1:12). Later, John Hollinger joins to talk about some under-discussed offseason teams (47:13), including the Clippers (1:03:29), Magic (1:20:26), Cavs (1:26:34), and much more. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Chris Mannix and John Hollinger Producers: Jesse Aron, Chris Wohlers, Bobby Wagner, Oscar De La Luz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www...
What up, Beck?! Howard and Zach break down OKC’s Game 7 blowout against Denver (1:06). Then they preview the conference finals, beginning with the West (36:45), followed by the East (59:43), before closing with a look at the future of the Boston Celtics (1:30:35). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Howard Beck Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Mike Wargon The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get starte...
Andrew Schlecht joins Zach to talk about the two sweetest words in the english language—GAME 7—and the series as a whole from every angle (1:04). Then Zach dissects the massive Game 6 tonight in New York City (54:53), before bringing on Logan Murdock to discuss where the Warriors go from here after their second-round exit (1:04:56) Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Andrew Schlecht and Logan Murdock Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, Bobby Wagner The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please vi...
Zach is in Chicago to give a first-hand account of last night’s NBA draft lottery, but first he’s joined by Bill Simmons to discuss the unfortunate injury to Jayson Tatum (0:46). Then, Zach gives a behind-the-scenes look at what went down in the drawing room (20:28) and what comes next for the top teams, before the two close with some final thoughts on where the playoffs stand (49:00). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Bill Simmons Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, Brian Waters The Ringer is committed...
Just hours from the NBA draft lottery, Zach and Rob react to the Giannis Antetokounmpo news (1:05) and discuss how it might relate to who gets the no. 1 pick. Then they react to a pair of Game 4s yesterday: the Thunder’s gut-check win (27:17), as well as the Pacers' blowout (51:04). Finally, a look ahead to tonight’s matchups between the Knicks and Celtics (1:10:46) and the Warriors and Wolves (1:14:36). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Mike Wargon Th...
As the shocking NBA playoffs continue, Zach is joined by Fred Katz to discuss what went down in Boston last night (1:07), as well as the Warriors' game plan without Steph Curry tonight (30:00) and more surprises in the Pacers-Cavs series (41:04). Then, an NBA draft lottery interlude with J. Kyle Mann (53:36): They touch on everything from the 76ers' nerves to under-the-radar draft prospects. Finally, Adam Mares joins Zach to discuss the 1-1 series tie between the Nuggets and Thunder and what to ...
What up, Beck? Howard joins Zach to break down the Warriors’ Game 7 win last night (1:10). Then, they discuss offseason plans for the Rockets (20:08) and Clippers (34:20), before previewing Round 2 matchups: Warriors vs. Timberwolves (52:26), Nuggets vs. Thunder (1:03:15), and Knicks vs. Celtics (146). They also give a quick reaction to yesterday’s upset by the Pacers (111). Afterward, a double dose of Zach! Zach Cherry joins the show to discuss his NBA fandom, while Zach Lowe professes his love...
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to discuss the end of the road for a few teams, starting with the Lakers’ loss to the Wolves (1:05). Next, they look ahead to Game 6 between the Warriors and Rockets (31:52), as well as the second-round series between the Pacers and Cavs (48:47). Lastly, some things to watch for in tonight’s Game 6s in Detroit and Los Angeles (1:21:42). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines availa...
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss a thrilling weekend of basketball. However, they must first start with the unfortunate Damian Lillard injury (1:01). Later, they dissect all the drama in the Wolves-Lakers series (21:30), as well as Clippers-Nuggets (47:21). They then head east to break down Pistons-Knicks (1:02:32) and Magic-Celtics (1:16:15). Finally, they close with thoughts on tonight’s pivotal Game 4 between the Rockets and Warriors in San Francisco (1:27:07). The Ringer is committed...
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry for some reactions to what they’ve seen so far and to talk about what to look for tonight (1:04). They then look at the physicality of Warriors-Rockets (39:05), and discuss how the Bucks can turn things around (56:23). Later, Jon Krawczynski joins to break down everything happening in the puzzling Timberwolves-Lakers series as we head into Game 3 (1:09:43). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resour...
What up, Beck? Zach and Howard dive into the major story lines from the playoff frenzy (00:59), including the game of the weekend in Denver (23:29). Then, Steve Jones Jr. joins the show for some in-depth insights on what to look for in Wolves-Lakers (57:29), Warriors-Rockets (1:13:41), Bucks-Pacers (1:20:06), and more! 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 podc...
Zach and Pina begin by reacting to the latest play-in games and looking at the future of the Kings and Bulls (1:01). Then, they preview the much-anticipated Warriors-Rockets series (37:19). Along the way, Zach hands out some final awards (54:27), including this year’s much-debated MVP (59:18), then closes out with a look at Magic-Celtics and some final playoff predictions ahead of the weekend (1:10:57). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more abo...
Zach is joined by Bill Simmons to begin his playoff preview, but not before reacting to breaking news in New Orleans and Phoenix (0:52). They then talk Western play-in games (18:58), Clippers-Nuggets (45:18), and Wolves-Lakers (58:47). Afterwards, Mo Dakhil hops on to talk the Eastern play-in games (01:12:41), Pistons-Knicks (01:32:07), and Bucks-Pacers (01:48:14). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines availabl...
Marc Stein gives Zach the inside story on Luka Doncic’s highly anticipated return to Dallas (0:48). He and Kirk Goldsberry then run down a slew of NBA awards (45:55), including Rookie of the Year (1:08:22), Coach of the Year (1:27:16), and Defensive Player of the Year (1:36:52). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zach and NBA writer Matt Moore react to the shocking NBA news that the Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zach is back! And he's making up for lost time by talking about the wild Western Conference playoff race, the showdown between the Lakers and the Thunder, and NBA awards with Howard Beck. Plus, a look at the roller-coaster season for the Golden State Warriors with Anthony Slater (01:18:08). 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
