Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to preview the upcoming playoff matchups, hand out some awards, and discuss how to fix tanking. Plus, they debate whether James Harden or Dwyane Wade had the better career and discuss how their Finals picks have evolved as the season has gone on. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:09) Stan Van Gundy joins the show! (7:33) What playoff series that isn’t set yet is the most interesting? (15:46) What did we learn from SA-DEN? (26:26) Stan’s award picks (38:08)...
Apr 09, 2026•1 hr 17 min
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss how Victor Wembanyama's and Luka Doncic’s injuries affect postseason awards and the Western Conference playoffs. Plus, they dissect what’s gone wrong in Chicago, dive into the Bucks-Giannis dysfunction, and compare their all-rookie teams. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:09) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (3:14) Victor Wembanyama leaves game with bruised rib (11:37) All-defense team picks (18:48) All-NBA team picks (38:21) No timetable for Luka’s ret...
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 35 min
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to break down the East and share their picks for most improved player. Then, Jaime Jaquez Jr. comes on to discuss his improvement, Jimmy Butler leaving, and being part of Bam’s historic night. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for the first Mets Corner of the season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:21) Michael Pina joins the show! (4:31) Jaylen Brown continues to impress (12:50) Jalen Duren feels like a lock for All-NBA (18:30) What is our Cavscon level at? (2...
Apr 02, 2026•2 hr 2 min
Zach is joined by Wosny Lambre to reveal his most interesting player combos and lineups to watch at the end of the season. Then, Zach shares his Random Thoughts on the NBA! Finally, Zach and Wos discuss which playoff races are the most exciting to watch and debate which awards are already locked up. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:45) Wosny Lambre joins the show! (4:04) Lineups and player combos we most want to see (15:38) Tatum and Brown continue to jell (20:20) The Nuggets' defense is...
Mar 31, 2026•1 hr 33 min
Zach is joined by Brian Scalabrine to recap the Celtics' win over the Thunder. Then, they discuss how close Wemby is to being the best in the league before sorting through the middle of the Eastern Conference. Then, Moussa Diabaté joins to talk about his nickname, LaMelo Ball, and what the future holds for the Hornets. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:20) Brian Scalabrine joins the show! (3:19) Thoughts on OKC-BOS (17:50) Do the Thunder need to tighten their rotation (20:47) MVP thoughts...
Mar 26, 2026•1 hr 38 min
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss the biggest stories around the league, including Jalen Williams's return and who they believe should win the MVP. Then, they try to make sense of a messy East before revealing their All-Rookie selections. Finally, Tate Frazier comes on to preview all eight Sweet 16 matchups. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:10) Mo Dakhil joins the show (3:00) Jalen Williams returns (13:48) Lakers' win streak comes to an end (23:44) MVP race preview (33:28) Can we ma...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr 36 min
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to the news that Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung. Then, they rail against the 65-game requirement to make an All-NBA team before discussing Boston’s threat in the East, what will happen with Giannis, and the contenders in the West. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:24) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:15) The Pistons are suddenly vulnerable (8:32) The 65-game rule is stupid (24:46) Boston scares me in the Eastern Conference (29:50) Giannis...
Mar 19, 2026•1 hr 33 min
Live from New York, it’s The Zach Lowe Show! Zach starts the show by explaining why New York is so special to him (0:00). Then, Howard Beck comes on for a look at the Eastern Conference (5:25) before David Jacoby joins to draft the craziest moments in Knicks history (22:41). Finally, comedian Sam Morril reveals the teams and players he absolutely hates as a Knicks fan (1:04:14). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Howard Beck, David Jacoby, and Sam Morril Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gi...
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr 31 min
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to break down SGA passing Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record before sharing their thoughts on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night. Then, they discuss how the Lakers have looked recently before pivoting to the east. Next, Jon Krawczynski comes on to talk all things Timberwolves and reveal whether he thinks they can right the ship. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Rob Mahoney and Jon Krawczynski Producers: Mike Wargon, Tony Stefanelli, Nick Kosut, and Oscar De La Luz Social: K...
Mar 13, 2026•1 hr 41 min
Zach is joined by John Hollinger to discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has surpassed Nikola Jokic as the league’s best player. Then, they cover Jayson Tatum’s return and reveal their All-Defensive teams. Next, Zach share random thoughts from around the league before Nick Friedell comes on to break down this season for the Warriors, the Jonathan Kuminga split, and what comes next. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:36) John Hollinger joins the show! (4:16) Did SGA cement his MVP case l...
Mar 10, 2026•1 hr 42 min
Zach is joined by Chris Ryan to react to the news that Jayson Tatum may be ready to return. Then, they draft the players they love and hate to watch and share their thoughts on Luke Kornet vs. Magic City. Next, voice of the Raptors Jack Armstrong comes on to discuss the Raptors since their title win and what the future holds for this year’s team. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:27) Chris Ryan joins the show! (3:02) Jayson Tatum is nearly back (9:11) Drafting players we love to watch (48...
Mar 05, 2026•1 hr 45 min
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss Giannis’s return to the lineup and then break down the 6-11 seeds in the Eastern Conference. Then, they head to the West to question if it’s time to begin worrying about the Nuggets and if the Thunder are now the villains of the league. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:36) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (3:50) Giannis returns (13:48) Breaking down the 6-11 seeds in the East (14:54) Philadelphia 76ers (23:28) Orlando Magic (30:15) Miami Heat (37:49) Atlan...
Mar 03, 2026•1 hr 36 min
Zach is joined by Tim Legler, who is fresh off calling Thunder-Pistons, to discuss Cade Cunningham’s rise this season. Then, they rank their next-tier MVP players and break down what makes the Spurs so good. Then, Dwyane Wade comes on to talk about his time in Miami, what he’s doing now, and more! (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:08) Tim Legler joins the show! (10:37) Do the Pistons have enough offense to make it through the postseason? (20:35) If you had to pick one, would Jaylen Brown ...
Feb 27, 2026•2 hr 13 min
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to break down what they learned from Spurs-Pistons. Then, they power rank the middle of the Western Conference before closing the show with a look at Zion Williamson and saying one nice thing about a team that’s tanking. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:30) Michael Pina joins the show! (3:38) Spurs were able to handle Pistons physicality (10:12) This showed why Detroit will struggle to win a title (22:51) Can teams with no postseason experience win a champi...
Feb 27, 2026•1 hr 38 min
Zach is joined by Howard Beck to draft the best games remaining in the NBA season. Then, they preview awards season and share their All-NBA teams as well as their MVP picks. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:06) Howard Beck joins to draft the best remaining games (11:48) Knicks travel to Cleveland in late February (22:10) Spurs host the Nuggets on March 12 (36:31) Timberwolves-Rockets at the end of the season (49:24) All-NBA first team predictions (58:38) All-NBA second team predictions (...
Feb 19, 2026•1 hr 32 min
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to answer the NBA’s biggest questions, including which teams are real title contenders and the coaches and players who are most intriguing. Then, J. Kyle Mann comes on to reopen the Brandon Miller-Scoot Henderson debate. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:13) Big Questions with Rob Mahoney (6:07) Are the Thunder more vulnerable now than earlier in the season? (12:44) There are only four teams who could seriously win the West (21:33) Is Detroit a real title con...
Feb 17, 2026•1 hr 51 min
Zach is joined by The Athletic's Fred Katz to go through the biggest news and notes in the association, including Jaren Jackson Jr. being shut down for the remainder of the season. Then, they discuss the tanking epidemic and share ways to improve it before closing the show by revealing their best player fits after the trade deadline. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:06) Fred Katz joins the show! (3:20) Aftermath of Pistons-Hornets brawl (12:11) Jayson Tatum practices (24:00) Brandon Ingr...
Feb 12, 2026•1 hr 48 min
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to determine who’s on notice following the trade deadline. They discuss how Darius Garland and James Harden fit on their new teams, debate where Kawhi Leonard ranks among the NBA’s best, and challenge the Rockets and Timberwolves. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:53) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (2:44) Who’s on notice after the trade deadline? (3:38) Darius Garland is on notice (10:54) Kawhi has been playing like the best player in the league (25:01) The Houston ...
Feb 09, 2026•1 hr 21 min
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to recap the trade deadline, discuss the biggest moves, and explain what Giannis staying put means. Then, Kevin Pelton comes on to share his winners and losers of the deadline. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:53) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:24) Pacers acquire Ivica Zubac (10:29) What does this mean for the Clippers? (20:36) Is the league turning on small guards? (24:17) Anthony Davis is a Wizard (37:54) Small trades that left us flabbergasted (42...
Feb 06, 2026•1 hr 46 min
Zach is joined by Bobby Marks to recap a wild day in the NBA! They start with the Cavaliers acquiring James Harden from the Clippers and discuss the implications for both teams. Then, they break down Jaren Jackson Jr. heading to Utah and the Celtics trading for Nikola Vucevic before trying to determine what the Timberwolves' next move will be. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:41) Bobby Marks joins the show! (5:30) What does James Harden get out of this? (9:21) This is an astonishing lack...
Feb 04, 2026•1 hr 26 min
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to break down OKC’s latest win over Denver before recapping the trades thus far. Then, Rob Mahoney comes to share his thoughts on the All-Star rosters and Paul George’s suspension before closing the show with their Rookie of the Year picks. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:51) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (7:56) Takeaways from Thunder-Nuggets (16:22) If Denver wants to beat the Thunder, they need Aaron Gordon (20:26) Early MVP discussion (28:05) Kings...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 32 min
Zach is joined by Howard Beck as Giannis trade rumors kick into overdrive. They discuss the teams that make the most sense and what each team needs to keep in mind. Then, they each share their biggest X factors for the rest of the season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:52) Howard Beck joins the show! (7:52) Should the Bucks move Giannis in the next week? (13:05) Which teams are actually trying to trade for him? (21:31) The Heat are the most interesting team. (28:22) Ranking X factors f...
Jan 29, 2026•1 hr 14 min
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 tra...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 34 min
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 commen...
Jan 22, 2026•2 hr 6 min
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...
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 38 min
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 Mor...
Jan 15, 2026•1 hr 59 min
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...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 57 min
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) P...
Jan 08, 2026•1 hr 33 min
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. ...
Jan 05, 2026•1 hr 51 min
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...
Jan 01, 2026•1 hr 44 min
