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...
Dec 29, 2025•1 hr 33 min
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...
Dec 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min
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) ...
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Zach is joined by Big Wos to discuss the bone he has to pick with ‘Jeopardy’ before running through their list of under-the-radar trade candidates. Then, Alperen Sengun comes on to break down his play and share his goals. Finally, Zach welcomes in Jalen Duren to learn more about his love of ‘Friends’ and what expectations we should have for the Pistons. (0:00) Welcome to the Zach Lowe Show! (1:47) Wosny Lambre joins the show (6:26) Cavs' disappointing season continues (14:26) Should the Knicks b...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to break down Wemby’s return, preview the Cup finals, and discuss the Western Conference play-in bubble. Then, Nick Friedell comes on for a Warriors check-in. Finally, Zach welcomes in Cam Johnson to learn more about playing with Jokic and his career. (0:00) Welcome to the Zach Lowe Show! (1:37) Michael Pina joins the show (3:24) Can the Spurs win it all this season? (11:40) Spurs-Knicks preview (15:05) The Cavs continue to struggle (21:11) Zion is back!! (32:15) W...
Dec 15, 2025•2 hr 8 min
Zach is joined by Howard Beck to put into context just how good OKC is (6:30). Then, they preview the NBA Cup semifinals, before going through the history of mega-trades (46:47). Finally, Zach closes the show with a somber edition of Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey (1:23:38). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Howard Beck and Sean Fennessey Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to ...
Dec 11, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Zach is joined by Tim Legler to answer one question for each NBA Cup quarterfinal team (2:30). Then they talk through their favorite Giannis fits (37:15) before closing the show by revealing their All-Star picks (1:15:33). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Tim Legler Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more and join...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to find potential Giannis trade partners, including the Knicks, Hawks, Spurs, and Rockets; share their thoughts on Chris Paul; and discuss the Thunder’s unbelievable start (2:07). Then, Sean Fennessey joins the show for an offseason edition of Mets Corner (1:21:44). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Sean Fennessey Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Plea...
Dec 04, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to untangle the crowded Eastern Conference field. They discuss whether anyone will challenge the Knicks and Cavs (8:10), whether Atlanta needs to move on from Trae Young (33:42), and why the Celtics are outperforming expectations (48:04). Plus, they list the players they think could be on the move, including what they think the Hornets will do with LaMelo Ball (1:11:48). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to answer six big questions, including how Tyler Herro’s return affects the Heat (4:06) and whether the Hawks are better without Trae Young (23:38). Plus, why Nikola Jokic might just be the greatest NBA player ever (55:38), and Stan reveals his updated NBA Finals pick (1:05:36). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Stan Van Gundy Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ...
Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min
What up, Beck (1:34)?! Howard joins Zach to see how the teams in Los Angeles are doing now that Kawhi has returned and LeBron has two games under his belt (14:06). Next, to Florida to look at two rising teams: the Magic (30:59) and Heat. And then a look at two falling teams: the Warriors (51:30) and Wizards. Finally, Bill Simmons joins the show to talk about the career of Chris Paul (1:13:45): best years, worst moments, and his place in history. Plus, don’t miss Zach’s thoughts on parades and st...
Nov 24, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Steve Jones Jr. joins Zach to first break down LeBron James's season debut (1:48). How’d the Lakers offense look? Any concerns on defense? And how far can they go in a loaded West? Next, a look at the red-hot Pistons (25:44) and what their ceiling can be. Then a quick detour to Zach’s Insights to Mediocrity (42:26) this week, featuring what to do about your ties! Lastly, the pair share some thoughts on the Cavs (44:12), Wolves (51:28), and Heat (1:02:26), as well as some court and jersey gripes ...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Mo Dakhil joins Zach (1:54) to talk about the dominance of the Thunder and Nuggets and how they’ve separated themselves from the rest of the league. Next, they look toward the bottom of the standings to discuss five disasters happening out West (25:43). Who’s got the biggest issues right now? What about going forward? And is choosing the worst disaster worse than going on 'Fear Factor'? Finally, some happy surprises across the NBA, including the Raptors (56:37), Suns (01:04:12), and Hawks (01:10...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Zach ventures to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for his FIRST live show ever (0:00), and he begins by power ranking the Western Conference with Rob Mahoney (2:23). Where did the hometown team come in? Next, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski (20:18) hops onstage to go through the most pivotal moments in Timberwolves franchise history: everything from big draft picks to the big-balls dance. Then, Chris Finch (37:03) and Donte DiVincenzo (58:28) join the show before they close it out with some Q&A from t...
Nov 13, 2025•1 hr 35 min
J. Kyle Mann joins Zach to react to today’s news of Nico Harrison’s firing (2:09) and sift through the wreckage of the Dallas Mavericks, going from the 2024 NBA Finals all the way to the present. What does it mean for the rest of the team, the front office, and the fans? All that, plus a slew of fake Anthony Davis trades (18:14) and much more. Host: Zach Lowe Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to re...
Nov 12, 2025•52 min
Fred Katz of The Athletic joins the show to power-rank the entire Eastern Conference (1:50). Who’s last? Where did the surprising Bulls come in? How about the disappointing Magic (26:26)? Then, as the list goes on, an unexpected team cracks into the top five (48:35) and a consensus on no. 1 emerges (1:05:49). Lastly, some rapid-fire things out in the West, including issues for the Clippers (1:22:29) and incredible play from the Spurs (1:32:15). Come for the basketball breakdowns, stay for the st...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr 42 min
What up, Beck (1:43)?! Howard joins Zach to first react to some of Wednesday’s notable action in the NBA, including Dallas losing its third straight, the Lakers taking down Wemby (16:03), the Thunder dropping their first game (24:05), and more. Next, they discuss some news and notes around the league (29:30) before they hit on some of the breakout role players (53:42) and disappointing starts (1:13:44). All that, plus a wild Trae Young trade idea, old movie jokes, and Zach’s insights into medioc...
Nov 06, 2025•1 hr 44 min
Zach begins by talking about the state of the Grizzlies with Chris Vernon (1:39): What does Ja Morant’s suspension mean for his future, and how much does he mean to the city of Memphis? Next, Michael Pina joins (25:23) to first discuss some fake trades involving Ja, as well as a potential disaster looming in New Orleans. Then, a trip around the Western Conference, with first impressions of Luka and the Lakers (44:12), the Nuggets (50:25), the Blazers (56:21), the Clippers (1:02:54), and the Wolv...
Nov 03, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Chris Ryan joins Zach to start the show and revel in the good vibes around this 76ers team (1:51), talking about their young backcourt and what their new nickname should be! Then Mo Dakhil hops on to talk about who’s better or worse than we thought (22:31): The Bulls? The Bucks (44:55)? The Magic (50:24)? The Warriors (57:58)? Come for Noah Clowney’s gross highlight, and stay for Zach’s Oscar the Grouch costume! Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Chris Ryan and Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron,...
Oct 30, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Zach and Kirk Goldsberry dive into the opening week of the season with their first impressions, overreactions, and random questions (2:21): How close is Wemby to being the best player already? Which second-tier star is making the most impressive leap (18:52)? And is the Rookie of the Year race more open than we thought (30:30)? Next, alarming rotation holes in Atlanta and Minnesota (40:36), worries in Orlando and Dallas, and depressing gap years in Boston and Indiana (1:06:23). All that, plus th...
Oct 27, 2025•1 hr 30 min
A loaded Zach Lowe Show begins with a huge announcement about how to see Zach LIVE and IN PERSON (0:00). Then it’s on to the latest breaking news from the gambling world (2:19) as David Purdum joins the show to tell us everything we need to know. Next, Blake Griffin hops on (27:55) to discuss what he and Zach have been seeing in the first few games: from the loaded West to the unbelievable Wemby! Finally, Trajan Langdon joins (1:13:45) to talk about his young Pistons team, his baseball career, a...
Oct 23, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Zach begins by reacting to some of the latest extensions handed out in the NBA (1:49) before rejoining Rob to go through part 2 of their League Pass Rankings, starting where they left off at number 15 (11:34) and going all the way down to 1. Who will grab the top spot? Who’s the biggest surprise in the top 10? What jerseys do they hate now? And who will Guerschon Yabusele dunk on this season?! Plus, where did the Lakers clock in (54:25), is Steph Curry on a heater still the best show in the NBA ...
Oct 21, 2025•1 hr 38 min
For the first time ever in podcast form, Zach Lowe unveils his annual League Pass Rankings! In Part 1 (1:52), Rob Mahoney joins to go through teams 30-16. Who’s last? Who do they disagree on? And who does Zach imagine Rob trying to talk to people about at a dinner party?? What to make of the 76ers (34:16), and where does the first good team check in (40:37). Come for the courts and jerseys analysis, stay for Zach’s Steve Ballmer impression! All that and much more on Part 1 of the League Pass Ran...
Oct 20, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Zach begins by reacting to a few late-breaking news items (0:00) before welcoming Steve Nash to get his media feet wet by talking about some of the other stories around the league (4:52), including Westbrook’s latest team, LeBron’s injury, and more. Then, the two run through their picks for NBA awards this season (28:32), followed by their picks for the NBA Finals (54:30). Lastly, Aaron Nesmith hops on with Zach (1:13:35) to look ahead to this coming Pacers season, as well as look back on their ...
Oct 16, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Dan Woike comes on to react to the news that LeBron James will miss the start of the season (1:56). What’s the concern level for the Lakers? How much will it hurt them in the standings? And who will start in LeBron’s place? Plus, Zach’s plea to get on Hot Ones, curse words from the former Yugoslavia, and Zach’s capture the flag game against fifth graders! Then, Nekias Duncan comes on to talk about a handful of teams, including the Bucks (36:51), Pelicans (46:14), Hornets (57:57), Bulls (1:11:03)...
Oct 13, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Zach welcomes Ian Begley to break down the latest reports that the Knicks and Bucks have discussed a Giannis trade (2:07). Should New York be hesitant about this? What are some fake trades that make sense? What dream did Zach have, and how does it relate to Michael Kay?!? Next, Mo Dakhil comes on for a deep dive on the San Antonio Spurs (38:39), discussing Wemby’s ceiling, his connection with De'Aaron Fox, and what to expect from Dylan Harper. Finally, the pair give you reasons to watch the dreg...
Oct 09, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Zach welcomes in John Hollinger for their annual look at which teams confuse them the most (1:58). Along the way, the pair discuss the Spurs (12:28), Celtics (17:19), Raptors (21:55), and Rockets (30:41). Which team do they agree on? And which team did Hollinger change Zach’s mind on? They also touch on the Mavericks (37:01), Pacers (52:01), Suns (57:18), some baseball talk, and a whole lot more. Host: Zach Lowe Guest: John Hollinger Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Victoria Valencia Soci...
Oct 06, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Zach and Kirk Goldsberry begin by discussing the Jonathan Kuminga contract signing (2:11): What does it mean for the Warriors' outlook, and what does it mean for a possible trade? Next, some news and notes from various media days around the league (27:01), including honest comments from Giannis and starting lineups in L.A. Then, it’s time to pick some awards (40:11), starting with, of course, MVP. Who will win? But also, who’s an under-the-radar candidate who could crack the top four? The two al...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 43 min
On another loaded show, Zach begins with the biggest news from the weekend, including the Warriors' transactions (1:39). Then, Fred Katz joins to discuss the most interesting rookie deal extensions (8:25). What will the Hawks do with Dyson Daniels? What about the two Denver guys? And they take a closer look at who might have cap space next summer. To close the show, comedian Gary Gulman stops by to talk life (55:46): Come for the discussion on childhood and anxiety, stay for the 'Price Is Right'...
Sep 29, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Zach begins by reacting to a few news and notes from the basketball world (1:52) before quickly pivoting to a late-night Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey (9:52) as the team’s playoff hopes hang in the balance. Then, Zach is joined by a special guest, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle (32:05), for a wide-ranging conversation as training camp draws near: They talk about his reflections on Game 7 of the NBA Finals, his expectations for this year, and his place in coaching history. Plus, along the way,...
Sep 26, 2025•1 hr 21 min
