The Lowe Post

Zach talks Nets and Knicks hot streaks with Sarah Kustok of the YES Network and Ian Begley of SNY -- plus trade scuttlebutt from across the league in the wake of the Anthony Davis injury and struggles in Chicago and Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 19, 2022

Kustok and Begley

Trade Landscape with Bobby Marks

December 16, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the implications of Stephen Curry's injury, and preview NBA trade season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry discuss the NBA renaming all its awards -- and the new "clutch player of the year" award. Did they get it right? What were some fun alternatives? Then (51:48) ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Zach discuss the red-hot New Orleans Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

December 13, 2022

Goldsberry and Lopez

Zach and The Ringer's Chris Vernon talk about problems in Atlanta and Philadelphia, and then do a deep dive into the Grizzlies -- and whether they can already make a title run this year. Then ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk and Zach ask whether the Clippers are ever going to get it together -- and how. Learn ...

December 9, 2022

Vernon and Youngmisuk

Zach and ESPN's Dave McMenamin discuss Anthony Davis's surge and what it might mean for the Lakers trade options. Then Zach and ESPN's Jonathan Givony (41:37) check in on a bunch of rookies in Detroit, Indiana, Houston, Oklahoma City, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

December 6, 2022

McMenamin and Givony

Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry take stock of the NBA at the quarter mark by discussing what teams and players they were wrong about: Mavs, Wolves Suns, Bulls, Cavs, Warriors, Celtics, Pacers, the MVP race, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 2, 2022

Kirk Goldsberry

Scalabrine, Bontemps, and Koreen

November 29, 2022

Zach and Brian Scalabrine (2:03) break down Boston's historic offense and Jayson Tatum's MVP chances. Then ESPN's Tim Bontemps (37:37) talks about the present and future of the Miami Heat. Finally: Are the Raptors a sleeping giant? Eric Koreen (1:01:08) of The Athletic answers that and more. Learn ...

Lamar Hurd and Mike Prada

November 23, 2022

Zach Lowe is joined by Portland Trail Blazers TV analyst Lamar Hurd to talk team identity and any potential superstar trades the Blazers might make, and by The Athletic's Mike Prada to discuss all things Wizards and what their plan for the future is. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choic...

Top 5 MVP Candidates So Far

November 21, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton reveal their early MVP ballots, complete with honorable mentions and state of the team discussions for every candidate's team. Plus, a deep dive on the 9-6 Indiana Pacers (59:41), revisiting the Tyrese Haliburton-Domantas Sabonis trade, more. Learn more about your ad ch...

Warriors Trade Options and the Red-Hot Kings

November 17, 2022

Zach talks Warriors struggles and trade options -- plus Klay Thompson's long road back -- with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Kendra Andrews (7:55). Then longtime NBA veteran and All the Smoke co-host Matt Barnes discusses the red-hot Sacramento Kings (46:23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

MacMahon, Katz, and Lopez

November 14, 2022

Zach talks Mavs and Luka Doncic with ESPN's Tim MacMahon, and all things Pelicans with ESPN's Andrew Lopez. Then Fred Katz of The Athletic joins to discuss the 6-7 Knicks. Plus: Joel Embiid's monster weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Doris Burke muse about the Lakers' options, the West-leading Jazz, the surging Nuggets, the steady Suns, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 11, 2022

Doris Burke

Zach talks to Eric Nehm of The Athletic about the Bucks 9-1 start, then ESPN's Tim Bontemps comes on to discuss the Celtics, Hawks, Bulls, Raptors, and Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 8, 2022

Nehm and Bontemps

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss Kyrie Irving's suspension, the future of the Nets, and the Kevin Durant trade landscape. Plus, the Josh Primo allegations in San Antonio, and a deep dive into the 6-1 Cleveland Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 4, 2022

Bobby Marks

Zach Lowe and ESPN's Nick Friedell discuss Steve Nash, Kyrie Irving, and the mess in Brooklyn. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Zach play "Are you worried yet?" about the Warriors, Wolves, and Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 2, 2022

Friedell and MacMahon

Zach and ESPN's Richard Jefferson discuss the start of the season: under-the-radar feel-good stories, the Bucks defense, struggles in Brooklyn, Philly and Los Angeles, the Warriors' repeat chances, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 28, 2022

Richard Jefferson

October 25, 2022

Zach talks to Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated about the Lakers struggles, Russ trades, Nets and Sixers stumbling early, the Blazers and Jazz scorching early, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening Week Thoughts with Chiney Ogwumike

October 21, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike go rapid-fire around the first week of NBA action: Lakers struggles, Kawhi and Wall are back, 0-2 Sixers, Pelicans roaring out of the gate, Nets expectations, Banchero, Ivey, Cavs, Warriors repeat chances, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Season Preview with Jeff Van Gundy

October 18, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy talk about all the contract extensions and Draymond Green's tenure in Golden State. Then they make Finals predictions, figure out the playoff fields, under the radar teams, a surprising player for the Lakers to target, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Award Predictions with John Hollinger

October 14, 2022

Zach and John Hollinger from The Athletic predict the major NBA awards and make their Finals picks for the 2022-23 season. Plus, they debate Zach's League Pass Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cade Cunningham, Collier, Andrews, and Spears

October 11, 2022

Zach sits down with Cade Cunningham to talk Pistons rebuild, then ESPN's Jamal Collier joins to break down Detroit's direction. Then Andscape's Marc Spears and ESPN's Kendra Andrews take us inside the Draymond Green situation in Golden State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Bill Simmons on Draymond and Wembanyana

October 7, 2022

Zach and Bill Simmons of Spotify and The Ringer discuss the fallout of Draymond Green's punch hitting TMZ, Victor Wembanyana and tanking, and more NBA burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over Under Win Totals with Kevin Pelton

October 4, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton debate NBA win total over/unders -- toughest choices, easiest decisions, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five Most Confusing Teams with Howard Beck

September 30, 2022

Zach does his annual Five Most Confusing Teams episode with Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friedell, Marks, and Lopez

September 27, 2022

Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about Nets media day and Brooklyn's outlook. Then (37:10) ESPN's Bobby Marks talks Jae Crowder and the Suns, and (55:30) ESPN's Andrew Lopez previews the Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach discusses Robert Sarver selling the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, then (14:05) ESPN's Ramona Shelburne breaks down Ben Simmons' appearance on JJ Redick's podcast -- what happened in Philly, and his reset in Brooklyn. Finally (51:25) ESPN's Tim Bontemps previews the Sixers and talks Lonzo Ball injur...

September 23, 2022

Shelburne and Bontemps

Zach previews the Western Conference landscape with ESPN's Kevin Pelton on where the Kings fit, and then Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic on the new-look Wolves (43:13). Plus: Important discussions on team nicknames, game-worn jerseys, and most impactful championships. Learn more about your ad choic...

September 20, 2022

Pelton and Krawczynski

Baxter Holmes and Chris Vernon

September 16, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Baxter Holmes dissect the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix and Adam Silver's press conference about it, then Chris Vernon of The Ringer talks all things Grizz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 13, 2022

Zach and Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated pay tribute to Jonathan Tjarks, then discuss the 2021 NBA Finalists as we approach the 2022-23 NBA season -- the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. Are we sleeping on them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks all things Lakers with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and then takes stock of the Hawks' place in the East with ESPN's Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 9, 2022

Shelburne and Pelton

Zach and Ian Begley of SNY talk Knicks in the aftermath of missing out on Donovan Mitchell, then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk more Mitchell/Jazz and preview the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 7, 2022

Begley and MacMahon

Bobby Marks on Donovan Mitchell Trade

September 1, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks dissect every angle of the Cleveland Cavaliers blockbuster deal for Donovan Mitchell: How good are the Cavs? Did the Knicks blow it? What does this mean for the Lakers and Russell Westbrook. Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach goes around the league to talk about some of the interesting teams who have stood pat so far this offseason: Jorge Sedano of ESPN on the Miami Heat (00:10) ; Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com on the Cavaliers (29:48) ; and ESPN's resident Suns guru Michael Schwartz on the Phoenix Suns.(1:07:35) Lear...

July 28, 2022

Sedano, Fedor, Schwartz

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the pros and cons of a potential Jaylen Brown-Kevin Durant mega-trade between the Nets and Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 25, 2022

Tim Bontemps

Andrews, Clark, and Mares

July 22, 2022

Zach goes around the standings: ESPN's Kendra Andrews discusses the Warriors offseason, Kevin Durant, and more; Kevin Clark of The Ringer talks all things Magic (32:52). Then Adam Mares of DNVR Sports breaks down the Nuggets ahead of a pivotal season (1:07:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Zach and ESPN's Dave McMenamin discuss the Lakers Russell Westbrook dilemma and LeBron's future in LA. Then Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated helps break down the Chicago Bulls quiet offseason and path forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 18, 2022

McMenamin and Herring

Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton

July 14, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon break down the Donovan Mitchell trade landscape, then Zach an ESPN's Kevin Pelton react to the Suns matching Indiana's offer sheet for Deandre Ayton -- and how both moves impact the Kevin Durant sweepstakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Marks and Ohm Youngmisuk

July 12, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the James Harden, Bradley Beal, and Damian Lillard contracts and the Warriors offseason. Then ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk breaks down the LA Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murphy, Lopez, and MacMahon

July 7, 2022

Zach goes around the Kevin Durant trade landscape with Blake Murphy of Sportsnet in Toronto on the Raptors dilemma. Then ESPN's Andrew Lopez talks Zion Williamson's extension and the Pelicans potential interest in Durant. Finally ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk the sneaky-interesting Houston Rocke...

Jon Krawczynski and Tim Bontemps

July 4, 2022

Zach talks to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic about the Wolves gamble on Rudy Gobert, then ESPN's Tim Bontemps talks Kevin Durant trade landscape, Donovan Mitchell's future in Utah, and the Celtics loading up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Day of Free Agency with Kevin Pelton

June 30, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss a wild day in the NBA: Kevin Durant's trade request, where Kyrie Irving ends up, the Hawks/Spurs trade, Philly's offseason, Wolves, Wiz, Nuggets, Karl-Anthony Towns, Lakers signings, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks dissect Kyrie Irving's decision to opt in with the Nets, and pick their 5 Most Intriguing offseason teams as free agency approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28, 2022

Bobby Marks

Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony

June 24, 2022

Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony about Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn's doomsday scenario, fake Kevin Durant trades, Orlando taking Paolo Banchero No. 1, New York's draft night, the free agency landscape, much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Kerr and Jonathan Givony

June 21, 2022

Zach talks to Golden State coach Steve Kerr about the Warriors title run. Then ESPN's Jonathan Givony joins (49:22) to talk all things NBA draft -- trade rumors, his latest mock draft, Kyrie Irving, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 NBA Finals Game 6 Reaction - Holy Cannoli

June 16, 2022

Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe react to the Warriors winning the NBA Finals in Game 6 from the floor of the TD Garden. The guys discuss the level of difficulty for Golden State to win this title, Draymond showing up big time, the Warriors savoring this one, this being the crowning moment of Steph Cur...

June 14, 2022

Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring discuss the Warriors coming within a win of the NBA title, the Finals MVP race, Golden State's decision not to trade for another veteran, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 NBA Finals Game 4 Reaction

June 10, 2022

Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe react to Game 4 of the NBA Finals from the floor of the TD Garden. The guys discuss Steph Curry's incredible performance, Steve Kerr's decision to bench Draymond Green for a crucial stretch in the 4th quarter, the huge put backs by Andrew Wiggins, and Jayson Tatum's dis...

Zach empties his notebook with thoughts from Game 3 as the NBA Finals turns to a pivotal Game 4 in Boston on Friday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 2022

Game 3 Notes

2022 NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction

June 8, 2022

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe react to Game 3 of the NBA Finals from the floor of the TD Garden. The guys discuss Boston overcoming big performances from Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, the Celtics managing their turnovers being the key to the series, Tatum’s ability to move the ball and if Cu...

Jeff Van Gundy and Tim MacMahon

June 6, 2022

Zach and Jeff Van Gundy break down the NBA Finals so far, and look ahead as the series travels to Boston. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon on more drama in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Doris Burke break down Boston's win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and look ahead to Game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3, 2022

Doris Burke

Finals Preview with Kevin Arnovitz

May 31, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between the Warriors and Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Pelton and Marcus Thompson

May 27, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton react after the buzzer to Miami's huge win in Boston and look ahead to Game 7 of the East finals on Sunday. Then longtime Warriors writer Marcus Thompson of The Athletic joins to reflect on Golden State's return to the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Warriors Appreciation and Tim Bontemps on Heat-Celtics

May 24, 2022

Zach reflects on how the Warriors have made it back to the doorstep of another trip to the NBA Finals and then talks to ESPN's Tim Bontemps about the Eastern Conference Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nekias Duncan and Kirk Goldsberry

May 20, 2022

Zach talks to Nekias Duncan of Basketball News and the Dunker Spot about Heat-Celtics. Then ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry talks Warriors-Mavs, San Antonio history, lottery winners and losers, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss Mavs-Suns Game 7, Phoenix's future and preview Mavs-Warriors. Then Brian Scalabrine talks Celtics-Bucks Game 7 and looks ahead to the Eastern Conference Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2022

Arnovitz and Scalabrine

Bobby Marks, Howard Beck, and Jeff Van Gundy

May 13, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks and Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated talk Philadelphia's James Harden problem, Bucks-Celtics, Golden State-Memphis, Giannis taking the "best player" throne, and more. Then Jeff Van Gundy joins to preview Suns-Mavs Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

May 9, 2022

Zach and Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated break down all four second-round series, plus the Ja Morant injury/Jordan Poole video, officiating controversies in Boston-Milwaukee, fan interactions in Dallas, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second Round Reset with Kevin O'Connor

May 5, 2022

Zach and The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor take the temperature of all four second round playoff series and a special guest drops by to chime in on one of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Lowe is joined by Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke to discuss the Grizzlies meteoric rise this season, his thoughts on the Dillon Brooks foul on Gary Payton II, having to defend Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, and he and Jaren Jackson Jr's friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

May 4, 2022

Brandon Clarke

Zach and ESPN's Nick Friedell talk Heat-Sixers, Philadelphia's struggles without Joel Embiid, and how no one may have won the Harden-Simmons trade. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon discusses Suns-Mavs and how Dallas' defensive solutions only create more problems for them to solve. Learn more about your ad c...

May 3, 2022

Friedell and MacMahon

April 29, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy reflect on the three series that ended Thursday, preview the conference semifinals, talk Zion, the future of the Pelicans, change coming in Utah, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marks on Nets and MacMahon on Mavs-Jazz

April 26, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the Celtics sweeping the Nets, what's next for Brooklyn, the Simmons-Harden trade, Kevin Durant's career arc, more. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon talks Mavs-Jazz ahead of Game 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach takes stock of the playoffs in the wake of injuries to Devin Booker and Khris Middleton; then Sarah Kustok of the YES Network talks Nets-Celtics and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discusses Wolves-Grizz and some Jazz-Mavs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 22, 2022

Kustok and Arnovitz

Bontemps, MacMahon, and Andrews

April 19, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps talk Sixers-Raptors and Celtics-Nets, plus Kyrie's middle fingers; then ESPN's Tim MacMahon discusses Jazz-Mavs and ESPN's Kendra Andrews talks resurgent Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Round Preview with David Thorpe

April 15, 2022

Zach and David Thorpe of TrueHoop do their annual 8-by-8 preview of every first-round series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Play-In Preview with Kevin Arnovitz

April 11, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz break down all four play-in matchups, make predictions, and discuss Frank Vogel's imminent firing from the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bam Adebayo and All-Rookie Teams with Kevin Pelton

April 7, 2022

Zach talks to Miami's Bam Adebayo about the Heat's season, the Jimmy Butler-Erik Spoelstra argument, playoff seeding, Defensive Player of the Year, more. Then ESPN's Kevin Pelton joins to debate Rookie of the Year and pick All-Rookie teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

All-Defense with Chris Herring

April 4, 2022

Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring go through the All-Defense ballots, talk MVP, playoff races, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to ESPN's Michael Schwartz about the dominant Suns and Devin Booker's MVP case. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk MVP debates, the reeling Jazz, fake Rudy Gobert trades, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1, 2022

Schwartz and MacMahon

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks discuss the top of the tightly bunched Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 29, 2022

Bontemps and Marks

Most Improved Players with David Thorpe

March 25, 2022

Zach and David Thorpe of TrueHoop make their annual top-10 lists for Most Improved Player, plus talk Heat kerfuffle, Rookie of the Year, All-NBA, Raptors, Finals picks, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All-NBA with Kevin Arnovitz

March 21, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz fill out their All-NBA ballots...in pencil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendra Andrews, Marques Johnson

March 17, 2022

Zach and ESPN's Kendra Andrews discuss Steph Curry's foot injury, the state of the Warriors, and the Western Conference playoff race. Then Marques Johnson joins to talk about the Bucks gearing up for a title defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaren Jackson, Jr. and Kendrick Perkins

March 15, 2022

Zach talks to Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. about the team's breakout season, Ja Morant, trash talking, and more. Then ESPN's Kendrick Perkins tells Kevin Garnett stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friedell on Nets-Sixers and a Pop Celebration

March 11, 2022

Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about the Nets blowout win over the 76ers in Philadelphia. Then a parade of guests that either played for or coached under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio with great stories as he is on the precipice of becoming the all-time wins leader in NBA history: Brett Brown (2...

Zach and The Ringer's Bill Simmons rank the players, coaches, and/or teams facing the most pressure for the remainder of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 7, 2022

Bill Simmons

It"s middle of the West day on the Lowe Post! Zach talks Mavs and Jazz with ESPN's Tim MacMahon, then Adam Mares of DNVR Sports hops on to discuss the forgotten Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 3, 2022

MacMahon and Mares

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the early returns of James Harden, then ESPN's Jorge Sedano talks about the under-the-radar Heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1, 2022

Bontemps and Sedano

Zach talks to ESPN's Andrew Lopez about the Pelicans and Zion Williamson, then Jon Krawczynski discusses the strange and evolving Minnesota Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 24, 2022

Lopez and Krawczynski

Jeff Van Gundy on the Biggest Questions of the 2nd Half

February 22, 2022

Zach addresses the drama with LeBron James and the Lakers and then discusses the league's biggest questions of the 2nd half with ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics' Turnaround and an All-Star Draft

February 17, 2022

Zach and Brian Scalabrine discuss the red-hot Celtics and their chances in the East, then Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton draft their own All-Star teams and talk MVP, the top of each conference, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated discuss the many tentacles of the 76ers-Nets mega deal and weigh in on the early returns from other deadline swaps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 15, 2022

SI's Howard Beck

Trade Deadline Madness with Bobby Marks

February 10, 2022

Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about a wild trade deadline including the Harden-Simmons trade, the Mavericks dealing Kristaps Porzingis to Washington, the Sabonis-Haliburton swap and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Ramona Shelburne discuss the Ben Simmons/James Harden situation and what the Lakers should do about Russell Westbrook. Then ESPN's Tim Bontemps talks about the Caris LeVert trade and other deadline rumblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 7, 2022

Shelburne and Bontemps

Eastern Conference Trade Market with Bontemps and Marks

February 3, 2022

Zach talks to ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks about the trade landscape in the Eastern Conference as we approach next week's deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Herring on the '90s Knicks and MacMahon on the Mavs and Jazz

January 31, 2022

Zach talks to SI's Chris Herring about his incredible new book "Blood in the Garden" on the 1990s New York Knicks. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to discuss the surging Mavs and the reeling Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade Chatter with Bobby Marks and Picking All-Stars with Kevin Pelton

January 27, 2022

Zach runs through the names being bandied about ahead of the trade deadline with ESPN's Bobby Marks. Then Kevin Pelton stops by to select All-Star rosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Scorching Grizz, the state of the Sixers, and a trade!

January 14, 2022

Zach and Chris Herrington of the Daily Memphian discuss Ja Morant and the scorching Grizz, then Spike Eskin and Mike Levin of the Rights to Ricky Sanchez talk Sixers, Ben Simmons, and more. Plus analysis of the Hawks-Knicks trade involving Cam Reddish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Klay Day and Raptors Deep Dive

January 10, 2022

Zach talks to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk about Klay Day and the Warriors, then Eric Koreen of The Athletic and Blake Murphy of Sportsnet convene for the annual holiday season Raptors deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to Sarah Kustok of the YES Network on Kyrie Irving's debut and the state of the Nets with their part-time star, then Bulls analyst and 8-year NBA veteran Stacey King discusses the East's No. 1 seed -- plus some stories from the glory days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

January 6, 2022

Kustok and King

January 3, 2022

Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring take an early pass at picking All-Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 30, 2021

Zach and Jeff Van Gundy discuss the biggest questions for the rest of the NBA season: Are the Lakers done? Should Boston break up Tatum and Brown? Who should trade for Ben Simmons and Jerami Grant? Can the Bulls win the East? Much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss the Jazz, Bucks, and Hawks ahead their Christmas Day games -- and touch on what the Knicks should do without Derrick Rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 23, 2021

ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz

Kevin Pelton and Dr. Robby Sikka

December 20, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Anthony Davis' injury, the Lakers playoffs chances, the red-hot Grizz, gritty Miami Heat, and more. Then Dr. Robby Sikka joins to discuss the NBA's response to another COVID outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating Curry and Picking X-Factors

December 16, 2021

Zach riffs on the greatness of Stephen Curry, and ESPN's Nick Friedell talks about the scene at Curry's record-breaking game at MSG. Then Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer joins to pick X-factors for the rest of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to ESPN's Brian Windhorst about the upstart Cavs and the uptick in players testing positive for COVID-19. Then, ESPN's Andrew Lopez on the latest setback for Zion Williamson and how the Pelicans have fared without him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 13, 2021

Windhorst and Lopez

With Dec. 15 approaching, ESPN's Bobby Marks helps navigate the trade landscape: Indiana's intentions, potential homes for key Pacers, Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, James Harden's impending free agency, sellers, and what if anything the Lakers can do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

December 10, 2021

Bobby Marks

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton talk about what's next for the reeling Portland Trail Blazers, then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk the struggling Mavs, hot Rockets, and streaking Grizz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 7, 2021

Pelton and MacMahon

Doris Burke and Eric Collins

December 3, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Doris Burke talk about her visit with the Warriors, takeaways from Suns-Warriors I, her beloved Knicks, and the surprising start in Minnesota. Then Charlotte's play-by-play man Eric Collins discusses his burgeoning NBA fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Zach and ESPN's Michael Schwartz break down the red-hot Suns ahead of their showdown with the Warriors, then ESPN's Dave McMenamin checks in on the Lakers -- plus reaction to surgeries for Michael Porter Jr. and Joe Harris, and Knicks lineup tinkering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

November 29, 2021

Schwartz and McMenamin

Zach takes stock of the league as the quarter poll approaches, then ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins to talk the Isaiah -LeBron fracas, more Kings drama, the Wizards and Bulls hot starts, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 23, 2021

ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz

Zach and Sports Illustrated's Howard Beck pick their inner circle of contenders, talk Warriors, and discuss Howard's feature on Scoot Henderson. Then Sarah Kustok of the YES Network talks all things Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 18, 2021

Beck and Kustok

Zach and Kevin Pelton go over angsty teams -- should fans worry about the Knicks, Pacers, Blazers, Kings, Jazz, or Grizzlies? Plus reaction to Evan Mobley's injury, the rampaging Bulls, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 16, 2021

ESPN's Kevin Pelton

Friedell, Slater, and Ogwumike

November 11, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell and Anthony Slater of The Athletic about the scorching Golden State Warriors, then Chiney Ogwumike joins to discuss the Mavs, Suns, Clippers, Hawks, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Mike Schmitz give their early impressions of the NBA's rookie class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 8, 2021

ESPN's Mike Schmitz

Baxter Holmes and Brian Scalabrine

November 5, 2021

Zach asks ESPN's Baxter Holmes to take us behind the scenes of his Robert Sarver story, then Brian Scalabrine helps dissect a wild week for the Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 1, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy about the Lakers, the surging Wizards, Kyle Lowry's pace, and a way to eliminate take fouls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Joakim Noah discuss the highs and lows of his career: the 2009 Celtics series, the Tom Thibodeau era, the Heat rivalry, Derrick Rose's injury, Florida, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 28, 2021

Joakim Noah

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps bounce around the East: the unbeaten Bulls, buzzy Hornets, the clunky Nets start, Boston, Toronto, much more. Plus, some tidbits on the West, including whether the Thunder might sniff 9-73. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 26, 2021

Tim Bontemps

October 22, 2021

Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring discuss the highs and lows of the first 72 hours of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the extensions that did and didn't happen -- Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, Malcolm Brogdon, Jaren Jackson Jr., more -- and then Kevin picks his 5 Most Intriguing Players for the upcoming NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 18, 2021

Kevin Pelton

Kemba Walker and Chiney Ogwumike

October 15, 2021

Zach talks to Knicks point Kemba Walker about coming home, the highs and lows of his career, and more. Then ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike debates League Pass Rankings with Zach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to Kevin Arnovitz about the latest on Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, and the five most confusing teams headed into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 12, 2021

Kevin Arnovitz

Zach and Bill Simmons bat around the big questions going into the NBA season: Can the Nets win it all without Kyrie? Who gets Ben Simmons? Which West and East powers are in danger of slipping into the play-in? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 7, 2021

Bill Simmons

Zach and Dave McMenamin preview the Lakers season, then Bobby Marks goes inside the Ben Simmons stand-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 5, 2021

McMenamin and Marks

Friedell, Slater, and Serrano

September 30, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell and Anthony Slater about all things Warriors: Andrew Wiggins and vaccines, Klay Thompson, and how good Golden State can be this season. Then best-selling author Shea Serrano joins to discuss his beloved Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Zach talks to Sarah Kustok of the YES Network about Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn's media day, and expectations for the Nets. Then ESPN's Tim Bontemps joins to talk Michael Porter Jr.'s extension, the latest on Ben Simmons, and the Milwaukee Bucks quest to repeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

September 28, 2021

Kustok and Bontemps

Zach discusses the chaos in Minnesota, then brings on ESPN's Andrew Lopez to talk all things Pelicans and SNY's Ian Begley -- host of The Putback -- to preview the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 24, 2021

Lopez and Begley

Zach talks to Bobby Marks about Ben Simmons, Damian Lillard, and the temporary death of NBA free agency. Then Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic helps preview the Timberwolves under pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 21, 2021

Marks and Krawczynski

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss John Wall trades, and expectations for the Jazz and Mavericks. Then Adam Mares of DNVR Sports hops on to discuss Aaron Gordon's extension and the upcoming Nuggets season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 16, 2021

MacMahon and Mares

Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring pick teams that will be better and worse than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 14, 2021

SI's Chris Herring

Zach talks to Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer about the team's championship journey, his career, highlights and lowlights from his time with the Spurs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 12, 2021

Mike Budenholzer

Stephen A. Smith and Jeff Van Gundy

August 10, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith about the new-look Lakers, the Nets as favorites, the Knicks and Damian Lillard, and more; then ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy stops by to talk about Team USA in Tokyo and the biggest offseason moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McMenamin, Friedell, and Katz

August 5, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Dave McMenamin about the revamped Lakers roster, ESPN's Nick Friedell about the upgrades for the Bulls and Knicks, and then The Athletic's Fred Katz joins to talk all things Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pelton, Shelburne, and MacMahon on Free Agency

August 3, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Pelton and Tim MacMahon about winners and losers of early free agency, and Ramona Shelburne stops by to talk all things Lakers -- Russ, Alex Caruso, what this team looks like now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Marks on Draft and Free Agency

July 30, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about the multitude of moves made on the night of the draft and what it all means for free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz

July 27, 2021

Zach talks all things NBA draft with ESPN experts Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woj and Lowe Draft Special

July 25, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski discuss the latest intel ahead of Thursday's draft, the biggest names who could be on the move, and a crowded point guard market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to Brendan Hunt about the enormous success of Ted Lasso and the many NBA Easter eggs littered throughout the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 23, 2021

Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt

Bucks Clinch - NBA Finals Game 6 Reaction

July 20, 2021

Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by Cleveland Forward Larry Nance Jr. to discuss Giannis’ historic performance, the significance of a small market team winning, the Bucks’ ability to keep fighting, the coaching redemption in Milwaukee and the future of the Suns. Learn more about your ad choi...

Tim Legler and Mike Brown

July 19, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler break down the NBA Finals with the Bucks one win from the title, then Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown discusses taking the Nigerian team to the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Finals Game 5 Reaction

July 17, 2021

Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse to discuss the wild ending to Game 5, Khris Middleton’s amazing performance, Jrue Holiday’s clutch play, the level of shot making in the game and how the Suns should feel going into Milwaukee for Game 6. Learn more about your...

NBA Finals Game 4 Reaction

July 14, 2021

Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by Denver Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone to discuss Khris Middleton’s outstanding performance, how great Giannis’ key block was, Devin Booker’s sensational performance, the Bucks’ reliance on transition buckets, the Suns’ turnovers and Phoenix needing more...

Kevin Arnovitz on the Finals

July 13, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz about the state of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction

July 11, 2021

Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by Kings’ guard Tyrese Haliburton to talk Giannis’ dominant Game 3, Ayton getting in foul trouble, how Game 4 will set the tone for the series and Chris Paul’s leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction

July 8, 2021

Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst are joined by former Hornets and Magic Head Coach Steve Clifford to discuss the great effort from the Bucks, the amazing offensive response from the Suns, what the preparation is like for the teams ahead of Sunday’s Game 3, the importance of Khris Middleton and the proc...

NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction

July 6, 2021

Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst discuss the Suns winning Game 1, Chris Paul’s brilliance, the importance of free throw shooting, what adjustments the Bucks can make and Deandre Ayton stepping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Finals Preview with Kevin Pelton & Marques Johnson

July 5, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton preview the NBA Finals. Then, Milwaukee Bucks legend and broadcaster Marques Johnson on the team's journey here, their battles with the 76ers and Celtics in the 1980s, "White Man Can't Jump" and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suns Euphoria and Clippers' Future

July 1, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's resident Suns fan Michael Schwartz about what this Finals run means to him, then ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins to discuss Chris Paul finally making the Finals, Kawhi Leonard, and what comes next for the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Herring on Conference Finals & Lillard

June 28, 2021

Zach talks to SI's Chris Herring about both conference finals and the Damian Lillard situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to ESPN's Tim Bontemps about the East Finals, then ESPN's Jonathan Givony dishes on the lottery and the draft -- and a special appearance by former Suns coach Jay Triano on the Valley Oop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 24, 2021

Bontemps and Givony

Bobby Marks and Kevin Pelton

June 21, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss what comes next for the Sixers and Jazz after awful playoff losses, then ESPN's Kevin Pelton helps preview Hawks-Bucks and breaks down Game 1 of Suns-Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs dysfunction, Injury woes, and Sixers collapse

June 17, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon about dysfunction in Dallas, ESPN's Baxter Holmes and injury expert Jeff Stotts on the wave of injuries league wide, and Spike Eskin of the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast on the Sixers epic collapse in Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

2021 Playoffs Emergency Pod: Durant's Incredible Game 5

June 15, 2021

Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst react to Kevin Durant's indescribable Game 5 performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 15, 2021

Zach and Jeff Van Gundy discuss the three 2-2 series as the second round of the NBA playoffs heats up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arnovitz on Hawks-Sixers and Anderson on Durant

June 10, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss all things Hawks-Sixers, then Sam Anderson of the New York Times magazine joins to talk about his mammoth profile of Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nets cruise, Suns take Game 1, and Fake Porzingis Trades

June 8, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks and Seth Partnow of The Athletic about the Nets destroying Milwaukee, Suns-Nuggets Game 1, Clippers-Jazz, fake Kristaps Porzingis trades, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about all things West and then Brian Windhorst stops by to discuss the front office changes in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 2021

Herring and Windhorst

MacMahon, McMenamin, and Pelton

May 31, 2021

Zach brings in a whole crew to talk Mavs-Clippers, Suns-Lakers and the Anthony Davis injury, Knicks-Hawks -- plus a look-ahead to a potential Nets-Bucks blockbuster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks about Jazz-Grizzlies and Ja Morant, then ESPN's Malika Andrews joins to discuss the Brooklyn Nets and Dan Woike of the LA Times talks Clippers existentialism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2021

Andrews and Woike

Opening Weekend Takeaways: Johnson, MacMahon, and Lopez

May 24, 2021

Zach talks Suns-Lakers with Eddie Johnson, Clippers-Mavs with ESPN's Tim MacMahon, and Knicks-Hawks with ESPN's Andrew Lopez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annual First Round Playoff Preview with David Thorpe

May 21, 2021

Zach and TrueHoop's David Thorpe reunite for their annual 8 X 8 preview of every first-round playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Van Gundy On Warriors-Lakers Play-In

May 18, 2021

Zach and Jeff Van Gundy preview the Warriors-Lakers play-in game, and talk playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woj and Lowe Play-in and Playoffs Preview

May 18, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski discuss the league's commitment to the play-in tournament, the first round playoff matchups they are most intrigued by, and look ahead to the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk Goldsberry On Incoming Hall Of Famers

May 14, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry about new Hall of Famers Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, and Kobe Bryant -- plus NBA awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Arnovitz On Play-In Races & All-NBA Ballot

May 11, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz discuss the play-in races and the All-NBA ballot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Bontemps on All-Defense & MVP Races and Dallas' Jalen Brunson

May 7, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the MVP and All-Defense races, then Jalen Brunson of the Dallas Mavericks joins to talk play-in, ribbing Luka Doncic, Steve Nash and Allen Iverson as inspirations, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Beck on Play-In Tournament Dissension, 6th Man of the Year Deep Cuts

May 3, 2021

Zach and Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated discuss the Lakers' recent struggles, the play-in tournament, all the ongoing races, and Sixth Man of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to Chris Vernon of the Ringer about the Memphis Grizzlies and the wild West playoff race, then Ben Cohen of the Wall Street Journal discusses his book about the hot hand and Stephen Curry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 29, 2021

Chris Vernon & Ben Cohen

West Playoff Race & Battle For LA

April 27, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Ohm Youngmisuk about the Lakers, Clippers, Blazers, and the broader Western Conference playoff and play-in landscapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

East Playoff Race With Kevin Pelton

April 23, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Pelton about the red-hot Knicks, and the wild East playoff race -- play-in scenarios, the rising Wizards, the race for No. 4, Brooklyn's path, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Improved Player Race: David Thorpe

April 20, 2021

Zach discusses Stephen Curry and the MVP race, then goes through the Most Improved Player race with David Thorpe of TrueHoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sixers center Joel Embiid

April 16, 2021

Zach talks to Sixers center Joel Embiid about his MVP case, his improving jump shot, how mad he was about not making All-NBA last season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamal Murray Out Indefinitely

April 13, 2021

Zach discusses Jamal Murray's ACL tear in his left knee and what it means for the Nuggets going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Herring on the Playoff Race in the West

April 12, 2021

Zach talks to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about the middle of the Western Conference playoff race -- Mavericks, Spurs, Blazers, Grizzlies -- and the race to avoid both the Lakers and the play-in tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doris Burke on playoff push, MVP race

April 8, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Doris Burke bounce around all the hot topics in the NBA: playoff races, contenders vs pretenders, the MVP race, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Friedell and Adam Mares

April 5, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Nick Friedell discuss the ailing Golden State Warriors, and then Adam Mares of DNVR talks about the surging Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mina Kimes and Kevin Clark

March 30, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Mina Kimes about her new Brooklyn Nets fandom and the alleged evils of super teams, and then Orlando Magic superfan Kevin Clark of the Ringer checks in on the Magic's latest rebuild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade Deadline Reaction with Bobby Marks

March 25, 2021

Zach and Bobby Marks give instant reaction to all the big moves and non-moves of the NBA trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woj and Lowe '21 Trade Deadline Show

March 24, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski discuss the top storylines ahead of the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injuries to LeBron and LaMelo

March 22, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Dave McMenamin about LeBron's injury, how far the Lakers might fall, and the passing of Elgin Baylor. Then ESPN's Kevin Pelton (38:26) breaks down LaMelo Ball's injury, and the Rookie of the Year race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Intriguing Trade Deadline Teams with Bobby Marks

March 19, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks pick their five most intriguing trade deadline teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk Goldsberry on the growing imbalance in the NBA

March 16, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry about the built in advantage for big market teams in free agency and how the new playoff format will affect the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramona Shelburne and Royce Young on March 11th, 2020

March 11, 2021

Zach talks to Ramona Shelburne about the league's shutdown last March. Then Royce Young joins to discuss what it was like to be in the building for the cancellation of last year's Jazz-Thunder game and shares a few thoughts on this year's OKC team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Bill Simmons on the Second Half of the 2020-21 Season

March 9, 2021

Zach and Bill Simmons of The Ringer discuss the big questions for the second half of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie Johnson on the Suns and Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson

March 4, 2021

Zach talks to NBA legend and Suns analyst Eddie Johnson about the red-hot Suns, then Jordan Clarkson joins (44:31) to discuss the West-leading Jazz, his young Lakers day, LeBron, J.R. Smith's Finals blunder, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Herring on Blake Griffin and Russell Westbrook trying to age gracefully

March 1, 2021

Zach talks to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about the difficulty for guys like Blake Griffin and Russell Westbrook to age gracefully in today's NBA as well as two teams middling in the East- Toronto and Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scalabrine on the Celtics and an All-Star Draft

February 26, 2021

Zach talks to Brian Scalabrine about the struggling Boston Celtics (and some classic Kevin Garnett stories), then drafts All-Stars with ESPN's Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramona on Lakers' Losing Streak and Ohm on State of the Clippers

February 23, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne about the Lakers on a three-game losing streak, then Ohm Youngmisuk catches up on all things Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sixers Talk with The Rights To Ricky Sanchez and Defending Luka, Trae, and Zion with Kevin Arnovitz

February 19, 2021

Zach talks to The Rights to Ricky Sanchez co-hosts Spike Eskin and Michael Levin about the always interesting Sixers, then ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins to discuss his piece on the challenges of defending Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Zion Williamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

John Hollinger on the MVP Race

February 16, 2021

Zach and John Hollinger of The Athletic discuss the crowded MVP race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selecting the 2021 All-Stars with Kevin Arnovitz

February 11, 2021

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz fill out their 2021 All-Star ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De'Aaron Fox and Ian Begley

February 8, 2021

Zach talks to SNY's Ian Begley about the Derrick Rose trade and all things Knicks, then Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox joins to talk about the red-hot Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerami Grant and Chris Webber

February 4, 2021

Zach talks to Detroit's Jerami Grant about his breakout season in Detroit, and Chris Webber discusses what a Pistons revival would mean -- plus Bad Boys memories, reflections on the Kings-Lakers rivalry of the early 2000s, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MacMahon on the Mavs, Pelton on Bucks, Celtics, Suns

February 2, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon about the reeling Mavericks, and then Kevin Pelton joins to discuss the up-and-down Celtics, Bucks, and Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Collin Sexton and Nick Friedell

January 29, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about what the Chicago Bulls do from here, and then Collin Sexton joins (41:06) to talk all things Cleveland Cavaliers -- plus his real thoughts on "Sexland." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Beck on the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing

January 26, 2021

Zach and Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated reflect on the life and career of Kobe Bryant on the anniversary of his passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Schmitz on 2020 Rookie Class

January 21, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Mike Schmitz about how the top 3 picks from the 2020 Draft are performing early in their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Arnovitz on the new look Nets, the frisky Grizz, and the Jazz

January 19, 2021

Zach talks to Kevin Arnovitz about the new-look Nets, Giannis, the frisky Grizzlies, the Jazz, injuries in Portland, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Herring on Harden trade to Brooklyn

January 13, 2021

Zach and Chris Herring of 538 react to the James Harden blockbuster trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Wojnarowski and Dr. Abraar Karan

January 12, 2021

Zach talks to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski about the NBA's revised health protocols and the Kyrie Irving situation, then Dr. Abraar Karan of Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women's Hospital provides expert commentary on whether the protocols will work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Zach and ESPN's Dave McMenamin talk about the Lakers, and then ESPN's Kevin Pelton joins to talk about whether the Bucks and Clippers belong in the same category as the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 8, 2021

McMenamin and Pelton

Do You Believe with Richard Jefferson

January 5, 2021

Zach and Richard Jefferson play "Do You Believe?" with some early-season NBA trends: the frisky Knicks, the struggling Raptors, the 6-1 Sixers, and potential challengers to the Lakers in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Harden Trade Talk with Brian Windhorst

December 31, 2020

Zach talks to ESPN's Brian Windhorst about the James Harden trade landscape, and how some potential Harden suitors have looked so far this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early-Season Surprises with Chris Herring

December 28, 2020

Zach talks to 538's Chris Herring about early-season surprises and trends: Golden State's struggles, what Spencer Dinwiddie's injury means for the Nets, the 3-0 Pacers, New Orleans, Milwaukee & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-21 Season Preview with Jeff Van Gundy

December 22, 2020

Zach and ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy preview the 2020-21 NBA season -- title contenders and pretenders, MVP talk, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Confusing Teams with Kevin Arnovitz

December 18, 2020

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz pick their 5 Most Confusing Teams for the 2020-21 NBA season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Kustok and Malika Andrews

December 15, 2020

Zach and Sarah Kustok of the YES Network preview the Brooklyn Nets with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, then Malika Andrews of ESPN goes deep on what makes Giannis Antetokounmpo tick and his looming decision deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goldsberry, Bontemps, and Koreen

December 11, 2020

Zach previews the Miami Heat -- and discusses the James Harden rumors -- with ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry, then talks Celtics with ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Raptors with Eric Koreen of The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton

December 7, 2020

Zach talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon about the James Harden situation, and then Kevin Pelton discusses the Pelicans, Warriors, Jazz, and Western Conference outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Beck and Lloyd Pierce

December 3, 2020

Zach and Howard Beck discuss the Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade and the Lakers' stars re-upping, then Atlanta coach Lloyd Pierce comes on to talk about the team's work registering Georgia voters in this election cycle -- plus the new-look Hawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Kevin Arnovitz and Taylor Rooks

November 30, 2020

Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz about the remade Atlanta Hawks and the new hierarchy in the Eastern Conference. Then Turner's Taylor Rooks joins to talk about her new magazine feature on life in the NBA's Orlando bubble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Herring on 2020 Free Agency Winners and Losers

November 23, 2020

Zach and Chris Herring of 538 discuss the winners and losers of the NBA's wild offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony

November 19, 2020

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony recap the 2020 NBA draft and look ahead to NBA free agency this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst on Harden rumors and CP3 to Phoenix

November 16, 2020

Zach and ESPN's Brian Windhorst discuss the first day of the NBA's transaction period: James Harden rumors, Chris Paul to Phoenix, the Lakers reloading, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Sheppard and Kevin Clark

November 12, 2020

Zach talks to Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard about the coming draft and offseason, and the Ringer's Kevin Clark about Russell Westbrook trades and the strange journey of the Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 NBA Draft Preview with Mike Schmitz and Jonathan Givony

November 9, 2020

Zach previews the NBA draft with ESPN's experts Mike Schmitz and Jonathan Givony -- a new mock draft, trade possibilities, rumblings, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Marks on Jrue Holiday trade rumors and Golden State's plans with the #2 pick

November 5, 2020

Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about the NBA start date for 2020-21, Jrue Holiday trade rumors, what Golden State might do with the No. 2 pick, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yaron Weitzman and Cooper Raiff

October 29, 2020

Zach talks to "Tanking to the Top" author Yaron Weitzman about the Sixers hiring Daryl Morey, and then Mavs superfan Cooper Raiff about his stunning debut movie "S#!%house." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 Off-Season Outlook with Bobby Marks

October 26, 2020

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks make predictions on some of the big player options and potential contract extensions looming over the coming NBA off-season frenzy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Simmons on the NBA Off-season

October 19, 2020

Zach and Bill Simmons of The Ringer preview the long awaited NBA off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim MacMahon on Daryl Morey's Tenure in Houston

October 15, 2020

Zach talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon about Daryl Morey's tenure in Houston, what's next for the Rockets, and the Clippers hiring Ty Lue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to Lakers' coach Frank Vogel about the Lakers' 17th title, their journey from China in the preseason to this moment, his improbable rise, comedy clips in film sessions, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 14, 2020

Lakers coach Frank Vogel

Game 6 of the 2020 Finals

October 11, 2020

Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst offer instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' closeout Game 6 win over the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 5 of the 2020 Finals

October 9, 2020

Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and former NBA forward Chris Bosh offer instant reaction to the Miami Heat's epic Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 4 of the 2020 Finals

October 6, 2020

Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and Raptors coach Nick Nurse offer instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 win over the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 3 of the 2020 Finals

October 4, 2020

Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and coach David Fizdale offer instant reaction to the Miami Heat's Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 2 of the 2020 Finals

October 2, 2020

Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins offer instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 2 win over the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 1 of the 2020 Finals

September 30, 2020

Zach Lowe, Brian Windhorst and Doris Burke offer instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 1 win over the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Van Gundy on the NBA Finals

September 29, 2020

Zach and Jeff Van Gundy preview the 2020 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramona Shelburne and O'Shea Jackson, Jr.

September 28, 2020

Zach talks to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne about the Lakers' path back to the Finals, and then O'Shea Jackson Jr. about what a title would mean to LA fans this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

538's Chris Herring on the Conference Finals

September 25, 2020

Zach talks to Chris Herring of 538 about the conference finals, LeBron's defense, and a potential Finals reunion of sorts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Beck on Conference Finals Action and TV Essay

September 21, 2020

Zach talks to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report about Anthony Davis' moment, both conference finals series, and his TV essay on TNT about social justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices