The Zach Lowe Show

The Zach Lowe Show

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Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.

Episodes (38)

The Zach Lowe Show

Under-The-Radar Moves of the Offseason with Fred Katz, TV Recommendations with Joanna Robinson, Lakers Check-In, Plus Mets Corner Continues with Sean Fennessey

July 31, 2025 2h 1m
Zach’s most eclectic show yet! First up, Fred Katz joins to talk about the best under-the-radar (1:16) and WTF (25:41) moves of the offseason. Then, Zach needs a TV show to watch as he heads out on...
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Most Intriguing Players Next Season with Howard Beck, and All Things Mavericks With Tim Cato

July 28, 2025 1h 49m
What up, Beck?! Howard joins Zach to draft their most intriguing players for this upcoming season (1:20). No rookies or sophomores, no established stars … NO problem! The guys are most intrigued by...
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Eastern Conference Tiers With Michael Pina, and John Jastremski Joins Mets Corner

July 24, 2025 1h 53m
Zach welcomes Michael Pina to talk tiers of the Eastern Conference (1:17). Which teams can plausibly make the NBA Finals? What teams are tanking? And where does everyone else fall in? Along the way...
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Dame Returns to Portland, CP3 and Smart Head to LA, Plus More With Rob Mahoney

July 21, 2025 1h 20m
Dame is back with the Blazers (1:25). Rob and Zach discuss how it happened, how he fits with this team, and the romanticism of it all. There’s yet another reunion with Chris Paul in L.A. (26:27)—a...
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Beal to L.A., the Spurs' Future, and More With Mo Dakhil, Plus Sean Fennessey Returns for Mets Corner

July 17, 2025 1h 45m
Zach and Mo begin by discussing Bradley Beal joining the Clippers (1:28): L.A.’s new rotation and where this leaves Phoenix. Next, they talk Sixers (24:18), including Paul George’s latest injury news...
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A Look at the Lakers With Dan Woike, Plus Key Restricted Free Agents and More With Nekias Duncan

July 14, 2025 1h 44m
From Las Vegas, Zach welcomes Dan Woike to discuss all things Lakers and LeBron (1:14): What’s the latest, what is each side looking for, and where do the Lakers stack up in the West? Next, Nekias...
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Max Extensions, Plus Zach’s WTF Teams With Rob Mahoney and the Debut of Mets Corner With Sean Fennessey

July 10, 2025 1h 55m
Rob Mahoney jumps on first to talk extensions (1:20)—specifically, the difference between Chet Holmgren's and Devin Booker's latest deals. Then they discuss a group of clubs that Zach is labeling WTF...
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What Up Trade?! Reaction to Today’s Deal, What It Means for Beal, and a Whole Lot More With Howard Beck.

July 07, 2025 1h 47m
The three most anticipated words in basketball podcasting begin today with reaction to the Norman Powell–John Collins three-team trade (1:16). The guys discuss what this deal does for the Clippers,...
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NBA Free Agency Instant Reactions With Wosny Lambre and John Hollinger

July 01, 2025 1h 46m
Zach is joined by Big Wos to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks signing Myles Turner and waiving Dame Lillard’s contract (1:27), where the Lakers stand after LeBron James opted into his player option...
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Zach’s FA Preview! What to Watch for Ahead of the Start of NBA Free Agency.

June 28, 2025 34m
Zach hops on to quickly discuss what teams and what players we should have our eye on as free agency begins Monday (1:59). Giannis will be tracking what the Bucks will do, and so should we. Who else...
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Complete NBA Draft Analysis With Tate Frazier and Mo Dakhil. Plus, a Conversation With New Orlando Magic Teammate Desmond Bane.

June 26, 2025 1h 40m
Zach welcomes in Tate and Mo to break down last night’s draft from all angles (1:54): What are the Pelicans doing? Can Portland make some noise in the West (12:04)? And of course, Zach talks about the...
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The Thunder Win in Seven: Their Place in History and a Look at Their Future. Plus, Haliburton’s Injury, Durant’s Trade, and More With Rob Mahoney.

June 23, 2025 1h 46m
Rob Mahoney joins Zach to discuss what the enduring memories of these Finals will be (1:55), including the unfortunate Tyrese Haliburton injury, the Thunder’s suffocating D, and Shai...
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We’re Going to Game 7!! GAME 7, BABY! Howard Beck on the NBA Finals' Deciding Game, Plus J. Kyle Mann Previews the Draft.

June 20, 2025 1h 49m
Howard Beck joins from Indiana to recap a Pacers blowout and preview a Game 7 (1:54), including how we got here and what to look for on Sunday. Then, the duo give their thoughts on the sale of the...
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Game 5 Instant Reaction!! J-Dub’s Dominance, Haliburton’s Struggles, Trade Season Begins, and Much More With Kirk Goldsberry.

June 17, 2025 1h 30m
Zach and Kirk sit down moments after the final whistle for a full breakdown of Game 5 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder take a 3-2 series lead (1:49). They discuss Jalen Williams's heroics, the...
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Shai Saves the Thunder, and the NBA Finals Are Now 2-2: All the Drama in the NBA With Bill Simmons.

June 14, 2025 1h 28m
After a riveting Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Bill Simmons joins Zach to break it all down (1:52): Did tonight’s game decide the NBA title? They discuss Shai’s stellar MVP performance...
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All Tied Up in the NBA Finals: What Happened and What to Watch for in Game 3. Plus, Offseason News, Notes, and Fake Trades With Michael Pina.

June 09, 2025 1h 18m
Zach and Michael Pina discuss the 1-1 NBA Finals from the city of Game 3, Indianapolis (1:52). They talk about the keys to the Thunder's victory, what the Pacers can do to adjust, and much more. Then,...
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What Happened in OKC? A Full Game 1 Break Down With Mo Dakhil. Plus, More Offseason Check-ins With Howard Beck.

June 06, 2025 1h 34m
Still delirious from last night, Zach welcomes Mo Dakhil to discuss a shocking Game 1 of the NBA Finals (2:04). They go through Indiana’s turnovers, the Thunder’s decision-making, and what to watch...
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Thibs Fired: What Now for the Knicks? Plus, a Pacers Deep Dive With Caitlin Cooper and Throwback Thunder Time With Jeff Green and Kendrick Perkins.

June 04, 2025 1h 47m
Zach begins by reacting to the news out of New York (2:09): What happened, why, and what does the future hold for the Knicks? Then, an Indiana-centric look at the Finals with Caitlin Cooper and a...
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WELCOME TO… the NBA Finals: Pacers–Thunder Preview with Kirk Goldsberry, Plus the State of the Knicks with Ian Begley

June 02, 2025 1h 55m
Zach welcomes Kirk Goldsberry for a comprehensive preview of the NBA Finals (1:53): How the Pacers overcame chaos to reach this point, what to watch for when Indiana has the ball (29:53) as opposed to...
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The Thunder’s Road to the Finals, Looking at the Wolves' Future, and Ranking the Entire Eastern Conference With Wosny Lambre

May 29, 2025 1h 35m
Big Wos joins Zach to first discuss the Thunder’s path from the 2012 Finals to where we are today (1:15). They then share their thoughts on the discourse around Anthony Edwards (25:07), where the...
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Knicks Comeback, Towns Comes Up Huge, and Both Conference Finals Inch Closer With Rob Mahoney

May 26, 2025 1h 17m
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to cover a pair of 2-1 conference finals, starting in the East (1:12), where it was the Knicks' turn for a comeback in the series. What did they change, and how will...
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YES 'CERS!! Last Night’s Crazy Comeback With Chris Mannix. Plus, Some Intriguing Offseason Teams With John Hollinger.

May 22, 2025 1h 44m
Chris Mannix joins Zach to recount a wild night at MSG, as both were in the building for the epic Game 1 between the Pacers and Knicks (1:12). Later, John Hollinger joins to talk about some...
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Thunder Dominate Game 7, and the Conference Finals Are Set. Full Previews, Plus a Look at Uncertain Offseasons With Howard Beck.

May 19, 2025 1h 50m
What up, Beck?! Howard and Zach break down OKC’s Game 7 blowout against Denver (1:06). Then they preview the conference finals, beginning with the West (36:45), followed by the East (59:43), before...
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Game 7 Baby! OKC-Denver Breakdown With Andrew Schlecht, and a Warriors Postmortem With Logan Murdock

May 16, 2025 1h 41m
Andrew Schlecht joins Zach to talk about the two sweetest words in the english language—GAME 7—and the series as a whole from every angle (1:04). Then Zach dissects the massive Game 6 tonight in New...
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Inside the Drawing Room, Lottery Reactions, and Heartbreak for Boston With Bill Simmons

May 13, 2025 1h 5m
Zach is in Chicago to give a first-hand account of last night’s NBA draft lottery, but first he’s joined by Bill Simmons to discuss the unfortunate injury to Jayson Tatum (0:46). Then, Zach gives a...
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Cavs on the Ropes, Thunder and Nuggets Trade Blows, and Potential Giannis Trades With Rob Mahoney

May 12, 2025 1h 29m
Just hours from the NBA draft lottery, Zach and Rob react to the Giannis Antetokounmpo news (1:05) and discuss how it might relate to who gets the no. 1 pick. Then they react to a pair of Game 4s...
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Playoff Comeback or Collapse?! NBA Breakdowns With Fred Katz and Adam Mares. Plus, a Draft Lottery Preview With J. Kyle Mann.

May 08, 2025 1h 49m
As the shocking NBA playoffs continue, Zach is joined by Fred Katz to discuss what went down in Boston last night (1:07), as well as the Warriors' game plan without Steph Curry tonight (30:00) and...
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Round 2 Begins! Plus, Reactions to a Pair of Game 7s With Howard Beck and an NBA-‘Severance’ Crossover With Zach Cherry.

May 05, 2025 2h 16m
What up, Beck? Howard joins Zach to break down the Warriors’ Game 7 win last night (1:10).  Then, they discuss offseason plans for the Rockets (20:08) and Clippers (34:20), before previewing Round 2...
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Round 1 Winds Down: Lakers Eliminated, Game 6 Previews, and More With Michael Pina

May 01, 2025 1h 42m
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to discuss the end of the road for a few teams, starting with the Lakers’ loss to the Wolves (1:05). Next, they look ahead to Game 6 between the Warriors and Rockets...
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Playoff Drama! NBA First-Round Action Heats Up With Rob Mahoney.

April 28, 2025 1h 43m
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss a thrilling weekend of basketball. However, they must first start with the unfortunate Damian Lillard injury (1:01).  Later, they dissect all the drama in the...
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Huge Playoff Takeaways With Kirk Goldsberry, Plus a Deep Dive Into Wolves-Lakers With Jon Krawczynski

April 24, 2025 1h 44m
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry for some reactions to what they’ve seen so far and to talk about what to look for tonight (1:04). They then look at the physicality of Warriors-Rockets (39:05), and...
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The Playoffs Are Here! Game 1 Takeaways With Howard Beck and Series Breakdowns With Steve Jones Jr.

April 21, 2025 1h 42m
What up, Beck? Zach and Howard dive into the major story lines from the playoff frenzy (00:59), including the game of the weekend in Denver (23:29). Then, Steve Jones Jr. joins the show for some...
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Play-In Reaction, More Playoff Previews, and Final Awards Ballots With Michael Pina

April 17, 2025 1h 33m
Zach and Pina begin by reacting to the latest play-in games and looking at the future of the Kings and Bulls (1:01). Then, they preview the much-anticipated Warriors-Rockets series (37:19). Along the...
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Zach’s Mega-Playoff Preview! Reaction to Breaking News, Plus All the Action Out West With Bill Simmons, and Eastern Previews With Mo Dakhil.

April 16, 2025 2h 7m
Zach is joined by Bill Simmons to begin his playoff preview, but not before reacting to breaking news in New Orleans and Phoenix (0:52).  They then talk Western play-in games (18:58), Clippers-Nuggets...
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Luka’s Emotional Night in Dallas: Scenes From Last Night’s Lakers-Mavs Game With Marc Stein. Plus, More NBA Awards With Kirk Goldsberry.

April 10, 2025 1h 49m
Marc Stein gives Zach the inside story on Luka Doncic’s highly anticipated return to Dallas (0:48). He and Kirk Goldsberry then run down a slew of NBA awards (45:55), including Rookie of the Year...
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Instant Reaction Pod With Matt Moore: Breaking News in Denver

April 08, 2025 33m
Zach and NBA writer Matt Moore react to the shocking NBA news that the Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth.
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Lakers' Statement Win Over OKC? Plus, Awards Talk With Howard Beck and a Warriors Check-In With Anthony Slater.

April 07, 2025 1h 50m
Zach is back! And he's making up for lost time by talking about the wild Western Conference playoff race, the showdown between the Lakers and the Thunder, and NBA awards with Howard Beck. Plus, a look...
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March 31, 2025 0m
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