The Zach Lowe Show
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Injuries Pile Up Around the NBA. Plus: Five Interesting Teams
Injuries Pile Up Around the NBA. Plus: Five Interesting Teams
About this podcast
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 Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Episodes
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- Injuries Pile Up Around the NBA. Plus: Five Interesting Teams · 1 h 48 minZach is joined by Jason Timpf to discuss the latest headlines surrounding the NBA, from Stephen Curry exiting a game after a collision, to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves having…
- Are the Spurs Clear Favorites? Plus, Tatum-Brown Reunion, and Crisis Watch! · 1 h 27 minZach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to debate if the Spurs have pulled away from the rest of the NBA. Then, they give credit to the Thunder and Timberwolves for winning despite…
- Early NBA Tier List: Elite Squads, Relegation Teams, and Crisis Candidates! · 1 h 35 minZach is joined by Mo Dakhil to look up and down the NBA and place every team in one of three tiers. They start by revealing who they think are the best teams in both the East and…
- Under-the-Radar Players Driving Winning or Losing, and Rookie Roundtable! · 1 h 24 minZach is joined by Rob Mahoney to run through the biggest news and notes around the league including the Thunder’s injury struggles, Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start, and Luka’s…
- The NBA’s Injury Epidemic, Rookie Review, and Ty Jerome on the Grizzlies! · 1 h 43 minZach starts the show with his thoughts on this year’s rookie class, the Tatum-Brown feud, and the influx of injuries we’ve seen this year. Then, Ty Jerome joins the show to…
- The Fallout From Jalen Williams's Injury and a Breakdown of the Undefeated and Winless Teams! · 1 h 34 minZach starts the show by lamenting the injuries around the league and reveals why the Thunder could still be a title contender even without Jalen Williams. Then, Howard Beck joins…
- Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More! · 1 h 21 minZach starts the show with his thoughts on the 76ers and Thunder victories on Tuesday night. Then, he’s joined by Mo Dakhil to do a deep dive into Wednesday’s slate of games and…
- Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More! · 1 h 28 minZach is joined by Fred Katz to detail what to expect from the Knicks following their historic title win and what to make of KAT’s contract standoff. Then, they anticipate which…
- Roundtable Preview With Stan Van Gundy! Plus, How Good Are the Lakers? · 1 h 57 minZach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to answer five big questions to prepare for the season. Plus, they look back on Stan’s time with the Magic and predict this season’s award…
- The Most Confusing Teams in the NBA! · 1 h 25 minZach is joined by Rob Mahoney to talk news and notes from around the league, including Brandin Podziemski’s new contract and Kyrie Irving’s return to the court. Then, they draft…
- Haliburton on His Return, Preseason Thoughts, and Most Intriguing Players! · 1 h 53 minZach and Nekias Duncan start things off by sharing their biggest takeaways from the preseason so far and revealing the players they find most intriguing. Then, Nick Friedell…
- LeBron Injury Update and Giannis Fit! Big Questions With Steve Nash! · 1 h 39 minZach is joined by Steve Nash to discuss LeBron’s latest injury concerns and how Giannis jelled with the Heat in his first action. Then, they answer big questions for the upcoming…
- The Fatal Flaws of the Eastern Conference Contenders! Plus, Awards and TV Talk! · 1 h 49 minZach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to run through the Eastern Conference and share the fatal flaw of each contender. Then, they reveal which team they think is most dangerous to…
- Media Day Headlines, X Factor Players, All-Stars, and More! · 1 h 46 minZach is joined by Mo Dakhil to cover the latest from NBA media day. Then, they reveal their under-the-radar X factors, share who could be a first-time All-Star, and review Jalen…
- Contract Extensions Latest and Early Awards Predictions! · 1 h 29 minZach is joined by Howard Beck to run through the latest news from around the NBA. They start by discussing the most likely outcomes for Jalen Duren and the Pistons. Then, they…
- One Big Question for Every Western Conference Team! · 1 h 44 minZach is joined by Rob Mahoney to go team by team through the Western Conference, and each share one big question they have for each team and cover the latest news and notes along…
- Drafting Our Favorite Championship Teams Since 2000! · 2 h 2 minZach is joined by Chris Ryan and Joe House to draft their favorite NBA champions since 2000. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for Mets Corner to discuss how they both feel about Citi…
- One Big Question for Every Eastern Conference Team! Plus, Ballmer Apology and Kawhi to the Raptors! · 1 h 26 minZach is joined by Michael Pina to recap Steve Ballmer’s apology letter and put a bow on the entire Clippers saga. Then, they run through every team in the Eastern Conference and…
- The Seven Teams Without a Playoff Series Win in the 2020s! · 1 h 49 minZach is joined by Law Murray to discuss the seven teams that have not won a playoff series this decade and rank them in order of the likelihood that they'll break that streak…
- Clippers Punishment, Rookie Extensions, and Mike Schur on Sports Fandom! · 1 h 55 minZach is joined by John Hollinger to once again look at the punishment given to the Clippers and question whether maybe they got off easy. Then, they look at the players eligible…
- Emergency Pod: Breaking Down the Clippers' Punishment! · 1 h 30 minZach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and Michael McCann to break down the massive punishment given to the Los Angeles Clippers. They run through the report and share their takeaways…
- The New-Look Timberwolves With Jon Krawczynski and Five Big Questions! · 1 h 36 minZach is joined by Jon Krawczynski to break down what the next season will hold for the Minnesota Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. Then, Mo Dakhil comes on to…
- NBA News Roundup With Rob Mahoney, and James Surowiecki on the Lakers Sale! · 1 h 47 minZach is joined by Rob Mahoney to cover all the news they missed while on vacation. They discuss Bennedict Mathurin going to the Pelicans, Kawhi’s latest, and Peyton Watson going…
- Part 2: The 10 Players Facing the Most Pressure Next Season · 58 minZach is once again joined by Kirk Goldsberry as they continue to rank the 10 players under the most pressure next season. They begin by debating Anthony Edwards vs. Tyrese…
- Part 1: The 10 Players Facing the Most Pressure Next Season · 1 h 6 minZach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry for a two-part special looking at the 10 players under the most pressure next season. In Part 1, they reveal the first half of their list and…
- Fallout From the LeBron Signing! Plus, Fake Curry Trades and Mets Corner! · 1 h 46 minZach is joined by Mo Dakhil to dive back into LeBron James signing with the 76ers and discuss what they expect from this team. Then, they throw out some fun Steph Curry trades…
- LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er! Plus, Could Embiid Be Traded? · 1 h 14 minLeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers! Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Michael Pina to break down what this signing means. They discuss if this makes Philly a…
- The 10 Most Interesting Extension Candidates With Grant Liffmann · 1 h 25 minZach is joined by Grant Liffmann to once again ponder what is happening with LeBron James. Then, they draft the 10 most interesting extension candidates and share their honorable…
- The Relegation Zone Draft With Rob Mahoney! · 1 h 33 minZach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the news, or lack thereof, of LeBron James's free agency decision. Then, it’s time for the relegation zone draft where they rank the most…
- What’s Next for Kawhi Leonard? Plus, Free Agency Check-in and Mets Corner! · 1 h 45 minFresh off Adam Silver’s press conference, Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to updates on Kawhi Leonard. Plus, they discuss LeBron landing spots, Wemby’s new contract…
- Will the Kawhi Trade Go Through? Plus, Donovan Mitchell Extends, and Summer League Debuts · 1 h 10 minZach is joined by Howard Beck to discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade possibly not going through due to the NBA's ongoing investigation. Next, they discuss Donovan Mitchell's contract…
- Free Agency Roundup With Bobby Marks, and Dan Woike on the Lakers! · 1 h 53 minZach is joined by Bobby Marks to break down the Jaylen Brown trade! Why did it happen now, and what does it mean for both teams? Plus, they break down all the other big moves so…
- Emergency Pod! The Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers! · 44 minZach is joined by Mo Dakhil to react to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. They discuss what this means for the 76ers and Celtics and cover the Lakers getting Walker…
- Kawhi Is Headed Back to the Raptors! Plus, Where Will LeBron Sign and Ja Traded to Portland · 1 h 38 minZach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the Kawhi trade, LeBron announcing that he will not return to the Lakers, and Ja being traded to the Trail Blazers. (0:00) Welcome to…
- NBA Free Agency Primer: The Main Characters of the Offseason! · 56 minZach is joined by Michael Pina to break down everything ahead of the official start of NBA free agency. They cover the moves that have already happened and discuss who the main…
- LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves! Reactions and Grades. Plus, Mets Corner! · 1 h 43 minZach is joined by Jon Krawczynski and Mo Dakhil to make sense of the Timberwolves acquiring LaMelo Ball. They discuss what Minnesota’s offense will look like, how Naz Reid fits…
- Giannis Traded! Boston’s Future, Early Signings, Draft Thoughts, and More! · 2 h 6 minZach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to break down the Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat. They cover what Miami’s offense will look like and what’s next for Boston…
- Who’s the Top Pick? Plus, Giannis Trade and Most Interesting Offseasons. · 60 minZach is joined by Jonathan Givony to discuss the looming Giannis trade, who will go first overall to the Wizards in this year’s NBA draft, and which teams have the potential for…
- Dybantsa, Peterson, or Boozer? NBA Draft Preview and Spurs Postmortem. · 1 h 44 minZach is joined by J. Kyle Mann to dive deep into this year’s draft class ahead of next week’s draft. They parse through where the stars at the top of the draft will end up…
- The Knicks Are NBA Champions! The Moments We’ll Remember Forever. · 1 h 50 minZach is joined by Sean Fennessey to discuss what the Knicks winning the title means for the city of New York. Then, Fred Katz comes on to share the moments he’ll remember forever…
- The MSG Miracle! OG’s Tip, the Spurs' Collapse, and a Finals MVP Debate! · 1 h 15 minZach is joined by Ian Begley to try to make sense of the Knicks' miraculous Game 4 comeback. They discuss OG Anunoby’s tip-in, debate who the MVP should be, and question what the…
- Spurs Take Game 3! Wemby’s Big Game, Brunson Hero Ball, and More! · 1 h 10 minZach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby to talk about the Spurs' Game 3 victory over the Knicks. They break down what led to Victor Wembanyama’s success, what Jalen…
- The Knicks Win a Game 2 Thriller with Jon Krawczynski! · 1 h 0 minZach is joined by Jon Krawczynski for an instant reaction to the Knicks' Game 2 win. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:00) A magical Knicks run(04:55) KAT is dominating…
- The Knicks Take Game 1 With Stan Van Gundy! · 1 h 9 minZach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(01:31) A very intense Game 1(06:23) Wemby's worst game of the…
- NBA Finals Are Here! All the Info You Need from Podcast Row · 1 h 18 minZach is joined by a lineup of special guests to preview the NBA Finals, relive their favorite playoff moments, and settle a long-running beef once and for all. (0:00) Welcome to…
- A Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals Preview! Plus, What's Next for the Thunder? · 1 h 44 minZach is joined by Mo Dakhil to breakdown the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs, before Andrew Schlect joins to discuss what's next for the Thunder. (0:00) Welcome to…
- Spurs Force Game 7! Game 6 Thoughts, Keys for Each Team, and More! · 53 minZach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to break down the Spurs Game 6 victory over the Thunder. They discuss the trends of the series, what each team needs in Game 7, and how they…
- The Knicks' Finals Run, and Most Iconic Calls With Mike Breen! Plus, Spurs-Thunder Game 6 Primer. · 1 h 28 minZach is joined by Mike Breen to discuss the Knicks' run, his most iconic calls, and how he’ll approach the NBA Finals this year. Then, Mo Dakhil joins to break down how the…
- The Knicks Are Heading to the Finals! Series Breakdown and Lottery Reform. · 1 h 39 minZach is joined by Howard Beck to react to the New York Knicks advancing to the Finals. They discuss what has led to this moment, how they’ll fare against whoever comes out of the…
- Knicks Take Commanding 3-0 Lead and What to Watch For in Thunder-Spurs! · 43 minZach is joined by Michael Pina to react to the Knicks pushing the Cavaliers to the brink. They discuss what has made the Knicks so good, look back at how this team was assembled…
