The Zach Lowe Show

Zach 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 share their thoughts on Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension, before previewing what the contracts could look like for the Knicks’ stars. Finally, they close the show with some early award predictions.(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(01:34) Howard Beck joins the show!(03:03) The Jalen Duren contract situation is getting spicy!(10:55) Duren is only 22 and his trajectory is still pointing up(21:50) Kawhi Leonard contract extension(30:03) Steph Curry latest(37:42) What’s going to happen with KAT?(48:00) Coach of the Year Award Picks(56:17) 6th Man of the Year Award PicksHost: Zach LoweGuest: Howard BeckProducers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike WargonSocial: Keith Fujimoto and Michael SzokoliThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
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Zach 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 the way.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:42) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(3:01) Utah Jazz

(8:45) Denver Nuggets

(13:36) Minnesota Timberwolves

(18:52) Portland Trailblazers

(23:08) Oklahoma City Thunder

(28:28) Memphis Grizzlies

(33:43) Dallas Mavericks

(37:59) San Antonio Spurs

(42:36) Houston Rockets

(55:39) New Orleans Pelicans

(1:02:26) Golden State Warriors

(1:07:03) Phoenix Suns

(1:11:54) Los Angeles Clippers

(1:15:48) Sacramento Kings

(1:26:06) Los Angeles Lakers

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach 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 Field giving Pete Alonso a curtain call.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:33) Drafting favorite NBA champions since 2000

(23:02) Second round

(36:58) Third round

(54:19) Fourth round

(1:11:41) Fifth round

(1:28:05) Teams that weren’t selected

(1:40:38) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey!

(1:41:21) Should Mets fans have given Pete Alonso a curtain call?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Chris Ryan, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach 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 ask one big question for each.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:28) Michael Pina joins the show!

(2:02) Final thoughts on the Clippers

(9:43) Toronto Raptors

(14:02) Boston Celtics

(17:25) Philadelphia 76ers

(21:09) Brooklyn Nets

(24:37) New York Knicks

(29:24) Miami Heat

(32:51) Atlanta Hawks

(37:01) Washington Wizards

(41:39) Orlando Magic

(46:33) Charlotte Hornets

(51:38) Indiana Pacers

(57:02) Detroit Pistons

(1:03:18) Cleveland Cavaliers

(1:07:47) Chicago Bulls

(1:13:59) Milwaukee Bucks

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Michael Pina

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach 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 this season. Then, Luke Epplin comes on to share stories from his new book, 'Moses and the Doctor.'

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:31) Law Murray joins the show!

(3:03) The Clippers remain a mess

(7:31) Ranking the seven teams that haven’t won a playoff series in the 2020s

(9:56) The Magic still have the best chance to win a playoff series

(32:33) Ranking the same seven teams based on which ones you'd want to run over the next five years

(35:37) The Wizards jump up the list here

(1:05:21) Fake Domantas Sabonis trades

(1:15:46) Luke Epplin joins the show!

(1:16:39) It’s been 43 years since the 76ers won a title

(1:30:50) How Dr. J got his nickname

(1:34:46) Darryl Dawkins was unfiltered in interviews

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Law Murray and Luke Epplin

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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