Knicks Complete the Sweep! Plus, the Wizards Get the First Pick, and Will Wemby Be Suspended?

NBA Finals Are Here! All the Info You Need from Podcast Row

Zach 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 The Zach Lowe Show! (01:33) Gary Payton joins the show (04:44) Facing the Bulls in the Finals (06:30) Being involved with the future Seattle franchise (14:43) Tim Legler joins the show (20:19) Expectations for the Knicks offense (23:50) X-factors in the Finals (29:57) Robert Horry joins the show (36:48) Horry's time with the Lakers (42:37) Does Horry belong in the Hall of Fame? (47:12) Ian Begley joins the show (54:56) Could the Knicks be here with Tom Thibodeau? (58:16) The lowlights of Knicks (01:01:13) DeAndre Jordan joins the show (01:06:13) Clarifying the kidnapping story (01:11:35) How long will the series go? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Gary Payton, Tim Legler, Robert Horry, Ian Begley, and DeAndre Jordan Producers: Jonathan Frias and Michael Szokoli Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan [https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

A Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals Preview! Plus, What's Next for the Thunder?

Zach 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 The Zach Lowe Show! (01:37) Finals are set, welcome fairweather fans (06:16) OG defending Wemby (15:00) Mitchell Robinson could swing the Finals (28:22) How will the Knicks attack the Spurs (45:09) Will we see OG at center? (47:08) Transition game (50:39) Finals predictions (58:58) Andrew Schlect joins! (01:00:26) Two extremes for OKC (01:08:15) Will OKC chase Giannis? (01:15:50) Why did Chet vanish? (01:18:07) OKC's roster construction Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Mo Dakhil and Andrew Schlect Producers: Jonathan Frias, Michael Szokoli, Oscar De La Luz Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside [https://michelobultra.com/courtside] MICHELOB ULTRA COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside [https://michelobultra.com/courtside] for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan [https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Spurs Force Game 7! Game 6 Thoughts, Keys for Each Team, and More!

Zach 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 expect the stars to play. Plus, they reveal what Mitchell Robinson’s broken pinkie means for the Knicks and who they should want to play in the Finals. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:17) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (5:24) The Spurs have shown their youth doesn’t matter (13:40) SGA's last 4 games have been his worst as a star (19:23) Is it time for an OKC lineup change? (30:49) The Thunder need more from Chet Holmgren (36:25) Who should the Knicks be rooting for? (46:02) Quick lottery thoughts Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Kirk Goldsberry Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Knicks' Finals Run, and Most Iconic Calls With Mike Breen! Plus, Spurs-Thunder Game 6 Primer.

Zach 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 Thunder beat the Spurs defense in Game 5 and what each team needs to do to win Game 6. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:09) Mike Breen joins the show! (4:50) What will you remember from the Knicks' run to the Finals? (13:00) Random list of alums it would be cool to see at the Finals (24:51) What are your memories of last year’s Eastern Conference finals? (37:23) On the double-bang Curry shot (45:28) Do you approach this Finals any differently with the Knicks being in it? (47:49) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (50:19) Thoughts on Wemby’s Game 5 performance (1:01:26) How have the Thunder beaten the Spurs defense? (1:17:05) I expect Wemby to come out like a man possessed Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Mike Breen and Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Knicks Are Heading to the Finals! Series Breakdown and Lottery Reform.

Zach 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 West, and what’s next for Cleveland. Then, John Hollinger joins to discuss the vote to reform the draft lottery. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:26) What up, Beck?! (2:55) The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals (15:50) Mike Brown deserves a lot of credit (28:04) Is Howard aware of Danhausen? (32:26) Kenny Atkinson’s comments (41:25) James Harden series autopsy (45:42) Does trading Evan Mobley for Giannis make sense? (56:01) Let’s run through some other NBA news stories (1:03:20) One thing you’re looking forward to in OKC-SA Game 5 (1:11:09) John Hollinger joins the show! (1:13:38) Lottery reform (1:22:17) On how these new rules affect the Memphis Grizzlies next year (1:25:29) Let’s look at what a credit type draft would look like Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Howard Beck and John Hollinger Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA®️ COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]