The Zach Lowe Show

Free Agency Roundup With Bobby Marks, and Dan Woike on the Lakers!

Zach 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 far and discuss what’s going on in Denver. Then, Dan Woike comes on to recap the Lakers' offseason and preview what the team will look like this season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:42) Bobby Marks joins the show! (11:03) Why do the analytics not favor Jaylen Brown? (25:11) Why this deal for Jaylen Brown, and why now? (28:54) Donovan Mitchell gets a max extension (37:03) What’s going to happen with KAT? (44:38) Zach’s not concerned with the 76ers being able to share the ball (50:48) What’s happening with Nikola Jokic in Denver? (1:00:11) Bobby loved the Spurs getting Tobias Harris (1:04:06) Dan Woike joins the show! (1:08:32) Zach feels like the Lakers overspent on every acquisition (1:16:28) This could be a top-five offense right away (1:25:29) Walker Kessler is one of the most interesting players in the league (1:40:35) Let’s look at the Jazz's perspective on this trade Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Bobby Marks and Dan Woike Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon 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]

Emergency Pod! The Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers!

Zach 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 Kessler. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:45) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (4:11) Shocked at how little Boston got in return (10:49) This was the worst outcome for Boston (19:58) What will the Celtics look like next season? (21:51) Should Boston have gone all in on Giannis? (24:56) We have to take Philly seriously now (31:20) Lakers add Walker Kessler Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Mo Dakhil Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon 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]

Kawhi Is Headed Back to the Raptors! Plus, Where Will LeBron Sign and Ja Traded to Portland

Zach 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 The Zach Lowe Show! (02:56) Kawhi traded to the Raptors (22:59) LeBron is leaving the Lakers (29:14) Rob and Zach's ideal teams for LeBron (46:33) Ja Morant traded to the Trail Blazers Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Jonathan Frias, Michael Szokoli, Mike Wargon Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

NBA Free Agency Primer: The Main Characters of the Offseason!

Zach 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 character of the offseason will be. Finally, they share their thoughts on the Suns acquiring Miles Bridges. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:14) Michael Pina joins the show! (1:46) Most intriguing move we already know of (4:56) Main character no. 1 - Kawhi Leonard (13:06) Main character no. 2 - Jaylen Brown (17:24) Zach’s thoughts on analytics-gate (22:42) Teams that might actually be in on a Brown trade (25:17) Can the Celtics just bring him back? (28:55) Main character no. 3 - The Denver Nuggets (36:05) Main character no. 4 - LeBron James (37:15) Is a Warriors Big Four looming? (46:07) Main character no. 5 - The Detroit Pistons (48:00) Suns acquire Miles Bridges Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Michael Pina Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon 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]

LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves! Reactions and Grades. Plus, Mets Corner!

Zach 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 in Charlotte, and other trades made around the league. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for Mets Corner after a particularly embarrassing stretch. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:40) Jon Krawczynski and Mo Dakhil join the show! (5:52 ) Initial thoughts on the LaMelo Ball trade (12:26) The fit with Minnesota should work (18:02) Why did Charlotte do this? (26:48) What will Minnesota miss most from losing Naz Reid? (31:05) Charlotte still has a deep team (39:24) Do the Timberwolves have real concern over losing Ant? (48:35) Al Horford coming back to Golden State (52:21) What will happen with LeBron? (55:52) Isaiah Stewart heading to Memphis (1:04:38) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey! (1:08:43) The Mets are an embarrassment (1:28:03) The Mets have no hope (1:36:24) More likely to win a title: Mets or Jets? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Jon Krawczynski, Mo Dakhil, and Sean Fennessey Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon 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]