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

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]

Giannis Traded! Boston’s Future, Early Signings, Draft Thoughts, and More!

Zach 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 after missing out. Plus, they share their thoughts on all the early signings around the league. Then, Jonathan Givony comes on to recap the first round of the NBA draft and share his favorites along the way. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (01:29) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (02:50) Giannis traded to the Heat (13:14) Where does Miami stand now? (28:51) What’s next for Boston? (34:14) Is the relationship with Jaylen Brown broken? (38:51) Jaylen Brown fake trades (47:22) Let’s look at the latest deals around the league (01:19:19) Jonathan Givony joins the show! (01:20:15) Peterson goes second (01:36:53) How did the Bucks draft after trading Giannis? (01:51:45) Celtics and Spurs both draft big men (01:53:54) Surprised by Philon at 22? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Jonathan Givony Producers: Jonathan Frias and Mike Wargon 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. As the Official Beer Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 26, Michelob ULTRA away $1million in FIFA World Cup tickets and prizes. https://www.michelobultra.com/superioraccess/FIFAWORLDCUP26 [https://www.michelobultra.com/superioraccess/FIFAWORLDCUP26] MICHELOB ULTRA® FIFA® WORLD CUP 26TM SUPERIOR ACCESS. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+. Begins on 12/1/25 and ends on 7/31/26. Multiple entry periods. Visit https://www.michelobultra.com/superioraccess/FIFAWORLDCUP26 [https://www.michelobultra.com/superioraccess/FIFAWORLDCUP26] for free entry, entry deadlines, and Official Rules. Message and data rates may apply. Void where prohibited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]