The Zach Lowe Show
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 Mondays and Thursdays.
Episodes
December 15, 2025 • 128 mins
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to break down Wemby’s return, preview the Cup finals, and discuss the Western Conference play-in bubble. Then, Nick Friedell comes on for a Warriors check-in. Finally, Zach welcomes in Cam Johnson to learn more about playing with Jokic and his career.
(0:00) Welcome to the Zach Lowe Show!
(1:37) Michael Pina joins the show
(3:24) Can the Spurs win it all this season?
(11:40) Spurs-Knicks preview...
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December 11, 2025 • 117 mins
Zach is joined by Howard Beck to put into context just how good OKC is (6:30). Then, they preview the NBA Cup semifinals, before going through the history of mega-trades (46:47). Finally, Zach closes the show with a somber edition of Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey (1:23:38).
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Howard Beck and Sean Fennessey
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil
Social: Keith Fujimoto
The Ring...
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December 8, 2025 • 96 mins
Zach is joined by Tim Legler to answer one question for each NBA Cup quarterfinal team (2:30). Then they talk through their favorite Giannis fits (37:15) before closing the show by revealing their All-Star picks (1:15:33).
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Tim Legler
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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December 4, 2025 • 115 mins
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to find potential Giannis trade partners, including the Knicks, Hawks, Spurs, and Rockets; share their thoughts on Chris Paul; and discuss the Thunder’s unbelievable start (2:07). Then, Sean Fennessey joins the show for an offseason edition of Mets Corner (1:21:44).
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Sean Fennessey
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil
Socia...
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December 1, 2025 • 88 mins
Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to untangle the crowded Eastern Conference field. They discuss whether anyone will challenge the Knicks and Cavs (8:10), whether Atlanta needs to move on from Trae Young (33:42), and why the Celtics are outperforming expectations (48:04). Plus, they list the players they think could be on the move, including what they think the Hornets will do with LaMelo Ball (1:11:48).
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Mo Dakhi...
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November 26, 2025 • 74 mins
Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to answer six big questions, including how Tyler Herro’s return affects the Heat (4:06) and whether the Hawks are better without Trae Young (23:38). Plus, why Nikola Jokic might just be the greatest NBA player ever (55:38), and Stan reveals his updated NBA Finals pick (1:05:36).
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Stan Van Gundy
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil
Social: Keith ...
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What up, Beck (1:34)?! Howard joins Zach to see how the teams in Los Angeles are doing now that Kawhi has returned and LeBron has two games under his belt (14:06). Next, to Florida to look at two rising teams: the Magic (30:59) and Heat. And then a look at two falling teams: the Warriors (51:30) and Wizards. Finally, Bill Simmons joins the show to talk about the career of Chris Paul (1:13:45): best years, worst moments, and his pl...
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November 19, 2025 • 72 mins
Steve Jones Jr. joins Zach to first break down LeBron James's season debut (1:48). How’d the Lakers offense look? Any concerns on defense? And how far can they go in a loaded West? Next, a look at the red-hot Pistons (25:44) and what their ceiling can be. Then a quick detour to Zach’s Insights to Mediocrity (42:26) this week, featuring what to do about your ties! Lastly, the pair share some thoughts on the Cavs (44:12), Wolves (51:...
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November 17, 2025 • 87 mins
Mo Dakhil joins Zach (1:54) to talk about the dominance of the Thunder and Nuggets and how they’ve separated themselves from the rest of the league. Next, they look toward the bottom of the standings to discuss five disasters happening out West (25:43). Who’s got the biggest issues right now? What about going forward? And is choosing the worst disaster worse than going on 'Fear Factor'? Finally, some happy surprises across the NBA,...
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November 13, 2025 • 95 mins
Zach ventures to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for his FIRST live show ever (0:00), and he begins by power ranking the Western Conference with Rob Mahoney (2:23). Where did the hometown team come in? Next, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski (20:18) hops onstage to go through the most pivotal moments in Timberwolves franchise history: everything from big draft picks to the big-balls dance. Then, Chris Finch (37:03) and Donte DiVincenzo (58:28...
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November 11, 2025 • 51 mins
J. Kyle Mann joins Zach to react to today’s news of Nico Harrison’s firing (2:09) and sift through the wreckage of the Dallas Mavericks, going from the 2024 NBA Finals all the way to the present. What does it mean for the rest of the team, the front office, and the fans? All that, plus a slew of fake Anthony Davis trades (18:14) and much more.
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Fri...
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November 10, 2025 • 102 mins
Fred Katz of The Athletic joins the show to power-rank the entire Eastern Conference (1:50). Who’s last? Where did the surprising Bulls come in? How about the disappointing Magic (26:26)? Then, as the list goes on, an unexpected team cracks into the top five (48:35) and a consensus on no. 1 emerges (1:05:49). Lastly, some rapid-fire things out in the West, including issues for the Clippers (1:22:29) and incredible play from the Spu...
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November 6, 2025 • 103 mins
What up, Beck (1:43)?! Howard joins Zach to first react to some of Wednesday’s notable action in the NBA, including Dallas losing its third straight, the Lakers taking down Wemby (16:03), the Thunder dropping their first game (24:05), and more. Next, they discuss some news and notes around the league (29:30) before they hit on some of the breakout role players (53:42) and disappointing starts (1:13:44). All that, plus a wild Trae Y...
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November 3, 2025 • 102 mins
Zach begins by talking about the state of the Grizzlies with Chris Vernon (1:39): What does Ja Morant’s suspension mean for his future, and how much does he mean to the city of Memphis? Next, Michael Pina joins (25:23) to first discuss some fake trades involving Ja, as well as a potential disaster looming in New Orleans. Then, a trip around the Western Conference, with first impressions of Luka and the Lakers (44:12), the Nuggets (...
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October 30, 2025 • 101 mins
Chris Ryan joins Zach to start the show and revel in the good vibes around this 76ers team (1:51), talking about their young backcourt and what their new nickname should be! Then Mo Dakhil hops on to talk about who’s better or worse than we thought (22:31): The Bulls? The Bucks (44:55)? The Magic (50:24)? The Warriors (57:58)? Come for Noah Clowney’s gross highlight, and stay for Zach’s Oscar the Grouch costume!
Host: Zach Lowe
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October 27, 2025 • 89 mins
Zach and Kirk Goldsberry dive into the opening week of the season with their first impressions, overreactions, and random questions (2:21): How close is Wemby to being the best player already? Which second-tier star is making the most impressive leap (18:52)? And is the Rookie of the Year race more open than we thought (30:30)? Next, alarming rotation holes in Atlanta and Minnesota (40:36), worries in Orlando and Dallas, and depres...
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A loaded Zach Lowe Show begins with a huge announcement about how to see Zach LIVE and IN PERSON (0:00). Then it’s on to the latest breaking news from the gambling world (2:19) as David Purdum joins the show to tell us everything we need to know. Next, Blake Griffin hops on (27:55) to discuss what he and Zach have been seeing in the first few games: from the loaded West to the unbelievable Wemby! Finally, Trajan Langdon joins (1:13...
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October 21, 2025 • 98 mins
Zach begins by reacting to some of the latest extensions handed out in the NBA (1:49) before rejoining Rob to go through part 2 of their League Pass Rankings, starting where they left off at number 15 (11:34) and going all the way down to 1. Who will grab the top spot? Who’s the biggest surprise in the top 10? What jerseys do they hate now? And who will Guerschon Yabusele dunk on this season?! Plus, where did the Lakers clock in (5...
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October 20, 2025 • 74 mins
For the first time ever in podcast form, Zach Lowe unveils his annual League Pass Rankings! In Part 1 (1:52), Rob Mahoney joins to go through teams 30-16. Who’s last? Who do they disagree on? And who does Zach imagine Rob trying to talk to people about at a dinner party?? What to make of the 76ers (34:16), and where does the first good team check in (40:37). Come for the courts and jerseys analysis, stay for Zach’s Steve Ballmer im...
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NBA News of the Week and Predictions With Steve Nash, Plus Aaron Nesmith on the Pacers' Season Ahead
October 16, 2025 • 98 mins
Zach begins by reacting to a few late-breaking news items (0:00) before welcoming Steve Nash to get his media feet wet by talking about some of the other stories around the league (4:52), including Westbrook’s latest team, LeBron’s injury, and more. Then, the two run through their picks for NBA awards this season (28:32), followed by their picks for the NBA Finals (54:30). Lastly, Aaron Nesmith hops on with Zach (1:13:35) to look a...
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