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
January 8, 2026 • 93 mins
Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to break down the decision to trade Trae Young to the Wizards. Then, they predict the final All-Star roster for the Western and Eastern conferences.
(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(1:47) Rob Mahoney joins the show!
(3:52) This is rock bottom for Trae Young’s trade value
(13:34) What does this mean for Alex Sarr’s development?
(21:16) What would you think of Anthony Davis with the Hawks?
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January 5, 2026 • 111 mins
Zach is joined by Fred Katz to discuss whether the Thunder have reason for concern after another loss. Then, they update their Eastern Conference power rankings and try to make sense of the cluster of teams at the top.
(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(1:38) Fred Katz joins the show!
(4:39) Any reason to be concerned with the Thunder?
(13:51) Eastern Conference power rankings
(15:50) No. 15
(20:23) No. 14
(25:33) No. 13...
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January 1, 2026 • 103 mins
Zach is joined by Adam Mares to break down how the Nuggets will fare without Nikola Jokic, discuss the 65-game minimum required for postseason awards, and dive into the Utah Jazz. Then, Mo Dakhil comes on to talk about the Spurs young core and the biggest stories in the East.
(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(1:22) Adam Mares joins the show!
(7:38) How many wins do you expect the Nuggets to win while Jokic is out?
(14:10) ...
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December 29, 2025 • 92 mins
Zach is joined by Howard Beck to dive deep into the Atlanta Hawks' options for the rest of the season, including what they might do with Trae Young. Then, they share their thoughts on Giannis’s windmill dunk in garbage time, the most interesting lottery teams, and the Warriors' continued struggles.
(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(1:50) Howard Beck joins the show
(4:37) Zach’s Atlanta Hawks apology
(11:58) A divorce betwe...
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December 26, 2025 • 74 mins
Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to examine why the Spurs match up so well with the Thunder and how it affects the rest of the NBA season. Then, they reveal their Christmas Day hot takes: They're fine with not bringing the Christmas jerseys back, Nikola Jokic is the MVP, and they're feeling better about the Cavs, despite the loss.
(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(2:02) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!
(5:41) The Spurs are ...
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December 22, 2025 • 114 mins
Zach is joined by Tony Jones and Jon Krawczynski to discuss the forgotten teams in the NBA: the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, J. Kyle Mann comes on to break down this year's rookie class and select a midseason All-Rookie team.
(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!
(2:05) Tony Jones and Jon Krawczynski join the show
(6:10) Could Ivica Zubac be on the move?
(15:21) Thoughts on the league changing the tankin...
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Zach is joined by Big Wos to discuss the bone he has to pick with ‘Jeopardy’ before running through their list of under-the-radar trade candidates. Then, Alperen Sengun comes on to break down his play and share his goals. Finally, Zach welcomes in Jalen Duren to learn more about his love of ‘Friends’ and what expectations we should have for the Pistons.
(0:00) Welcome to the Zach Lowe Show!
(1:47) Wosny Lambre joins the show
(6:...
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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
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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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