The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to debate if the Spurs have pulled away from the rest of the NBA. Then, they give credit to the Thunder and Timberwolves for winning despite injuries and marvel at what Luka Doncic and Steph Curry have been able to do this year. Finally, they preview the reunion between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and look back at the teams Zach put in his crisis tier.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:25) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!

(4:24) Are the Spurs the team to beat this year?

(13:58) OKC continues to roll

(23:06) The LaMelo Ball trade was a flash point across the league

(31:33) Need to pay respect to Steph and Luka

(43:21) 76ers-Celtics preview

(58:54) Let’s check back in on the crisis teams

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to look up and down the NBA and place every team in one of three tiers. They start by revealing who they think are the best teams in both the East and West. Then, they break down the teams near the draft relegation zone, before closing with a list of teams that should be in crisis mode.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:08) Mo Dakhil joins the show!

(7:19) NBA tier list!

(8:17) Best in the East

(24:42) Best in the West

(38:24) Let’s look at the teams in the relegation zone

(49:35) The crisis tier

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Mo Dakhil

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to run through the biggest news and notes around the league including the Thunder’s injury struggles, Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start, and Luka’s monster game. Then, they each share the five role players who they think are driving winning and the five who need to play better for their teams.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:12) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(2:55) Thunder suffer another major injury

(17:06) Yaxel Lendeborg has been fantastic

(31:25) NBA Cup official predictions

(35:29) The five under-the-radar players driving winning and the five who need to play better

(49:29) Mavs are off to a great start!

(53:44) Grizzlies remain undefeated

(1:05:27) Quick Pelicans takes

(1:13:39) Let’s say something nice about the Brooklyn Nets

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach starts the show with his thoughts on this year’s rookie class, the Tatum-Brown feud, and the influx of injuries we’ve seen this year. Then, Ty Jerome joins the show to discuss his breakout, the upstart Grizzlies, and life on the road. Finally, he’s joined by Jonathan Abrams to preview his new book, ‘When We Were Young and Fearless’ about the KD, Russ, and Harden Thunder team.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(3:38) AJ Dybantsa makes his debut

(6:18) Yaxel Lendeborg looks fantastic

(10:29) Tatum-Brown feud continues

(19:37) Injuries continue to rise

(43:28) Ty Jerome joins the show!

(45:58) How did you get so good at floaters?

(55:17) Are the Grizzlies as much fun as they look on TV?

(1:00:04) On Cam Boozer

(1:09:23) Jonathan Abrams joins the show!

(1:11:16) Why was now the right time to write this book?

(1:28:51) On KD leaving the Thunder

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Jonathan Abrams and Ty Jerome

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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Zach starts the show by lamenting the injuries around the league and reveals why the Thunder could still be a title contender even without Jalen Williams. Then, Howard Beck joins the show to break down both the undefeated and winless teams before they close with their takes on the Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum "beef."

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:51) Jalen Williams suffers significant leg injury

(21:29) Howard Beck joins the show!

(22:48) Are the Thunder still contenders?

(31:46) LaMelo has fit in great with the Wolves

(36:07) Rockets are undefeated, and Amen Thompson looks incredible

(42:52) Maybe fans should stop trash-talking Luka

(52:50) Should we be concerned about the Knicks?

(1:07:11) The Heat are just not jelling right now

(1:18:41) Thoughts on the Tatum and Brown beef

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Howard Beck

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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