One Big Question for Every Eastern Conference Team! Plus, Ballmer Apology and Kawhi to the Raptors!

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   1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 50 min

   The Fatal Flaws of the Eastern Conference Contenders! Plus, Awards and TV Talk!

   Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to run through the Eastern Conference and share the fatal flaw of each contender. Then, they reveal which team they think is most dangerous to the Knicks and share some awards picks. Finally, Joanna Robinson comes on to discuss The New York Times' list of the top 100 TV shows of the 21st century. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:44) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (5:25) Which team is most dangerous to the Knicks? (17:48) How much will the Knicks miss Mitchell Robinson? (20:59) Cleveland still has a wing depth issue (33:09) The Pacers are still a…

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   28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

   Media Day Headlines, X Factor Players, All-Stars, and More!

   Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to cover the latest from NBA media day. Then, they reveal their under-the-radar X factors, share who could be a first-time All-Star, and review Jalen Brunson’s 'SNL' performance. Then, Keith O’Brien comes on to share stories about Larry Bird from his book ‘Heartland.’ (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:30) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (2:05) Media day news (30:32) Under-the-radar X factors for this season (53:35) Who can be a first-time All-Star? (1:04:11) Jalen Brunson 'SNL' review (1:10:44) Keith O’Brien joins the show! (1:21:00) On Bird almost quitting…

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   24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

   Contract Extensions Latest and Early Awards Predictions!

   Zach is joined by Howard Beck to run through the latest news from around the NBA. They start by discussing the most likely outcomes for Jalen Duren and the Pistons. Then, they share their thoughts on Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension, before previewing what the contracts could look like for the Knicks’ stars. Finally, they close the show with some early award predictions.(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(01:34) Howard Beck joins the show!(03:03) The Jalen Duren contract situation is getting spicy!(10:55) Duren is only 22 and his trajectory is still pointing up(21:50) Kawhi Leonard…

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   22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 45 min

   One Big Question for Every Western Conference Team!

   Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to go team by team through the Western Conference, and each share one big question they have for each team and cover the latest news and notes along the way. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:42) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (3:01) Utah Jazz (8:45) Denver Nuggets (13:36) Minnesota Timberwolves (18:52) Portland Trailblazers (23:08) Oklahoma City Thunder (28:28) Memphis Grizzlies (33:43) Dallas Mavericks (37:59) San Antonio Spurs (42:36) Houston Rockets (55:39) New Orleans Pelicans (1:02:26) Golden State Warriors (1:07:03) Phoenix Suns (1:11:54) Los Angeles…

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   17 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 2 min

   Drafting Our Favorite Championship Teams Since 2000!

   Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Joe House to draft their favorite NBA champions since 2000. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for Mets Corner to discuss how they both feel about Citi Field giving Pete Alonso a curtain call. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:33) Drafting favorite NBA champions since 2000 (23:02) Second round (36:58) Third round (54:19) Fourth round (1:11:41) Fifth round (1:28:05) Teams that weren’t selected (1:40:38) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey! (1:41:21) Should Mets fans have given Pete Alonso a curtain call? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Chris Ryan, Joe House, and Sean…

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   10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 50 min

   The Seven Teams Without a Playoff Series Win in the 2020s!

   Zach is joined by Law Murray to discuss the seven teams that have not won a playoff series this decade and rank them in order of the likelihood that they'll break that streak this season. Then, Luke Epplin comes on to share stories from his new book, 'Moses and the Doctor.' (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:31) Law Murray joins the show! (3:03) The Clippers remain a mess (7:31) Ranking the seven teams that haven’t won a playoff series in the 2020s (9:56) The Magic still have the best chance to win a playoff series (32:33) Ranking the same seven teams based on which ones you'd want to…

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   8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 55 min

   Clippers Punishment, Rookie Extensions, and Mike Schur on Sports Fandom!

   Zach is joined by John Hollinger to once again look at the punishment given to the Clippers and question whether maybe they got off easy. Then, they look at the players eligible for rookie extensions and share what they think will happen. Then, Mike Schur comes on to explain how fandom works in sports, discuss writing the infamous basketball scene in ‘The Office’ and even rank fruit. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:43) John Hollinger joins the show! (4:01) Did the Clippers get off easy? (13:28) Why did the Clippers even bother doing this? (25:00) Extension eligible rookies (1:03:17)…

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   3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

   Emergency Pod: Breaking Down the Clippers' Punishment!

   Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and Michael McCann to break down the massive punishment given to the Los Angeles Clippers. They run through the report and share their takeaways on the entire situation. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for a late-season edition of Mets Corner! (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:41) Kirk Goldsberry and Michael McCann join the show! (6:00) This is the biggest punishment from the league ever (14:54) Let’s look back at how all this started (31:27) This could be Steve Ballmer’s legacy (37:24) Kawhi didn’t receive much of a punishment (51:20) Mets Corner with…

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   31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

   The New-Look Timberwolves With Jon Krawczynski and Five Big Questions!

   Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski to break down what the next season will hold for the Minnesota Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. Then, Mo Dakhil comes on to answer five big questions about the upcoming NBA season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:17) Jon Krawczynski joins the show! (7:57) What is the Timberwolves’ ceiling? (17:46) Can this team compete with the Thunder or Spurs? (26:38) Will Kuminga be useful in the half-court offense? (33:07) Entertaining kids on vacation (37:57) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (40:50) Unwritten rules in baseball are stupid (43:20) Big…

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    26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

    NBA News Roundup With Rob Mahoney, and James Surowiecki on the Lakers Sale!

    Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to cover all the news they missed while on vacation. They discuss Bennedict Mathurin going to the Pelicans, Kawhi’s latest, and Peyton Watson going to the Cavs. Plus, they cover Klay Thompson signing with the Heat and Russell Westbrook announcing his retirement. Then, James Surowiecki joins to break down the ins and outs of the Lakers sale. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:27) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (1:51) Pelicans sign Bennedict Mathurin (10:08) What the hell is happening with Kawhi Leonard? (20:09) Cavs acquire Peyton Watson in sign-and-trade with…