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Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the news, or lack thereof, of LeBron James's free agency decision. Then, it’s time for the relegation zone draft where they rank the most intriguing teams that may find themselves in the relegation zone next season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:33) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (6:00) LeBron is still good enough to fit with any team (8:15) The relegation zone draft (9:47) Memphis Grizzlies (17:44) New Orleans Pelicans (27:44) Chicago Bulls (34:47) Thoughts on the free throw rule in summer league? (36:45) Dallas Mavericks (52:05) Washington…
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