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 (29:13) No. 12 (32:42) No. 11 (35:37) No. 10 (40:37) No. 9 (44:17) No. 8 (45:07) No. 7 (51:09) No. 6 (1:03:33) No. 5 (1:12:05) No. 4 (1:18:16) No. 3 (1:28:55) No. 2 (1:39:14) No. 1 Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Fred Katz Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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) The 65-game rule could take Jokic out of postseason awards contention (21:15) Miscellaneous Nuggets thoughts (22:40) LeBron is at risk of missing the All-Star Game (27:48) Tanking and the Utah Jazz (38:38) Zach welcomes Mo Dakhil to the show! (40:51) How is Wemby developing offensively? (50:59) Should the Spurs go all in this season? (56:16) Teams in the east are not afraid of the Knicks (1:03:50) Cavs continue to improve (1:09:01) Bucks fall to the Wizards again (1:14:58) Thoughts on Paolo Banchero’s situation (1:26:36) Looking around the trade landscape (1:31:30) The Lakers offense is underperforming Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Adam Mares and Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 between Trae Young and the Hawks feels inevitable (16:53) Which Hawks path is the most interesting? (24:30) Do we care about Giannis’s windmill dunk? (31:40) Teams that have the best chance in the lottery (38:20) How should the Jazz handle the rest of the season? (54:49) Clippers were playing below their talent level and have improved (59:06) Wild-card teams: Nets and Hornets (1:06:02) Warriors dynasty continues to fade (1:19:17) Celtics continue to exceed expectations (1:22:05) A potential Jayson Tatum return remains fascinating Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Howard Beck Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 ahead of schedule and are legit title contenders (16:34) This is the best rivalry in the NBA right now (22:11) Should the Thunder have Chet Holmgren guard Victor Wembanyama more? (25:51) The Spurs are not afraid of Chet (33:38) The Spurs' role players are outplaying the Thunder's role players (36:25) What is the ceiling for the Spurs? (37:53) Zach’s Insights to Mediocrity (41:34) Christmas game hot takes (42:29) JJ Redick is not happy with the Lakers (48:32) The Rockets offense is better than we thought (53:37) Nikola Jokic is once again the MVP of the league (56:48) Can we please get the tanking rules right this time around? (1:01:20) Our confidence level in the Cavs after they fell to the Knicks (1:07:01) Anthony Davis suffers a groin injury Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Kirk Goldsberry Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 tanking policy (25:45) The forgotten teams: the Philadelphia 76ers (35:11) VJ Edgecombe has changed things for Philly (46:02) The forgotten teams: the Minnesota Timberwolves (50:04) This team is waiting to be challenged (1:04:41) J. Kyle Mann on this year's rookie class (1:11:45) Who is the Rookie of the Year right now? (1:15:17) Edgecombe has the makings to be a star (1:25:38) Dylan Harper’s driving and finishing are phenomenal (1:38:07) How does Ace Bailey stack up? (1:47:16) Who are the other contenders for the All-Rookie team? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Tony Jones, Jon Krawczynski, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 (6:26) Cavs' disappointing season continues (14:26) Should the Knicks be allowed to enjoy their Cup win? (29:41) Could the Bucks be buyers? (38:12) What is LaMelo Ball’s trade value? (43:04) Time for the Clippers to sell? (45:20) Hawks can fill out their team without Giannis (49:22) Could be tough for Minnesota to make a trade (55:25) Wild-card trade candidates (1:07:58) Zach is joined by Alperen Sengun (1:09:20) On losing in the playoffs last season (1:17:51) On upping his game defensively (1:27:12) How close are you to being All-NBA? (1:31:06) Jalen Duren joins the show (1:32:43) How much do you want to be an All-Star? (1:38:27) On his fandom of the show ‘Friends’ (1:49:46) What do you remember from the Pistons 28-game losing streak? (1:53:19) Can the Pistons contend for a title? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Wosny Lambre, Alperen Sengun, and Jalen Duren Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 (15:05) The Cavs continue to struggle (21:11) Zion is back!! (32:15) Western Conference play-in team breakdowns (33:16) Portland Trail Blazers (42:19) Memphis Grizzlies (51:36) Utah Jazz (59:32) One prediction gone wrong (1:05:47) Warrior check-in with Nick Friedell (1:15:05) The team is letting Steph Curry down (1:21:09) Can this team win a playoff series? (1:26:24) The Warriors will try to make a trade but it may not be easy (1:30:42) Zach welcomes in Cam Johnson (1:32:49) How did you learn of the trade from Brooklyn (1:40:14) What’s it like playing with Jokic? (1:50:56) On the Valley Oop play with Phoenix (1:53:37) The story behind the Suns' no-show against Dallas in Game 7 Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Michael Pina, Nick Friedell, and Cam Johnson Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 place in history. Plus, don’t miss Zach’s thoughts on parades and stories about high school chaperoning! Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Howard Beck and Bill Simmons Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 (51:28), and Heat (1:02:26), as well as some court and jersey gripes to get off their chest! Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Steve Jones Jr. Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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, including the Raptors (56:37), Suns (01:04:12), and Hawks (01:10:42). Plus, some end-of-game coaching dilemmas, a classic “who says no” fake trade, and a whole lot more! Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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) join the show before they close it out with some Q&A from the audience (1:14:25). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Rob Mahoney, Jon Krawczynski, Chris Finch, and Donte DiVincenzo Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Spurs (1:32:15). Come for the basketball breakdowns, stay for the story of Zach's date from Friendster! Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Fred Katz Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Young trade idea, old movie jokes, and Zach’s insights into mediocrity! Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Howard Beck Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/LOWE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 (50:25), the Blazers (56:21), the Clippers (1:02:54), and the Wolves (1:10:44). All that plus some injury news, and where Game 7 of the World Series ranks among the all-time nerve-wracking games in sports (1:25:03)! Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Chris Vernon and Michael Pina Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/LOWE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Guests: Chris Ryan and Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/LOWE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 depressing gap years in Boston and Indiana (1:06:23). All that, plus their latest thoughts on the NBA’s gambling scandals (1:11:05), an Anthony Edwards injury update, and much more! Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Kirk Goldsberry Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/LOWE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 (1:13:45) to talk about his young Pistons team, his baseball career, and his enthusiasm for Halloween. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: David Purdum, Blake Griffin, and Trajan Langdon Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 (54:25), is Steph Curry on a heater still the best show in the NBA (1:09:07)? And a Wemby-Jokic face-off for league pass supremacy (1:22:18). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 impression! All that and much more on Part 1 of the League Pass Rankings. Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 ahead to this coming Pacers season, as well as look back on their magical playoff run. Not to mention some board game talk, training camp secrets, and a whole lot more! Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Steve Nash and Aaron Nesmith Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan Woike comes on to react to the news that LeBron James will miss the start of the season (1:56). What’s the concern level for the Lakers? How much will it hurt them in the standings? And who will start in LeBron’s place? Plus, Zach’s plea to get on Hot Ones, curse words from the former Yugoslavia, and Zach’s capture the flag game against fifth graders! Then, Nekias Duncan comes on to talk about a handful of teams, including the Bucks (36:51), Pelicans (46:14), Hornets (57:57), Bulls (1:11:03), and Grizzlies (1:21:49), before closing the show with a look at the Sixth Man of the Year race this coming season (1:29:58). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Dan Woike and Nekias Duncan Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zach welcomes Ian Begley to break down the latest reports that the Knicks and Bucks have discussed a Giannis trade (2:07). Should New York be hesitant about this? What are some fake trades that make sense? What dream did Zach have, and how does it relate to Michael Kay?!? Next, Mo Dakhil comes on for a deep dive on the San Antonio Spurs (38:39), discussing Wemby’s ceiling, his connection with De'Aaron Fox, and what to expect from Dylan Harper. Finally, the pair give you reasons to watch the dregs of the NBA—Brooklyn (1:06:36), Utah (1:16:22), and Washington (1:27:32)—while talking about Lauri Markkanen’s future, whether the Hornets belong in this category, and some jokes about LeBron’s “decision” along the way. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Ian Begley and Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zach welcomes in John Hollinger for their annual look at which teams confuse them the most (1:58). Along the way, the pair discuss the Spurs (12:28), Celtics (17:19), Raptors (21:55), and Rockets (30:41). Which team do they agree on? And which team did Hollinger change Zach’s mind on? They also touch on the Mavericks (37:01), Pacers (52:01), Suns (57:18), some baseball talk, and a whole lot more. Host: Zach Lowe Guest: John Hollinger Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zach and Kirk Goldsberry begin by discussing the Jonathan Kuminga contract signing (2:11): What does it mean for the Warriors' outlook, and what does it mean for a possible trade? Next, some news and notes from various media days around the league (27:01), including honest comments from Giannis and starting lineups in L.A. Then, it’s time to pick some awards (40:11), starting with, of course, MVP. Who will win? But also, who’s an under-the-radar candidate who could crack the top four? The two also run through their thoughts on possibilities for Coach of the Year (52:09). Last but not least, Sean Fennessey joins to wallow in Mets misery (1:06:24) with a postmortem on their favorite baseball team after they failed to make the playoffs. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Sean Fennessey Producers: Jesse Aron and Jonathan Frias Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
