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Zach Lowe and ESPN Draft Expert Jonathan Givony discuss the Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson to be their new Head Coach, what that means for Darius Garland and the future of their franchise. Then they preview the top of the NBA Draft and what trades we may expect to see on draft night, breakdown some of their favorite sleeper prospects, and look at the potential landing spots for Paul George.

:30- Kenny Atkinson hired by the Cavs
6:45 - Is Darius Garland apart of the Cavs long-term future
12:30- How the Second Apron effects the offseason
21:30 What the Hawks are going to do with the 1st overall pick
24:30- How do the Spurs build around Wemby
34:20-Does Houston take a swing
43:00-Reed Sheppard's intrigue as a prospect
46:25-Will Zach Edey work in the NBA?
53:00- Sleepers for the Draft
56:15- Paul George talk
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Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks talk through all of the angles of the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade, look at landing spots for Paul George, weigh in on the Kings' cap sheet and potential moves, and discuss the state of the Lakers now that they've landed a head coach in JJ Redick.

Sam Presti's press release on Giddey trade (1:21)

Chicago's rebuilding plan (3:41)

Giddey's limitations (12:38)

OKC with Caruso (17:01)

Paul George buzz (28:02)

Fake Paul George opt-in and trade scenarios (34:19)

Malik Monk re-signs in Sacramento (44:12)

The Lakers hire JJ Redick (50:51)

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla joins The Lowe Post to discuss his flashbulb memories after winning the championship, his analytical approach, the challenge of repeating, and the role of luck in the playoffs. Then Jeff Van Gundy joins to discuss his role as an advisor to the Celtics and why he decided to join the Clippers staff as Ty Lue's lead assistant. Plus, the Pistons' firing of Monty Williams and the Pacers' extension with Pascal Siakam.

What was said in the halftime lockerroom of Game 5 (2:34)

Flashbulb memories from the postgame blur (4:45)

On how he and Zach ran into each other on the court before Game One (7:23)

Learning from his personal Mount Rushmore of coaches (12:07)

The influence of his father (15:12)

How quickly this has all happened for him (22:45)

Implementing his style in his first full off-season as the head coach (24:40)

The 4th quarter of Game 3 (28:28)

The impact of Al Horford (34:14)

On the challenge of repeating (35:47)

Van Gundy (41:13)

On what he did for the Celtics (44:42)

On being a part of his first championship team (47:31)

Brad Stevens is a ruthless competitor (56:50)

On joining the Clippers staff (1:01:44)

News and notes from around the league (1:14:14)

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to react live to the Boston Celtics winning the 2024 NBA Finals. The guys are joined by surprise guests including legendary sportswriter Jackie MacMullan, Celtics' legend Cedric Maxwell, ESPN's Tim Bontemps & Tim MacMahon and more to break down what the difference was for Boston, the future potential of this team and way more!
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Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Mavericks' monster win in Game 4, Luka Doncic's improved defensive effort, Dallas' physicality, how Kristaps Porzingis' absence was felt, and the slim chances the Mavericks have to get the series back to Dallas.

Mavericks rout Celtics to stave off elimination (1:35)

Luka's defensive effort (6:12)

The absence of Porzingis (16:16)

Boston's offense coming and going (22:28)

How Porzingis can open things up for the Celtics (33:39)

Dallas' chances to extend this series (41:11)
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Zach and Mo Dakhil of The Athletic discuss Luka Doncic fouling out of Game 3, Boston's offensive woes in the 4th quarter, who their Finals MVP is at this point, and the legendary life of Jerry West.


Celtics survive late rally from Mavs to take 3-0 lead (1:08)

Luka's fouls (5:14)

Boston's 4th quarter meltdown (10:21)

Why can't Dallas generate more 3s? (20:31)

How much did Boston miss Porzingis? (26:20)

Holiday trade put Boston over the top (34:50)

Trading away Smart was the right move (44:14)

Finals MVP so far (48:33)

Remembering Jerry West (51:14)
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