The Zach Lowe Show

The Ringer

Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Are the Thunder in Trouble? Plus, a Look Back at the Brandon Miller-Scoot Henderson Debate.

    Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to answer the NBA’s biggest questions, including which teams are real title contenders and the coaches and players who are most intriguing. Then, J. Kyle Mann comes on to reopen the Brandon Miller-Scoot Henderson debate. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:13) Big Questions with Rob Mahoney (6:07) Are the Thunder more vulnerable now than earlier in the season? (12:44) There are only four teams who could seriously win the West (21:33) Is Detroit a real title contender? (28:29) The four teams who could realistically win the East (31:19) What to make of the Celtics? (36:59) Are the Knicks the most confusing team in the league? (46:31) Which team most wants to avoid the play-in? (52:36) Jamahl Mosley will be the most scrutinized coach (56:05) Who is the most intriguing player for the rest of the year? (1:01:25) Tanking still needs more reform (1:12:29) The NBA version of the papal conclave (1:14:39) J. Kyle Mann revisiting the Scoot Henderson-Brandon Miller draft debate (1:24:12) Brandon Miller is unquestionably the better asset right now (1:35:15) Scoot has been injured, but people are forgetting about him (1:43:45) What would a redraft look like? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto This episode is presented by State Farm®️. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm®️ with the Assist. #ULTRAinstructor could get you closer to the action! https://michelobultra.com/instructor MICHELOB ULTRA®️ ULTRA Instructor. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on January 30, 2026 and ends on February 22, 2026. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/rules for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. 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

    1h 51m
  2. 12 FEB

    Jaren Jackson Jr. Out Indefinitely and a Look at the Tanking Crisis

    Zach is joined by The Athletic's Fred Katz to go through the biggest news and notes in the association, including Jaren Jackson Jr. being shut down for the remainder of the season. Then, they discuss the tanking epidemic and share ways to improve it before closing the show by revealing their best player fits after the trade deadline. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:06) Fred Katz joins the show! (3:20) Aftermath of Pistons-Hornets brawl (12:11) Jayson Tatum practices (24:00) Brandon Ingram named All-Star replacement for Steph Curry (29:12) What will the Suns look like moving forward? (25:03) Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss the remainder of the season (44:55) De’Aaron Fox has replaced Giannis in the All-Star Game (46:51) The tanking crisis is here like it's never been before (1:01:39) How the NBA could fix its tanking problems (1:17:10) Best player fits after the deadline (1:24:34) Jeremy Sochan signs with the Knicks Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Fred Katz Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto This episode is presented by State Farm®️. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm®️ with the Assist. Thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts. 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

    1h 48m
  3. 9 FEB

    Harden’s Last Chance for a Title? Plus, Who’s on Notice After the Trade Deadline.

    Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to determine who’s on notice following the trade deadline. They discuss how Darius Garland and James Harden fit on their new teams, debate where Kawhi Leonard ranks among the NBA’s best, and challenge the Rockets and Timberwolves. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:53) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (2:44) Who’s on notice after the trade deadline? (3:38) Darius Garland is on notice (10:54) Kawhi has been playing like the best player in the league (25:01) The Houston Rockets and their offense is on notice (35:27) Tanking in the NBA is ugly, and the rules need changing (53:34) Miami’s front office has been bad (57:50) Timberwolves need to prove whether they’re a serious contender or not (1:01:28) Can the refs stop calling fouls when offensive players throw their bodies into defenders? (1:07:13) What in the world is the Bulls front office doing? Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Mo Dakhil Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto This episode is presented by State Farm®️. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm®️ with the Assist. #ULTRAinstructor could get you closer to the action! https://michelobultra.com/instructor MICHELOB ULTRA®️ ULTRA Instructor. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on January 30, 2026 and ends on February 22, 2026. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/rules for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. 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

    1h 21m
  4. 2 FEB

    SGA Lifts OKC Over Jokic, Nuggets! Plus, Should LeBron be an All Star?

    Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to break down OKC’s latest win over Denver before recapping the trades thus far. Then, Rob Mahoney comes to share his thoughts on the All-Star rosters and Paul George’s suspension before closing the show with their Rookie of the Year picks. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:51) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (7:56) Takeaways from Thunder-Nuggets (16:22) If Denver wants to beat the Thunder, they need Aaron Gordon (20:26) Early MVP discussion (28:05) Kings trade for De’Andre Hunter (40:13) Hornets continue to be a blast to watch (42:25) Blazers make deal for Krejci (46:57) Rob Mahoney on this year’s All-Stars! (49:59) Are we surprised LeBron got a spot? (59:33) Lets move on to the East (1:08:20) Paul George suspended 25 games (1:25:50) Who should be Rookie of the Year? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Rob Mahoney Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto This episode is presented by State Farm®️. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm®️ with the Assist. #ULTRAinstructor could get you closer to the action! https://michelobultra.com/instructor MICHELOB ULTRA®️ ULTRA Instructor. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on January 30, 2026 and ends on February 22, 2026. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/rules for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. 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

    1h 32m

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Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.

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