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The Zach Lowe Show

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NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Playoffs
New York Knicks
Indiana Pacers
Cleveland Cavaliers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Los Angeles Lakers
Denver Nuggets
Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA Finals
Boston Celtics
Lebron James
San Antonio Spurs
Milwaukee Bucks
Golden State Warriors
Philadelphia 76ers
Houston Rockets
Victor Wembanyama
Dallas Mavericks

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 Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Latest Episodes

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.

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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.

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Zach is joined by Michael Pina to recap Steve Ballmer’s apology letter and put a bow on the entire Clippers saga. Then, they run through every team in the Eastern Conference and ask one big question for each.

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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,... more

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Recent Guests

Michael McCann
Sports law expert, sports law commentator
Sportico / University of New Hampshire
Episode: Emergency Pod: Breaking Down the Clippers' Punishment!
James Surowiecki
New Yorker columnist, Yale professor, writer on finance
The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Yale University
Episode: NBA News Roundup With Rob Mahoney, and James Surowiecki on the Lakers Sale!
Grant Liffmann
NBC Sports front-office insider, formerly Hawks/TV for NBC Sports Bay Area
NBC Sports
Episode: The 10 Most Interesting Extension Candidates With Grant Liffmann
Bobby Marks
Basketball analyst, former front office executive
ESPN/Basketball
Episode: Free Agency Roundup With Bobby Marks, and Dan Woike on the Lakers!
Dan Woike
Staff writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Free Agency Roundup With Bobby Marks, and Dan Woike on the Lakers!
Jared Weiss
Reporter, The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Dybantsa, Peterson, or Boozer? NBA Draft Preview and Spurs Postmortem.
David Jacoby
Guest, basketball analyst
ABC/ESPN contributor
Episode: Spurs Take Game 3! Wemby’s Big Game, Brunson Hero Ball, and More!
Gary Payton
Legendary Seattle Supersonics guard and NBA champion, longtime analyst
NBA / ESPN appearances
Episode: NBA Finals Are Here! All the Info You Need from Podcast Row
DeAndre Jordan
NBA veteran center, former Clippers, Mavericks, Knicks
NBA teams
Episode: NBA Finals Are Here! All the Info You Need from Podcast Row

Host

Zach Lowe
Host of the show; senior NBA analyst; frequent collaboration with league reporters and analysts

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.7k ratings
  • Says g——amn way too much

    I love Zach, I’ve listened for years. Best of the best when it comes to NBA analysis. But he uses the word g——amn more and more, to the point that it’s multiple times per episode now. It’s always completely unnecessary and adds nothing to the conversation. Not everybody is offended by a word like that but many are, and it sounds so ugly that I find myself turning off the podcast, as I did again today during the show with Chris Ryan and Michael Pina.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CoorsDot
    United States2 months ago
  • Zach and Grant: Old Men Yelling at Clouds, New Episode

    The banana peel tangent with Zach and Grant Liffmann was fantastic. Loved the Justin Verrier hand-waive rant reference too. I share this pet peeve. What each example comes back to, imo, is random inconsiderate acts. We live in a society. We are in this together. When someone shows a blatant lack of consideration with a simple annoying act, they should be reprimanded. And if they can’t reform, remove them. This is how we improve the quality of life for the rest of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WizarsdTrashTalker
    United States2 months ago
  • Fixing society rant

    Zach‘s rant during the vet contract extensions pod was truly podcast gold. Let’s end the existence of cars with loud spoilers or cars that have any enhancement to make their car sound louder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jarreau Brown
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the show but the lakers guy today was awful.

    Please find a different lakers correspondent. Beyond being a super homer (like more than any I’ve heard), he didn’t seem to have any knowledge of the rest of the league. The worst part was him spending five minutes to describe why first round picks are good to non tanking teams. Also have some decorum, and try not to interrupt Zach for five seconds. Like he’d never been on a pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FDTHAP
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    As Reed mentioned in his review this is an enjoyable and positive podcast that suffers from the increasing frequency of foul language. Doesn’t add anything to the discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    The RMK
    United States3 months ago

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Sponsorship prospects note strong engagement around major league news and analytics topics.
Fans appreciate guest diversity but critique certain guests' depth or fit at times.
Listeners praise sharp, data-driven NBA analysis and insider commentary.
Some listeners want fewer curses and more concise guest engagement.

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NBA News Roundup With Rob Mahoney, and James Surowiecki on the Lakers Sale!
Q: What are the main implications of the Lakers sale for the NBA ownership landscape?
The sale illustrates a shift toward consortium-based ownership and heavy involvement from private equity, which could change how teams are financed, governed, and perceived by fans, with potential impacts on transparency and league-wide equity.
A Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals Preview! Plus, What's Next for the Thunder?
Q: What is the starting point for how the Knicks defend Weminyama?
The starting point is to put Kat on Weminyama with discipline, then adjust as needed, including OG Anunoby helping defensively and transitioning to other matchups to avoid early over-commitment.
The Knicks' Finals Run, and Most Iconic Calls With Mike Breen! Plus, Spurs-Thunder Game 6 Primer.
Q: Is there a modern day celebrity involved with Knicks culture that you'd want to see at the Finals?
Breen mentions enjoying appearances from celebrities like Timothee Chalamet and Ben Stiller, underscoring how fan engagement and the air around Madison Square Garden add to the Finals' atmosphere.
Thunder Even the Series at 1! Adjustments for Both Sides and East Preview. Plus, Kevin Harlan on His Iconic Career!
Q: What did you see as the biggest adjustment in game two compared to game one?
The Thunder pivoted to a more traditional big-on-big defense, taking wings off Wembenyama and using Hardenstein and Chet to contest at the rim, which reduced Wemby's rim touches and forced San Antonio to adjust their ball movement and drive options.
Celtics Top Thunder and Wemby’s Brilliance With Brian Scalabrine. Plus, Moussa Diabaté on the Upstart Hornets.
Q: How has Wembanyama changed how teams defend and build for the future?
Scalabrine and Lowe argued that Wembanyama's unique defensive reach and versatility force adjustments in defensive schemes and threaten to redefine draft value and championship windows if he continues to dominate.

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This show spotlights high-level NBA analysis, front-office strategy, and league economics through rapid-fire roasts, deep analytics, and guest perspectives from seasoned reporters, analysts, and legal experts. Episodes routinely dissect blockbuster trades, contract mechanics, cap rules, and ownership dynamics, often pairing statistical context with inside-the-game storytelling. Notable strengths include a steady stream of influential guests, sharp debates on player value and team-building, and a distinctly data-forward approach that blends long-form analysis with timely news takes. This mix makes it especially valuable for listeners who want practical insights for front-office decision-making, media coverage, or sponsorship alignment in bas... more

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2. James Surowiecki
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4. Bobby Marks
5. Dan Woike
6. Jared Weiss
7. David Jacoby
8. Gary Payton

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