The Zach Lowe Show

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