The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Chris Ryan to react to the news that Jayson Tatum may be ready to return. Then, they draft the players they love and hate to watch and share their thoughts on Luke Kornet vs. Magic City. Next, voice of the Raptors Jack Armstrong comes on to discuss the Raptors since their title win and what the future holds for this year’s team. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:27) Chris Ryan joins the show! (3:02) Jayson Tatum is nearly back (9:11) Drafting players we love to watch (48:21) Drafting players we hate to watch (56:59) Luke Kornet vs. Magic City (1:04:13) Jack Armstrong joins the show! (1:06:53) How would you describe the post-title time for the Raptors (1:19:34) Don’t think I see the roadmap for this team becoming great (1:31:35) Is Scottie Barnes good enough to be ‘the guy’ Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Chris Ryan and Jack Armstrong Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/lowe 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 Mo Dakhil to discuss Giannis’s return to the lineup and then break down the 6-11 seeds in the Eastern Conference. Then, they head to the West to question if it’s time to begin worrying about the Nuggets and if the Thunder are now the villains of the league. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:36) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (3:50) Giannis returns (13:48) Breaking down the 6-11 seeds in the East (14:54) Philadelphia 76ers (23:28) Orlando Magic (30:15) Miami Heat (37:49) Atlanta Hawks (47:26) Charlotte Hornets (55:19) Which of these teams will actually make the playoffs (56:50) Are we beginning to worry about the Nuggets? (1:12:40) Are the Thunder villains now? (1:16:14) Push-offs are becoming a problem 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. 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 Tim Legler, who is fresh off calling Thunder-Pistons, to discuss Cade Cunningham’s rise this season. Then, they rank their next-tier MVP players and break down what makes the Spurs so good. Then, Dwyane Wade comes on to talk about his time in Miami, what he’s doing now, and more! (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:08) Tim Legler joins the show! (10:37) Do the Pistons have enough offense to make it through the postseason? (20:35) If you had to pick one, would Jaylen Brown or Cade Cunningham be your MVP? (28:29) Ranking the next tier of MVPs (51:30) Can the Spurs overcome their inexperience? (1:14:54) Harden’s fit with the Cavs (1:19:39) One nice thing about a tanking team (1:28:32) Dwyane Wade joins the show! (1:39:47) When did you know LeBron was coming to Miami? (1:50:04) On becoming "the guy" on the '06 team (2:01:05) What happened in the 2011 Finals loss? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Tim Legler and Dwyane Wade 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. This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/lowe 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 Michael Pina to break down what they learned from Spurs-Pistons. Then, they power rank the middle of the Western Conference before closing the show with a look at Zion Williamson and saying one nice thing about a team that’s tanking. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:30) Michael Pina joins the show! (3:38) Spurs were able to handle Pistons physicality (10:12) This showed why Detroit will struggle to win a title (22:51) Can teams with no postseason experience win a championship? (36:33) Power ranking the 3-7 seeds in the west (39:26) Have the most faith in the Nuggets (49:55) Minnesota is still dangerous despite their record (55:31) What has gone wrong with Houston? (1:07:54) Luka’s complaining has reached new heights (1:13:38) The State of Zion Williamson (1:28:18) One nice thing about a tanking team Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Michael Pina 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. #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA®️ COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside 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

Zach is joined by Howard Beck to draft the best games remaining in the NBA season. Then, they preview awards season and share their All-NBA teams as well as their MVP picks.  (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (2:06) Howard Beck joins to draft the best remaining games (11:48) Knicks travel to Cleveland in late February (22:10) Spurs host the Nuggets on March 12 (36:31) Timberwolves-Rockets at the end of the season (49:24) All-NBA first team predictions (58:38) All-NBA second team predictions (1:08:44 ) All-NBA third team predictions (1:15:09) MVP ballots Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Howard Beck 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. This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/lowe 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 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

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

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

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to recap the trade deadline, discuss the biggest moves, and explain what Giannis staying put means. Then, Kevin Pelton comes on to share his winners and losers of the deadline. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:53) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (4:24) Pacers acquire Ivica Zubac (10:29) What does this mean for the Clippers? (20:36) Is the league turning on small guards? (24:17) Anthony Davis is a Wizard (37:54) Small trades that left us flabbergasted (42:21) Giannis remains in Milwaukee past the deadline (58:42) Trade deadline winners and losers with Kevin Pelton! (1:07:01) Could the 76ers have pursued Giannis? (1:13:08) Ja Morant has to be a loser of this deadline (1:21:55) What are the Bulls looking for? (1:31:53) Timberwolves remain Zach’s sneak title contender Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Kevin Pelton 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. 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 Bobby Marks to recap a wild day in the NBA! They start with the Cavaliers acquiring James Harden from the Clippers and discuss the implications for both teams. Then, they break down Jaren Jackson Jr. heading to Utah and the Celtics trading for Nikola Vucevic before trying to determine what the Timberwolves' next move will be. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(1:41) Bobby Marks joins the show!(5:30) What does James Harden get out of this?(9:21) This is an astonishing lack of faith in Darius Garland(23:16) Does this mean Kawhi could be on the move?(29:28) Jaren Jackson Jr. traded to the Jazz(39:45) What does this mean for Memphis?(46:27) Nikola Vucevic traded to the Celtics for Anfernee Simons(51:06) Tatum’s return looms over this deal(56:57) Bulls, Pistons, and Timberwolves three-team deal(1:03:52) What’s next for the Timberwolves?(1:12:07) Is there a Cinderella Giannis team out there? Host: Zach LoweGuest: Bobby MarksProducers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy GilSocial: Keith Fujimoto This episode is presented by State Farm®️. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm®️ with the Assist. 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 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

Zach is joined by Howard Beck as Giannis trade rumors kick into overdrive. They discuss the teams that make the most sense and what each team needs to keep in mind. Then, they each share their biggest X factors for the rest of the season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:52) Howard Beck joins the show! (7:52) Should the Bucks move Giannis in the next week? (13:05) Which teams are actually trying to trade for him? (21:31) The Heat are the most interesting team. (28:22) Ranking X factors for the rest of the season. (33:39) How would a potential Jayson Tatum return affect the Celtics? (41:31) Will Joel Embiid stay healthy the rest of the year? (52:45) Will Jalen Williams find a return to form? (1:00:46) What does the rest of the season hold for Karl-Anthony Towns? (1:03:12) How will Austin Reaves’s return change the Lakers? (1:04:13) What will a healthy Magic team look like? Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Howard Beck Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil Social: Keith Fujimoto Check out 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

Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss what Giannis’s latest injury means for the already-slumping Bucks. Then, they break down how the Nuggets have stayed afloat without Jokic, before running through the underdiscussed risers and fallers! Finally, Zach closes the show with his Insights to Mediocrity! (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:26) Mo Dakhil joins the show! (5:11) The Bucks’ season is over without Giannis (12:25) It makes the most sense to wait until the offseason for a Giannis trade (22:20) The Nuggets have weathered Jokic’s injury incredibly well (30:12) The Clippers are in the process of one of the most dramatic turnarounds in NBA history (41:46) What changed for the Clippers? (46:20) Something has changed for the better in Charlotte (56:30) Charlotte should stay the course at the deadline (1:01:57) The Magic continue to struggle (1:15:23) The Timberwolves have lost five straight games (1:24:39) Zach’s Insights to Mediocrity! 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. 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 Michael Pina to once again cover more of Giannis’s strange postgame comments and to break down the weirdest team in the league: the Houston Rockets. Then, Baxter Holmes takes us inside the sale of the Lakers and the family drama that went along with it before Sean Fennessey comes on to recap a wild week on Mets Corner. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:34) Michael Pina joins the show! (4:31) Did the Wolves win the KAT trade? (6:55) Giannis once again makes strange comments (19:46) The Warriors' hopes were over long before the Jimmy Butler injury (26:35) The Rockets are the weirdest team in the NBA (36:27) The Rockets are good but would need luck to win a title (47:53) Kevin Durant’s legacy (54:17) Mid-season Sixth Man of the Year pick (57:48) Zach welcomes in Baxter Holmes! (1:02:16) Does the Buss family's sale of the Lakers mean that the team is past the dysfunction? (1:08:53) The family drama here is just sad (1:15:22) How does LeBron factor into this? (1:21:27) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey! Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Michael Pina, Baxter Holmes, and Sean Fennessey 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 discuss how Jimmy Butler’s injury changes the Warriors plans. Plus, trouble brewing in New York? They break down the Knicks struggles, preview the trade deadline, and choose their All-Star reserves. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:41) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show! (6:00) The Jimmy Butler injury changes what the Warriors may do with Kuminga (15:36) Biggest names to watch at the trade deadline (29:45) Big players in small markets are important (35:40) The Knicks slide continues (42:06) Karl-Anthony Towns is a magnet for the Knicks' problems (55:59) Detroit is a fascinating deadline team (1:01:19) Has Boston become a buyer? (1:06:25) Lakers have dropped to sixth in the West (1:11:13) Zach continues to be a LaMelo Ball believer (1:20:38) Picking All-Star reserves (1:27:30) Is LeBron worthy of being an All-Star? 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 Tim Legler to preview where Jonathan Kuminga, Anthony Davis, and Ja Morant might end up. Plus, they discuss finals contenders in the East and share their biggest surprise and disappointment of the season. Then, Nekias Duncan comes on to break down Thunder-Spurs IV and do a deep dive on the Phoenix Suns! (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:36) Tim Legler joins the show! (2:08) Jonathan Kuminga demands a trade (13:29) What’s going to happen with Anthony Davis? (33:42) Ja Morant wants out of Memphis (51:32) Could the Cavs potentially win the East? (58:10) Which teams in the East can make the Finals? (1:06:58) Biggest surprise of the year (1:15:25) Biggest disappointment of the year (1:17:39) Nekias Duncan on Thunder-Spurs IV (1:24:58) Phoenix Suns deep dive (1:31:31) Suns are able to make 3s and get offensive rebounds (1:35:40) This team has been great on defense (1:39:08) Booker needs to be on the All-Star team (1:49:32) Does something about Luka look off to you? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Tim Legler and Nekias Duncan 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

Five Big Questions With Richard Jefferson! Zach is joined by Richard Jefferson to answer five questions, including best fit for Ja Morant and where LeBron will play next season. Then, Mo Dakhil comes on to discuss Anthony Davis’s latest injury, the Portland Trail Blazers' play-in hopes, and more. Finally, Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George stops by to share what he remembers from draft night, his tough lesson from his coach, and who on the Jazz makes the best burgers. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:26) Five Big Questions with Richard Jefferson! (5:10) Best fit for Ja Morant (18:04) Who will make the Finals from the eastern conference? (22:34) What team does LeBron play for next season? (27:18) Under-the-radar team that could win the title (39:30) Player that RJ wanted to fight the most (45:39) Zach welcomes in Mo Dakhil! (49:11) Anthony Davis hurt again (53:21) Let’s break down this Portland team (1:01:13) What is Donovan Clingan’s role on offense? (1:07:44) Free throw rate is down league-wide (1:10:56) Lakers check-in (1:17:19) Ayton has not worked for the Lakers (1:20:45) Which 'Rocky' character are the Thunder? (1:25:37) Keyonte George stops by! (1:29:23) What do you remember from draft night? (1:34:30) How has Will Hardy driven you to be better? (1:49:18) Best piece of advice Kevin Love has given you? (1:51:34) What would you like to improve on? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Richard Jefferson, Mo Dakhil, and Keyonte George 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 Rob Mahoney to break down the decision to trade Trae Young to the Wizards. Then, they predict the final All-Star roster for the Western and Eastern conferences. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:47) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (3:52) This is rock bottom for Trae Young’s trade value (13:34) What does this mean for Alex Sarr’s development? (21:16) What would you think of Anthony Davis with the Hawks? (24:56) Trae still has juice and could reinvigorate the Wizards (27:56) Predicting Western Conference All-Stars (31:43) Should the last spot be Devin Booker or Chet Holmgren? (37:04) The Nuggets have continued to win without Jokic (41:04) What’s happening with OKC? (47:37) Issuing apologies for the West snubs (56:44) Predicting Eastern Conference All-Stars (1:00:57) Did Franz Wagner earn a spot? (1:06:35) Derrick White has a legitimate case (1:12:17) Why is the KAT experience so maddening? (1:17:58) Jaylen Brown has entered the MVP conversation (1:21:47) Giannis says that he will never request a trade Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney 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 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