Mavericks Fire Nico. What’s Next? Plus, Possible Anthony Davis Trades With J. Kyle Mann.
J. Kyle Mann joins Zach to react to today’s news of Nico Harrison’s firing (2:09) and sift through the wreckage of the Dallas Mavericks, going from the 2024 NBA Finals all the way to the present. What does it mean for the rest of the team, the front office, and the fans? All that, plus a slew of fake Anthony Davis trades (18:14) and much more.
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Eastern Conference Power Rankings and Big Issues Out West With Fred Katz
Fred Katz of The Athletic joins the show to power-rank the entire Eastern Conference (1:50). Who’s last? Where did the surprising Bulls come in? How about the disappointing Magic (26:26)? Then, as the list goes on, an unexpected team cracks into the top five (48:35) and a consensus on no. 1 emerges (1:05:49). Lastly, some rapid-fire things out in the West, including issues for the Clippers (1:22:29) and incredible play from the Spurs (1:32:15). Come for the basketball breakdowns, stay for the story of Zach's date from Friendster!
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Fred Katz
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Reactions to a Wild Wednesday Night, Plus Breakouts and Disappointments With Howard Beck
What up, Beck (1:43)?! Howard joins Zach to first react to some of Wednesday’s notable action in the NBA, including Dallas losing its third straight, the Lakers taking down Wemby (16:03), the Thunder dropping their first game (24:05), and more. Next, they discuss some news and notes around the league (29:30) before they hit on some of the breakout role players (53:42) and disappointing starts (1:13:44). All that, plus a wild Trae Young trade idea, old movie jokes, and Zach’s insights into mediocrity!
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Howard Beck
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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What’s Going on in Memphis With Chris Vernon, and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina
Zach begins by talking about the state of the Grizzlies with Chris Vernon (1:39): What does Ja Morant’s suspension mean for his future, and how much does he mean to the city of Memphis? Next, Michael Pina joins (25:23) to first discuss some fake trades involving Ja, as well as a potential disaster looming in New Orleans. Then, a trip around the Western Conference, with first impressions of Luka and the Lakers (44:12), the Nuggets (50:25), the Blazers (56:21), the Clippers (1:02:54), and the Wolves (1:10:44). All that plus some injury news, and where Game 7 of the World Series ranks among the all-time nerve-wracking games in sports (1:25:03)!
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Chris Vernon and Michael Pina
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Philly Lovefest With Chris Ryan. Plus, Who’s Better or Worse Than We Thought with Mo Dakhil.
Chris Ryan joins Zach to start the show and revel in the good vibes around this 76ers team (1:51), talking about their young backcourt and what their new nickname should be! Then Mo Dakhil hops on to talk about who’s better or worse than we thought (22:31): The Bulls? The Bucks (44:55)? The Magic (50:24)? The Warriors (57:58)? Come for Noah Clowney’s gross highlight, and stay for Zach’s Oscar the Grouch costume!
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Chris Ryan and Mo Dakhil
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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