The Zach Lowe Show

Zach is joined by Stan Van Gundy to preview the upcoming playoff matchups, hand out some awards, and discuss how to fix tanking. Plus, they debate whether James Harden or Dwyane Wade had the better career and discuss how their Finals picks have evolved as the season has gone on.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:09) Stan Van Gundy joins the show!

(7:33) What playoff series that isn’t set yet is the most interesting?

(15:46) What did we learn from SA-DEN?

(26:26) Stan’s award picks

(38:08) Cooper Flagg has taken on a huge role for the Mavs

(46:01) What tanking solution do you like the best?

(59:39) Who had the better career: James Harden or Dwyane Wade?

(1:04:56) Who was your Finals pick to start the season, and what is it now?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Stan Van Gundy

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss how Victor Wembanyama's and Luka Doncic’s injuries affect postseason awards and the Western Conference playoffs. Plus, they dissect what’s gone wrong in Chicago, dive into the Bucks-Giannis dysfunction, and compare their all-rookie teams.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:09) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(3:14) Victor Wembanyama leaves game with bruised rib

(11:37) All-defense team picks

(18:48) All-NBA team picks

(38:21) No timetable for Luka’s return

(43:27) How to navigate the Western Conference playoffs

(54:22) Inside the Bucks and Giannis dysfunction

(1:07:04) Chicago Bulls disarray continues

(1:17:52) All-rookie teams

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Michael Pina to break down the East and share their picks for most improved player. Then, Jaime Jaquez Jr. comes on to discuss his improvement, Jimmy Butler leaving, and being part of Bam’s historic night. Finally, Sean Fennessey joins for the first Mets Corner of the season.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:21) Michael Pina joins the show!

(4:31) Jaylen Brown continues to impress

(12:50) Jalen Duren feels like a lock for All-NBA

(18:30) What is our Cavscon level at?

(24:03) Are the Knicks just a weird team?

(41:41) Wemby with another strong game last night

(50:53) Let’s look at the bottom of the East

(56:48) Wizards forced to apologize over April Fools joke

(1:01:43) Most improved player candidates

(1:07:50) Jaime Jaquez Jr. joins the show!

(1:13:38) How do you continue to improve?

(1:21:01) On Jimmy Butler’s departure

(1:23:29) What was it like when Bam scored 83 points?

(1:31:54) Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey!

(1:33:20) The starting pitching has been fantastic

(1:36:14) Bo Bichette’s early struggles continue

(1:52:49) Do you care about Soto and Lindor’s relationship?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Michael Pina, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Sean Fennessey

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Wosny Lambre to reveal his most interesting player combos and lineups to watch at the end of the season. Then, Zach shares his Random Thoughts on the NBA! Finally, Zach and Wos discuss which playoff races are the most exciting to watch and debate which awards are already locked up.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:45) Wosny Lambre joins the show!

(4:04) Lineups and player combos we most want to see

(15:38) Tatum and Brown continue to jell

(20:20) The Nuggets' defense is terrible

(37:00) Zach’s Random Thoughts on the NBA!

(52:44) Which playoff race are you most excited about?

(1:00:22) Does SGA have MVP locked up?

(1:06:58) How close are Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg for ROY?

(1:21:02) Let's run through All-NBA teams

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Wosny Lambre

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Zach is joined by Brian Scalabrine to recap the Celtics' win over the Thunder. Then, they discuss how close Wemby is to being the best in the league before sorting through the middle of the Eastern Conference. Then, Moussa Diabaté joins to talk about his nickname, LaMelo Ball, and what the future holds for the Hornets.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:20) Brian Scalabrine joins the show!

(3:19) Thoughts on OKC-BOS

(17:50) Do the Thunder need to tighten their rotation

(20:47) MVP thoughts

(31:18) Let’s talk about the Knicks defense

(36:57) Should we believe in Cleveland?

(41:07) Sorting through the rest of the East

(52:06) What are we supposed to make of this Giannis situation?

(58:30) Is there a tanking fix you like?

(1:08:07) Do you believe in the Denver Nuggets?

(1:15:33) Moussa Diabaté joins the show!

(1:16:12) Do you like the Moose nickname?

(1:19:58) On the brawl with the Pistons

(1:25:56) On LaMelo Ball

(1:28:44) How has fasting for Ramadan changed things for you?

(1:32:38) Do you have your sights set on playing for France at the L.A. Olympics?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Brian Scalabrine and Moussa Diabaté

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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