The Zach Lowe Show

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

Zach is joined by Tim Legler to answer one question for each NBA Cup quarterfinal team (2:30). Then they talk through their favorite Giannis fits (37:15) before closing the show by revealing their All-Star picks (1:15:33). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Tim Legler 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. Learn more and join waitlist at ScoutMotors.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to find potential Giannis trade partners, including the Knicks, Hawks, Spurs, and Rockets; share their thoughts on Chris Paul; and discuss the Thunder’s unbelievable start (2:07). Then, Sean Fennessey joins the show for an offseason edition of Mets Corner (1:21:44). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Kirk Goldsberry 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

Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to untangle the crowded Eastern Conference field. They discuss whether anyone will challenge the Knicks and Cavs (8:10), whether Atlanta needs to move on from Trae Young (33:42), and why the Celtics are outperforming expectations (48:04). Plus, they list the players they think could be on the move, including what they think the Hornets will do with LaMelo Ball (1:11:48). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Mo Dakhil 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