Zach discusses the Celtics season so far, the Bucks recent uptick in play, and what to watch for in their showdown on Wednesday. Then Andrew Schlecht of the Athletic joins to discuss the red-hot Thunder and their potential approach at the trade

Nekias Duncan on the East

Nov 17th, 2023 1h 10m

Zach and Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot go around the middle of the East with deep dives on the Heat, Knicks, Hawks, Cavaliers, Raptors, and Nets. Plus, more Zach LaVine trade chatter and reaction to Russ coming off the bench for the new-look

Pelton and Dakhil

Nov 15th, 2023 1h 41m

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the skirmish between Minnesota and Golden State, the title chances for the Timberwolves, fake Zach LaVine trades, and the upside for the Thunder. Then Bleacher Report's Mo Dakhil joins to review some rookies

Howard Beck

Nov 10th, 2023 1h 13m

Zach and The Ringer's Howard Beck discuss the Sixers' success without James Harden and the Clippers' struggles to find their footing with him. Plus, surprise teams, a star in the making, and more.Philly looks great (2:10)Should the Sixers

Youngmisuk and MacMahon

Nov 7th, 2023 1h 41m

Zach and ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk discuss James Harden's debut with the Clippers. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to assess some intrigue in the West.Harden's debut (4:28)Harden's passing (7:40)Impact of Plumlee injury (13:19)Clips showed g

Wembanyama's Breakout with Steve Jones, Jr.

Nov 3rd, 2023 1h 5m

Zach and Steve Jones, Jr. of The Dunker Spot discuss Victor Wembanyama's breakout game against Phoenix, the repercussions of the James Harden trade in both Philly and LA, and then go rapid-fire around the early NBA landscape. Wembanyama's co

Harden Trade Reaction with Bobby Marks

Oct 31st, 2023 1h 12m

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the many layers of the Clippers trade for James Harden.Terms of the trade (2:48)Both teams will think they won this (6:08)Clippers knew they needed more to contend (8:31)Clippers could not make this

Early Observations with Nekias Duncan

Oct 27th, 2023 1h 16m

Zach and Nekias Duncan of the Dunker Spot go rapid-fire around the first week of the NBA season: Dame's debut in Milwaukee, Lakers and Suns two games in, the Sixers without Harden (and what happens next there), Wembanyama, and tons of other ear

Giannis Extension and Season Predictions with Kevin Pelton

Oct 24th, 2023 1h 24m

Zach reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo signing an extension in Milwaukee. Then he and ESPN's Kevin Pelton predict every major NBA award, the Finals matchup, and 2024 NBA champion -- plus quick-hitters on all the new contract extensions, James Har

Serrano, Concepcion, Marks, and Clark

Oct 20th, 2023 1h 39m

Zach brings in old friends Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion to talk about their new podcast Six Trophies and preview the NBA season in their own way. Then ESPN's Bobby Marks makes rapid-fire predictions on contract extensions for the 2020 draf

Two Eagles (Ian and Noah), Harden, and a Bucks Preview

Oct 17th, 2023 1h 49m

Zach talks to father-and-son broadcast duo Ian Eagle and Noah Eagle about sharing Nets play-by-play duties, their lives and careers, and what to expect in Brooklyn this season. Then it's time for a James Harden Interlude (sponsorship pending) b

Bontemps and Fedor

Oct 13th, 2023 1h 32m

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the Heat and Sixers after neither was able to make a trade (yet), the James Harden stand-off, the Clippers role, much more. Then Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com hops on to preview the Cavs.Hawks bet (1:02)Hea

Over/Unders with Kevin Pelton

Oct 10th, 2023 1h 23m

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton break down the Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren duel, pick their favorite overs and under for NBA win totals, talk James Harden stand-off and his potential fit with the Clippers, Jrue Holiday coming off the bench in

Chiney Ogwumike and Matt Barnes

Oct 5th, 2023 1h 35m

Zach and ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike project a Celtics-Bucks head-to-head matchup, talk Jrue Holiday and Dame trades, James Harden situation, Devin Vassell extension, Chiney's hometown Rockets, the WNBA Finals, and most important a detailed analysis

Howard Beck on the Jrue Holiday trade to Boston and the fallout from the Dame Trade

Oct 2nd, 2023 1h 19m

Zach and Howard Beck of The Ringer break down the Jrue Holiday trade to Boston, the potential Bucks-Celtics matchup, the Portland-Miami stand-off over Damian Lillard, James Harden's absence from Sixers media day, and much more. Recapping who

Emergency Dame Pod

Sep 28th, 2023 1h 14m

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss what the Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee means for the Bucks, Blazers, Suns, Heat, and Raptors. Plus, fake Jrue Holiday trades.Jrue Holiday appreciation (2:43)What the Blazers got back for Dame (7:08)Li

Lakers guard Austin Reaves and a Nuggets Preview

Sep 26th, 2023 1h 28m

Zach talks to Austin Reaves about his unlikely journey and all things Lakers, then DNVR's Adam Mares joins to preview the defending champion Denver Nuggets -- plus a brief Dame aside.Team USA experience (:58)Did you think you were going to

Marks and MacMahon

Sep 22nd, 2023 1h 26m

Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about Damian Lillard buzz, Buddy Hield trade possibilities, and the new-look Indiana Pacers. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to preview the Mavs and Jazz.Recent buzz around Dame (:28)Fake Buddy Hield trades (1

Pelton and Lopez

Sep 19th, 2023 1h 44m

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton pick their most intriguing players for the upcoming NBA season, talk Dame trades, rest rules, and more. Then ESPN's Andrew Lopez joins to preview the Pelicans and Spurs. 2:10- Josh Giddey.12:25- Giddey's FIBA play

Ramona Shelburne on Giannis, Harden, Golden State, and the Lakers

Sep 15th, 2023 1h 29m

Zach and ESPN's Ramona Shelburne discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments about his future, dive into Ramona's recent story on the James Harden stalemate, preview the Golden State Warriors, and much more. Giannis doubling down on his f

MacMahon and Murphy

Sep 11th, 2023 1h 39m

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss Team USA's failure at the FIBA World Cup, look ahead to the 2024 Olympics, and size up the Lakers' place in the West in the wake of the Christian Wood signing. Then (58:30) Sportsnet's Blake Murphy joins to

Bobby Marks on Harden, Team USA, and the One Question Zach would ask Ben Simmons

Sep 5th, 2023 1h 20m

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks get caught up on the James Harden situation, the Damian Lillard landscape, Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments about his time in Milwaukee, Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, and much more.Harden upset in Philly

Denver Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone and Ohm Youngmisuk

Jul 27th, 2023 1h 31m

Zach and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone go behind the scenes on the Nuggets journey to the 2023 NBA title, then ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk join to talk the Clippers at the crossroads, the James Harden situation, and more. Learn more about

MacMahon. Schlecht, and Krawczynski

Jul 25th, 2023 1h 27m

Zach Lowe begins the podcast discussing the latest on Bronny James following his Cardiac Arrest, and Jaylen Brown's new supermax contract extension, then he bounces around the Western Conference: ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk Rockets (7:16)

Chris Herring

Jul 21st, 2023 1h 24m

Zach and Chris Herring of SI.com discuss the James Harden stand-off and the futures of the Sixers and Clippers, then pick their five most intriguing new player-team fits: Chris Paul in Golden State, Marcus Smart in Memphis, John Collins in Utah