The Lowe Post

In this special NBA Finals episode of the Lowe Post x Hoop Collective podcast, Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals matchup as the Denver Nuggets go up (1-0) against the Miami Heat. They discuss the size mismatches that surfaced with the Nuggets' offense against the Heat's defense, the modest performance of Jimmy Butler, and how the Heat can rebound in Game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach previews the NBA Finals with ESPN's Tim MacMahon focusing on the Nuggets offense against the Heat defense, and (39:35) Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot digging into the other side of the floor. Plus: each team's journey here, the historical stakes, and predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton break down Miami's Game 7 win in Boston, the Celtics missed chance at history, what's next for Boston and Jaylen Brown, and how the Heat pulled off this incredible turnaround. Plus, early thoughts on the Heat-Nuggets NBA Finals, Nick Nurse to the Sixers, Adrian Griffin to the Bucks, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Nick Friedell discuss the building drama of Heat-Celtics, and then (43:11) Adam Mares of DNVR talks all things Nuggets -- what this Finals run means to the city, visiting Nikola Jokic's hometown, whether the national media ignores the Nuggets, what matchup Denver fans should prefer, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry discuss the Denver Nuggets journey to the Finals, Boston keeping its season alive in Game 4 in Miami, and whether the Celtics have a real chance to rally from 3-0 down. Then (44:44) ESPN's Dave McMenamin joins to discuss LeBron hinting at retirement, the Lakers plans from here, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the Miami Heat's remarkable turnaround (32:55), the implications of a potential Boston loss in this round (5:01), Lakers-Nuggets (47:05), LA's offseason plans (57:03), and Carmelo Anthony's official retirement (1:04:31).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk break down every aspect of Nuggets-Lakers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to ESPN's Jonathan Givony about the dramatic Victor Wembanyama lottery, San Antonio's future, the choices Charlotte and Portland face at No. 2 and No. 3, and other offseason intel. Then (45:32) Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated joins to talk Heat-Celtics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss the fallout in Philly after another second round defeat, the Ja Morant situation in Memphis (25:21), Phoenix firing Monty Williams (36:35), and they look ahead to the Western Conference Finals (50:31). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Doris Burke discuss Celtics-Sixers Game 6 and what's on the line for both teams in Game 7. Then (30:52) Zach on the Nuggets advancing and a pivotal off-season for the Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Howard Beck discuss Warriors-Lakers (23:38), Knicks-Heat (53:12), Sixers-Celtics (3:07), All-NBA picks (14:44), and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry discuss the wild Suns-Nuggets series, Nikola Jokic shoving Mat Ishbia, and what comes next as the series moves to Denver. Then (40:32) they turn to James Harden's last-second heroics in tying the Philly-Boston series, and look ahead to Game 5 and beyond. Plus -- a quick mention of what to watch tonight in Warriors-Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks talk Warriors-Lakers, Golden State's Game 2 blowout, adjustments to come, more. Then: What's next in Heat-Knicks and Celtics-Sixers. Then (1:02:01) Eric Nehm of The Athletic joins to talk about the Milwaukee Bucks firing Mike Budenholzer and what's at stake in a pivotal offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss James Harden's masterpiece in Boston, Philly taking Game 1 without Joel Embiid, Boston's puzzling last five games, the Nuggets taking a 2-0 lead over Phoenix (33:05), Chris Paul's injury, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Jeff Van Gundy talk Steph Curry's masterpiece, Warriors-Lakers preview (36:07), Knicks-Heat Game 1 analysis (54:13), Suns-Nuggets (1:14:33), tweaks to the play-in seeding rules, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks and Howard Beck about fallout from Milwaukee's collapse against Miami, what comes next for the Cavs, New York's first-round triumph, Warriors-Kings, Lakers-Grizz -- plus a Suns-Nuggets preview.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Ramona Shelburne discuss De'Aaron Fox's injury and an epic Warriors-Kings series, what happens to the Clippers if they lose in the first round, Joel Embiid's status, Ime Udoka's hiring in Houston, and much more. Then (55:57) ESPN's Tim Bontemps join to talk all things Knicks-Cavs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry discuss Golden State's Game 3 rally without Draymond Green, the ejections and non-ejections in Nets-Sixers (15:55), confidence levels of Philly and Phoenix, Kawhi's injury (38:02), Lakers-Grizzlies (52:16), the Raptors firing Nick Nurse (1:02:02), much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach talks to Marc Spears of Andscape about Draymond Green's suspension and the Warriors-King series. Then (32:15) Zach reacts to Tuesday night's Game 3s -- Atlanta-Boston (32:30), New York-Cleveland (36:05), and Phoenix-Clippers (40:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an ESPN playoffs bonanza on The Lowe Post: Ohm Youngmisuk on a Clips-Suns classic, Nick Friedell (53:56) on Knicks-Cavs, Dave McMenamin (32:31) on Lakers-Grizzlies, injury updates, Russ vs Suns fans, banning the charge, and what to watch for as these series roll on.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and TrueHoop's David Thorpe continue their annual 8-by-8 rapid-fire preview of every first-round series -- plus Zach reveals his All-NBA, All-Rookie, and All-Defensive teams for 2023.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and old friend Howard Beck discuss the debacle in Minnesota and Rudy Gobert's suspension, then reveal some of their awards choices and preview Lakers-Wolves, Pelicans-Thunder, and Heat-Hawks. Then (1:01:49) ESPN's Tim MacMahon discusses the fallout of the Mavericks late-season tank and the futures of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton react to Lakers-Clippers, sort out the wild West playoff picture (including possible Game 82 shenanigans), reveal some awards picks, debate the MVP, preview some play-in games and playoff series, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks break down the wild race for spots 5-8 in the West, the new collective bargaining agreement and its implications (including on All-NBA and other awards), and talk the race between Toronto, Atlanta, and Chicago in the East play-in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry react to Boston destroying the Bucks and Kevin Durant's return. Then they look ahead to a weekend of big games, discuss all the playoff races, and talk awards -- including Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and the NBA's All-Defensive teams.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon look at the play-in race in the West amidst the Mavs' struggles and LeBron's return. Plus, they offer a broad look at the All-NBA picture.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy talk the Dallas Mavericks protest, Paul George's injury, and debate the Big Questions for the rest of the NBA regular season -- including MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring talk about the state of the playoff races with 10 games left, the Kings fantastic season, their early Sixth Man of the Year thoughts, All-Rookie races, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Brian Scalabrine discuss Boston's recent wobbly play and the juggernauts battling them atop the East -- plus early All-NBA talk. Then Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton break down the jumbled Western Conference, talk sad Lonzo Ball news, Michael Jordan potentially selling a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Adam Mares of DNVR Sports talking about the recent Nuggets struggles and the impact on the MVP race. Then Nekias Duncan of Basketball News dives into the Most Improved Player race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Lowe and old friend Howard Beck talk about Kevin Durant's injury, the MVP discourse, and the East play-in landscape: Nets, Heat, Hawks, Raptors, Wizards, Pacers, Bulls, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon talk about the Ja Morant situation in Memphis, the Kings and the Suns in the top half of the playoff bracket, and then the Mavs one month into the Luka-Kyrie angle. Then ESPN's Kendra Andrews joins to talk all things Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Doris Burke discuss the red-hot Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks, plus the other teams at the top of the East. Then Eddie Johnson of SiriusXM and the Phoenix Suns broadcast joins to break down Kevin Durant's debut, the Suns upside, potential playoff paths, and LeBron's latest injury update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach takes stock of the Western Conference after a wild weekend: ESPN's Dave McMenamin on the new-look Lakers, ESPN's Baxter Holmes on Damian Lillard's 71-point outburst, and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic on the reeling and confusing Timberwolves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Jonathan Givony discuss Victor Wembanyama, Bronny James, the four worst teams in the NBA and their long-term outlooks, chaos within the Atlanta Hawks, who has the most at stake in the NBA over the rest of the season, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk discuss Russell Westbrook's fit with the Clippers -- plus how the NBA can save the All-Star game, Lonzo Ball's injury, Kevin Love in Miami, and more. Then ESPN's Kendrick Perkins dives into his new memoir, and tells stories galore about his life, the 2008 Celtics, the Durant-Westbrook-Harden Thunder, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Lowe and Kirk Goldsberry breakdown the most intriguing offenses and defenses units are in the NBA, and how they might impact the championship picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring pick their most interesting teams and players for the rest of the season: Suns, Mavs, Blazers, Wolves, Knicks, and much more. Plus: Are the Suns the favorites now with Kevin Durant? How do Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving look together so far?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks and Kevin Pelton discuss and debate a wild NBA trade deadline: Kevin Durant to Phoenix, the end of the Nets experiment, the Lakers reload, Golden State's moves, much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach discusses LeBron breaking the all-time scoring record, then ESPN's Tim MacMahon dives deeper into Kyrie Irving's fit in Dallas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Lowe and Hoop Collective's Brian Windhorst come together for a crossover episode to react to the Kyrie Irving trade including what this means for the Maverick's playoff aspirations, if the Nets can still put out a contender, what LeBron wants from the Lakers before the deadline and who may still be available. Plus, what it the significance of Steph Curry's injury for the Warriors playoff standings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Lowe and ESPN Insider Bobby Marks break down Kyrie Irving's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets, potential suitors for the deal, and what it means for the Nets going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton pick their trade deadline wild card teams, build fake trades, share intel, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss the Western Conference landscape with a week-plus to go before the trade deadline -- fake trades and intel galore. Plus: Jokic vs Embiid, the MVP race, the Lakers issues with officials, Myles Turner's extension, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Ramona Shelburne react to All-Star starters and LeBron approaching the scoring record, then talk Sixers future ahead of Jokic-Embiid this weekend. Plus, trade talk on Warriors, Lakers, Bulls, Clippers, John Collins, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Bobby Marks break down the Lakers trade for Rui Hachimura and survey the landscape of the league as trade season begins. Plus, full 12-man All-Star roster debates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four championships, 2 MVPs and a Finals MVP later and Steph Curry still has “healthy insecurity” that keeps him in check. He sits down with his President and GM to break down just how he became the leader of a dynasty. Bob reveals the text that Steph sent Kevin Durant when the Warriors were recruiting him and they examine why Curry was able to handle the addition of KD. Steph admits why Mark Jackson's praise early in his career “scared” him, and why he's looking forward to life after basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry react to the Boston-Golden State overtime thriller and discuss what comes next for both teams. Then Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic (26:04) discusses the surging Oklahoma City Thunder, and Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1:06:35) talks all things Nuggets -- plus his Lakers tenure, the bubble, and his fear of roller coasters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy take stock of the NBA at the halfway point: Do they regret their Finals picks? Who should make a trade? What's up with the Warriors? Plus deep dives on the Sixers, Bucks, Clippers, Raptors, Grizzlies, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and The Ringer's Bill Simmons pick their Western Conference All-Stars and talk trade deadline possibilities, the Nets without KD, Ben Simmons, more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss Kevin Durant's injury before weighing in on all things Raptors. Then ESPN's Dave McMenamin on possible Laker trades and his sit down with LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices