Zach reacts to Adrian Wojnarowski leaving ESPN, divides the Eastern conference into tiers, and then brings in Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to explain why these 8 teams will be worth watching: the Wizards, Hornets, Bulls, Raptors, Jazz, Blazers, Nets, and Pistons.
:15- Zach's thoughts on Woj's retirement from media
9:30- Tiering out the east
14:00- Wha ... Show More
Sep 2024
Joel Embiid Extension, Knicks Center Rotation, and Lakers Coach JJ Redick!
Zach is joined by Ian Begley of SNY to discuss Joel Embiid's contract extension and legacy through this point of his career and they discuss the news that Mitchell Robinson is going to miss the start of the season and what the Knicks plan to do at center. Then, new Los Angeles La ... Show More
1h 27m
Sep 2024
Who Can Rise in the Eastern Conference? and Will Jayson Tatum Ever Win an MVP?
Zach Lowe and Mo Dakhil discuss the biggest question marks surrounding the Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat and if any of those teams can upset the top four of the Eastern Conference in a playoff series. Also, they debate if Jayson Tatum gets his ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2024
Jamal Murray, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, and the biggest contract questions heading into NBA season
Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks discuss Jamal Murray signing his contract extension with the Denver Nuggets and what that means for the Nuggets title window, the trade rumors surrounding Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram, and which 4th year rookie scale contract extensions they expect t ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 2024
Say One Nice Thing: The East’s Bottom Five | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos say goodbye to the worst teams in the Eastern Conference by saying one nice thing each about the Nets (8:50), Raptors (19:32), Hornets (28:43), Wizards (39:09), and Pistons (50:38).
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1h 14m
Nov 2025
Nikola Jokic Looks Like the MVP, Kevin Durant Thriving in Houston and Nico Harrison Out in Dallas
<p>Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with some Western Conference love (Nuggets, Rockets) and some surging teams in the East (top-seeded Pistons, rising Raptors).</p><p>Then, they react to the breaking news out of Dallas — bye-bye, Nico Harrison — before diving into ... Show More
1h 22m
Sep 2024
Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos are back with their annual preseason power rankings. To start the rankings off, they discuss the bottom five teams in the NBA.
Brooklyn Nets (8:07)
Washington Wizards (27:15)
Portland Trail Blazers (40:02)
Detroit Pistons (1:00:12)
Charlotte Hornets (1: ... Show More
1h 27m
Jul 2024
What Are the Lakers and Warriors Doing? Plus, the Lauri Markkanen Sweepstakes and Dallas Reloads. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos look at what’s going on with the most head-scratching teams of the offseason, such as the Lakers (03:35), Warriors (16:54), Jazz (32:30), and Bucks (48:37). After, they discuss the Mavs’ offseason signings and where those moves put them in the West (54:03). F ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2025
Teams That Need a Makeover on Offense With Mo Dakhil. Plus, the Latest on Jonathan Kuminga.
After a brief baseball check-in, Zach and Mo talk teams that may need to revamp their offenses (1:48), starting with the Magic and Knicks (19:40). What can the Lakers do with a full season of Luka Doncic (28:35)? Has the Heat’s offense gone cold (41:17)? Before moving on, Zach we ... Show More
1h 30m
May 2024
Ant’s Killer Dunk, Lakers Fall in 5 & The Stars Shine Bright | 30
Shea and Jason salute superstars Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokic and Joel Emdiid for showing up BIG when it matters most, and get excited for this week’s onslaught of first round elimination games. Plus, the guys dissect Darvin Ham and the Lakers' tough first round e ... Show More
54m 16s
Apr 2017
Wizards' Magic, Iso Joe, and Kerr's Absence (Ep. 103)
The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by Washington Post NBA writer Tim Bontemps to discuss Wizards-Hawks (4:00), the Bucks' point totals (10:00), the Bulls without Rondo (15:00), the Spurs' struggles (23:00), Joe Johnson and the Jazz (27:15), offseason moves for the Clippers (34:0 ... Show More
52m 18s