The Lowe Post

Zach and ESPN's Chris Herring react to Paul George's comments about his contract negotiations with the Clippers, discuss the Heat losing Caleb Martin to the Sixers, the Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan, and the Bulls' attempt at a rebuild. Then ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins to preview a loaded Olympic field and Team USA's biggest questions.

Paul George on his contract talks with the Clippers (4:26)

What are the Clippers now? (18:16)

The Heat lose Caleb Martin to the Sixers (24:02)

The Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan (37:42)

The disaster for the Bulls (54:39)

The Magic need a PG (1:07:06)

Windhorst (1:09:27)

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Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Klay Thompson sign and trade to the Mavericks, the state of the Warriors, potential moves for the Lakers, the Cavs re-signing Donovan Mitchell, and the Top 3 free agency winners.

Klay to the Mavs (1:01)

Sizing up the Warriors (24:06)

The Heat made a move (35:27)

Lakers' off-season (37:51)

Cavs re-sign Donovan Mitchell (50:26)

Lull in the trade market (1:03:45)

Celtics are for sale (1:06:43)

Kevin Pelton's Free Agency Olympics (1:10:20)

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Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the Clippers losing Paul George to the Sixers, Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors, landing spots for Lauri Markkanen, free agent options for the Lakers, the Thunder adding Hartenstein, the Pelicans trading for Dejounte Murray, the Magic getting KCP, the Raptors re-signing Barnes and Quickley, and more.

Hartenstein to sign with OKC (2:45)

Paul George agrees to max deal with Philly (4:45)

Impact of the second apron (19:58)

Philly aced the off-season, but it's put up or shut up time for Embiid (27:13)

Milwaukee is dropping down the power rankings in the East (37:17)

End of an era in Golden State (41:06)

Landing spot for Lauri Markkanen (51:36)

Lakers' options (59:42)

Rapid fire on other deals (1:06:40)

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Zach and ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony discuss the Knicks trading a haul to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges, the Nets rebuild, Houston acquiring Suns' picks, Minnesota moving up for Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht falling to the Lakers, Portland adding Avdija and Clingan, and much more on the draft.

Knicks trade for Bridges (2:35)

Nets need a nap after last 12 years (13:50)

Knicks' draft night (22:39)

Houston acquires Suns' picks (25:55)

Spurs take Castle at #4 and then trade #8 to Minnesota (32:04)

Rapid fire on surprises from the draft (42:20)

How the centers shook out- Edey to Memphis, Clingan to Portland (49:17)

The case for optimism in Milwaukee (1:02:23)

Paul George latest (1:08:25)

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Zach Lowe and ESPN Draft Expert Jonathan Givony discuss the Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson and what that means for Darius Garland and the future of their franchise. Then they preview the top of the NBA Draft and potential trades what trades, some of their favorite sleeper prospects, and look at possible landing spots for Paul George.

Kenny Atkinson hired by the Cavs (1:02)

Is Darius Garland a part of the Cavs long-term future? (6:45)

How the second apron affects the off-season (12:30)

What the Hawks are going to do with the 1st overall pick (21:32)

How do the Spurs build around Wemby (24:34)

Does Houston take a swing (34:17)

Reed Sheppard's intrigue as a prospect (42:58)

Will Zach Edey work in the NBA? (46:27)

Sleepers for the Draft (53:03)

Paul George talk (56:14)

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Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks talk through all of the angles of the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade, look at landing spots for Paul George, weigh in on the Kings' cap sheet and potential moves, and discuss the state of the Lakers now that they've landed a head coach in JJ Redick.

Sam Presti's press release on Giddey trade (1:21)

Chicago's rebuilding plan (3:41)

Giddey's limitations (12:38)

OKC with Caruso (17:01)

Paul George buzz (28:02)

Fake Paul George opt-in and trade scenarios (34:19)

Malik Monk re-signs in Sacramento (44:12)

The Lakers hire JJ Redick (50:51)

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla joins The Lowe Post to discuss his flashbulb memories after winning the championship, his analytical approach, the challenge of repeating, and the role of luck in the playoffs. Then Jeff Van Gundy joins to discuss his role as an advisor to the Celtics and why he decided to join the Clippers staff as Ty Lue's lead assistant. Plus, the Pistons' firing of Monty Williams and the Pacers' extension with Pascal Siakam.

What was said in the halftime lockerroom of Game 5 (2:34)

Flashbulb memories from the postgame blur (4:45)

On how he and Zach ran into each other on the court before Game One (7:23)

Learning from his personal Mount Rushmore of coaches (12:07)

The influence of his father (15:12)

How quickly this has all happened for him (22:45)

Implementing his style in his first full off-season as the head coach (24:40)

The 4th quarter of Game 3 (28:28)

The impact of Al Horford (34:14)

On the challenge of repeating (35:47)

Van Gundy (41:13)

On what he did for the Celtics (44:42)

On being a part of his first championship team (47:31)

Brad Stevens is a ruthless competitor (56:50)

On joining the Clippers staff (1:01:44)

News and notes from around the league (1:14:14)

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to react live to the Boston Celtics winning the 2024 NBA Finals. The guys are joined by surprise guests including legendary sportswriter Jackie MacMullan, Celtics' legend Cedric Maxwell, ESPN's Tim Bontemps & Tim MacMahon and more to break down what the difference was for Boston, the future potential of this team and way more!

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Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Mavericks' monster win in Game 4, Luka Doncic's improved defensive effort, Dallas' physicality, how Kristaps Porzingis' absence was felt, and the slim chances the Mavericks have to get the series back to Dallas.

Mavericks rout Celtics to stave off elimination (1:35)

Luka's defensive effort (6:12)

The absence of Porzingis (16:16)

Boston's offense coming and going (22:28)

How Porzingis can open things up for the Celtics (33:39)

Dallas' chances to extend this series (41:11)

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Zach and Mo Dakhil of The Athletic discuss Luka Doncic fouling out of Game 3, Boston's offensive woes in the 4th quarter, who their Finals MVP is at this point, and the legendary life of Jerry West.

Celtics survive late rally from Mavs to take 3-0 lead (1:08)

Luka's fouls (5:14)

Boston's 4th quarter meltdown (10:21)

Why can't Dallas generate more 3s? (20:31)

How much did Boston miss Porzingis? (26:20)

Holiday trade put Boston over the top (34:50)

Trading away Smart was the right move (44:14)

Finals MVP so far (48:33)

Remembering Jerry West (51:14)

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