The Lowe Post

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 try to add another star this season? (10:03)

Still feeling things out with Boston (26:45)

Gut check time for the Clippers (35:55)

Warriors look like themselves again (49:55)

Rockets are Top 5 in net rating (56:46)

Alperen Sengun is a star in the making (58:55)

The Pacers are fun (1:02:37)

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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 glimpses but still a bit disjointed (16:50)

Harden and Kawhi aren't a perfect fit (29:46)

Don't evoke the lob word (32:15)

Title contenders? (37:08)

Tim MacMahon (40:02)

Thoughts on Harden (40:47)

Timberwolves winning with defense (44:53)

State of the Lakers (58:45)

Zion's burst (1:10:33)

Heat Culture jerseys and court (1:11:38)

Warriors so far (1:14:00)

Mavs 6-1 start (1:27:42)

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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 coming out party (1:11)

Early takeaways on Phoenix (10:51)

Mavs'4-0 start (16:11)

Thoughts on Minnesota (20:53)

Harden's fit in LA (22:25)

Lakers getting defensive effort from Reddish and Wood (32:50)

Sixers look good so far (35:36)

Rapid Fire Thoughts (44:33)

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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 deal a year from now (14:32)

This is a last chance for everyone involved (23:03)

Clippers are must see TV (26:09)

How do Clippers match up with the top teams in the West? (33:01)

On CP3 coming off the bench for the Warriors (41:19)

Was the price worth it for Clippers? (43:07)

Sixers' chances in the East (49:05)

Sixers trade candidates (55:08)

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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 early observations. 

Dame's debut (1:11)

Sixers offense without Harden (7:41)

Harden interlude (13:47)

Lakers (26:09)

There's nothing you can do to stop Jokic (32:35)

The AD discourse (37:45)

Random rapid fire observations (47:15)

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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 Harden/Clippers latest, much more. 

Rookie of the Year (9:28)

Most Valuable Player (14:54)

Defensive Player of the Year (21:19)

Grizzlies without Steven Adams (28:57)

Coach of the Year (34:45)

Minnesota’s financial crunch (38:11)

Most Improved Player (46:19)

6th Man of the Year (53:40)

Latest on Harden (58:09)

Finals Predictions (1:09:40)

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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 draft class and Kevin Clark previews the Orlando Magic and the East play-in race. 

Serrano and Concepcion

Reviewing Shea's Finals prediction (3:02)

Will Anthony Edwards be a Top 8 player by the end of the season? (8:05)

Should the Knicks trade for KAT? (10:09)

Random team you are excited to watch (15:53)

Rule change you would make (18:57)

A player that makes you laugh (23:05)

2020 Rookie Extensions with Bobby Marks (27:54)

Kevin Clark (55:46)

Top 7 in the East (1:00:42)

Franz and Paolo tandem will be special (1:03:37)

Optimistic case for the Magic (1:08:18)

What are they getting from Suggs and Isaac? (1:17:07)

Fultz is a winning player (1:24:31)

Will Orlando make the play-in? (1:28:31)

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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) before Eric Nehm of The Athletic pops on to talk all things Milwaukee Bucks -- including our first look at Dame and Giannis together.

Eagles

Noah will be broadcasting 10 Nets games this year (1:36)

What's it going to be like for Ian watching Noah in his seat (6:06)

On Noah deciding to pursue a career in broadcasting (8:40)

Other broadcasters Noah has looked up to (12:40)

Parallel parking advice from "The Czar" Mike Fratello (19:14)

The notion of being on or behind the play (22:37)

Difference between doing a game on radio and television (27:22)

Bill Raftery stories (34:55)

Ian's "Blank Space" call on a Travis Kelce touchdown (38:31)

Most interesting thing about the Nets (42:15)

Kevin Garnett stories (51:08)

James Harden Interlude (57:34)

Eric Nehm (1:08:28)

Dame's preseason debut (1:09:30)

Is Giannis comfortable setting 40 screens a game? (1:15:53)

Brook Lopez is going to get a lot of open shots (1:24:15)

Who's the 5th starter? (1:32:26)

Defense will be different under Adrian Griffin (1:38:03)

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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)

Heat outlook (5:00)

Like the over on 44 wins for Miami (14:54)

Tyler Herro’s strengths and weaknesses (20:39)

Sixers options with James Harden (31:03)

Similarities between ’23-‘24 Sixers and ’18-’19 Raptors (35:59)

The Tyrese Maxey breakout is coming (42:54)

Chris Fedor on the Cavs (54:34)

How does Cleveland recover after last year's defeat (57:30)

Who starts at the 3 for Cleveland? (1:00:00)

Pressure on JB Bickerstaff (1:03:30)

Change in tempo in Cleveland (1:07:20)

Are we going to see less Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley lineups? (1:11:35)

What is Cleveland's plan against top wings? (1:15:00)

Will Evan Mobley's defensive role change? (1:22:00)

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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 Boston's preseason opener, and much more. 

Wemby vs. Chet (1:12)

Thunder outlook (5:07)

Wemby takeaways (12:48)

Favorite Overs

Hornets (21:20)

Grizzlies (29:11)

Raptors (34:10)

Timberwolves (35:45)

Hawks (39:54)

Favorite Unders

Bucks (42:50)

Mavs (53:29)

Warriors (57:06)

Other under candidates (1:01:27)

Clipper interest in James Harden (1:06:01)

Reaction to GM survey (1:15:40)

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