A Look at the Lakers With Dan Woike, Plus Key Restricted Free Agents and More With Nekias Duncan

Zach’s most eclectic show yet! First up, Fred Katz joins to talk about the best under-the-radar (1:16) and WTF (25:41) moves of the offseason. Then, Zach needs a TV show to watch as he heads out on vacation! Joanna Robinson comes on (42:22) to give him some recommendations tailor-made for the Lowe household. Next, Zach checks in on Luka, LeBron, and the Lakers (1:07:09), before bringing in Sean Fennessey (1:21:55) to talk about the trade deadline on the latest Mets Corner! Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Fred Katz, Joanna Robinson, and Sean Fennessey Producers: Jesse Aron and Jonathan Frias Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What up, Beck?! Howard joins Zach to draft their most intriguing players for this upcoming season (1:20). No rookies or sophomores, no established stars … NO problem! The guys are most intrigued by Ausar Thompson (6:30), Scoot Henderson (32:56), Jalen Green (43:48), and many more! Then, Zach touches on some news around the league, including a cryptic LeBron James-adjacent Instagram post (1:01:08). Lastly, Tim Cato hops on to discuss all things Dallas (1:03:32): Luka’s in shape! Plus, how good can Cooper Flagg be, and how good can the Mavs be this season and beyond? Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Howard Beck and Tim Cato Producers: Jesse Aron and Jonathan Frias Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach welcomes Michael Pina to talk tiers of the Eastern Conference (1:17). Which teams can plausibly make the NBA Finals? What teams are tanking? And where does everyone else fall in? Along the way they discuss who they disagree on the most, including the Hawks (3:43), Raptors (46:45), and Bucks (53:38), as well as teams they differ on from consensus, like the Celtics (59:57) and Pacers (1:07:13). Lastly, everyone’s favorite summer segment continues—Mets Corner! (1:14:40) This time featuring John Jastremski! Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Michael Pina and John Jastremski Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dame is back with the Blazers (1:25). Rob and Zach discuss how it happened, how he fits with this team, and the romanticism of it all. There’s yet another reunion with Chris Paul in L.A. (26:27)—a look back at his career and a look forward at this year’s Clippers squad. Across town, the Lakers also make a move and sign Marcus Smart (39:03). How do Rob and Zach think he’ll fit in purple and gold? Then, Zach addresses the Cam Thomas criticism and discourse (52:53), before taking a deep dive on the Memphis Grizzlies (1:01:09) to close out the show. Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and Mo begin by discussing Bradley Beal joining the Clippers (1:28): L.A.’s new rotation and where this leaves Phoenix. Next, they talk Sixers (24:18), including Paul George’s latest injury news and Joel Embiid’s career retrospective. Then, mini-deep dives on two teams with two very different outlooks: the Spurs (38:27) and Pelicans (51:11). And lastly, it’s the return of Mets Corner with Sean Fennessey, (1:06:53) featuring the All-Star Game, David Wright, and mascots! Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Mo Dakhil and Sean Fennessey Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Brian H. Waters Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Las Vegas, Zach welcomes Dan Woike to discuss all things Lakers and LeBron (1:14): What’s the latest, what is each side looking for, and where do the Lakers stack up in the West? Next, Nekias Duncan hops on to talk about the key restricted free agents still not signed, including Quentin Grimes (39:51), Josh Giddey (58:10), Jonathan Kuminga (1:01:57), and Cam Thomas (1:17:07). Lastly, a look at the outlook for the Detroit Pistons (1:27:10) this season and beyond. Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Dan Woike and Nekias Duncan Producers: Jesse Aron and Jonathan Frias Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Mahoney jumps on first to talk extensions (1:20)—specifically, the difference between Chet Holmgren's and Devin Booker's latest deals. Then they discuss a group of clubs that Zach is labeling WTF are these teams?! This includes the Heat (23:30), Warriors (35:33), Bulls (45:40), Raptors (59:08), and LaMelo Ball’s Hornets (1:08:36). Lastly, Sean Fennessey stops by for Mets Corner (1:24:02) to answer questions, talk baseball, and hear Zach’s Aaron Boone story! Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Rob Mahoney and Sean Fennessey Producers: Jesse Aron and Chris Wohlers Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The three most anticipated words in basketball podcasting begin today with reaction to the Norman Powell–John Collins three-team trade (1:16). The guys discuss what this deal does for the Clippers, Heat, Jazz, and possibly Bradley Beal. After having had a few days to think, Zach weighs back in on the Bucks' situation and what it means for Giannis (43:15). The duo also dig into the Lakers: Is there optimism for Ayton (54:43)? And is this another summer of LeBron (1:04:32)? Lastly, reaction to Mike Brown taking the Knicks job (1:23:01) and the latest with Jonathan Kuminga (1:31:06). Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Howard Beck Producers: Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, Mike Wargon Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach is joined by Big Wos to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks signing Myles Turner and waiving Dame Lillard’s contract (1:27), where the Lakers stand after LeBron James opted into his player option (11:04), and how the Nuggets managed to improve their roster by trading for Cam Johnson (35:09). Then John Hollinger joins (52:07) to talk about some emerging teams like the Hawks and Rockets making smart moves this offseason, as well as the reports that Mike Brown is garnering interest for the head coaching vacancy with the New York Knicks (1:15:42). Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Wosny Lambre and John Hollinger Producers: Jesse Aron, Chris Wohlers, Ronak Nair, and Isaiah Blakely Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach hops on to quickly discuss what teams and what players we should have our eye on as free agency begins Monday (1:59). Giannis will be tracking what the Bucks will do, and so should we. Who else are the main characters—Bradley Beal? The Celtics guys? LeBron James?? Zach also hits on some of the agreements that have already taken place, a surprising trade today, and much more on the eve of one of the busiest days of the NBA year. Host: Zach Lowe Producer: Jesse Aron The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get started today at HubSpot.com/AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices