The Lowe Post

Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram Trade Rumors, Can the Nuggets return to glory?, and Can the Timberwolves compete for the title?

Zach Lowe is joined by Tim MacMahon to discuss the lingering trade rumors surrounding Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram heading into the 2024-25 NBA Season and what they make out of the Phoenix Suns. Then, Adam Mares joins the show to figure out if the Denver Nuggets can find a way back to being a championship level team and finally Jon Krawczynski joins to discuss the moves the Minnesota Timberwolves have made this offseason, and if they are ready to take over the west this season.(1:50) Lauri Markkanen trade rumors(7:00) What is the plan for the Utah Jazz?(13:30) Will Brandon Ingram get moved?(22:15) Can the Phoenix Suns bounce back next season?(35:15) Tim MacMahon's early pick to win the western conference.(42:08) Adam Mares on the Denver Nuggets(51:25) How does Denver improve their offense?(1:03:30) What will Russell Westbrook's impact be for the Denver Nuggets(1:12:30) Jon Krawczynski on the Minnesota Timberwolves(1:18:30) Does Anthony Edwards have another leap in his game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team USA Survives Exhibition Games, Next Season's Wins Over/Under Reactions, and Knicks Talk

Zach and Fred Katz discuss Team USA winning competitive exhibition games and how they feel about the team heading into the Olympics, then they discuss the most interesting win totals by ESPN Bet and which teams they think will surpass or fail to meet expectations, and if there are any moves left to make for the New York Knicks. All that and more!Team USA's Tough Games against South Sudan and Germany (1:00)What teams are the biggest threat to Team USA (13:45)Kevin Durant's injury severity (18:00)ESPN Bet Win Totals Over/Under (25:30)How competitive will the Spurs be in Year 2 of Wemby? (26:20)The Cavs running it back (32:05)What to make of the Sacramento Kings (43:00)Can the Orlando Magic make another leap (56:45)How good are the Bucks? (1:08:45)Knicks discussion (1:12:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Going on with the Raptors and Hornets, Banchero vs. Barnes, Bucks Update, and Westbrook to Denver

Zach and Seth Partnow discuss what the Raptors and Hornets are up to before weighing in on some offseason winners and losers. Then ESPN's Jamal Collier joins for the latest on the Bucks. Plus, Russell Westbrook is reportedly headed to Denver.Raptors (3:01)Banchero vs. Barnes (24:58)Hornets (32:21)Offseason winners and losers (49:45)Collier (1:01:49)Middleton's ankles (1:02:57)The Dame-Giannis pick and roll (1:13:09)Russell Westbrook headed for Denver (1:22:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brunson's Team Friendly Extension with the Knicks and a WTF Are These Teams Draft

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Jalen Brunson's extension with the Knicks and whether or not it will be a precedent in the apron era, the Warriors' pursuit of Lauri Markkanen, and a look at a few teams that make you wonder about their direction.Brunson's extension (1:04)Will this be a precedent? (12:34)Where do the Knicks stack up in the East? (19:43)Warriors' pursuit of a Markkanen trade (25:16)WTF are these teams draft (39:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clippers Retrospective, What are the Warriors, Markkanen Teams, and the lurking Grizzlies

Zach looks back on the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard era of the Clippers. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to take stock of the Warriors, possible Lauri Markkanen trade teams, and the state of the Memphis Grizzlies.The Kawhi-PG era (1:01)Tim MacMahon (19:21)Team USA latest (20:11)Current state of the Warriors (30:34)Markkanen trades (43:58)Don't sleep on the Grizzlies (1:10:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices