The Lowe Post

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

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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...

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...

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)

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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)

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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...

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)<...

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...

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...

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)

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