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Zach Lowe has outlined what it will take for Luka Doncic to win NBA MVP this season, breaking down what makes it so tough for the Los Angeles Lakers star.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 10

Unpacking Kings Owner Vivek Ranadive's 'Roast' Drama and Why It Matters

As the Sacramento Kings close their preseason schedule and prepare for the regular season beginning October 21, off-court headlines remain. This stems from a team dinner last week.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 10

Kings deny report Vivek Ranadivé turned team dinner into a ‘roast’

The Kings are pushing back on a report that owner Vivek Ranadivé used a recent team dinner to roast players, coaches and executives. Zach Lowe said Thursday on The Zach Lowe Show that Ranadivé addressed the group during training camp and began calling out ways in which people throughout the organization had been failing.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

Vivek Ranadive reportedly pulled a Michael Scott with the Kings

Vivek Ranadive was apparently looking more like the head of Dunder Mifflin than the head of an NBA team. The Sacramento Kings owner Ranadive recently addressed the team during a fancy dinner around the start of training camp, Zach Lowe of The Ringer reported this week.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 26

Zach Lowe makes a prediction about the Raptors and Darko Rajakovic

On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, host Zach Lowe was joined by Howard Beck to discuss the latest contract situations involving Jalen Duren and Kawhi Leonard, then moved on to a few awards predictions.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 2

Zach Lowe views Raptors’ Scottie Barnes as MIP candidate

Scottie Barnes received some national media attention on Tuesday. While discussing potential stars that could take a further leap and win the Most Improved Player of the Year award, Zach Lowe picked Barnes to take yet another step.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Zach Lowe Explains Why Heat Still Aren’t True Title Contenders After Klay Thompson Acquisition

After a disappointing outing last season, the Miami Heat desperately needed a roster upgrade this summer. While the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo certainly gave fans a reason to be excited, the latest addition of Klay Thompson has led many to buy into the hype surrounding the Heat.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 15

Zach Lowe Thinks Mavericks’ Fears About Luka Doncic Might Be Coming True

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic had an excellent 2025-26 season, but it was cut short by a hamstring injury. Doncic missed the end of the regular season and then the entire playoffs, and The Ringer’s Zach Lowe pointed out on The Zach Lowe Show that this is what the Dallas Mavericks were worried about.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 9

Zach Lowe Says Lakers Are ‘Trapped’ After Overpaying For Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers went all-out for Walker Kessler this offseason, and The Ringer’s Zach Lowe says they are now trapped. Lowe named Kessler as one of the 10 players facing the most pressure next season on The Zach Lowe Show, and explained the predicament the Lakers now find themselves in.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Zach Lowe: Jaylen Brown Sabotaged His Own Trade Value; Told Multiple NBA Teams He Won’t Join Them

Jaylen Brown’s trade to the 76ers stunned the entire NBA due to multiple reasons, one of which was the cost at which the 76ers were able to acquire the former Finals MVP from the Celtics: a 36-year-old Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / June 26

Clippers operating as though they’ll create cap space

The Clippers appear to be positioning themselves to create salary cap space this offseason. According to Zach Lowe of The Ringer, the organization has been operating as though it plans to have room to spend, though no final decisions have been made.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 8

Jaylen Brown to the Hornets? Zach Lowe Shoots Down Hypothetical Celtics Trade

The Charlotte Hornets have a wealth of assets if they want to go for a big trade this offseason. Clearly, they believe they are on the way after extending Charles Lee just two seasons into his first head coach job.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 21

Why Zach Lowe Calls Miami Heat the NBA’s Most Fascinating Offseason Team

The Miami Heat's season ended early this year as they missed the NBA Playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. This will be one of the more important offseasons for the Heat and according to Zach Lowe, there may already be signs that big changes are coming.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 13

Zach Lowe Explains Why the Miami Heat’s Hot Streak Feels Different

The Miami Heat’s late-season surge is beginning to draw national attention and not just because of the wins piling up. The Miami Heat have won seven straight games, and NBA analyst Zach Lowe believes he's seeing something different from this team beyond a late-season push from a mediocre team.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 27

Zach Lowe Believes It's 'Clear' Something Significant is Happening With the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are quietly inching closer and closer to relevancy. As of now, after another dominant win on Monday, the Hornets are +1.2 in point differential (14th in the NBA) and +1.5 in net rating (13th in NBA).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / December 12

Zach Lowe reveals NBA reaction to Thunder’s ruthless start

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started the 2025–26 NBA season with a record-breaking streak. They have now tied the Golden State Warriors for the best start through 25 games at 24-1 after thrashing the Phoenix Suns by 49 points.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 4

Zach Lowe wonders if Timberwolves will trade to upgrade at point guard

Are the Timberwolves going to ride the continuity train and try to win the rest of the season without making a splashy move, or will they address concerns at point guard before the February trade deadline?

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 25, 2025

NBA Analyst Responds to Cam Thomas Calling Him Out

Zach Lowe and Cam Thomas are in the midst of a heated back-and-forth over social media. Lowe criticized Thomas for wanting more money than he thinks he deserves.

Brooklyn Nets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21, 2025

Zach Lowe responds to profane shot from NBA guard

Zach Lowe clearly isn’t sweating Cam Thomas’ barbs too much. The Ringer analyst Lowe made some comments last week on his self-titled podcast about the Brooklyn Nets guard Thomas, who is a restricted free agent this summer and remains without a new deal.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fadeaway World / July 19, 2025

Cam Thomas Rips Zach Lowe, Dismisses Consensus About Him Being An 'Empty Calories Ball Hog'

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has not taken too kindly to a concerning report that recently came out about him from The Ringer's Zach Lowe. Lowe stated that the consensus about Thomas is that he is an "empty calories ball hog," and the 23-year-old went off on the analyst and that narrative on X.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 18, 2025

Zach Lowe Predicts Short-Term Deal for Nets RFA Cam Thomas

It's been an eventful day to be a Brooklyn Nets fan or Zach Lowe follower—especially if you're both. Low, the NBA insider, revealed on Wednesday that the consensus around Cam Thomas' restricted free agency is that he's an "empty calories ball hog," which garnered a response from the man himself.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 24, 2025

NBA Insider Zach Lowe Expects Miami Heat To Pass On Talented But Troubled Star

There have been few summers the Miami Heat were not major players in the free agency market. This offseason, expect the Heat to have plenty interest in new acquisitions after the departure of Jimmy Butler in February.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26, 2024

Report: ESPN lays off top NBA writer

Financial concerns have reportedly led ESPN to lay off another top writer. ESPN parted ways with senior NBA writer Zach Lowe on Thursday, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.

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