About this episode

Zach Lowe discusses the Jaylen Brown trade and the Lakers' offseason with guests Bobby Marks and Dan Woike.

Zach is joined by Bobby Marks to break down the Jaylen Brown trade! Why did it happen now, and what does it mean for both teams? Plus, they break down all the other big moves so far and discuss what’s going on in Denver. Then, Dan Woike comes on to recap the Lakers' offseason and preview what the team will look like this season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:42) Bobby Marks joins the show! (11:03) Why do the analytics not favor Jaylen Brown? (25:11) Why this deal for Jaylen Brown, and why now? (28:54) Donovan Mitchell gets a max extension (37:03) What’s going to happen with KAT? (44:38) Zach’s not concerned with the 76ers being able to share the ball (50:48) What’s happening with Nikola Jokic in Denver? (1:00:11) Bobby loved the Spurs getting Tobias Harris (1:04:06) Dan Woike joins the show! (1:08:32) Zach feels like the Lakers overspent on every acquisition (1:16:28) This could be a top-five offense right away (1:25:29) Walker Kessler is one of the most interesting players in the league (1:40:35) Let’s look at the Jazz's perspective on this trade Host: Zach Lowe Guests: Bobby Marks and Dan Woike Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon Social: Keith…

People in this episode

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Bobby Marks, Dan Woike

Topics covered

• NBA free agency
• Jaylen Brown trade
• Lakers offseason
• Donovan Mitchell extension
• Nikola Jokic
• Walker Kessler

Keywords

• Jaylen Brown
• Bobby Marks
• Dan Woike
• Lakers
• NBA free agency
• Donovan Mitchell
• Nikola Jokic
• Walker Kessler

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ringer, Spurs, Jazz, 76ers

Places: Denver, Lakers

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