About this episode

Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney discuss LeBron James's free agency and conduct a draft of NBA teams that may face relegation next season.

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the news, or lack thereof, of LeBron James's free agency decision. Then, it’s time for the relegation zone draft where they rank the most intriguing teams that may find themselves in the relegation zone next season. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:33) Rob Mahoney joins the show! (6:00) LeBron is still good enough to fit with any team (8:15) The relegation zone draft (9:47) Memphis Grizzlies (17:44) New Orleans Pelicans (27:44) Chicago Bulls (34:47) Thoughts on the free throw rule in summer league? (36:45) Dallas Mavericks (52:05) Washington Wizards (1:01:56) Brooklyn Nets (1:07:20) Los Angeles Clippers (1:12:26) Sacramento Kings (1:18:21) Milwaukee Bucks Host: Zach Lowe Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Rob Mahoney

Topics covered

• LeBron James
• free agency
• NBA teams
• relegation zone
• basketball analysis

Keywords

• LeBron James
• free agency
• NBA
• relegation zone
• basketball
• Zach Lowe
• Rob Mahoney

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ringer, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks

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