Can the Cavs Close Out? Plus: What's Next for LeBron, Giannis Is Being Shopped, and Spurs-T-Wolves Game 6
5/14/20261 hr 39 min
Zach is joined by Howard Beck to discuss the Cavs taking a 3-2 series lead, the Lakers being eliminated, what's next for LeBron, Giannis officially being shopped, and Game 6 between the Spurs and Timberwolves. (0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!(02:09) Howard Beck joins!(04:00) Cavs take a 3-2 series lead(06:07) Coaches and officiating(16:48) How does Detroit recover?(30:56) Does Cade have anything left?(33:52) Who won the KAT trade?(38:27) Lakers eliminated, LeBron to FA(54:15) Bucks listening to Giannis offers(01:01:25) NBA combine(1:09:00) Daryl Morey fired(01:22:25) Spurs-Timberwolves Game 6 Host: Zach LoweGuest: Howard BeckProducers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy GilSocial: 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. This episode is sponsored by State Farm®️. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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