Zach is joined by Howard Beck to dive deep into the Atlanta Hawks' options for the rest of the season, including what they might do with Trae Young. Then, they share their thoughts on Giannis’s windmill dunk in garbage time, the most interesting lottery teams, and the Warriors' continued struggles.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:50) Howard Beck joins the show

(4:37) Zach’s Atlanta Hawks apology

(11:58) A divorce between Trae Young and the Hawks feels inevitable

(16:53) Which Hawks path is the most interesting?

(24:30) Do we care about Giannis’s windmill dunk?

(31:40) Teams that have the best chance in the lottery

(38:20) How should the Jazz handle the rest of the season?

(54:49) Clippers were playing below their talent level and have improved

(59:06) Wild-card teams: Nets and Hornets

(1:06:02) Warriors dynasty continues to fade

(1:19:17) Celtics continue to exceed expectations

(1:22:05) A potential Jayson Tatum return remains fascinating

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Howard Beck

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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