NBA News Roundup With Rob Mahoney, and James Surowiecki on the Lakers Sale!

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to cover all the news they missed while on vacation. They discuss Bennedict Mathurin going to the Pelicans, Kawhi’s latest, and Peyton Watson going to the Cavs. Plus, they cover Klay Thompson signing with the Heat and Russell Westbrook announcing his retirement. Then, James Surowiecki joins to break down the ins and outs of the Lakers sale.

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

(1:27) Rob Mahoney joins the show!

(1:51) Pelicans sign Bennedict Mathurin

(10:08) What the hell is happening with Kawhi Leonard?

(20:09) Cavs acquire Peyton Watson in sign-and-trade with Nuggets

(33:24) What does this trade do for the Cavs?

(45:01) Klay Thompson signs with Miami Heat

(52:53) Russell Westbrook retires

(1:09:45) James Surowiecki on the sale of the Lakers

(1:31:08) Where does this end for Mark Walter?

(1:39:19) Has this affected fans' access to games?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Rob Mahoney and James Surowiecki

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Billy Gil, and Mike Wargon

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Michael Szokoli

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