What happened: Zach Lowe and Steve Nash analyzed the upcoming NBA season on a newly released podcast episode. The conversation focused heavily on the Eastern Conference Finals picture and the New York Knicks' position within it.

Why it matters: The episode also evaluated the Western Conference, specifically examining the status of SAS and OKC as the teams to beat. Lowe and Nash rounded out the discussion by evaluating the competition for top-six playoff seeds in the West and the MVP race.

What to watch: The Zach Lowe Show is available on all major podcast platforms.