What happened: Zach Lowe released a new episode of his podcast with co-host Rob Mahoney, running through the latest on LeBron James's free agency and a rapid-fire draft of teams sitting in the league's lower tier. The draft touched the Bulls, Mavericks, Pelicans, Kings, Bucks and Nets among the teams covered.

Why it matters: The episode continues a recurring series that has tracked the 2026 offseason's biggest storylines, including earlier installments on free agency's key figures and the Cavaliers' and 76ers' title outlook following their moves. The same Zach Lowe Show has kept the LeBron decision as a running thread through the summer.

What to watch: The episode is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.