The Zach Lowe Show

The Hawks Have Reached Their Limit With Trae Young, and the End of the Warriors

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Dec 29, 2025
Howard Beck, a veteran NBA writer and analyst, joins to explore the Atlanta Hawks' struggles and the potential future of Trae Young, debating whether a trade might be inevitable. They also react to Giannis’s spectacular windmill dunk and discuss intriguing lottery teams. The conversation takes a critical look at the fading Warriors dynasty and possible paths forward for struggling teams like the Jazz, while highlighting the Celtics' surprising success this season.
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ANECDOTE

Live Take From Raptors‑Warriors Loss

  • Zach Lowe attended Raptors-Warriors and describes a chaotic Warriors collapse with Scottie Barnes dominating.
  • He recounts blown leads, late collapses, and Steph's team folding late in the third quarter.
ANECDOTE

Toronto Sledding Mishap

  • Zach tells a personal sledding story in Toronto where he hammed it up for CBC and wiped out on purpose.
  • He humorously notes CBC lost interest and he remains an 'elite sledder.'
INSIGHT

Hawks' Ceiling Is Mostly Tease

  • The Atlanta Hawks repeatedly tease high ceilings but deliver prolonged mediocrity since 2021's run.
  • Zach Lowe declares he's done giving the Hawks more time to figure out Trae Young's fit.
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