The Zach Lowe Show A Look Inside the Lakers Sale and the Buss Family Dysfunction
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Jan 22, 2026 
Michael Pina, an NBA reporter for The Ringer, and Baxter Holmes, ESPN's investigative guru, delve into the fascinating world of the Lakers' sale and the swirling dysfunction within the Buss family. Baxter shares insider details on the mechanics of the sale and the emotional fallout among the siblings, revealing how family drama intertwined with business decisions. They also discuss LeBron's future amid this chaos. Meanwhile, Michael provides a quirky analysis of the unpredictable Rockets, adding humor to their strange team dynamics.
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Rockets Are A Statistical Outlier
- The Houston Rockets are a statistical oddity: elite on both ends while building an offense that purposely misses and rebounds its way to extra possessions.
- Their profile (low threes, high mid-range, top offensive rebounds) makes them fundamentally different and unpredictably effective.
Adams Anchors Houston's Identity
- Steven Adams personifies Houston's identity by anchoring rim protection and monstrous offensive-rebound rates with him on the floor.
- His grade‑three ankle sprain critically threatens Houston's postseason ceiling and identity.
Possession Volume Is Their Weapon
- Houston wins via possession volume: they aim to out-possess opponents through offensive rebounding, not efficient spacing.
- Reducing turnovers and forcing more defensive turnovers is the missing equation to turn possessions into dominance.
