Jayson Tatum is Back! Plus, the Players We Love to Watch and a Raptors Check-In.

March 5, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: Casual NBA podcast chat blending analysis, player breakdowns, and banter—first half with guest Chris Ryan (The Ringer's film/TV expert, here for "CR Month"), second half interviewing Jack Armstrong (TSN Raptors broadcaster).
The Key Players:
- Zach Lowe: Analytical host diving into stats, schemes, and hot takes.
- Chris Ryan: Witty co-host sharing eye-test favorites; great chemistry with Lowe—playful jabs, shared Grantland history.
- Jack Armstrong: Raptors insider; warm, enthusiastic vibe lifts the energy.
The Vibe: Fun, educational, optimistic—NBA geekery with laughs, surprise returns, and roster debates.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Chris Ryan**
2 (04:00) **Jason Tatum's Celtics Return**
3 (09:50) **Marcusol All-Stars: Chris Ryan's Starting Five**
4 (18:00) **Jared McCain Trade Fallout**
5 (30:00) **Zach Lowe's Marcusol All-Stars Starting Five**
6 (36:00) **Thunder Officiating Complaints**
7 (42:00) **Favorite Coaches & Anti-Marcusol All-Stars**

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Show Notes

Zach is joined by Chris Ryan to react to the news that Jayson Tatum may be ready to return. Then, they draft the players they love and hate to watch and share their thoughts on Luke Kornet vs. Magic City. Next, voice of the Raptors Jack Armstrong comes on to discuss the Raptors since their title win and what the future holds for this year’s team.

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

(2:27) Chris Ryan joins the show!

(3:02) Jayson Tatum is nearly back

(9:11) Drafting players we love to watch

(48:21) Drafting players we hate to watch

(56:59) Luke Kornet vs. Magic City

(1:04:13) Jack Armstrong joins the show!

(1:06:53) How would you describe the post-title time for the Raptors

(1:19:34) Don’t think I see the roadmap for this team becoming great

(1:31:35) Is Scottie Barnes good enough to be ‘the guy’

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Chris Ryan and Jack Armstrong

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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