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Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.
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- 2 days ago1h 11m
Early Season Observations: Knicks in Crisis, Tatum-Brown Drama, and Giannis's Miami Honeymoon Gone Wrong
As we enter the first full week of the NBA season, Verno and Jacoby share some early observations. They also discuss Jalen Williams's horrific injury, and how the loss of Williams and Cason Wallace will affect the Thunder for the rest of the season. Welcome to The Mismatch! How Jalen Williams's and Cason Wallace’s injuries affect the Thunder’s season Cannot take our eyes off the Timberwolves Fred VanVleet making all the difference for the Rockets Memphis Grizzlies one of five undefeated teams in the West Knicks vibes are bad in New York City Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown drama is getting messy Yaxel Lendeborg and the Nuggets' rough start to the season We are never going to be able to see the Magic’s full potential Sergio De Larrea and Walter Clayton Jr. New look Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo has not been good Lakers' easy schedule though Thanksgiving Spurs don’t look right with Dylan Harper, De’Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle all starting Surprising starting five net ratings Timberwolves are exactly as advertisedThe Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Liz JerrySocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago1h 5m
The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.
Verno and Jacoby are back as they recap the start of the NBA season with the return of Loves and Loathes! Welcome to The Mismatch! Historic Thursday night for LeBron James and the 76ers Thunder drop Nuggets, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point streak ends at 141 games Verno loves: Ty Jerome Jacoby loves: Walker Kessler’s shot chart in Lakers debut Verno loathes: The Miami Heat backcourt Jacoby loathes: People who are trying to rationalize LaMelo Ball’s obvious no-call travel Verno and Jacoby’s love: Damian Lillard’s return and Ja Morant’s debut for the Portland Trail Blazers Verno loathes: Phoenix Suns terrible start against the Blazers Jacoby loathes: Yaxel Lendeborg’s post-game comments after losing to the Lakers Verno loves: Ausar Thompson Jacoby loves: Jabari Smith Jr. Verno and Jacoby’s loathes: Darius Acuff and Caleb Wilson’s NBA debuts Verno loves: Good impressions from new additions Jacoby loves: Tyrese Haliburton’s return and the Pacers are the Pacers again Verno loathes: Everything about the Brooklyn Nets Jacoby loathes: People practicing their golf swing in random places The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Liz JerrySocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 19m
Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever
The NBA season is finally here, as Verno and Jacoby preview the upcoming season by debating where the teams in each conference will finish, which teams will be better (and worse) than we all think, Finals predictions, bold takes, and so much more. Welcome to The Mismatch! Cason Wallace and Brandon Miller get rookie contract extensions Players who were waived Jaylen Brown’s golden harp Ben Simmons tears Achilles tendon, will miss entire season Western Conference Eastern Conference Finals predictions and bold takes The Club for every holiday club. Sam’s Club. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 27m
The Mismatch’s AI Teams
Verno and Jacoby return to give their most interesting players to watch heading into the 2026-27 NBA Season. Welcome to The Mismatch! MISMATCH ALL-INTERESTING TEAM IMMANUEL QUICKLEY: KAWHI EFFECT FRED VANVLEET: BACK AND BOMBING STEVEN ADAMS: KING OF THE GLASS WALKER KESSLER: LAKERS’ BIG BET AUSTIN REAVES: BRIGHTER SPOTLIGHT VJ EDGECOMBE: SIXTH MAN SCORER? JAYLEN BROWN: LEADING MAN NO MORE CALEB WILSON: HIGHS AND LOWS GIANNIS: STILL ELITE WHEN HE PLAYS JALEN WILLIAMS: THUNDER’S X-FACTOR DYLAN HARPER: BENCH OR STARTER? DEMAR DEROZAN: ONE LAST RING CHASE KRISTAPS PORZINGIS: IF HE PLAYS ISAIAH JOE: LIFE OUTSIDE OF OKC BEEF STEW: GRIT AND GRIND 2.0 MITCHELL ROBINSON: KNICK TO CELTIC KNICKS TABLE KAT EXTENSION TALKS The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 16m
Basketball Is (Almost) Back!
Verno and Jacoby return to give their early observations from this week’s preseason games. From LeBron’s rumored argument with Joel Embiid to Tyrese Haliburton’s return, they discuss it all. Welcome to The Mismatch! Cam Boozer vs. Magic: 16 points, six rebounds in 22 minutes Aday Mara is 15-for-15 from the field in the preseason Joan Beringer didn't touch a basketball until 2021 Mike Breen walks back story about LeBron scolding Embiid Sixers' Ariel Hukporti out indefinitely with torn Achilles LeBron is commuting to Sixers practice by helicopter Haliburton returns in Ames: seven points, six assists in 16 minutes Shams: KAT, Josh Hart unextended; trade deadline talk could heat up Nikola Jokic's behind-the-back dime: "One of one" Ja Morant starts Blazers debut: eight points, five assists in 19 minutes Caleb Wilson's debut: 15 points, but 0-for-4 from 3 John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by the throat Steve Kerr on Kristaps Porzingis: "I haven't seen him yet" Wemby skipped U.S. media this offseason, except '60 Minutes' Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 29, 20261h 31m
Next Question: Media Day Reactions
Verno and Jacoby run through every team's media day story line, so it's next question, next question. LeBron didn't leave his family to lose in the second round, Jay-Z hexed the Spurs, Giannis meets an iguana, and the young Nets want to golf shirtless. Plus, the Kings' hot mic, and Verno proves he's the opposite of a hypocrite. Welcome to The Mismatch! Sixers: LeBron, Embiid and the Jaylen Brown "alpha" question Warriors: Porzingis out with "health issue" as Curry agrees to 2-year, $116M extension Pistons: Jalen Duren skips media day, still unsigned Nuggets: Nikola Jokic will re-sign "if they want me" Raptors: Kawhi won't discuss punishment, agrees to 2-year, $115M extension Heat: Giannis and Bam, Miami's new superstar duo Spurs: Harper and Castle's 'GQ' feature, bench talk, MSG and Jay-Z's hex Lakers: JJ Redick says roster makes sense for first time in three years Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards on life without Naz Reid and Julius Randle Nets: Julius Randle says young teammates tried to golf shirtless, broke a driver Pelicans: Entering Year 8, Zion says career "not where I want to be" Kings: Hot mic catches reporters rating Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 22, 20261h 16m
Offseason Loves and Loathes
Verno and Jacoby return to discuss some of the latest news around the league, including the contract extensions for Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George, Henri Veesaar's season-ending injury, and more. With the offseason coming to an end, media days around the corner, and preseason games coming soon, the guys dive into their full offseason loves and loathes. Welcome to The Mismatch! Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George sign contract extensions Doc Rivers to join NBC’s NBA broadcast The Hawks’ Henri Veesaar tears ACL, will miss the whole season Jalen Brunson set to host 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend Verno loves: How much stronger the teams in the East have gotten Jacoby loves: LaMelo Ball on the Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards Verno loathes: A weaker Western Conference Jacoby loathes: The Knicks' championship summer is coming to an end Verno loves: Rookie class Jacoby loves: The Cavs trading for Peyton Watson Verno loathes: Long-tenured players with new teams Jacoby loathes: The Pelicans' offseason Verno loves: New head coaches Jacoby loves: The Rockets have true point guards now Verno loathes: Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul retiring Jacoby loathes: Ja Morant with the Blazers Verno loves: The 76ers' offseason Jacoby loves: OG Alvarado Verno loathes: Blazers owner Tom Dundon being cheap Jacoby loathes: Kyle Lowry’s dinosaur statue Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 15, 20261h 19m
Steve Ballmer Accepts His Fate, the Pistons’ Mess, the Year of Brunson Continues, and the A.I. Takeover
Verno and Jacoby return as they react to Steve Ballmer’s statement accepting his punishment for the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers. They discuss what the expectations are for the Clippers next season as well as what impact Kawhi Leonard will have with the Raptors now that the trade has been made official. Next, they discuss Mark Williams’s surgery, Jalen Brunson hosting 'Saturday Night Live,' and the ongoing contract negotiations between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons. Lastly, the guys have three questions each, ranging from the impact of new head coaches to artificial intelligence. Welcome to The Mismatch! Steve Ballmer releases statement accepting his punishment for circumventing the salary cap Expectations for Raptors with Kawhi Leonard Mark Williams to miss several months after shoulder surgery Jalen Brunson hosting the season premiere of 'SNL' Jalen Duren and Detroit Pistons remain far apart in contract negotiations Are the Clippers wrong for giving Chris Paul’s no. 3 to Bradley Beal? Which team are you personally high on that probably won’t be good? Which new head coach will have a major impact next season? Reaction to Nikola Jokic’s comments about being a well known NBA player Which team do you know you will like more than the consensus? How long do we have until A.I. murders us all? Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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