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The Mismatch
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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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How Will LaMelo Fit With the Wolves? Plus, Hornets' Fresh Start, Reaves's Max Deal Conundrum, and the Grizzlies Are So Back.
1w ago01:06:04Tap to summarizeVerno and Jacoby are back, as they discuss the blockbuster trade between the Hornets and Timberwolves that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Naz Reid to Charlotte. They take a look at the trade from both sides, debate whether either team is finished making moves and if the trade will inspire LaMelo to take his game to a different level. Next, Verno shares his absolute excitement for Isaiah Stewart’s arrival in Memphis, whether or not the Celtics will actually trade Jaylen Brown, and the surprising lack of a market for Ja Morant. Also, the rumors of Kawhi Leonard being open to signing an extension with a former team, and the Lakers absolutely needing to sign Austin Reaves to the max contract. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:17) Hornets get a fresh start, trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves (19:51) Tim Connelly takes another big swing with acquiring LaMelo Ball and trading away fan favorite Naz Reid (23:47) Pistons trade Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies (32:40) Will the Celtics actually trade Jaylen Brown? (39:27) Where is the market for Ja Morant? (48:02) Is Kawhi Leonard going back to the Spurs or Raptors (49:58) Was it smart for the Lakers to give Austin Reaves a max contract? (58:59) Second-round draft recap Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com 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
Transcribe →No First-Round Surprises, Spurs Reloading, and the Prospector Returns
1w ago01:10:43Tap to summarizeVerno and Jacoby react to the first round of the NBA draft, beginning with Verno’s thoughts on the Grizzlies drafting Cameron Boozer and a debate on whether Ja Morant will get traded at all. They then dive into the rest of the top 10 picks. They also discuss how college basketball has evolved when it comes to scouting for the NBA, the lack of surprises and shocking moments from the first round, and how the new anti-tanking rules will affect future drafts. Next, the long-awaited return of the Prospector, who shares the picks he did not like from the first round and which players he likes heading into tonight’s second round. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (3:58) Is Ja Morant staying in Memphis? (6:41) Verno on the Grizzlies drafting Cameron Boozer (10:36) Reactions to the Nets drafting Mikel Brown Jr. and the Kings drafting Darius Acuff Jr. (16:14) Why we'll have fewer draft "busts" now (26:17) No surprises or shocking draft picks (32:08) How will the new anti-tanking rules affect the draft going forward? (40:13) The Spurs are loading up around Wemby (53:54) The Prospector returns Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com 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
Transcribe →Knicks Parade Reactions, No. 1 Pick Speculation, and Offseason Decisions
2w ago00:59:12Tap to summarizeVerno and Jacoby return to discuss everything that went down during yesterday’s Knicks championship parade, including all the wild viral moments. The guys then turn the page to next week’s NBA draft and discuss how the top four could go. They also debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo will finally get traded, where will LeBron James sign, and other potential moves leading up to the draft. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:23) Jacoby details his experience going to the Knicks championship parade (8:33) Viral parade moments (17:29) Jalen Brunson’s parade speech (23:17) New York was still popping hours after the parade (27:07) Finals thoughts on Knicks championship (28:55) NBA draft incoming (30:41) AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson? (41:28) The Prospector will return (43:15) Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, and other potential offseason moves The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Visit WeatherTech.com for your Father’s Day gift today. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →10 Thoughts After the Knicks Win Their First Title in 53 Years
2w ago01:10:16Tap to summarizeVerno and Jacoby return to celebrate the New York Knicks' first championship in more than 50 years. Jacoby describes his day leading up to Game 5 as well as the aftermath in the city. The guys also share 10 thoughts from the Knicks' Finals victory. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:36) Jacoby describes his day leading up to Game 5 (7:28) Hitting the New York streets after the Knicks' win (14:46) Will Jalen Brunson remain underrated? (21:13) Brunson is a wartime consigliere (27:00) Comparing these Finals to the tortoise and the hare (31:34) Shout-out to the Spurs (33:38) Shout-out to Leon Rose and Worldwide Wes (43:49) Can the Knicks run it all the way back to the Finals? (47:04) How Brunson’s Finals performance impacts kids with overbearing fathers (50:13) Hating Victor Wembanyama has gone mainstream (55:48) The road map to a championship has solidified (1:01:48) Let’s enjoy the Knicks winning the titleVisit http://WeatherTech.com for your Father’s Day gift today. 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
Transcribe →Resilient Knicks Rally Past Spurs in Historic Comeback Victory
3w ago01:21:09Tap to summarizeThe Knicks pulled off the impossible in Game 4 and are now one win away from their first championship in 53 years. Verno and Jacoby discuss just how the Knicks were able to beat the Spurs after being down 29 points. Jacoby recaps his night watching the game and his belief that the Knicks were always going to win, as well as the impact plays from both the Knicks and Spurs. They also briefly discuss their issues with Knicks celebrity row, why the Spurs aren’t playing Dylan Harper more, OG Anunoby’s block and game-winning tip-in, and their predictions for Game 5 on Saturday. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:32) Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history and take a 3-1 series lead (11:21) Jose Alvarado’s impact on the Knicks' comeback (24:38) What will be remembered more: De’Aaron Fox not running out the clock or Victor Wembanyama’s missed free throws? (34:50) Jacoby still uneasy about the Knicks (38:16) Why not more Dylan Harper? (41:04) Knicks celebrity row issues (49:08) OG Anunoby with the game of his life (54:05) Josh Hart’s miss and Karl-Anthony Towns’s fingertip block (57:50) Happy for Mike Breen (1:09:43) Aftermath of Jacoby’s dislike for Wemby (1:15:00) Game 5 predictions The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Visit WeatherTech.com for your Father’s Day gift today. 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
Transcribe →Knicks Drop Game 3 at the Garden, Wemby at Gramercy Park, and Game 4 Predictions
3w ago01:09:57Tap to summarizeVerno and Jacoby react to the Spurs holding off the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals as Victor Wembanyama bounces back after missing a game-winning shot at the end of Game 2 to help give the Spurs their first win of the series. The guys discuss what went wrong for the Knicks, how the referees influenced the game, Wemby’s push on Jalen Brunson, as well as the big and small picture for the Knicks for the rest of the series. Also, they debate whether the Knicks were relying on Brunson too much, Jacoby’s dislike for Wemby, and whether Game 4 will determine the eventual winner of the series. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (3:00) Spurs stun Knicks at MSG (10:48) The referees' influence on Game 3 (15:13) Wemby pushing Jalen Brunson (21:49) Will the series be decided by the outcome of Game 4? (30:34) The Knicks got Brunson-centric (32:29) Is Wemby fatigued? (35:40) Big picture/small picture for the Knicks (45:08) Jacoby is not a fan of Wemby (51:55) Guessing the line for Game 4 (59:26) Predictions for Game 4 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Visit WeatherTech.com for your Father’s Day gift today. 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
Transcribe →Jacoby Went to the Game. $888. Zero Regrets. Knicks Win.
4w ago01:10:04Tap to summarizeVerno and Jacoby break down a wild Game 1 from every angle—including Jacoby's upper-deck view from inside the Frost Bank Center. Jalen Brunson went into the tunnel and came out a closer, dropping 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter when it mattered most. KAT bullied Wemby all night long, and Wemby shot just 6-of-21 in his NBA Finals debut. The Knicks stole one in San Antonio—but is this series really over? Not even close. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:04) Jacoby drops $888 to take in the moment of a Knicks Game 1 win (8:32) Inside the arena: San Antonio's kindness vs. New York's chaos energy (15:45) "We've got a guy" — Brunson's fourth-quarter run (28:29) KAT was built for this moment — 18 points, 12 rebounds, and Wemby had no answer (38:56) Hart and Alvarado — the unsung heroes of Game 1 (43:00) Looking ahead: Can Wemby and the Spurs adjust to the Knicks? (52:56) Game 2 predictions and series outlook The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Directors of Photography: Ulrich Von Dran IV Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Spurs vs. Knicks. Youth vs. Experience. The NBA Finals Are Here!
Jun 201:11:06Tap to summarizeVerno and Jacoby are back to break down how a remarkably poised Spurs squad knocked off Oklahoma City in seven—then turn their full attention to the Finals. They dig into the tactical chess match of stopping Victor Wembanyama, why Josh Hart is the Knicks' X-factor, and whether Mitchell Robinson can be effective with a busted finger. Plus, the regular-season history between these two teams, MVP odds, and why New York City is already losing its mind before tip-off. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:14) Dissecting the WCF–What impressed you most about the Spurs-Thunder series? (4:24) Is the discourse toward Chet warranted? (17:24) Western Conference team building: How will teams deal with the Spurs and Wemby? (20:46) Confidence is contagious for the Spurs: Rookie Dylan Harper plays like a veteran (27:35) Knicks are underdogs even though they breezed through the ECF (30:33) What we learned from the Spurs-Knicks regular-season matchups (34:10) Keys to win for the Knicks: Josh Hart (45:12) Wemby and Brunson are the betting favorites for Finals MVP (47:48) What really happened to Mitchell Robinson and his broken pinkie? (53:53) Changing of the guard in the NBA: Spurs' youth over Knicks veterans (1:00:23) The Knicks are giving Gotham something to cheer about The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan.com to learn more about the resources and helplines. Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com 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
Transcribe →Spurs Force Game 7, and the Draft Lottery Conundrum
May 2901:09:44Tap to summarizeVerno and Jacoby return to react to the Spurs' Game 6 win over the Thunder and give their keys to Game 7. Then, they discuss the news of Mitchell Robinson breaking his pinkie finger and the new draft lottery rules. Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:00) Thunder-Spurs: WCF headed to Game 7, Spurs defeat Thunder 118-91 (5:32) Rim protection: Spurs held Thunder to 91 points (lowest playoff output) (11:58) Flip-flopped series: Spurs turn the tables on Thunder (18:08) Spurs-Thunder: Both teams have shown non-competitive moments (23:00) Distractions behind the benches: Nuns and boobs (29:13) Small-market fans are not ready for a "New York State of Mind" (34:37) Knicks' championship path: Need Spurs to take down Thunder (43:42) Spurs-Thunder Game 7 preview: Low-scoring war determines the winner (48:57) Instant reaction: President Trump heading to the Finals (50:54) NBA approves radical 3-2-1 anti-tanking reform for draft lottery The Ringer is Committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com 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
Transcribe →The Knicks Return to the NBA Finals, and How to Blow Up the Cavs With KOC
May 2601:12:51Tap to summarizeVerno and Jacoby return to react to the Knicks returning to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cavs in the Eastern conference finals and preview Game 5 of Spurs-Thunder. Then they are joined by Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor to discuss the issues with the Cavs’ roster, the Knicks’ chances in the NBA championship, and the new NBA lottery rules. Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:00) Knicks destroy Cavs 130-93, punch ticket to NBA Finals (2:22) Knicks run out opponents with 11 straight playoff wins (12:29) Gotham stands tall: first NBA Finals since 1999 (19:10) Cleveland lame: Knicks’ average margin of victory +18.5 ppg (26:48) Cavs future retool: Mitchell + Mobley close to contending (30:38) Thunder-Spurs preview: OKC’s lack of offense, series tied 2-2 (38:59) Kevin O’Connor from Yahoo Sports joins the show (42:51) Cavs autopsy report: KOC breaks down the future of the Cavs (49:45) Knicks favorites to win it all? (53:19) KOC headline: Wemby turns SGA into DeMar DeRozan (01:01:30) KOC the FIXER: how the NBA is f**king over the Grizzlies Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Guest: Kevin O’Connor Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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