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The Mismatch

The Mismatch

Written by: The Ringer
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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.© All rights reserved.
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  • The Mismatch’s AI Teams

    The Mismatch’s AI Teams
    Oct 13 2026
    Verno and Jacoby return to give their most interesting players to watch heading into the 2026-27 NBA Season. Welcome to The Mismatch! (1:17) MISMATCH ALL-INTERESTING TEAM (2:17) IMMANUEL QUICKLEY: KAWHI EFFECT (9:02) FRED VANVLEET: BACK AND BOMBING (14:14) STEVEN ADAMS: KING OF THE GLASS (18:56) WALKER KESSLER: LAKERS’ BIG BET (23:45) AUSTIN REAVES: BRIGHTER SPOTLIGHT (29:43) VJ EDGECOMBE: SIXTH MAN SCORER? (35:26) JAYLEN BROWN: LEADING MAN NO MORE (40:23) CALEB WILSON: HIGHS AND LOWS (43:54) GIANNIS: STILL ELITE WHEN HE PLAYS (49:51) JALEN WILLIAMS: THUNDER’S X-FACTOR (52:31) DYLAN HARPER: BENCH OR STARTER? (57:07) DEMAR DEROZAN: ONE LAST RING CHASE (1:00:11) KRISTAPS PORZINGIS: IF HE PLAYS (1:04:30) ISAIAH JOE: LIFE OUTSIDE OF OKC (1:07:37) BEEF STEW: GRIT AND GRIND 2.0 (1:13:28) MITCHELL ROBINSON: KNICK TO CELTIC (1:17:05) 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
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Basketball Is (Almost) Back!

    Basketball Is (Almost) Back!
    Oct 8 2026
    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! (01:32) Cam Boozer vs. Magic: 16 points, six rebounds in 22 minutes (10:22) Aday Mara is 15-for-15 from the field in the preseason (15:59) Joan Beringer didn't touch a basketball until 2021 (21:33) Mike Breen walks back story about LeBron scolding Embiid (26:35) Sixers' Ariel Hukporti out indefinitely with torn Achilles (27:45) LeBron is commuting to Sixers practice by helicopter (29:41) Haliburton returns in Ames: seven points, six assists in 16 minutes (36:21) Shams: KAT, Josh Hart unextended; trade deadline talk could heat up (39:09) Nikola Jokic's behind-the-back dime: "One of one" (44:33) Ja Morant starts Blazers debut: eight points, five assists in 19 minutes (51:20) Caleb Wilson's debut: 15 points, but 0-for-4 from 3 (53:46) John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by the throat (58:11) Steve Kerr on Kristaps Porzingis: "I haven't seen him yet" (1:06:52) 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
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Next Question: Media Day Reactions

    Next Question: Media Day Reactions
    Sep 29 2026
    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! (1:51) Sixers: LeBron, Embiid and the Jaylen Brown "alpha" question (15:33) Warriors: Porzingis out with "health issue" as Curry agrees to 2-year, $116M extension (20:39) Pistons: Jalen Duren skips media day, still unsigned (22:02) Nuggets: Nikola Jokic will re-sign "if they want me" (25:29) Raptors: Kawhi won't discuss punishment, agrees to 2-year, $115M extension (32:07) Heat: Giannis and Bam, Miami's new superstar duo (36:58) Spurs: Harper and Castle's 'GQ' feature, bench talk, MSG and Jay-Z's hex (55:09) Lakers: JJ Redick says roster makes sense for first time in three years (59:05) Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards on life without Naz Reid and Julius Randle (1:01:05) Nets: Julius Randle says young teammates tried to golf shirtless, broke a driver (1:07:10) Pelicans: Entering Year 8, Zion says career "not where I want to be" (1:12:48) 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
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    1 hr and 32 mins
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