LeBron Loses His Streak, Giannis’s Next Steps, Anonymous Assassinations, and Are the Celtics Actually Good?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby are back as they discuss LeBron James losing his 10+ points streak in the Lakers' w...
Could Giannis Leave the Bucks? Plus: Monday Night Surprises, NBA Cup Pairings, and More Observations.
02 Dec 2025
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Verno and Jacoby debate Giannis Antetokounmpo’s decision to scrub anything Bucks related from his ...
What We Love From the First Month of the Season, Jokic’s Nonchalant Performance, Cade’s Superstar Status, and Are the Wolves in Trouble?
25 Nov 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return as they go over the Monday-night slate of basketball, including the Raptors ...
The Wemby-less Spurs Impress, Derik Queen and the Young Pels, and What's Going On With LaMelo Ball?
21 Nov 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return as they briefly discuss the Grizzlies completely dominating the Kings, Tyres...
Early-Season Surprises: Steph Remains Electric, the Feel-Good Raptors, and the Elderly Clippers
18 Nov 2025
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Verno and Jacoby recap the Monday night slate of NBA action before sharing six early surprises from ...
The Zero Hangover Thunder, Steph Leaves Under Armour, and Jokic’s Otherworldly Performances
14 Nov 2025
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Verno and Jacoby are back as they dive directly into their loves and loathes from the past week in t...
Best NBA Night Ever? Plus: Mavs Fire Nico Harrison and Six Observations on the NBA Season So Far.
11 Nov 2025
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Verno and Jacoby are back as they break down Monday's slate of NBA games and discuss what was one of...
Mitchell’s '2K' Motivation, Thompson Twins Thriving, Diverse Offenses, and Wemby Struggles
07 Nov 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the latest injury update on LeBron James before diving right into...
Monday Night Revenge Games, Good-Vibe Lakers, Steve Ballmer Is Being Sued, and Just How Good Are the Bulls?
04 Nov 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return to recap what was seemingly revenge night across the league yesterday. They ...
No Problems Without Giannis for the Bucks, Wemby’s Vengeance Tour, and Despising ‘MJ: Insights to Excellence’
31 Oct 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return as they recap the Thursday night slate of games, which included a Bucks win ...
The Sixers New Window, Cedric Coward Experience, And Possible Overreactions
28 Oct 2025
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Verno and Jacoby are back after the first week of the NBA season. They go through Monday’s slate o...
Steph Says Night-Night to the Nuggets, Youth Sport Knicks, Gambling Scandal, and Our Loves and Loathes
24 Oct 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return to recap the absolutely amazing start of the NBA season. They also discuss C...
2025-26 NBA Season Preview: The Wide-Open East, Can KD make a Difference With Houston, and Are the Warriors Any Good?
21 Oct 2025
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The season is finally here! Verno and Jacoby give you their previews for the upcoming season by goin...
Final Preseason Takeaways, Most Likelies, Injury Updates, and Did the Nets Admit to Tanking?
17 Oct 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return to discuss Russell Westbrook signing with the Kings, as well as the team ext...
LeBron to Miss Season Opener, Preseason Standouts, and Is Giannis Juggling His Future?
10 Oct 2025
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Verno and Jacoby are back to discuss the latest news on LeBron James's injury, the Giannis-Knicks ru...
The Warriors Are Finally Complete, the Sixers’ Only Hope, and the Cooper Flagg Hype Meter
03 Oct 2025
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With media days underway and preseason basketball ramping up, Verno and Jacoby return to recap the f...
The Wemby Debate, Zion's Revival, Houston’s Hopes, and LeBron’s Leverage
26 Sep 2025
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As we inch closer and closer to the regular season, Verno and Jacoby return with 10 questions about ...
Adam Silver’s Tough Week, Trae Young Claps Back, and What to Do With Jonathan Kuminga
19 Sep 2025
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Verno and Jacoby are back as they continue to discuss the evolving story about Kawhi Leonard, Steve ...
Kawhi’s "Carbon Footprint," Hardest Players to Root For, Offseason Enjoyments, and NFL Takeaways
09 Sep 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return with 10 questions about the NBA Hall of Fame, Kawhi Leonard, biggest disappo...
The Most Exciting Players, All-Star Game Improvements, and the Summer of Strahinja Continues
26 Aug 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return with five questions each about the upcoming season. (00:00) Welcome to The ...
Which Superstar Has Played in Their Last Finals? Plus, MPJ’s Erraticness, Labubus, and a Joker Brother Sighting.
19 Aug 2025
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Verno and Jacoby briefly go through some of the meaningless news around the league before Verno read...
10 Observations About the 2025-26 NBA Schedule
15 Aug 2025
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After dissecting the entire 2025-26 NBA schedule, Verno and Jacoby share 10 observations they have a...
20 Questions About the Upcoming NBA Season
05 Aug 2025
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As we enter the dog days of summer, Verno and Jacoby bring 10 questions each about the upcoming NBA ...
NBA Summer Storylines: A Motivated Luka, Ja’s Joy, and Is LeBron Really Planning for 2026?
29 Jul 2025
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Verno and Jacoby discuss the new-look Luka Doncic that is featured in the latest edition of Men’s ...
Post-Summer League Watch List: Teams That Deserve Our Attention (and Those That Don’t)
22 Jul 2025
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Verno and Jacoby congratulate the Charlotte Hornets on winning this year’s Summer League and brief...
Impressive Summer League Performances and the Legend of ‘Target Guy’
15 Jul 2025
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Verno and Jacoby recap this weekend’s action and buzz around Summer League. Verno shares the sligh...
The Most Disastrous and Perfect Fits of the Offseason
08 Jul 2025
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Verno and Jacoby recap the latest string of free agency news, including Paolo Banchero’s contract ...
Free Agency Day One: Winners, Bold Moves, and Are the Lakers Going to Trade LeBron?
01 Jul 2025
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Free agency is here! Join Verno and Jacoby as they recap the day-one deals and discuss everything fr...
Draft Night Winners and Losers. Plus: The Grizzlies Get Their Guy, and Masai Ujiri Out in Toronto.
27 Jun 2025
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Verno and Jacoby recap the NBA draft by discussing their biggest winners and losers from the two-day...
Young Thunder Defy History, Haliburton’s Injury, Finals Fallout, and Can KD Lead the Rockets to the Finals?
24 Jun 2025
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Verno and Jacoby congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning Game 7 and defeating the Indiana ...
Pacers Force Game 7, Lakers Sell for $10B, and an NBA Draft Sneak Peek
20 Jun 2025
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The Pacers take Game 6 and force a Game 7 back in OKC, so Verno and Jacoby discuss the Pacers' domin...
OKC One Win Away After J-Dub Drops 40, Haliburton’s Dud, KD Lingering, and a Memphis Recalibration
17 Jun 2025
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The Thunder are just one win away from an NBA championship after an all-time performance by Jalen Wi...
Can the Pacers Repeat Their Defensive Dominance? Plus, KD’s Future and More Knicks Dysfunction.
13 Jun 2025
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Verno and Jacoby discuss the exciting Game 3 that saw the Pacers go up 2-1 on the Thunder. They prai...
Game 3 Keys in Indy and a New Kidd in New York? Plus, Tyrese Haliburton: The Low-Usage Superstar.
10 Jun 2025
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Verno and Jacoby discuss the expected Game 2 Thunder victory and how Game 2 was the best of the best...
Pacers Pull Off Another Comeback—Is OKC in Trouble? Plus, the Knicks’ Future Without Thibs.
06 Jun 2025
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Verno and Jacoby recap a wild NBA Finals Game 1 that saw the Pacers come back yet again to beat the ...
The Case for a Pacers Surprise, OKC’s Path to the Finals, and What’s Next for the Knicks
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pacers beat the Knicks over the weekend to reach the Finals, where they will meet the Oklahoma C...
Can the Knicks Force a Game 7? Plus: the Thunder Are Finals-Bound, and the Missing Playoff Intensity.
30 May 2025
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Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks shutting down Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers to survive for a...
Ant and Randle Fail to Deliver, Plus Chet’s Growth, and a Knicks Confidence Check
27 May 2025
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Verno and Jacoby go through the Wolves nearly tying their series against the Thunder in Game 4. They...
Have the Thunder Broken the Wolves? Plus: A Must-Win Game 2, and Enjoying the Haliburton Experience.
23 May 2025
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The Thunder continue their dominance to take a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves, as Verno and J...
Thunder-Wolves Preview, Conference Finals X Factors, and Will Haliburton Become the New Knicks Villain?
20 May 2025
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Verno and Jacoby return to break down the Nuggets' Game 7 loss and preview the start of the Western ...
Nuggets Force Game 7, Celtics-Knicks Preview, and T-Wolves Advance to the WCF
16 May 2025
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Verno and Jacoby react to the Nuggets taking Game 6 over the Thunder to force Game 7, preview the Ce...
Knicks on the Brink of the ECF, Tatum's Injury, Mavericks Win the Lottery, and Ant's Superstar Performance
13 May 2025
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Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks taking a 3-1 series lead over the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's injur...
Timberwolves Take Game 2, Knicks Stun Boston AGAIN, and Cavaliers Collapsing
09 May 2025
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Verno and Jacoby break down the Timberwolves' win on Thursday night, which ties up their series with...
WELCOME TO THE SECOND ROUND! The Nuggets and Knicks Upset the Thunder and Celtics in Game 1
06 May 2025
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Verno and Jacoby break down Monday night's action, with some HUGE upsets. The Nuggets and Knicks too...
Clippers Force Game 7, Knicks Advance, and the Lakers Collapse
02 May 2025
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Verno and Jacoby break down Thursday night's action with the Clippers forcing Game 7 against the Nug...
Will Giannis Want Out? Plus: The Rockets Need a Star, the Hungry Wolves, and Which 3-1 Series Can Still Go the Full Seven
29 Apr 2025
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Verno and Jacoby break down Monday night’s playoff action starting with the Warriors’ thrilling ...
A Clippers Ass Whooping, Big Game KAT, Ja Goes Down, and the Grizzlies Collapse
25 Apr 2025
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Verno and Jacoby get together after the Grizzlies lose both Ja Morant and a 29-point lead to the Thu...
The Legend of Playoff Kawhi, History at the Garden, and Game 2 Adjustments
22 Apr 2025
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Verno and Jacoby break down the exciting pair of games from Monday night starting off with the unbel...
Kawhi’s Reintroduction, Silver’s Discipline, Cade’s Arrival, and More Things to Look Forward to in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs
18 Apr 2025
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Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss tonight’s round of play-in games, starting off with the Heat and ...
Don’t Overlook the Grizzlies, Who Gets the Blame for Phoenix, and Instant Reactions to Playoff Matchups
15 Apr 2025
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Verno and Jacoby break down tonight’s play-in games, starting with the Hawks-Magic matchup (01:44)...
Dissecting Why Malone Was Fired and Gearing Up for a Wild End to the Regular Season
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby discuss the scorching-hot Timberwolves, who beat the Grizzlies last night 141-125 a...
Have We Discovered the Lakers’ Ceiling? Plus: The Rockets’ Identity, Murray’s Injury, and Predicting Entertaining Playoff Series.
08 Apr 2025
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(RECORDED BEFORE THE NEWS OF MICHAEL MALONE AND CALVIN BOOTH’S FIRING) Verno and Jacoby congratul...
League Office Hypocrites, Role Player Importance, and Our Love and Loathes
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s Warriors win over the Lakers and discuss the takeaways fr...
Grizzlies Aftermath and Six Players to Watch During the Playoff Stretch
01 Apr 2025
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Jacoby is back as he and Verno discuss the fallout from the Taylor Jenkins firing in Memphis and how...
Giddey the Leader, Biggest Issue in the League, and Eight Questions With Kirk Goldsberry
28 Mar 2025
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(NOTE: SHOW WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE NEWS OF TAYLOR JENKINS'S FIRING) Verno and Kirk Goldsberry (who...
Is Kawhi Back? Plus, the Celtics Sell for $6.1 Billion, the Knicks' Tough Week, and More Loves and Loathes.
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby discuss last night's game between the Warriors and Raptors, which Golden State surv...
Are Tanking and Resting Ruining the Game? Plus: Finals Odds, Whether the Clippers Can Pull Off a Playoff Upset, and Zion the Superstar.
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s games, especially looking at teams that are either restin...
Will Anyone Ever Break Steph’s 3-Point Record? Plus: Standings Watch, the Importance of Size, and Our Loves and Loathes.
14 Mar 2025
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Verno and Jacoby go through the Bucks' blowout win against the injury-riddled Lakers and talk about ...
Western Conference Health Check, Jokic’s MVP Chances, and Random NBA Questions
11 Mar 2025
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Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s slate of NBA action starting off with Nikola Jokic’s ot...
Lakers Defense Smothers Knicks, Steph the Rock Star, and Beware of the Bucks
07 Mar 2025
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Verno and Jacoby discuss the Lakers' thrilling OT win over the Knicks and how their defense was the ...
Kyrie Tears His ACL, Historic Bad-Luck Grizzlies, and Why Doesn’t KD Take More Blame?
04 Mar 2025
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Verno and Jacoby go through a string of bad luck for the Grizzlies, who’ve lost their past three g...
Time to Reconsider the Warriors and Lakers? Plus: Hookah Luka, NBA Centel, and More Loves and Loathes.
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby discuss Steph Curry’s historic night after he dropped 56 points in Orlando and al...
The Wolves’ Thrilling Comeback, Early Playoff Expectations, and Is Cade a Superstar?
25 Feb 2025
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Verno and Jacoby go through some of Monday’s NBA action, starting off with the Wolves' encouraging...
Wemby Done for the Year, Hot Nuggets, the Broken Suns, and What Is Going on With Ja Morant?
21 Feb 2025
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Verno and Jacoby are back as they discuss where the Spurs go from here after it was announced that V...
All-Star Weekend Hype and Second-Half Predictions
14 Feb 2025
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Verno and Jacoby share their low-key excitement for this year's NBA All-Star Weekend festivities (01...
Luka’s Laker Debut, Mavs Karma, Depressing Magic Free Fall, and Better Off Without Mark Williams?
11 Feb 2025
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Verno and Jacoby recap Luka Doncic’s Laker debut and explain how Luka and LeBron can successfully ...
Trade Deadline Reactions: Jimmy Joins Steph, the Lakers Get Their Center, and Can the Suns Regain KD’s Trust?
07 Feb 2025
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Verno and Jacoby go through all the trades that went down before the deadline, from Jimmy Butler fin...
Was Nico Harrison Overconfident in Trading Luka? Plus, a New Duo in San Antonio, the Warriors' Desperation, and Expectations for a Wild Trade Deadline.
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacboy continue to discuss the wild trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and try to d...
Early Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis Trade Theories and Rationale
02 Feb 2025
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Verno and Jacoby both woke up to the absolute bombshell of a trade that now has Luka Doncic with the...
Grizzlies Survive Ref’s Mistake, All-Star Reserves Controversy, and Our Love and Loathes
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby recap the thrilling game between the Grizzlies and Rockets, as well as the chaotic ...
Knicks Annihilate Grizzlies, Rockets' Playoff Formula, and When Will the Jimmy Saga End?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby are together in New York to recap their experience going to Madison Square Garden t...
The Lakers' Statement Win, Resurging Bucks, Cade’s Growth, and More We Love and Loathe
24 Jan 2025
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Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s action, starting with the Lakers' impressive blowout win ...
Will Embiid Ever Be the Same? Plus, MLK Day Highlights and Things We Believe in the Most.
21 Jan 2025
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Verno and Jacoby discuss the action-packed MLK Day slate of games yesterday, including the Grizzlies...
A Disappointing Rematch, Kevin Love’s IG, Jalen Green’s Emergence, and the Bucks' Inconsistent Season
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby go over a pair of last night’s games, beginning with the Thunder’s blowout win ...
Young Players Emerging, Zion’s Future, and a Bad Rookie Class, Plus, Where do the Warriors Go From Here?
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vernon and Jacoby break down what happened in the Knicks' and Grizzlies' losses Monday night, while ...
The Ethical Cavs, Why Beal Was Really Benched, Paolo's Return, and Kessler’s Wingman
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby discuss Anthony Edwards’s aggressiveness during the Wolves' three-game winning st...
The Warriors’ Uncertain Future, Dunking on Wemby, the Streaking Thunder and Razzamatazz Magic
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vernon and Jacoby briefly go through last night's games, including Anthony Edwards’s clutch perfor...
Chuck Calls Out JJ, Finding Jimmy’s Joy, and the Loves and Loathes of the Week
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verno is back as he and Jacoby discuss Thursday night’s NBA action, beginning with Jimmy Butler’...
The Mid Warriors, LeBron’s Future, and Embiid’s Recovery. Plus: What’s Going On With the Celtics?
31 Dec 2024
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With Verno out, Big Wos joins Jacoby on today’s episode as they go through last night’s NBA game...
Exhilarating Christmas Day Games and Three Gifts From the Season. Plus: Does Anyone Really Want Jimmy?
26 Dec 2024
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Verno and Jacoby go through the Christmas Day slate of NBA games and react to each one, starting wit...
Are the Bucks Back? Plus: KAT’s Homecoming, Draymond’s Dud, and More Things We Love and Loath.
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss the Grizzlies' rout of the Warriors and Zach LaVine’s efficient s...
Boring Superstars, Schroder to the Warriors, NBA Cup Preview, and Who Would Want Zion?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss some of Monday night’s NBA action before previewing Tuesday night...
The Lackluster Knicks, Jimmy’s Troll Job, Love for Suggs, and the Farmer Garner
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby discuss Jimmy Butler’s agent calling out Shams Charania’s reporting, Bronny Jam...
Is Jokic Having the Greatest Season Ever? Plus: Best Outcome for the NBA Cup, Who Could Be This Year’s Breakout, and Trade Rumors.
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby briefly go through Monday night's Knicks win over the Raptors, Nikola Jokic’s abs...
The Depressing Lakers, Trae Vs. NY, and Our Loves and Loathes of the Week
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby discuss Ja Morant’s ejection, Jonathan Kuminga’s performance in the Warriors wi...
The Mismatch Awards! Plus: Is the NBA Cup Difficult to Follow?
03 Dec 2024
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Verno and Jacoby share their thoughts on the NBA Cup and debate whether the point-differential syste...
Things We Can’t Believe This Season. Plus: Star Players Return From Injury, Ivey’s Rise, and Life Outside Basketball.
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby discuss Jaden Ivey’s performance this season after his game-winning shot against ...
Heliocentric Franz, Knecht on Fire, Inconsistent Wolves, and More Things We Loved and Loathed
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby discuss the messy situation in Philadelphia with the Sixers (01:04), their thoughts...
Can the Cavs Stay Undefeated? Plus: 'Inside the NBA' Lives, AD's Offense, the Great Barrier Thief, and More Surprises This Season.
19 Nov 2024
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Verno and Jacoby discuss some of the scores from Monday night and share their excitement about the C...
A Crisis in Dallas? Plus: Magic’s Defensive Prowess, Cling Kong, and Mikal’s Big Apple Struggles.
15 Nov 2024
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Verno and Jacoby discuss the big games this week from Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo an...
The 10 Most Real Things in the NBA
12 Nov 2024
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Verno and Jacoby discuss how disappointed they are with the growing number of injuries around the le...
Sabonis Appreciation, Bleak Lakers, Wemby’s Poor Shooting, and Why Booing Is Fun
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby open up the show by discussing Tyrese Maxey’s injury (01:12) and the abundance of...
Positive Perspectives for Each Team in the NBA
05 Nov 2024
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Verno and Jacoby go through each game from Monday night's slate of action, as they both share one po...
The Ballad of Chavano Hield, Bad Vibes Bucks, and the Joe Mazz Fight Club
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss last night's slate of games, including the struggling Bucks losing ...
Nuggets on the Verge of Imploding, Paolo Drops 50, and D-Wade’s Statue, Plus: Overreactions, Surprises, and Who Should Be Panicking
29 Oct 2024
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Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s slate of games, including Paolo Banchero dropping 50 poin...
Impressions After the First Week of the NBA, Plus Teams, Players, and Things We Loved and Loathed
25 Oct 2024
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The NBA is finally back as Verno and Jacoby react to last night’s slate of games and share their f...
2024-2025 NBA Season Preview and Predictions
22 Oct 2024
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Verno and Jacoby open up the episode by recapping the handful of players who signed contract extensi...
The Biggest Questions Leading Up to the NBA Season
18 Oct 2024
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Verno and Jacoby go through some of the most burning questions leading up to the start of the NBA se...
10 Things to Look Forward to This NBA Season With David Jacoby
26 Sep 2024
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Chris Vernon is joined by The Ringer's David Jacoby as they discuss what they are looking forward to...
Cooper Flagg’s Shoe Deal, Mailbag Questions, and Musical Memories
27 Aug 2024
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Verno and KOC debate whether Luka Doncic really is out of shape and discuss New Balance’s new shoe...