Can the Pacers Repeat Their Defensive Dominance? Plus, KD’s Future and More Knicks Dysfunction.
Fri, 13 Jun 2025
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.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025
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.
Fri, 06 Jun 2025
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
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
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.
Fri, 30 May 2025
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
Tue, 27 May 2025
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.
Fri, 23 May 2025
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?
Tue, 20 May 2025
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
Fri, 16 May 2025
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
Tue, 13 May 2025
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
Fri, 09 May 2025
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
Tue, 06 May 2025
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
Fri, 02 May 2025
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
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
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
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
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
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
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
Fri, 18 Apr 2025
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
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
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
Fri, 11 Apr 2025
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.
Tue, 08 Apr 2025
(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
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
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
Tue, 01 Apr 2025
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
Fri, 28 Mar 2025
(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.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
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.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025
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.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025
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
Tue, 11 Mar 2025
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
Fri, 07 Mar 2025
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?
Tue, 04 Mar 2025
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.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025
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?
Tue, 25 Feb 2025
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?
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
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
Fri, 14 Feb 2025
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?
Tue, 11 Feb 2025
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?
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
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.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025
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
Sun, 02 Feb 2025
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
Fri, 31 Jan 2025
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?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025
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
Fri, 24 Jan 2025
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.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025
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
Fri, 17 Jan 2025
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?
Tue, 14 Jan 2025
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
Fri, 10 Jan 2025
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
Tue, 07 Jan 2025
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
Fri, 03 Jan 2025
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?
Tue, 31 Dec 2024
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?
Thu, 26 Dec 2024
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.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024
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?
Tue, 17 Dec 2024
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
Fri, 13 Dec 2024
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.
Tue, 10 Dec 2024
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
Fri, 06 Dec 2024
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?
Tue, 03 Dec 2024
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.
Tue, 26 Nov 2024
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
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
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.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024
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.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Verno and Jacoby discuss the big games this week from Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo an...
The 10 Most Real Things in the NBA
Tue, 12 Nov 2024
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
Fri, 08 Nov 2024
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
Tue, 05 Nov 2024
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
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
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
Tue, 29 Oct 2024
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
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
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
Tue, 22 Oct 2024
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
Fri, 18 Oct 2024
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
Thu, 26 Sep 2024
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
Tue, 27 Aug 2024
Verno and KOC debate whether Luka Doncic really is out of shape and discuss New Balance’s new shoe...
Should Teams Tank for Cooper Flagg? Plus: Lakers’ Future Post-LeBronn, and the Cavs’ Potential in the East.
Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Verno and KOC open up the mailbag to answer more of your questions (03:50). Is Jalen Brunson’s sty...
Zion’s Weight Loss, Yabu to Philly, and Mailbag Questions
Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Verno and KOC discuss Zion Williamson’s viral photo that shows him in great shape ahead of the sea...
Do the Lakers and Warriors Deserve All Those National TV Games?
Fri, 16 Aug 2024
Verno and KOC react to the NBA schedule release and discuss the glaring lack of excitement around th...
How Steph, LeBron, and KD Won Gold for Team USA. Plus, the Future of the Olympics and NBA Schedule Leaks.
Tue, 13 Aug 2024
Verno and KOC discuss Team USA’s thrilling victory over France to secure the fifth straight men's ...
USA’s Old Guys Defeat Serbia, Embiid’s Moment, France Beats Germany, and an Olympic Gold Medal Game Preview
Fri, 09 Aug 2024
Verno and KOC discuss Team USA’s incredible rally against Serbia to make it to the gold medal matc...
Do You Care If Team USA Wins Gold? Plus: Steph Curry, Expansion Teams, and More From the Summer Mailbag.
Tue, 06 Aug 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the latest Olympic basketball play, including the respect earned by the South ...
Can Bam Become Even Better? Plus, NBA News and the Summer Mailbag.
Thu, 01 Aug 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the U.S. men’s basketball team defeating South Sudan and how Bam Adebayo’s...
Team USA Dominant, Jayson Tatum’s Controversy, and Why Tyus Jones Will Succeed in Phoenix
Tue, 30 Jul 2024
Verno and KOC open up the show by discussing the U.S. men’s basketball team’s win over Nikola Jo...
NBA Summer League Standouts and Rumors of Westbrook to the Nuggets
Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Just after the Heat beat the Grizzlies in the nail-biting NBA summer league championship game (0:58)...
Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension.
Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Verno and KOC are live from Las Vegas as they recap their Vegas trip before diving into the summer l...
Zach Edey, Jared McCain, and Impressive Rookie Debuts. Plus: DeMar’s Impact on the Kings' Offense.
Tue, 09 Jul 2024
Verno and KOC go through the most intriguing rookie debuts from over the weekend, starting with Jare...
Paul George to Philly, Klay to Dallas, Tatum's Extension, and NBA Free Agency Transactions
Tue, 02 Jul 2024
Now that the free agency period has started, Verno and KOC react to all the free agent signings, ext...
NBA Draft Takeaways, Steals, and Zach Edey
Fri, 28 Jun 2024
Verno and KOC recap the 2024 NBA draft, as they discuss picks they liked, picks they disliked, surpr...
No One Knows What’s Coming in the NBA Draft
Tue, 25 Jun 2024
With the NBA draft this week, Verno and KOC dive into the latest draft news, including the uncertain...
Redick to L.A., the Caruso-Giddey Deal, Bronny, and NBA Draft Rumors
Fri, 21 Jun 2024
With the Finals now behind us, Verno and KOC dive fully into the offseason, starting off with the La...
Banner 18 in Boston, the Mavs' Future, and Finals Takeaways. Plus, Who’s the Next Derrick White?
Tue, 18 Jun 2024
Verno and KOC congratulate the Boston Celtics on winning the 2024 NBA Finals! They discuss their dom...
Celtics Up 3-0, Luka’s Shortcomings, and Remembering Jerry West
Fri, 14 Jun 2024
Verno and KOC discuss their frustration with Luka Doncic, who fouled out in Game 3, and the ripple e...
Is it Over for the Mavs? Plus: Lakers Rejected, Kyrie’s Disappearance, and Tatum’s Non-Scoring Impact.
Tue, 11 Jun 2024
As the Finals shift to Dallas for Game 3, Verno and KOC discuss how the Celtics have been able to ex...
Celtics-Mavericks Game 1 Analysis, and Will Dan Hurley Leave UConn for the Lakers?
Fri, 07 Jun 2024
Verno and KOC react to the Celtics' Game 1 blowout victory, as they take a 1-0 series lead in the Fi...
NBA Finals Preview, Celtics-Mavericks Predictions, and Draft Talk
Tue, 04 Jun 2024
Ahead of the Finals, Verno and KOC have a rendition of everyone’s favorite game: That’s True, Th...
Dallas Advances to the NBA Finals, Wolves Exit Interviews, and an Offseason Lookahead
Fri, 31 May 2024
Verno and KOC congratulate the Dallas Mavericks as they beat the Timberwolves and advance to the Fin...
Celtics Sweep, Mavs On The Brink, and Remembering Bill Walton
Tue, 28 May 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the Celtics' comeback win as they sweep the Pacers and move on to the NBA Fina...
Celtics Roll Pacers, the Dominant Dallas Defense, and Some Timberwolves Concerns
Fri, 24 May 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the absolute stomping of the Pacers by the Celtics as Boston takes a 2-0 serie...
NBA Conference Finals Preview, Plus Denver’s Implosion, Draft Talk, and the All-Rookie Teams
Tue, 21 May 2024
The conference finals are finally here, as Verno and KOC break down how the Timberwolves beat the Nu...
Wolves Force Game 7, Knicks-Pacers Preview, and OKC’s Odds in Dallas
Fri, 17 May 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the Game 6 blowout win from the Timberwolves, as they force a Game 7 on Sunday...
OKC’s Gritty Win in Dallas, Celtics Go Up 3-1, Game 5 Previews, and Draft Lottery Reaction.
Tue, 14 May 2024
Chris and Kevin immediately react to the Thunder’s comeback win against the Mavericks to tie the s...
Boston’s Big Blunder, Mavs-Thunder Takeaways, Jokic’s Legacy, and More NBA Playoff Analysis
Fri, 10 May 2024
Verno and KOC discuss PJ Washington’s performance in the Mavs' Game 2 win over the Thunder to tie ...
Is Denver Dead? Plus, Knicks Escape with a Win and Game 1 Previews
Tue, 07 May 2024
Verno and KOC go through the Timberwolves blowing out the Nuggets to take a 2-0 series lead (01:03)....
Knicks and Pacers Move On, Who’s Getting the Blame in Philly, and It’s Time to Give Brunson His Flowers
Fri, 03 May 2024
Verno and KOC go through Thursday night’s set of elimination games, starting with the Knicks survi...
Playoff Murray Is Real, Superstar Ant, and Where Do the Lakers Go From Here? Plus: Bucks and Sixers on the Brink of Elimination
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
Verno and KOC recap Monday night's slate of playoff basketball, starting with another Jamal Murray g...
Lakers Collapse Again, Embiid Drops 50, Magic Dominate, and Game 3 Previews
Fri, 26 Apr 2024
Verno and KOC recap Thursday night’s slate of playoff basketball, starting with the Nuggets' 11th ...
Thrillers in Denver and New York, Plus Breaking Down Every NBA Playoff Series
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Verno and KOC go through all the playoff matchups from Monday night, starting off with Jamal Murray’...
Sixers Survive, Impactful Injuries, Believing in OKC, and Playoff Predictions
Fri, 19 Apr 2024
Verno and KOC share what they enjoyed the most from KOC’s interview with Victor Wembanyama before ...
Can Any of the Play-In Teams Make a Conference Finals Run? Plus, Playoff Preview and a Wemby Tease
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Verno and KOC open the episode by briefly teasing KOC’s interview with Victor Wembanyama (01:52). ...
A Close MVP Race, the Nobody Paolo, a New Top Prospect, and Can the Sixers Knock Off the Celtics?
Fri, 12 Apr 2024
Verno and KOC open up the episode by discussing Stephon Castle’s rise to no. 1 on KOC’s draft bo...
Booking Our Dream Postseason Matchups, UConn’s Dominance, and Zach Edey’s NBA Potential
Tue, 09 Apr 2024
Verno and KOC discuss last night’s national championship game, which saw UConn continue its domina...
How Far Can Embiid Take the Sixers? Plus, the WTF Bucks, the Randle-less Knicks, and the Warriors Came to Play.
Fri, 05 Apr 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the 76ers' impressive win over the Heat (01:30). How deep of a run can the Six...
The Dangerous Mavs, Inconsistent Suns, and Uncertainty Surrounding the Knicks. Plus: Is Joel Embiid Close to Returning?
Tue, 02 Apr 2024
Verno and KOC recap last night's slate of games, beginning with the Suns as Devin Booker goes off ag...
The Cinderella Lakers, Standings Check-In, and March Madness Prospects
Fri, 29 Mar 2024
Verno and KOC go through last night’s slate of Sweet 16 games and discuss which players' draft sto...
Determining Jontay Porter’s Punishment, March Madness Prospect Stock, and Can the Rockets Catch the Warriors?
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the NBA’s investigation into Jontay Porter after multiple instances of "bett...
The Most Interesting NBA Players Down the Stretch, Plus March Madness Prospects to Watch
Fri, 22 Mar 2024
Verno and KOC discuss how the NCAA tournament can greatly impact the draft stocks for prospects and ...
Exploring the Thunder’s Chemistry, Playoff Prospects, and Tournament Anticipation
Tue, 19 Mar 2024
Verno and KOC discuss how the Thunder’s organic team chemistry has led to their success this year ...
Is There a New Alpha in Boston? Plus, Exposing the Lack of Foul Calls.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024
Verno and KOC discuss Al Horford and Jaylen Brown’s performance in last night’s Celtics win over...
The NBA Postseason Belief Scale
Tue, 12 Mar 2024
With just over a month left in the regular season, Verno and KOC discuss their levels of belief in a...
The Nuggets Sweep the Season Series Against the Celtics, Edwards Drops 44, and Luka’s Historic Performance in a Win Over the Heat
Fri, 08 Mar 2024
Verno and KOC start with the highly anticipated matchup between the Nuggets and Celtics, which saw t...
Dame Still Has It, Gearing Up for a Boston-Denver Collision, and Can Wemby Upset Gobert for the DPOY?
Tue, 05 Mar 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the Bucks’ impressive win over the Clippers, despite being without Giannis (...
Buying Into the Chet Vs. Wemby Rivalry and the Emerging Warriors, Plus: Has Doc Fixed the Bucks?
Fri, 01 Mar 2024
Verno and KOC break down what could be the next great NBA rivalry between the Spurs and Thunder with...
NBA Abominations, Wemby's 5x5, and Defending This Year's Draft Class
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the wild ending to the Knicks-Pistons game, as well as the weird state of the ...
The Six Most Interesting Teams Down the NBA’s Final Stretch
Fri, 23 Feb 2024
Verno and KOC are back from the All-Star break and they each name the three teams they are most inte...
Trae Young Trade Rumors, Grizzlies Silver Linings, All-Star Festivities, and Does Pop Still Got It?
Fri, 16 Feb 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the Grizzlies' upset win over the Bucks as well as Klay Thompson’s hot perfo...
Wolves and Bucks Pick Up Statement Wins, Quick Rookie Check-in, and Reacting to the Second MVP Straw Poll
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
Verno and KOC begin the show by talking about the games they attended last night, starting with the ...
Believing in the Thunder, Why the Knicks and Mavs Won the Day, and Recapping a Mediocre Trade Deadline
Fri, 09 Feb 2024
Verno and KOC discuss a mediocre NBA trade deadline that saw no real impactful moves made. They go t...
NBA Trade Rumor Recap, Embiid’s Surgery, and Draft Talk
Tue, 06 Feb 2024
Verno and KOC go through KOC’s recent article (found here) and discuss the 76ers' next move after ...
LeBron’s Future, a Brunson State of Mind, and Embiid’s Wild Week
Fri, 02 Feb 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the selection of the All-Star reserves, starting in the East with the Knicks’...
Do the Heat Need to be Fixed? Plus, Doc’s Debut, Knicks Without Randle, and Yet Another 70-Point Performance
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
Verno and KOC discuss Doc Rivers’s debut coaching the Bucks, explain why Paolo Banchero will event...
LeBron’s All-Star Achievement, the Unmotivated Heat, and Did the Bucks Screw This Up?
Fri, 26 Jan 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the Heat’s recent skid, losing five straight; OG Anunoby’s impact with the...
Embiid Scores 70, KAT Drops 62 (But Loses), and Risers Across the NBA
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
Verno and KOC discuss Joel Embiid’s dominant 70-point performance against the Spurs, and debate wh...
Pascal Siakam Trade Analysis, Plus NBA Season Midway Check-In
Fri, 19 Jan 2024
Verno and KOC react to Pascal Siakam finally being traded to the Pacers to team up with Tyrese Halib...
Are the Jazz Buyers or Sellers? Plus: Trade Targets for the Kings, and Why the Spurs Should Trade for Trae Young
Tue, 16 Jan 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the Martin Luther King Day slate of games, beginning with the Grizzlies' upset...
Imagining Siakam With the Warriors, the Bucks' Championship-Caliber Defense, and Why a Two-Day Draft Makes Sense
Fri, 12 Jan 2024
Verno and KOC discuss the silver linings for the Grizzlies after Ja Morant suffered a season-ending ...
Do the 76ers Need to Make a Move? Questions from Around the League, plus Lakers and Warriors' Concerns
Mon, 08 Jan 2024
Verno and KOC go through 10 burning questions from around the league. They discuss which team in the...
How Long Does Darvin Ham Have? Plus: Bucks Survive Wemby and the Wide-Open Championship Landscape
Fri, 05 Jan 2024
Verno and KOC react to the thrilling game between the Bucks and Spurs that saw Victor Wembanyama go ...
Porzingis’s Rim Influence, Luka’s Dominance, Emerging Rookies, and New Year’s Resolutions
Tue, 26 Dec 2023
Verno and KOC react to the Christmas Day slate of games, beginning with last night’s monster perfo...
Was This Zion’s Plan All Along? Plus: Early MVP Candidates and the Loser Pistons.
Fri, 22 Dec 2023
Verno and KOC discuss Ja Morant’s return for the Grizzlies as well as the Pacers' continuing strug...
Thunder Trade Targets, Lauri Markkanen’s Value, Should the Cavs Reset, and Other League Observations
Tue, 19 Dec 2023
After the Bulls upset the 76ers, Verno and KOC discuss the promising development of Coby White befor...
Warriors' Silver Linings, the Clippers Are Back, and NBA Trade Season Is Here
Fri, 15 Dec 2023
Verno and KOC discuss what Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension means for the Warriors as well a...
NBA Standings Check-in, Zion’s Comeback, DeRozan Trades, a Lakers Master Class, and a Tournament Recap
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
Verno and KOC give their final thoughts about the in-season tournament after the Lakers defeated the...
Tournament Instant Reaction: Haliburton's Rising Star Power and Lakers Dominance
Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Verno and KOC are live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as they react to the semifinal round of the ...
Recapping the Awesome NBA Knockout Round: Pacers Upset Celtics, Pelicans Stop the Beam
Tue, 05 Dec 2023
Verno and KOC discuss Tyrese Haliburton's amazing performance as the Pacers defeat the Celtics to ad...
The NBA’s Biggest Surprises and Disappointments So Far, Plus An In-Season Tournament Preview
Fri, 01 Dec 2023
Verno and KOC go through the night's slate of NBA action before discussing what they would change fo...
Can Devin Booker Win MVP? Plus, KOC’s Power Rankings, the Surging Sixers, and True Contenders
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
Verno and KOC discuss the dominant performance by Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the rest of the 76e...
Thanksgiving Week Mismatch Mega-Pod
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Verno and KOC go through last night’s in-season tournament play, starting with the Pacers, who cli...
Are the Warriors Dead? Plus, the Loaded Celtics, Haliburton's Ascent, and Detroit’s Breakdown
Fri, 17 Nov 2023
Verno and KOC open up the show by discussing the bad as well as some good about Draymond Green’s s...
Maxey’s Rise, Steph Needs Help, and The Clippers’ Problems
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
Heading into the second month of the season, Verno and KOC discuss a handful of teams whose stock is...
Is Minnesota for Real? Plus, Scottie’s Emergence, the Bucks' Issues, and NBA Media Changes
Fri, 10 Nov 2023
Verno and KOC discuss the Bucks losing to the Pacers despite getting 54 points from Giannis, before ...
Harden’s Big "Meh" Debut, What the In-Season Tournament Is Missing, and Sophomore Check-ins
Tue, 07 Nov 2023
Verno and KOC discuss the Monday slate of NBA games, including James Harden’s debut with the Clipp...
Will James Harden Be Happy With the Clippers? Plus, Three Early Winners and Losers of the Season
Fri, 03 Nov 2023
Verno and KOC discuss James Harden’s comments at his introductory press conference with the Clippe...
James Harden Trade Reaction, Plus Second Impressions From the NBA Season So Far
Tue, 31 Oct 2023
After requesting a trade in June, James Harden finally got his wish, and Verno and KOC react to the ...
Dame Time Debut, The Hardenless Sixers, and More First Impressions From Opening Week
Fri, 27 Oct 2023
Verno and KOC discuss the phenomenal debut of Damian Lillard in Milwaukee, as the Bucks defeat the 7...
Giannis Extends with the Bucks, Grizzlies Options at Center, and NBA Season Predictions
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Verno and KOC go through all the latest NBA news, beginning with Giannis’s three-year extension wi...
2023-24 Semi-Bold NBA Season Predictions
Fri, 20 Oct 2023
Verno and KOC break down the news of assistant coach Terry Stott's departure from Bucks, as well as ...
Denver’s Dynasty Plans, Dame’s Debut, and NBA Preseason Observations
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
Verno and KOC open the show by discussing Kevin’s latest article detailing Nuggets GM Calvin Booth...
Wemby Vs. Chet, Loaded Suns, Bleak Mavs, and More Early Preseason Takeaways
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
Verno and KOC discuss their excitement for the upcoming season after watching Victor Wembanyama batt...
Breaking Down Jrue to Boston, the Bright-Future Blazers, and the Sphere
Sun, 01 Oct 2023
After being included in the trade for Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday is on the move once again as the ...
Damian Lillard Finally Traded, Set to Join Giannis and the Bucks
Thu, 28 Sep 2023
It finally happened ... Damian Lillard has been traded and will join Giannis on the Bucks after a t...
Eight Things to Look Forward to Entering the NBA Season
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
After it was reported that the Raptors are front-runners to trade for Damian Lillard, Verno and KOC ...
Who’s the Mystery Dame Team? Plus, Lakers Reloaded, and KOC’s Rising Sarr
Tue, 19 Sep 2023
Verno and KOC discuss the low-risk signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. for the 76ers and debate whether Jarre...
Team USA's World Cup Woes, KOC’s Franz Crush, and the NBA's New Rest Rules
Tue, 12 Sep 2023
Verno and KOC recap the FIBA World Cup and discuss what went wrong for Team USA, before showing some...
Can SGA Make the Leap Next Season? Plus, Admiring All the Talent at the World Cup and the Lost Art of Rebounding.
Tue, 05 Sep 2023
Verno and KOC continue to share their excitement for the ongoing FIBA Basketball World Cup (01:00). ...
World Cup Takeaways, Luka’s MVP Odds, and the Bright Now Suns
Tue, 29 Aug 2023
Verno and KOC discuss how impressed they are with the presentation of the World Cup and their excite...
World Cup Takeaways, Anthony Edwards's Ascension, and Another NBA Investigation
Tue, 22 Aug 2023
The NBA is investigating James Harden calling Daryl Morey a liar, as Verno and KOC discuss the ongoi...
The James Harden Soap Opera, Broadcast Changes, and Cooper Flagg Reclassifies
Tue, 15 Aug 2023
Verno and KOC react to James Harden's comments, in which he called Daryl Morey a liar, at an Adidas ...
AD’s New Bag, Paolo Vs. Melo, and Is This the Hawks' Last Chance With Trae?
Tue, 08 Aug 2023
Verno and KOC react to Anthony Davis’s historic contract extension and explain why this was the ri...
The Summer 'Mismatch' Mailbag: Hyped Teams, Timberwolves' Future, and Perfect Movies
Tue, 01 Aug 2023
As the news cycle slows down, Verno and KOC open up the mailbag and answer all of your burning quest...
That’s True, That Might Be True, That’s Ridiculous: LIV NBA, 2024 Futures, and Player Empowerment
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
Verno and KOC have another rendition of everyone’s favorite game: That’s True, That Might Be Tru...
Embiid's Future, Summer League Standouts, and Lingering NBA Story Lines
Tue, 18 Jul 2023
Verno and KOC discuss how impressed they are by the Summer League performance of Cam Whitmore after ...
Summer League Takeaways, Bright Futures, and the Dame-Harden Sagas
Fri, 14 Jul 2023
Verno and KOC are back home from Las Vegas, and they discuss the top performances from this year's s...
The Wembanyama Experience, Summer League Observations, and Will People Care about the In-Season Tournament?
Mon, 10 Jul 2023
Verno and KOC are in Las Vegas for NBA Summer League, as they discuss what made Victor Wembanyama’...
Damian Lillard’s Demands, Free Agency Takeaways, and Summer League Preview
Tue, 04 Jul 2023
Verno and KOC discuss Damian Lillard's request for a trade from the Blazers (01:20). Despite Dame’...
James Harden on the Move, Kyrie Irving's Future, and the Next Bruce Brown
Fri, 30 Jun 2023
Verno and KOC debate where James Harden will land after he opted into his contract with the 76ers an...
Dame’s Future, KAT Trades, Wemby, and Underrated Free Agents
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
Verno and KOC discuss all the latest around Damian Lillard, who remains a Blazer for now (02:08). Ca...
NBA Draft Reactions: Big Surprises, Risers and Fallers, and Contenders Reloading. Plus, the Marcus Smart Trade
Fri, 23 Jun 2023
Verno and KOC react to last night’s NBA draft, starting with their thoughts on the Hornets taking ...
Suns Add Beal, the Next Big Move, Zion Trades, Draymond's Future, and NBA Draft Talk
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
Verno and KOC discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Bradley Beal to the Suns and what it means for...
NBA Trade Rumors Galore: Scoot, Zion, Beal, Dame, LaVine, and More Leading Up to Draft Night
Fri, 16 Jun 2023
After Verno shares his experience broadcasting the 'U.S. Open All-Access,' he and KOC dive into the ...
Nuggets Win NBA Finals: A Dynasty in the Making? Plus, Miami Offseason Preview, Playoff Lessons Learned, and Head-Coaching
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
Verno and KOC congratulate the Denver Nuggets for winning their first NBA title! They recap Game 5, ...
Chris Paul Rumors, Zion's Adventures, Draft Talk, and NBA Finals Game 4 Preview
Fri, 09 Jun 2023
Verno and KOC break down how the Nuggets won Game 3, and discuss how great Nikola Jokic and Jamal Mu...
How Will the Nuggets Respond? Plus, Pick Your Poison With Jokic and a LeBron Power Play?
Tue, 06 Jun 2023
The Heat even the series against the Nuggets, and Verno and KOC discuss how the Heat took Game 2, Mi...
NBA Finals: Nuggets Pummel Heat in Game 1, Jokic's Dominance, and Breaking Miami's Zone
Fri, 02 Jun 2023
The Nuggets take the early lead in the NBA Finals as Verno and KOC break down their Game 1 victory o...
Miami Dominates the Crumbling Celtics, Nuggets-Heat NBA Finals Preview, the Coaching Carousel, and Future Draft Gems
Tue, 30 May 2023
The Celtics fail to complete the historic comeback and get blown out at home as the Heat advance to ...
Will the Celtics Make History? Plus, LeBron's Injury, Coaching Scuttlebutt, and Ja's Cryptic Social Posts.
Fri, 26 May 2023
The Celtics stay alive, and Verno and KOC discuss how they blew out the Heat to remain in the Easter...
Nuggets Sweep Their Way Into the Finals, Debating the Lakers' Future, and Why Joe Needs to Go
Tue, 23 May 2023
Verno and KOC congratulate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets for sweeping the Lakers en route to t...
Nuggets Clean Up Game 2 Against Lakers, Heat Take Game 1, and Post-Lottery Thoughts
Fri, 19 May 2023
Verno and KOC are back after an exciting, if not floppy, Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, in...
Jayson Tatum’s Signature Performance to Beat the 76ers, Next Steps for Philly, Lakers-Nuggets Preview, and More
Tue, 16 May 2023
Verno and KOC are back on a rare day without basketball during these 2023 NBA playoffs. They start o...
The Nuggets Embarrass the Suns, the Celtics Take Game 6 From Philly, and a Warriors-Lakers Game 6 Preview
Fri, 12 May 2023
Verno and KOC are back talking about the Nuggets egregiously embarrassing the Suns in front of their...
The Lonnie Walker Game, Heat Want It More, Devin Booker’s Godly Playoffs, and the Complex Celtics-Sixers Series
Tue, 09 May 2023
Verno and KOC react to a wild Game 4 that saw Lonnie Walker IV explode in the fourth quarter to help...
The Warriors Flatten the Lakers in Game 2, the Bucks Fire Coach Bud, and Joel Embiid Returns
Fri, 05 May 2023
Verno and KOC come together after Tristan Thompson takes the court once again in the blowout Lakers-...
Previewing Lakers-Warriors, and Can the Heat Keep This Up? Plus, the Return of James Harden.
Tue, 02 May 2023
Verno and KOC recap the exciting Game 1 that saw the 76ers beat the Celtics and take a 1-0 series le...
NBA Playoff Talk: Celtics Escape Hawks, Milwaukee’s Choke Job, and Round 2 Previews
Fri, 28 Apr 2023
Verno and KOC begin the episode by recapping the Celtics’ series win over the Hawks (01:57). Will ...
Not Taking LeBron for Granted, Jimmy Buckets at It Again, and the Kings' Missed Opportunity
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
The Lakers win Game 4 and take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Grizzlies as Verno and KOC reca...
Grizzlies-Lakers Analysis, Draymond’s Suspension, Bucks Cruise Without Giannis, and Potential Playoff Adjustments
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
Fresh off the Grizzlies’ Game 2 victory over the Lakers, Verno and KOC discuss how the Grizz were ...
LIGHT THE BEAM: KINGS GO UP 2-0! Plus, Lakers Empower Austin Reaves, Playoff Kawhi, and More First-Round Reactions.
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
Verno and KOC recap a wild Game 2, which saw the Kings go up 2-0 on the Warriors (01:27). Regardless...
Zion’s Future With the Pelicans, Lakers-Grizzlies Preview, and Finals Predictions
Fri, 14 Apr 2023
Verno and KOC go through the slate of play-in games we’ve seen this week, starting with the traves...
Previewing the Play-in Tournament, Predicting the NBA Awards, and Discussing the Gobert Punch
Tue, 11 Apr 2023
Verno and KOC begin the episode by discussing Rudy Gobert’s suspension after throwing a punch at t...
Mavs Mayhem, Standings Shuffle, Lottery Showdowns, and NBA Awards Race
Fri, 07 Apr 2023
Verno and KOC go through the East and West standings and discuss the playoff matches that are set be...
NBA Playoff Seed Straddling, Wemby’s Viral Moment, and Discussing the New CBA
Tue, 04 Apr 2023
Entering the final week of the season, Verno and KOC go through the possible playoff scenarios and d...
MVP Check, Dangerous Playoff Teams, and Are the Kings Being Disrespected?
Fri, 31 Mar 2023
After being disappointed by last night’s Bucks-Celtics game, Verno and KOC decide to play a round ...
MVP Showdown Letdown, the Roaring T-Wolves, and Trying to Determine the Mavs' Future
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
Verno and KOC share their complete displeasure with the decision to sit Joel Embiid against the Nugg...
Reporter LeBron, Mark Cuban’s Gripe, and a League Standings Check
Fri, 24 Mar 2023
Verno and KOC discuss Ja Morant’s return in the Grizzlies’ win over the Rockets on Wednesday nig...
'The Mismatch' LIVE! | The New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, TN
Wed, 22 Mar 2023
In front of a sold-out crowd, Verno and KOC headline the New Daisy Theatre located on the world-famo...
Tournament NBA Potentials, Embiid Pushing for MVP, and the Feel-Good Kings Clinch a Winning Season
Fri, 17 Mar 2023
Verno and KOC discuss Ja Morant’s suspension before turning their attention to Draymond Green’s ...
The Collapsing Celtics, Bucks Beam The Kings, and the Helter-Skelter Warriors With Rob Mahoney
Tue, 14 Mar 2023
KOC and Rob Mahoney (who’s filling in for Chris Vernon) recap a fun night of NBA action, beginning...
Warriors Road Struggles, Injuries Around the League, and "Prove It" Time for Jokic
Fri, 10 Mar 2023
Verno and KOC discuss last night’s Grizzlies rout over the Warriors, whose season-long struggles o...
The Mismatch LIVE! | El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
Tue, 07 Mar 2023
Verno and KOC take over El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles for their first live show! And they’re not a...
Bucks Continue to Dominate, Believing in the Knicks, and Yet Another Live Show Announcement
Fri, 03 Mar 2023
Ahead of Monday’s live show in Los Angeles, Verno and KOC announce another live show! This time in...
Previewing a Wild Final Stretch of the NBA Season
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Verno and KOC discuss nine things that have happened since returning from the All-Star break, beginn...
Eight Story Lines for the Rest of the Year and a Live Show Announcement
Wed, 22 Feb 2023
Verno and KOC begin with the announcement of their first ever live show in Los Angeles (00:53)! They...
That’s True, That Might Be True, That’s Ridiculous: An All-Star Break Rendition
Fri, 17 Feb 2023
Ahead of this weekend’s All-Star festivities, Verno and KOC play a round of everyone’s favorite ...
First Impressions After the Trade Deadline: Not Buying Into the Mavs, the Lakers' Ceiling, and More
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
Verno and KOC discuss their first impressions on some of the traded players from last week’s deadl...
NBA Trade Deadline Breakdown: KD to Suns, Big Lakers Moves, and Every Other Deal
Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Verno and KOC react to all the trades made during what was a wild deadline, beginning with last nigh...
The Kyrie Irving Trade's Ripple Effects and Previewing a Wild NBA Trade Deadline
Tue, 07 Feb 2023
Verno and KOC react to Kyrie Irving being dealt to the Mavs for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smi...
The Latest Trade Rumors, All-Star Reserve Reactions, and NBA Rankings
Fri, 03 Feb 2023
With Thursday's announcement of the NBA All-Star reserves, Verno and KOC discuss the players selecte...
Kings-Timberwolves Takeaways, the Magic Are Special, and a Wild Weekend of NBA Story Lines
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing the fun game between the Kings and Timberwolves (01:15). The...
All-Star Starters, NBA Rivals Week, and Absurd Trade Values
Fri, 27 Jan 2023
Verno and KOC debate whether the Knicks and Celtics are actual rivals before discussing Thursday nig...
Determining the League’s Buyers and Sellers, Plus Clippers Are Looking for Upgrades and Lakers Aren’t Done Yet
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
Verno and KOC begin the show by discussing the Clippers, who are looking to upgrade their center and...
Celtics-Warriors Takeaways, Plus Cavs Love, Luka’s Demands, and the Hot Heat
Fri, 20 Jan 2023
Verno and KOC open the show by discussing Thursday's NBA Finals rematch between the Warriors and Cel...
The Bleak Future Suns, Kessler or Gobert, and NBA Trade Targets
Tue, 17 Jan 2023
Verno and KOC begin the show by discussing Jayson Tatum’s 50-point performance versus the Hornets ...
Coach Verno, Scared Simmons, and the Latest Trade Rumors
Fri, 13 Jan 2023
After discussing Verno’s newfound respect for coaches, he and KOC discuss Thursday night’s game ...
Why the Lakers Owe LeBron Nothing, Plus the NBA Halfway Point Check-In
Tue, 10 Jan 2023
Verno and KOC begin by discussing Kevin Durant’s injury and debate whether the Nets can stay afloa...
All-Star Shocks and Disappointments, Plus: Trade Rumors and Early Prospect Comps
Fri, 06 Jan 2023
Verno and KOC discuss the Celtics' blowout win over the Mavs as well the Magic’s bright future des...
Dissecting the League’s Exploding Offenses and Recapping a Night of Extreme Scoring
Tue, 03 Jan 2023
Verno and KOC open the show by discussing last night’s historic performance by Donovan Mitchell, w...
A Christmas Embarrassment, the Thriving Nets, and Mailbag Questions
Tue, 27 Dec 2022
Verno and KOC discuss why the growing rivalry between the Grizzlies and Warriors is good for the NBA...
Time for a Raptors Reset? Plus, the Good Vibes Magic and Other Rising Teams.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022
Verno and KOC begin with looking at the Thunder-Blazers game from Monday night (02:30 ). They congra...
Debating the NBA Rankings List, Plus the Grizzlies Dominate and What’s the Plan Without Steph?
Fri, 16 Dec 2022
KOC congratulates Verno for his Grizzlies completely dominating the Bucks, 142-101, and taking over ...
Looking at the Top of Each Conference, New NBA Awards, and Reaction from Celtics-Clippers
Tue, 13 Dec 2022
Verno and KOC briefly discuss the Alabama upset over Houston before shifting their attention to last...
Which Middle-of-the-Pack NBA Teams Are For Real?
Fri, 09 Dec 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing tomorrow’s big college game between Alabama-Houston, which...
Recalibrating the Lakers' Chances, Kawhi’s Underwhelming Return, and Inside the Hawks-Trae Drama
Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Verno and KOC discuss Kawhi Leonard’s return in last night’s Clippers win over Hornets (02:28). ...
KOC's Killian Hayes-gasm. Plus: Dallas Struggles, Star Performers, and the Royal Celtics.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022
Verno gives KOC the floor to start the show because Killian Hayes had himself a breakout game last n...
NBA Quarter-Mark Check-In, Plus Reacting to a Wild Night of Games
Tue, 29 Nov 2022
Verno and KOC recap some of the exciting games from last night, including Lakers-Pacers, Magic-Nets,...
Ten Things We Are Thankful for This NBA Season
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
With Thanksgiving this week, Verno and KOC each give five things they are thankful for this NBA seas...
The Good and Not So Good About the NBA This Week
Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Verno and KOC discuss the good and bad from the NBA this week, beginning with the amazing run that S...
12 Things We Like and Dislike from the NBA
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
Verno and KOC each give three things they like and three things that they don’t like from this NBA...
Luka Needs Help, Believing in the Blazers, and Do We Really Need All These Jerseys?
Fri, 11 Nov 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show previewing Timberwolves-Grizzlies before diving into last night’s Bla...
A Loaded NBA Night, the Hot Jazz, and a Pelicans Debate
Tue, 08 Nov 2022
Verno and KOC open up the show discussing the Celtics-Grizzlies game and Jayson Tatum’s hot start ...
The NBA’s Disgusting Off-Court Stories Overshadow a Competitive Start to the Season
Fri, 04 Nov 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing Kyrie Irving’s apology (02:11). James Harden is expected t...
BREAKING: Nets Fire Nash, Eye Udoka, Plus: Siakim’s Dominance, Cade’s Rise, and Kawhi’s Weird Season
Tue, 01 Nov 2022
The Nets and Steve Nash agreed to mutually part ways, so Verno and KOC discuss the fallout in Brookl...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the NBA Season So Far
Fri, 28 Oct 2022
Verno and KOC go through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the NBA season. Some of the good include...
Another Rendition of That’s True, That Might Be True, or That’s Ridiculous
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
Verno and KOC go through a list of the hottest NBA topics in ‘That’s True, That Might Be True, o...
Early First Impressions of the NBA Season
Fri, 21 Oct 2022
With the NBA season officially underway, Verno and KOC go through their first impressions. They begi...
Semi-Bold NBA Predictions, Extension Talks, and the Philadelphia 76ers
Tue, 18 Oct 2022
Verno and KOC discuss who did and didn’t get contract extensions as NBA rosters are now set for th...
10 Questions for the Upcoming NBA Season
Fri, 14 Oct 2022
Vernon and KOC begin the show discussing reports that the Lakers are planning on moving Russell West...
The Most Interesting Players Going Into the 2022-23 NBA Season
Tue, 11 Oct 2022
Verno and KOC discuss the only potential flaw for Victor Wembanyama, before discussing Nikola Jovic’...
The Draymond Green Punch, the Victor Wembanyama Experience, and NBA Season Predictions With Adam Lefkoe
Fri, 07 Oct 2022
Verno and KOC return and are joined by TNT’s Adam Lefkoe. They discuss KOC’s trip to Las Vegas t...
Suns Drama, Sixers Hype, and an NBA Media Day Recap
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show by discussing the 76ers after KOC attended their media day (01:35). He ...
Rest in Peace, Jonathan Tjarks
Tue, 13 Sep 2022
Before starting today’s show, Verno and KOC share memories of our friend and colleague Jonathan Tj...
Looking at the Mitchell Trade From the Cavs’ and Jazz’s Perspectives, Plus ‘2K’ Ratings and Wembanyama Coming Soon to the U.S.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022
Verno and KOC give their first reaction to the Cavs’ trade for Donovan Mitchell (01:07). Can Cleve...
What Barrett Extension Means for Donovan Mitchell, and Your Mailbag Questions!
Tue, 30 Aug 2022
Verno and KOC discuss the Knicks signing R.J. Barrett to a four-year extension and what this means f...
Reading Between the Lines of the Pat Bev Trade and the Real Impact of Chet’s Injury
Thu, 25 Aug 2022
Verno and KOC discuss the latest trade in the NBA as Patrick Beverly makes his way back to Los Angel...
BREAKING: Kevin Durant Staying in Brooklyn. What’s Next for the Nets?
Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Verno and KOC return as they discuss Kevin Durant backtracking his trade request to remain with the ...
Remembering Bill Russell, Tampering Unfairness, and Your Mailbag Questions
Tue, 02 Aug 2022
Verno and KOC open the show by sharing their memories of NBA legend Bill Russell, who passed away ov...
What Would It Take to Get KD to Boston, Can Tatum Be the Guy, and Latest on Mitchell
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Verno and KOC discuss whether the Celtics should go for it all and trade for Kevin Durant (03:25). A...
Top Summer League Performances, Interesting Teams, and Lakers Drama
Tue, 19 Jul 2022
Verno and KOC congratulate the Blazers for winning this year’s summer league tournament before dis...
Ayton Returning to the Desert, Do What You Can to Get Mitchell, and Summer League Prospect Watching
Fri, 15 Jul 2022
Verno and KOC are back home as they discuss the Suns matching the Pacers' offer sheet for Deandre Ay...
The Young Warriors, Paolo’s Proportionate Size, and Thanks Steph Curry
Mon, 11 Jul 2022
Verno and KOC report from Las Vegas one last time, as they discuss the latest news on Deandre Ayton ...
Summer League Observations and the Mavs' Future With J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks | The Void
Mon, 11 Jul 2022
Hey, it's Kevin; thank you for listening to The Void. Today’s guests are The Ringer’s own J. Kyl...
Summer League Recap, Preview, and Speeding Tickets
Fri, 08 Jul 2022
Verno and KOC are live from Las Vegas for the NBA summer league as they recap the debut of Paolo Ban...
All Quiet on the Free Agency Front, The Gobert Gamble, and Summer League Excitement
Tue, 05 Jul 2022
After the initial wave of signings, free agency has hit a stall as Verno and KOC discuss how the lea...
Where in the World Will KD Go, and Recapping the Early Free Agency Moves
Fri, 01 Jul 2022
Kevin Durant ruined all of free agency, so Verno and KOC open up the show by going through the poten...
Brunson to New York, Implications for the Knicks and Mavs With Marc Stein | The Void
Wed, 29 Jun 2022
Hey, it’s Kevin! Thank you for listening to 'The Void.' With the news of Jalen Brunson possibly le...
Post-Draft Stories and Getting Ready for Free Agency
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
Verno and KOC return to give their reaction to how the NBA draft shook out (01:20). With free agency...
Seven Lingering Questions Following the NBA Draft With Logan Murdock | The Void
Fri, 24 Jun 2022
Hey, it's Kevin! Thank you for listening to 'The Void'. Today The Ringer's Logan Murdock is joining ...
Gearing Up for the NBA Draft, Players on the Move, and Potential Sleepers
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
With the draft just days away, Verno and KOC discuss whether the top of the order is set in stone, o...
Drafting the Magic’s Future With Kevin Clark and Steve Ceruti | The Void
Sat, 18 Jun 2022
Hey it’s Kevin, on today’s podcast I spoke with The Ringer’s resident Magic fans, Kevin Clark ...
Warriors Are Champions Once Again, Disappointment in Tatum, and Memories About Fathers
Fri, 17 Jun 2022
Congratulations to the Golden State Warriors for beating the Boston Celtics and winning the NBA cham...
Game 6 Preview, Playoff Lessons, and Lakers Rumors With Daman Rangoola | The Void
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
Hey, it’s Kevin. On today’s podcast I spoke with Daman Rangoola from NBA and Lakers Twitter. We ...
The Andrew Wiggins Game, What Went Wrong With the Celtics, and Meeting Paolo Banchero
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
Andrew Wiggins has arrived! Verno and KOC give high praise to Wiggins after his stellar Game 5 perfo...
Aftermath of Game 3 in Boston, Is Draymond Confident or Arrogant, and Who Would You Take No. 1?
Fri, 10 Jun 2022
The Celtics took Game 3, and Verno and KOC discuss what the win means for Boston (01:00). Despite th...
How the Warriors Bounced Back in Game 2, Our Favorite Beatles, and a Head-Coaching Update
Tue, 07 Jun 2022
Verno and KOC recap the Warriors' Game 2 victory that tied their series against the Celtics (01:49)....
Recapping an Amazing Game 1 and Witnessing the Birth of a Star
Fri, 03 Jun 2022
After most of the conference finals games were blowouts, Game 1 of the NBA Finals had it all, and Ve...
The Thunder Forecast With Tyler Parker and Andrew Schlecht | The Void
Wed, 01 Jun 2022
Hey it’s Kevin, on today’s podcast I spoke with The Ringer’s Tyler Parker—an OKC mega-fan—...
Previewing the Warriors-Celtics Finals, Tatum’s Maturity, and Pop Culture Reviews
Tue, 31 May 2022
The Finals are set as Steph Curry and the Warriors will face Jayson Tatum and the Celtics. Verno and...
Admitting Celtics Are Finals Contenders, Mavs Need Super Luka, and Drama in Brooklyn
Wed, 25 May 2022
After the Celtics beat the Heat to take a 3-2 series lead, Verno finally admits to KOC that the Celt...
Blowout Playoff Games, Rethinking Mavs-Warriors, and Tim Connelly Leaving
Tue, 24 May 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing the abnormal number of blowout playoff games this season (01...
Bonus Pod! 2022 NBA Mock Draft With Kevin O'Connor | The Void
Mon, 23 May 2022
Hey, it's Kevin with a surprise podcast! I'll be discussing the NBA conference finals on Tuesday’s...
Mavs Meltdown with Kirk Henderson and Sam Esfandiari, Plus: Mirin Fader on Keegan Murray and Jabari Smith Jr. | The Void
Sun, 22 May 2022
Hey, it’s Kevin, thank you for listening to 'The Void'. In this episode I briefly go over Game 3 b...
Warriors Roll as Wiggins Finds His Role, Looney on the Boards, and Landing in the Perfect Spot
Thu, 19 May 2022
Verno and KOC recap last night’s Game 1 victory for the Warriors and focus their attention on Andr...
Previewing the Conference Finals, Bleak Future Suns, and Tonight’s NBA Draft Lottery
Tue, 17 May 2022
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and Celtics is tonight as KOC and Verno pre...
Tatum Explodes, Warriors Advance, and Game 7 Previews With Bill Simmons and Mo Dakhil | The Void
Sat, 14 May 2022
Hey, it’s Kevin. What a night of basketball with the Celtics beating the Bucks to force a Game 7 a...
Epic Comeback or Total Collapse? Plus: Griz Make a Statement and Jimmy’s That Guy in the Postseason.
Thu, 12 May 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing Game 5 between the Bucks and Celtics (01:59). They debate if...
Al Horford Balling Out, Stop With the Whining, and Embiid Makes All the Difference
Tue, 10 May 2022
Verno and KOC recap Monday night’s slate of playoff action, beginning with the Celtics' resilient ...
Embiid Returns, Brunson Shines, And Celtics-Bucks Deep Dive | The Void
Sat, 07 May 2022
Hey it’s Kevin, thank you for listening to The Void. The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney joined first to re...
76ers Falling Fast, Building Around Luka, and What Are You Watching Tonight?
Thu, 05 May 2022
James Harden has yet to show up and even if Joel Embiid returns, there’s little chance the 76ers c...
Entering the Conference Semifinals, Hellacious Heat, and the Celtics' Cause for Pause
Tue, 03 May 2022
Verno and KOC recap the beginning of the conference semifinals, beginning with Heat-76ers (01:51). T...
Moving Into the Second Round, Zion and LaVine's Future, and Music Talk with Logan Murdock | The Void
Sat, 30 Apr 2022
Hey it’s Kevin, thanks for listening to The Void. Today’s guest is Ringer Staff writer and Real ...
Bucks and Warriors Moving On, Doc Close to Blowing It Again, and Which Teams Left Will Advance
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
With the Bucks and Warriors moving on to the second round, Verno and KOC recap the first-round serie...
So Much for Those Nets, Raptors Not Done Yet, and the Real Mavs Are Starting to Show Up
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
Verno and KOC discuss the Celtics' surprising first-round sweep of the Nets and explain why Boston w...
Recapping a Wildly Entertaining Night of Playoff Basketball
Thu, 21 Apr 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show by recapping the Celtics-Nets game as they talk about the C’s defense...
The Pelicans Upset, the Grizzlies Bounce Back, and Butler Dominates With Rohan Nadkarni | The Void
Wed, 20 Apr 2022
Hey, it’s Kevin, thanks for listening to 'The Void.' Today’s guest is Rohan Nadkarni, an NBA wri...
The Emergence of Jordan Poole, Same Old Tune for the Jazz, and Previewing Tonight’s Matchups
Tue, 19 Apr 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show recapping the Warriors-Nuggets game from last night, and one thing is c...
Trae Loves to Put on a Show, and NBA Playoff Weekend Preview. Plus: What Is Zion Doing?
Fri, 15 Apr 2022
In looking at the Cavs-Nets game, Verno and KOC both agree that, besides the first quarter, the Cavs...
State of the Knicks With CP "The Fanchise" | The Void
Wed, 13 Apr 2022
Hey it’s Kevin, thanks for listening to 'The Void.' Today’s guest is Casey Powell, or as he is b...
Regular Season Wrapped, Play-In Preview, and Who’s Your MVP?
Mon, 11 Apr 2022
Verno and KOC go over the final NBA regular-season standings and gear up for the play-in tournament....
The Heat Clinch, Bottom of the Bracket Teams, and Key Players Returning for the Playoff Run
Fri, 08 Apr 2022
Verno and KOC discuss the latest news going into the last weekend of the NBA season beginning with t...
NBA Playoffs Update, State of the Jazz, and Bye Bye Lakers With Nate Jones | The Void
Wed, 06 Apr 2022
Hey it's Kevin, thanks for listening to The Void. Today’s guest is Nate Jones, who is a marketer a...
Congrats to Kansas, Playoff Standings, and Gearing Up for a Wild Finish in the NBA
Tue, 05 Apr 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show congratulating Kansas for beating North Carolina in the NCAA men's nati...
Is Giannis the Real MVP? Plus, Cade Turning the Corner and the 50-Point March Blowout.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show by discussing Thursday night’s win for the Bucks and debating whether...
Going In-Depth on the Raptors, Scottie Barnes, and the Future of the NBA With Samson Folk | The Void
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
With No Time Lord There’s No Chance, the Suns' Immunity, and ROTY Misinterpretations
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show by discussing the injury to Robert Williams and what it means to the Ce...
Rethinking Prospect Rankings, Understanding the Disrespect for the Suns, and You Wanna Fight Me?
Fri, 25 Mar 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing their latest NBA prospect rankings (01:09). Has Chet Holmgre...
Analyzing the NBA Draft and March Madness With Titus and Tate | The Void
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside basketball with the people ...
Coming Around on the Celtics, Whether Something Is Wrong with Harden, and the Clippers Hoping for a Run
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
With the Celtics riding a four-game win streak, has Verno come around to see them as a Finals sleepe...
The Chet Holmgren Show, What Will Happen With the Warriors, and the Raptors' Chances
Fri, 18 Mar 2022
Verno and KOC go through the first day of the NCAA tournament and how the top prospects performed (0...
Mavs Going Full Luka, Watching the Suns Without CP3, and Rookie Growth With Dan Devine
Thu, 17 Mar 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
Scouting Prospects and the NBA Landscape With "the Machine," John Hollinger
Tue, 15 Mar 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show by discussing KAT’s 60-point performance, Draymond Green’s return, ...
Boo Fest in Philly With Small-Game James, Adding More Incentives, and Witnessing the Birth of an All-Star
Fri, 11 Mar 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show by discussing the Nets' blowout win against the 76ers (01:30) before di...
The Kyrie Show, Clippers Conspiracy, and Jokic’s Influence With Adam Mares | The Void
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
The Jokic Case for MVP, Finals Pretenders or Contenders, and the Russ Drama in La La Land
Tue, 08 Mar 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing the level playing field in the East and West (01:40). Both a...
Lakers Continuing to Fall, How Dinwiddie Got His Groove Back, and Whether the Celtics Should Be Considered Finals Sleepers
Fri, 04 Mar 2022
Verno and KOC open up the show by discussing yet another Lakers blowout loss, this time to the Clipp...
LeBron’s Loser Lakers, Zion News, and the Play-in Race With Jason Maples | The Void
Thu, 03 Mar 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
Recapping Ja’s Epic Night and How Good Are the T-Wolves? Plus, the Lakers Still Have a Chance.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022
Verno is still buzzing from last night’s Grizzlies game after watching Ja Mortant drop 52 points (...
DeMar the Cheat Code, Embiid Wanted Someone Else, and the Growing Questions in Portland
Fri, 25 Feb 2022
The All-Star break is over as the second half of the NBA season is underway! The Bulls beat the Hawk...
Zion Ripple Effects, Knicks Outlook, and the State of the NBA With Jason Concepcion | The Void
Thu, 24 Feb 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
Recapping All-Star Festivities and Predicting Second-Half Story Lines
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show detailing their All-Star Weekend. This weekend’s dunk contest was a c...
Two Sides of New York Basketball, Whether Simons Gives the Blazers a Chance, and the Mavs' Future With Rob Mahoney | The Void
Thu, 17 Feb 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
The James Harden Drama Continues, Getting Giddy About Giddey, and All-Star Game Predictions
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing Jake Fischer’s latest article, which details Kevin Durant’...
Finding the Right Roles in Philly and Brooklyn, and Recapping the Trade Deadline
Fri, 11 Feb 2022
Verno and KOC recap the slew of NBA trades made yesterday, beginning with the one trade everyone was...
Securing Trade Intel With Jake Fischer | The Void
Wed, 09 Feb 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
Instant Reaction to the Kings-Pacers Trade
Tue, 08 Feb 2022
Kevin O’Connor, Seerat Sohi, and Logan Murdock got together on Greenroom to discuss today’s trad...
Reacting to the CJ McCollum Trade, Wondering Whether James Harden Will Be Dealt, and Watching Myles Turner Shoot His Shot
Tue, 08 Feb 2022
Trade week is here for the NBA, and Verno and KOC discuss the most recent transaction between the Bl...
Questioning Middleton’s All-Star Selection, Congrats to Fred VanVleet, and Reggie's "Skip-to-my-Lou" Game-Winner
Fri, 04 Feb 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing the selection of the All-Star reserves (04:08). They discuss...
The Beautiful Suns, Deadline Deals, and All-Star Reserves With Wosny Lambre | The Void
Thu, 03 Feb 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
NBA CrunchTime Debut, Predicting the Remaining All-Stars, and Looking Across the League With Ryen Russilo
Tue, 01 Feb 2022
Verno and KOC discuss the debut of the NBA’s version of NFL RedZone, NBA CrunchTime (02:00). Both ...
The Surprise All-Star, Embiid's MVP Case, Pelicans Have a Chance, and the G League Initiative
Fri, 28 Jan 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing the 2022 NBA All-Star starters and Andrew Wiggins's surprise...
Spo Keeping the Heat Hot, Bucks Defensive Evolution, and the Flawed All-Star Process With Nekias Duncan | The Void
Thu, 27 Jan 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
Don’t Count Out Hawks Just Yet, the Lakers' Brodie Trade Decision, and a Surprise Guest
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
Verno and KOC begin the show discussing the up-and-down season from Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks...
How the Suns are Maintaining Success, Laker Woes, and the Continuing Uncertainty With Ben Simmons
Fri, 21 Jan 2022
We’re just past the halfway point of the NBA season and the Suns have yet to hit double-digit loss...
Finding Hope in Detroit and Looking Back at the 2021 NBA Draft Class With Nick Henkel | The Void
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
Heating Up in Miami, Whether Harden Can Lead the Nets, and Mavs Are Turning the Corner
Tue, 18 Jan 2022
With the Bulls and Nets dealing with key injuries, Verno and KOC debate whether the Heat can take ad...
Hawks and Knicks Swap Players, Dray’s Importance to the Dubs, and the Two Sides of All the Ben Simmons Talk
Fri, 14 Jan 2022
Verno and KOC react to the Knicks-Hawks trade involving Cam Reddish and Kevin Knox. They debate the ...
In the Heart of Mavs Country With Jonathan Tjarks | The Void
Thu, 13 Jan 2022
Welcome to 'The Void' as Kevin O'Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who know it b...
Welcome Back Klay, Real Ones in the West, and the Ben Simmons Trade Machine
Tue, 11 Jan 2022
Verno and KOC discuss Klay Thompson's exciting return to the hardwood over the weekend (00:56). With...
Who’s the Leader in Boston? Plus, Playing in Today’s NBA and Kawhi’s Possible Return.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022
Verno and KOC discuss last night’s wild Knicks victory over the Celtics. They go over the lack of ...
LeBron The Center, Weirdo Thunder, and NBA Rookie Talk With J. Kyle Mann | The Void
Thu, 06 Jan 2022
Welcome to 'The Void' as Kevin O'Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who know it b...
The Grizz Are for Real, DeMar and the Bulls Continue to Prove People Wrong, and High Praise for Becky Hammon
Tue, 04 Jan 2022
Verno and KOC jump right into last night’s Grizzlies win over the Nets (00:50). KOC is all in on t...
Which Franchise Will Finally Get Over the Hump? | The Void
Wed, 29 Dec 2021
Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who...
Grizzlies Impressing, What to Do With the Lakers, and What an In-Season Tournament Could Mean
Tue, 28 Dec 2021
In the final episode of 2021, Verno and KOC discuss Monday night’s Grizzlies win over the Suns, as...
Evaluating DeMar From Afar, Love Affair With Scottie Barnes, and Stuck Teams in the NBA
Thu, 23 Dec 2021
Welcome to ‘The Void’ as Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who kno...
'The Mismatch' Christmas List and Wishes for Next Year
Tue, 21 Dec 2021
With Christmas around the corner, Verno and KOC get into their Christmas lists for teams in the NBA ...
Perfect Fits for KD, Patience with Ben Simmons, and No More Magic for the Wiz
Fri, 17 Dec 2021
Kevin Durant is on a tear and has the Nets on his back, but it’s the surrounding role players who ...
Steph Curry’s Greatness, Rise of the Zone, and a Look Around the Association | The Void
Wed, 15 Dec 2021
Welcome to 'The Void,' as Kevin O'Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who know it ...
The Return of Kyrie? Plus Cleveland Rising, King Down in Sac Town, and the Nearing Trade Season.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021
Verno and KOC discuss the potential return of Kyrie Irving (01:01). Despite the Nets being on top in...
Will the Real Anthony Davis Please Stand Up, Imagining Ben Simmons With the Spurs, and the Mess in Indiana
Fri, 10 Dec 2021
Verno and KOC discuss the Grizzlies-Lakers game from Thursday night. Verno was there and he details ...
How the Suns Got Better and Four Young NBA Teams Close to Finals Contention
Wed, 08 Dec 2021
Welcome to The Void! Kevin O'Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who know it best....
Dealing With COVID, the Lakers Are "Two" Top-Heavy, the Issues in Portland, and GOATs Don’t Dance
Tue, 07 Dec 2021
Verno and KOC discuss Joel Embiid’s return to the court after COVID-19 (02:59) and discuss how the...
Describing the Grizzlies' Record-Setting Night, What to Do in Portland, and Changing the Thought Process for DPOY
Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Verno and KOC discuss the Grizzlies' record-setting night as they beat the Thunder by 73 points! Ver...
Running With T-Wolves, "Dirk" Valanciunas, and the Warriors Are Standing Their Ground
Tue, 30 Nov 2021
KOC tried to recap his Thanksgiving holiday, but Verno wasn’t having it and the two get right down...
The Kings' Woes, Fox vs. Morant, and the Hot Suns
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
Verno and KOC discuss the Kings' disgusting loss to the 76ers last night. After Luke Walton’s firi...
Steph As MVP?, Impact Player Tyrese Maxey, and Final Contenders
Fri, 19 Nov 2021
Verno and KOC discuss Steph’s performance this season as he’s averaging 42 percent from the 3-po...
Three Big Surprises, Lonzo’s Resurgence, and an Epic Rant From Verno
Tue, 16 Nov 2021
As the Eastern Conference continues to surprise us, Verno and KOC break down three teams that are ex...
Ben Simmons Saga, Tom Thibodeau Benching His Starters, and the Evolution of Physicality
Fri, 12 Nov 2021
Verno and KOC touch on the Pacers-Jazz game resulting in four ejections and discuss the side effect ...
Unstoppable Steph, Harden’s Scoring Slump, Chicago’s Hot Start, and Jokic’s Cheap Shot
Tue, 09 Nov 2021
Verno and KOC begin by discussing the Bulls’ 7-3 start and how uncommon it is for new rosters to c...
The Celtics Blow Out the Heat, OKC Upsets the Lakers Again, and a Busy NBA News Week
Fri, 05 Nov 2021
Verno and KOC start by talking about upset wins on Thursday night by the Celtics and Thunder (1:03)....
Bulls Back, Fractured Celtics, Scorching Heat, and More!
Tue, 02 Nov 2021
Verno and KOC discuss the Chicago Bulls' tremendous early returns, the Boston Celtics’ need for le...
An NBA Game of “That’s True, That Might Be True, or That’s Ridiculous”
Fri, 29 Oct 2021
Manic and excitable after a very late night of Grizzlies-Warriors basketball (0:30), Verno and KOC p...
Ja Morant Is the Most Fun Player to Watch in the NBA. Plus, Rule Changes and the Bulls’ Possibly Unsustainable Success.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021
Verno and KOC are back talking about the best games from this past week of basketball, starting with...
Ten First Impressions From the Opening Games. Plus, Issues With the NBA 75 List.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021
Verno and KOC first discuss all the issues with the NBA 75 rollout over the past week, including the...
2021-22 NBA Season Preview and Predictions
Tue, 19 Oct 2021
Opening day is here! Verno and KOC first react to all the contract extensions that occurred (or didn...
Ten Questions About the Upcoming Season, Plus Zion Williamson’s Health and Kyrie Irving’s Instagram Live
Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Verno and KOC first touch on the recent developments in Zion Williamson’s health (0:35) and Kyrie ...
Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, and Zion Williamson Developments, Plus Eight People to Keep an Eye on for the Upcoming Season
Tue, 12 Oct 2021
Verno and KOC delve into the developments of Kyrie Irving’s situation in Brooklyn, with the Nets r...
Eight Intriguing Observations From Preseason and What Kevin Learned About the Brooklyn Nets
Fri, 08 Oct 2021
Verno and KOC discuss what KOC learned after spending some time with the Brooklyn Nets, including Ha...
Evaluating the GM Survey and Preseason Overreactions
Tue, 05 Oct 2021
Verno and KOC first go over the surprises and revelations from NBA.com’s recently released 2021-22...
Unpacking Joel Embiid’s Recent Comments on Ben Simmons, Plus Evaluating NBA Player Rankings and Six Teams to Watch This Preseason
Fri, 01 Oct 2021
Happy Friday! Joel Embiid unloaded the clip in response to rumors that Ben Simmons is done playing w...
Media Day Revelations, From Zion Williamson to Ben Simmons and Beyond
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
Media day is upon us! Verno and KOC discuss the vaccine hype at the various media days across the NB...
Listener Mailbag Part 4! Plus: the Gersson Rosas Debacle in Minnesota
Fri, 24 Sep 2021
Verno and KOC first dig into the reporting on the sudden dismissal of Timberwolves general manager G...
Picking New NBA Player Islands to Inhabit and Evaluating Old Choices
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
Verno and KOC take a look back to 2019 to evaluate their previous picks for which NBA player islands...
Listener Mailbag Part 3! Plus: a Bit of Football and a Bit of Ben Simmons.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021
After a bit of banter about Thursday night’s Cowboys-Buccaneers game (0:30), Verno and KOC talk ab...
What Are the Washington Wizards Capable of This Season? Plus More Ben Simmons Rumors.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021
Free agency may be winding down, but you can’t stop NBA players from opening their mouths. Verno a...
Listener Mailbag Part 2! Plus: Will Ben Simmons Be Playing in a 76ers Uniform in October?
Fri, 03 Sep 2021
Before opening up the mailbag, Verno and KOC talk about the recent reports that Ben Simmons has info...
An NBA Offseason Game of "Do You Believe…?"
Tue, 31 Aug 2021
It’s a tradition like no other. Verno and KOC play an NBA offseason edition of "Do You Believe…?...
Mismatch Mailbag! Plus: Lauri Markkanen Is Headed to the Cavaliers and Emoni Bates Commits to Memphis
Fri, 27 Aug 2021
Up top, Verno and KOC chat about the stacked team the University of Memphis has put together for thi...
The Celtics Extend Josh Richardson and the Timberwolves Continue to Explore a Ben Simmons Trade. Plus: The Overtime Elite League Signals New Opportunities for High School Prospects.
Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Verno and KOC first talk about some of the particulars of the NBA schedule that was released on Frid...
Davion Mitchell Cements His Defensive Reputation in the Summer League Championship Game. Plus: How Can Patrick Beverley Help the Timberwolves?
Fri, 20 Aug 2021
Verno and KOC start off the show by wrapping up their thoughts from summer league after Davion Mitch...
Davion Mitchell, Payton Pritchard, and the Knicks Picks Shine at Summer League. Plus: Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart Sign Extensions and Memphis Sends Patrick Beverley to Minnesota.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Verno and KOC start with all the news and movement around the league. First they dig into Joel Embii...
Cam Thomas Looks Like an NBA Scoring Threat and More Summer League Observations. Plus: Mirin Fader on Her New Giannis Antetokounmpo Biography.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021
Kevin O’Connor has landed in Las Vegas for summer league, so he and Chris dive into all of their o...
First Impressions of This Year’s Rookie Class in Summer League
Tue, 10 Aug 2021
Verno and KOC do a big summer league catchup after the first few days of play, starting with this ye...
Andre Iguodala Returns to the Warriors and More Transactions Around the League
Fri, 06 Aug 2021
Verno and KOC are back and full of anticipation for the Olympic gold-medal game between France and T...
Free Agency Shuffles, Surprise Contracts, and NBA Draft Reactions
Tue, 03 Aug 2021
KOC and Verno rejoin after the draft and the first night of free agency to discuss the big trades an...
Memphis Trades Up to the Top 10, and Top Prospect Info
Wed, 28 Jul 2021
As the NBA draft nears, Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor talk about all of the big moves the top team...
Draft-Night Trade Conversations Reach a Crescendo and the Restricted Free Agency Market Is Hot
Fri, 23 Jul 2021
First, Verno and KOC dive into all the action surrounding the upcoming draft, with Cleveland fieldin...
Giannis Drops 50 Points and the Bucks are NBA Champions
Wed, 21 Jul 2021
Verno and KOC start by breaking down Giannis' historic Game 6 (0:51) and everything else that helped...
The Bucks' Adjustments, Kawhi Leonard Speculation, and Late First-Round Sleepers
Fri, 16 Jul 2021
KOC and Verno start by discussing the adjustments the Bucks have made to tie the series (1:25). Then...
The Clippers’ Future Is Uncertain After Kawhi Leonard Undergoes Surgery to Repair a Partial ACL Tear. Plus: Team USA Struggles and the 76ers Make Ben Simmons Available.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021
Chris and Kevin kick off the episode talking about Kawhi Leonard’s recently reported ACL repair su...
The Suns Take Game 2 of the NBA Finals
Fri, 09 Jul 2021
Chris and Kevin get together right after Game 2 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Suns going up 2-...
Giannis Plays but the Suns Take Game 1 of the Finals. Plus: Looking Forward to the Rest of the Series
Wed, 07 Jul 2021
Immediately following Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Verno and KOC discuss Chris Paul taking over and pus...
The Bucks Win Game 5 Without Giannis. Plus: Chris Paul and the Suns are Headed to the Finals
Fri, 02 Jul 2021
Late Thursday night, Verno and KOC talk about the Bucks winning Game 5 without Giannis (1:30), the S...
Hawks Take Game 4 and Giannis Gets Hurt. Plus: Chauncey Billups Controversy and Combine Talk
Wed, 30 Jun 2021
Verno and KOC react to the Hawks' Game 4 win and Giannis' injury (0:43), the Clippers impressive Gam...
Clippers Cut the Series Deficit in Half with Game 3 Win. Plus: Trae Young Scores 48 in Game 1 and New NBA Coaching Hires.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Late Thursday night, Verno and KOC get into the Clippers Game 3 win over the Suns and how big of a r...
The Suns Win a Crazy Game 2 Over the Clippers. Plus: Eastern Conference Finals Preview and Draft Lottery Recap
Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Immediately following the Suns Game 2 win over the Clippers, Verno and KOC discuss the crazy final 2...
The Bucks Force a Game 7. Plus: The Sixers Blow a 26-Point Lead and Major Coaching Changes
Fri, 18 Jun 2021
Verno and KOC discuss Game 6 of the Bucks and Nets series and look forward to Game 7 (1:07), the Six...
Kevin Durant's Dominant 49-Point Game Gives the Nets a 3-2 Series Lead. Plus: Chris Paul's Playoff Run with the Suns and Young Players Adjusting in the Playoffs
Wed, 16 Jun 2021
Verno and KOC get together late Tuesday night to discuss the Nets win over the Bucks in which Kevin ...
The Clippers Fall to 0-2 Against the Jazz and the Bucks Beat the Nets. Plus: How Many Games can the Nuggets Win Against the Suns?
Fri, 11 Jun 2021
Late Thursday night, Verno & KOC talk about the Jazz taking care of business at home to go up 2-0 ag...
Donovan Mitchell Balls Out and 76ers Even Series. Plus, Notes on Nets, Suns, and Award Winners.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
Immediately following the Jazz’s Game 1 victory over the Clippers, Verno and KOC discuss Donovan M...
The Suns and Nuggets Take Care of Business in Round 1 of the Playoffs. Plus: Looking Forward to Round 2 Matchups.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021
Late Thursday night, Verno and KOC talk about the Suns beating the hobbled Lakers in the first round...
Damian Lillard Puts Up Historic 55-Point Performance in Game 5 Loss to the Nuggets. Plus: The Lakers' Collapse and Looking Forward to Nets-Bucks.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021
Verno and KOC first get into Damian Lillard’s unbelievable 55-point, 10-assist performance in a do...
Bucks Beat Down the Heat in Third Straight Win. Plus: Lakers and Nuggets Win Their Game 3s, and the Clippers Are Wretched
Fri, 28 May 2021
Verno and KOC get together after Thursday night’s slate of playoff games to discuss the Bucks’ b...
Trae Young Is Becoming the NBA’s Next Great Villain. Plus: The Bucks Destroy the Heat in Game 2 and the Clippers and Lakers Disappoint.
Tue, 25 May 2021
First things first, Chris shares a couple of voicemails he received from some very special people be...
Previewing the First-Round NBA Playoff Matchups. Plus: Do the Grizzlies Have a Chance at Beating the Warriors?
Fri, 21 May 2021
Verno and KOC are back this Friday to talk about the Pacers' embarrassing loss to the Wizards in the...
Previewing the First Round of the Play-in Tournament, Plus KOC's All-NBA Picks
Tue, 18 May 2021
Verno and KOC are back this Tuesday morning previewing all the play-in matchups coming at you over t...
Playoff Seeding Remains Uncertain With Three Days Left in the Regular Season. Plus: Udonis Haslem Plays Basketball, and Looking Forward to the Hall of Fame Ceremony.
Fri, 14 May 2021
Verno and KOC are back talking about all the crazy matchups and movements in playoff seeding and the...
Intriguing Lower Seeds, Jaylen Brown’s Injury, Russ Breaks the Record, and Discussing KOC’s NBA Awards Ballot
Tue, 11 May 2021
KOC and Verno start by discussing which lower-seeded teams from each conference could pull an upset ...
Play-in Matchups, Plus the Impact of the Mavericks Missing Porzingis, Nets Missing Harden, and Lakers Missing Davis
Fri, 07 May 2021
Verno and KOC discuss the teams that are missing a vital player— the Mavericks and Kristaps Porzin...
The Play-in Tournament Is Increasing Competition Down the Stretch. Plus: Redemption for Marc Gasol, Russell Westbrook, and Carmelo Anthony.
Tue, 04 May 2021
This Tuesday, Verno and KOC discuss how, whatever players in danger of falling into it may say, the ...
The Ascent of Kevin Porter Jr. and Michael Porter Jr. Plus: The Phoenix Suns End Their Playoff Drought and the Trail Blazers Have a Heart-to-Heart.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021
Verno and KOC are back this Friday covering the ascent of Kevin Porter Jr., who became the fourth yo...
The Suns Could Nab the 1-seed in the West From the Jazz. Plus: The Timberwolves’ Future Remains Murky and the Trail Blazers’ Defense Is Historically Bad.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Verno and KOC get into the odd phenomenon of the Minnesota Timberwolves sweeping the Utah Jazz this ...
Are the 76ers a Genuine Finals Threat? Plus: The Celtics, Knicks, and Wizards Surge and Anthony Davis Returns.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021
Verno and KOC are back this Friday, talking about Anthony Davis returning to the basketball court ag...
We Are Standing Witness to Steph Curry’s Historic Greatness. Plus: The Clippers Are a Major Threat in the West and Stan Van Gundy Has Lost His Pelicans Team.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021
Verno and KOC first get into the Steph Curry run that just keeps going (0:27) and Nikola Jokic doing...
The Bulls’ and Kings’ Win-Now Moves Ultimately Amount to Losses. Plus: Jrue Holiday Is the Bucks’ Defensive Key, the Celtics Are Back on Form, and LaMarcus Aldridge Retires.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021
Verno and KOC start off this Friday talking about the Bucks continuing their run in the second half ...
Jamal Murray Tears His ACL. Plus: The Bulls Aren’t Fitting Together, the Knicks Are at a Crossroads, and the Celtics Might Be Able to Make a Run.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021
This Tuesday it’s KOC’s flu pod as he and Verno get into the sad news that Jamal Murray tore his...
Nikola Jokic Should Be the MVP. Plus: Wacky Western Conference Seeding and the Buyout Period Ends.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021
Verno and KOC start this Friday off talking about who’s left in the MVP pool and why Jokic’s cas...
Which Teams Are Surging and Which Are Faltering Heading Into the NBA Season’s Final Stretch?
Tue, 06 Apr 2021
As the stretch run approaches, Verno and KOC talk about the teams that are surging toward the postse...
Who’s to Blame for the Celtics’ Underwhelming Season? Plus: LaMarcus Aldridge Starts for the Nets and the Clippers Overhaul Their Culture
Fri, 02 Apr 2021
Verno and KOC get into all the league business this Friday, starting with LaMarcus Aldridge heading ...
The Nets and Lakers Fortify Their Rosters on the Buyout Market. Plus: Zion Williamson's Monster Performance Against the Mavericks.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021
Verno and KOC start off by talking about the biggest signings from the buyout market, with LaMarcus ...
The Mismatch’s Trade Deadline Postmortem
Fri, 26 Mar 2021
This Friday, Verno and KOC get into the most active trade deadline in NBA history, starting with the...
The Mismatch's Trade Deadline Preview. Plus: The Bucks Are Back and Steve Kerr’s Comments on 'Real Ones.'
Tue, 23 Mar 2021
Verno and KOC are back with all the potential trades you need to know about before the trade deadlin...
The Hawks’ and Timberwolves’ Midseason Coaching Changes Have Paid Off. Plus: The Trade Deadline Approaches and KOC’s 2021 Draft Guide Drops.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021
Verno and KOC dive into the recent success of the Hawks and Timberwolves, who both replaced their he...
The Charlotte Hornets Are Taking the League by Swarm. Plus: Chris Paul’s Gas Tank Is Still Full and the Hawks Look Rejuvenated.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021
Verno and KOC go all the way around the league this Tuesday starting in sunny Miami where Jimmy Butl...
Would You Rather Have LaMelo Ball or Ja Morant? Plus: Full Slate of NBA Games and LaMarcus Aldridge and PJ Tucker Are on the Market.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021
Verno and KOC first get into a little beef this Friday because Kevin said he would take LaMelo Ball ...
What Can Blake Griffin Add to the Brooklyn Nets? Plus: KOC’s Midseason Power Rankings
Tue, 09 Mar 2021
Verno and KOC discuss their reactions to the All-Star Game (0:25) and what, if anything, Blake Griff...
Can Jrue Holiday Help the Bucks Break Their Postseason Slump? Plus: Surprises and Disappointments at the Halfway Mark, and Mailbag!
Fri, 05 Mar 2021
Verno and KOC start off the podcast with the shady-as-all-hell All-Star draft in which the two Jazz ...
Hawks Fire Lloyd Pierce, Zion Williamson Is a Force of Nature, and the Nets Still Have Higher Levels to Reach
Tue, 02 Mar 2021
Verno and KOC get into all the factors that led to the Atlanta Hawks firing head coach Lloyd Pierce ...
Ben Simmons Devastates Luka Doncic and the Pelicans Are Confusing As Ever. Plus: Coach Malone Put His Foot in His Mouth, and Mailbag!
Fri, 26 Feb 2021
Verno and KOC are back this Friday covering the Bucks' win over the Pelicans and what makes the Peli...
Do the Wizards Have a Chance at the Playoffs? Plus: the Timberwolves’ Future, All-Star Reserves, and More
Tue, 23 Feb 2021
Verno and KOC are back this Tuesday getting into the Wizards’ overtime win over the Lakers and fiv...
Luka Doncic Snags an All-Star Starter Position Over Damian Lillard. Plus: Blazers, Celtics, Jazz, Nets, and Mailbag!
Fri, 19 Feb 2021
Verno and KOC take a look at the All-Star starters and talk about the inclusion of Luka Doncic over ...
The Dominant Jazz, the Faltering Hawks, and the Rising Suns
Tue, 16 Feb 2021
Verno and KOC have so much to talk about this week. They get into the Utah Jazz just dominating the ...
Zach Lowe on the Teams He’s Most Surprised by This Season, All-Star Voting, Joel Embiid, and More
Fri, 12 Feb 2021
ESPN’s Zach Lowe stops by to talk with Verno and KOC about how he got into sports journalism (0:45...
LaMelo Ball and the Instant Impact of NBA Rookies. Plus: Appreciating Dejounte Murray, Steph Curry, and De’Aaron Fox.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021
Verno and KOC take a tour around the league, starting with LaMelo Ball's success in Charlotte (3:00)...
Six Players Who Deserve More Recognition This Season. Plus: LeBron James's Comments on NBA All-Star Plans.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021
Verno and KOC are back this Friday talking about Adam Silver’s LeBron James–induced headache ove...
What’s Holding the Dallas Mavericks Back From Reaching Their Full Potential?
Tue, 02 Feb 2021
Verno and KOC get into LaMelo Ball’s first start and Malik Monk’s fantastic play in the Hornets’...
How Christian Wood, Jerami Grant, and Mikal Bridges Are Lifting Up Their Teams
Fri, 29 Jan 2021
On this Friday, Chris and Kevin get into the new-look, defensively minded Rockets after the James Ha...
Jaylen Brown Is Making The Leap Towards Greatness Before Our Eyes
Tue, 26 Jan 2021
Chris and Kevin start off by reflecting on the legacy of the late great Kobe Bryant a year after his...
Why Are the Pelicans Playing So Far Below Their Potential This Season?
Fri, 22 Jan 2021
Chris and Kevin get into the most interesting games of the week, starting with the Lakers’ lackada...
Are the Suns Getting the Most Out of Devin Booker?
Tue, 19 Jan 2021
Chris and Kevin dive into the emerging story lines in the league, starting with how James Harden and...
What Does the James Harden Trade Say About How the NBA Has Changed?
Fri, 15 Jan 2021
Chris and Kevin discuss the details of the intricate and wide-reaching James Harden trade on Wednesd...
An NBA Game of "Do You Believe…?"
Tue, 12 Jan 2021
Since it’s still early in the season, Chris and Kevin play a game of “Do You Believe..?” to di...
Biggest Surprises From the NBA Season So Far
Fri, 08 Jan 2021
Chris and Kevin take a look at how the COVID-19 protocols are working after Seth Curry’s positive ...
Can Steph Curry and the Warriors Reach the Postseason?
Tue, 05 Jan 2021
Chris and Kevin go through all the big games and story lines in the NBA, kicking it off with a discu...
Ten Early Season Observations
Tue, 29 Dec 2020
Verno and KOC talk about 10 observations they've made in the early part of the season, including imp...
The Mismatch’s 2020-21 NBA Season Preview
Tue, 22 Dec 2020
Verno and KOC go through the slew of extensions and deals that have and haven’t closed over the pa...
Nick Wright on James Harden, the Clippers, MVP Picks, and More
Fri, 18 Dec 2020
After Verno attends his first live basketball game in person since March, the boys get into the Griz...
Giannis Contract Reaction and Five NBA Preseason Takeaways
Tue, 15 Dec 2020
Before the show, KOC gives his instant reactions to Giannis' brand new shiny contract with the Bucks...
Where in the League is James Harden Headed?
Fri, 11 Dec 2020
Verno and KOC start with Paul George’s shiny new contract with the Clippers (0:41), what in the wo...
Bill Simmons on the Harden Fiasco, Teams He’s High and Low on, Rookie of the Year Picks, and More
Tue, 08 Dec 2020
Bill Simmons joins Verno and KOC on the brand-new feed to talk about James Harden skipping training ...
Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: Lakers Loom Large and PG-13 Talks Trash
Fri, 04 Dec 2020
Verno and KOC get into the nitty gritty of the Westbrook-Wall trade (3:00), then talk over the lates...
Welcome to 'The Mismatch'!
Tue, 01 Dec 2020
Welcome to 'The Mismatch' on The Ringer Podcast Network with your hosts, Chris Vernon and David Jaco...