The Mismatch

Are the Sixers Back? Plus: The Suns' Turnaround Season, Jalen Johnson’s Rise, and Draymond’s Delusion

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and Jacoby return as they briefly recap some of Thursday night’s action, including the Sixers beating the Rockets in OT, the Magic’s disappo...

Can the Warriors Still Contend Without Jimmy? Plus: Eight Things We Care About.

20 Jan 2026

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Verno and Jacoby react to the breaking news from last night that Warriors player Jimmy Butler is out for the season after tearing his ACL in the win a...

Ja Is Done in Memphis, Concern About the Rockets, SGA Gets Spicy, NBA in Europe, and Is Jayson Tatum Close to Returning?

16 Jan 2026

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Verno and Jacoby return as they share the latest on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies before discussing their game against the Magic in Germany. They then g...

Biggest Surprises, Biggest Disappointments, and What We Love and Hate From This Season. Plus: Verno Can’t Let Ja Go.

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and Jacoby are together in New York, and they discuss the reports that the Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant. Verno explains why a trade w...

The Fading Cavs, Good Vibe Suns, the LinkedIn Warrior, and What Are the Wizards' Intentions With Trae Young?

09 Jan 2026

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Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the Wolves' victory over the Cavs in which Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player to reach 10,000 po...

Thunder Humbled, Knicks Embarrassed, Edgecombe Madness, and Six Questions to Start 2026

06 Jan 2026

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Verno and Jacoby are back with their first pod of 2026 as they look back at Monday’s night action, including blowout losses by the Thunder and Knick...

Will LeBron Retire at the End of the Season? Plus, Trae’s Future, Tanking Teams, and More 2026 Predictions!

30 Dec 2025

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Verno and Jacoby return with the last episode of 2025 as they recap the action from Monday night, including Nikola Jokic’s injury (ESPN’s Shams Ch...

Jokic’s Video Game Triple-Double, the Broken Lakers, the Comeback Knicks, and the Spurs Beat the Thunder Yet Again

26 Dec 2025

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Verno and Jacoby are back to recap the full Christmas Day slate of games. They break down the incredible performances from Nikola Jokic and Anthony Ed...

Thursday Night's Thrillers, Hungover Knicks, and the Giannis-Target Comp

19 Dec 2025

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Verno and Jacoby return to break down the wild Thursday-night slate in the NBA that saw multiple one-score games and overtime finishes. After, the guy...

Will Vegas Lose the NBA Cup? Plus: Nuggets Outlast Rockets, Spencer Bros., and How the Cup Is Affecting the Giannis Trade Market.

16 Dec 2025

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Verno and Jacoby return as they preview the NBA Cup championship between the Knicks and Spurs. They then debate whether the NBA Cup could potentially ...

Jaylen Brown’s Pippen Moment, Beef Stew Hype, Christmas Cards, and Are the Thunder Chasing History?

12 Dec 2025

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Verno and Jacoby return as they recap the NBA Cup games from Tuesday and Wednesday night. They discuss the Thunder's continued dominance to start the ...

NBA Cup Special: The Unbeatable Thunder, and Can the Knicks Get Over the Hump? Plus: Do the Spurs Need Giannis?

09 Dec 2025

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It’s NBA Cup week! Verno and Jacoby preview the upcoming games, starting with the Eastern Conference. Can the Magic keep it going against the Heat w...

LeBron Loses His Streak, Giannis’s Next Steps, Anonymous Assassinations, and Are the Celtics Actually Good?

05 Dec 2025

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Verno and Jacoby are back as they discuss LeBron James losing his 10+ points streak in the Lakers' win against the Raptors, Austin Reaves's monster se...

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 social media accounts and what this means for Gian...

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 and Pistons' win streaks, Nikola Jokic’s nonchal...

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, Tyrese Maxey’s continued ascension into superstardom,...

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 season so far. (00:00) Welcome to The Mis...

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 the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(03:07) ...

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 the most exciting nights of NBA basketball in a l...

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 their loves and loathes from this past week. (0...

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 discuss Myles Turner’s return to Indiana, Deandr...

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 without Giannis, the Spurs and Thunder remaining u...

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 of games, discussing the Sixers' new window with Ty...

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 Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones get...

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 going through each conference to predict the final sta...

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 extending Keegan Murray. They also discuss Jaden Ivey...

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 rumors, GM survey reactions, preseason standouts, an...

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 first preseason game, debate the Sixers' championsh...

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 the upcoming season and more. (00:00) Welcome to ...

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 Ballmer, and Aspiration. Also, they detail how com...

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 disappointments, the NFL, and more! (00:00) Welcome to T...

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 Mismatch!(00:52) Most exciting players to watch(14...

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 reads a message from a listener about a special sighti...

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 about the national TV breakdown, Michael Jordan's r...

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 season. They go through everything from the recent...

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 Health magazine. They debate what kind of impact a...

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 briefly discuss why Nikola Jokic’s brother was still ...

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 slights and sounds of being in Las Vegas for the event,...

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 extension, where Jonas Valanciunas will play, and ...

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 from the Rockets refueling for a championship run wi...

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 event, as well as Verno’s excitement for the Gr...

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, as the guys discuss the sour experience of...

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' dominant performance and their expectations for the fir...

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 Williams. Verno and Jacoby break down the Game 5 Thu...

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 praise Rick Carlisle’s game plan and the defense ver...

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 of the Thunder and the worst of the worst of the ...

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 Thunder and take a 1-0 series lead. They go throug...

The Case for a Pacers Surprise, OKC’s Path to the Finals, and What’s Next for the Knicks

03 Jun 2025

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The Pacers beat the Knicks over the weekend to reach the Finals, where they will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder! Before discussing the Finals, Verno q...

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 at least one more game. Jacoby shares his experienc...

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 discuss the need for Anthony Edwards to exert him...

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 Jacoby recap Game 2 and debate what it’ll take fo...

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 Conference finals between the Timberwolves and Thu...

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 Celtics-Knicks Game 6, and discuss contract-year Jul...

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 injury, the Mavericks winning the right to draft Cooper...

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 the Warriors; the Knicks' incredible second comeb...

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 took Game 1 over the Thunder and the Celtics, respect...

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 Nuggets, the Knicks advancing to play Boston, the Lak...

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 109-106 win over the Rockets to take a 3-1 series ...

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 Thunder, who are in prime position to get the sweep o...

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 unbelievable performance by Kawhi Leonard and the Clipp...

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 Hawks, before turning their attention to the Mavs ...

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) and the Grizzlies-Warriors matchup (07:14). They ...

Dissecting Why Malone Was Fired and Gearing Up for a Wild End to the Regular Season

11 Apr 2025

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Verno and Jacoby discuss the scorching-hot Timberwolves, who beat the Grizzlies last night 141-125 after scoring a league season-high 52 points in the...

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 congratulate Florida on beating Houston in the NCAA basketb...

League Office Hypocrites, Role Player Importance, and Our Love and Loathes

04 Apr 2025

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Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s Warriors win over the Lakers and discuss the takeaways from both teams' perspectives (01:25). They highligh...

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 the Grizzlies have responded in the two games sin...

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’s in for Jacoby) break down Josh Giddey’s hal...

Is Kawhi Back? Plus, the Celtics Sell for $6.1 Billion, the Knicks' Tough Week, and More Loves and Loathes.

21 Mar 2025

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Verno and Jacoby discuss last night's game between the Warriors and Raptors, which Golden State survived after Steph Curry went down with an injury an...

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

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Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s games, especially looking at teams that are either resting or full-on tanking (1:06). The guys debate how l...

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 why size is still important when facing certain te...

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 otherworldly performance against the Thunder and the...

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 true highlight of the game, not Luka and LeBron's ...

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 games at home in the final seconds and are now with...

Time to Reconsider the Warriors and Lakers? Plus: Hookah Luka, NBA Centel, and More Loves and Loathes.

28 Feb 2025

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Verno and Jacoby discuss Steph Curry’s historic night after he dropped 56 points in Orlando and also talk about the Lakers' win against the Wolves d...

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 comeback win against the Thunder in OKC. They the...

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 Victor Wembanyama’s season is ending due to injur...

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 (01:41). They discuss how the new format could bring ...

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 coexist (00:46). Mark Williams is headed back to t...

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 finally escaping Miami to the Grizzlies dumping Marcu...

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

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Verno and Jacboy continue to discuss the wild trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and try to determine just what Mavs GM Nico Harrison’s minds...

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 Lakers and Anthony Davis with the Mavericks and d...

Grizzlies Survive Ref’s Mistake, All-Star Reserves Controversy, and Our Love and Loathes

31 Jan 2025

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Verno and Jacoby recap the thrilling game between the Grizzlies and Rockets, as well as the chaotic ending that nearly cost Memphis the game (01:52). ...

Knicks Annihilate Grizzlies, Rockets' Playoff Formula, and When Will the Jimmy Saga End?

28 Jan 2025

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Verno and Jacoby are together in New York to recap their experience going to Madison Square Garden to watch the Knicks-Grizzlies game, and Verno talks...

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 over the Celtics and the Thunder's surprising loss...

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 edging out the Timberwolves, the Celtics demolish...

A Disappointing Rematch, Kevin Love’s IG, Jalen Green’s Emergence, and the Bucks' Inconsistent Season

17 Jan 2025

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Verno and Jacoby go over a pair of last night’s games, beginning with the Thunder’s blowout win against the Cavs (01:01) and the exciting matchup ...

Young Players Emerging, Zion’s Future, and a Bad Rookie Class, Plus, Where do the Warriors Go From Here?

14 Jan 2025

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Vernon and Jacoby break down what happened in the Knicks' and Grizzlies' losses Monday night, while also highlighting the excellent play from Cade Cun...

The Ethical Cavs, Why Beal Was Really Benched, Paolo's Return, and Kessler’s Wingman

10 Jan 2025

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Verno and Jacoby discuss Anthony Edwards’s aggressiveness during the Wolves' three-game winning streak, Paolo Banchero’s return to the Magic, as w...

The Warriors’ Uncertain Future, Dunking on Wemby, the Streaking Thunder and Razzamatazz Magic

07 Jan 2025

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Vernon and Jacoby briefly go through last night's games, including Anthony Edwards’s clutch performance versus the Clippers, Malik Monk’s shot at ...

Chuck Calls Out JJ, Finding Jimmy’s Joy, and the Loves and Loathes of the Week

03 Jan 2025

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Verno is back as he and Jacoby discuss Thursday night’s NBA action, beginning with Jimmy Butler’s comments after the Heat’s loss to the Pacers (...

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 games, starting off with the Warriors' loss to the Cav...

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 with the epic thriller between the Lakers and Warrior...

Are the Bucks Back? Plus: KAT’s Homecoming, Draymond’s Dud, and More Things We Love and Loath.

20 Dec 2024

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Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss the Grizzlies' rout of the Warriors and Zach LaVine’s efficient season so far before they dive into this week's lov...

Boring Superstars, Schroder to the Warriors, NBA Cup Preview, and Who Would Want Zion?

17 Dec 2024

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Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss some of Monday night’s NBA action before previewing Tuesday night’s NBA Cup final between the Thunder and Bucks (...

The Lackluster Knicks, Jimmy’s Troll Job, Love for Suggs, and the Farmer Garner

13 Dec 2024

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Verno and Jacoby discuss Jimmy Butler’s agent calling out Shams Charania’s reporting, Bronny James's road G League debut, and more (01:07). They t...

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

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Verno and Jacoby briefly go through Monday night's Knicks win over the Raptors, Nikola Jokic’s absolute monster season so far, and the recent news a...

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 win, and their excitement for the knockout stage of ...

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 system is making it hard to follow along (04:08). With ...

Things We Can’t Believe This Season. Plus: Star Players Return From Injury, Ivey’s Rise, and Life Outside Basketball.

26 Nov 2024

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Verno and Jacoby discuss Jaden Ivey’s performance this season after his game-winning shot against the Raptors last night and the Pistons' future wit...

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 on the new All-Star format, and Franz Wagner’s ...