Davion Mitchell Cements His Defensive Reputation in the Summer League Championship Game. Plus: How Can Patrick Beverley Help the Timberwolves?
20 Aug 2021
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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.
17 Aug 2021
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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.
13 Aug 2021
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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
10 Aug 2021
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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
06 Aug 2021
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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
03 Aug 2021
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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
28 Jul 2021
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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
23 Jul 2021
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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
21 Jul 2021
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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
16 Jul 2021
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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.
14 Jul 2021
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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
09 Jul 2021
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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
07 Jul 2021
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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
02 Jul 2021
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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
30 Jun 2021
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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.
25 Jun 2021
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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
23 Jun 2021
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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
18 Jun 2021
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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
16 Jun 2021
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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?
11 Jun 2021
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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.
09 Jun 2021
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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.
04 Jun 2021
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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.
02 Jun 2021
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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
28 May 2021
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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.
25 May 2021
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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?
21 May 2021
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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
18 May 2021
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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.
14 May 2021
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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
11 May 2021
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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
07 May 2021
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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.
04 May 2021
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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.
30 Apr 2021
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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.
27 Apr 2021
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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.
23 Apr 2021
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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.
20 Apr 2021
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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.
16 Apr 2021
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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.
13 Apr 2021
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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.
09 Apr 2021
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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?
06 Apr 2021
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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
02 Apr 2021
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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.
30 Mar 2021
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Verno and KOC start off by talking about the biggest signings from the buyout market, with LaMarcus ...
The Mismatch’s Trade Deadline Postmortem
26 Mar 2021
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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.'
23 Mar 2021
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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.
19 Mar 2021
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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.
16 Mar 2021
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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.
12 Mar 2021
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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
09 Mar 2021
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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!
05 Mar 2021
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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
02 Mar 2021
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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!
26 Feb 2021
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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
23 Feb 2021
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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!
19 Feb 2021
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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
16 Feb 2021
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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
12 Feb 2021
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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.
09 Feb 2021
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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.
05 Feb 2021
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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?
02 Feb 2021
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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
29 Jan 2021
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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
26 Jan 2021
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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?
22 Jan 2021
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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?
19 Jan 2021
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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?
15 Jan 2021
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Chris and Kevin discuss the details of the intricate and wide-reaching James Harden trade on Wednesd...
An NBA Game of "Do You Believe…?"
12 Jan 2021
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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
08 Jan 2021
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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?
05 Jan 2021
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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
29 Dec 2020
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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
22 Dec 2020
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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
18 Dec 2020
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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
15 Dec 2020
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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?
11 Dec 2020
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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
08 Dec 2020
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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
04 Dec 2020
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Verno and KOC get into the nitty gritty of the Westbrook-Wall trade (3:00), then talk over the lates...
Welcome to 'The Mismatch'!
01 Dec 2020
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Welcome to 'The Mismatch' on The Ringer Podcast Network with your hosts, Chris Vernon and David Jaco...