The Mismatch
Episodes
How Christian Wood, Jerami Grant, and Mikal Bridges Are Lifting Up Their Teams
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Friday, Chris and Kevin get into the new-look, defensively minded Rockets after the James Harden trade brought them Victor Oladipo (8:00), how...
Jaylen Brown Is Making The Leap Towards Greatness Before Our Eyes
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kevin start off by reflecting on the legacy of the late great Kobe Bryant a year after his death (3:00). Then they get into the pure fun of ...
Why Are the Pelicans Playing So Far Below Their Potential This Season?
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kevin get into the most interesting games of the week, starting with the Lakers’ lackadaisical win over the not-quite-complete Bucks (0:45...
Are the Suns Getting the Most Out of Devin Booker?
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kevin dive into the emerging story lines in the league, starting with how James Harden and KD played together against the Bucks on Monday (1...
What Does the James Harden Trade Say About How the NBA Has Changed?
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kevin discuss the details of the intricate and wide-reaching James Harden trade on Wednesday (0:40). Then they get into a conversation about...
An NBA Game of "Do You Believe…?"
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since it’s still early in the season, Chris and Kevin play a game of “Do You Believe..?” to discuss emerging trends across the NBA. Do you bel...
Biggest Surprises From the NBA Season So Far
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kevin take a look at how the COVID-19 protocols are working after Seth Curry’s positive test (5:07) and at the massive leak from the Hawks...
Can Steph Curry and the Warriors Reach the Postseason?
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Kevin go through all the big games and story lines in the NBA, kicking it off with a discussion about Tom Thibodeau’s 4-3 Knicks and their...
Ten Early Season Observations
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC talk about 10 observations they've made in the early part of the season, including impressive showings from rookies Precious Achiuwa (18...
The Mismatch’s 2020-21 NBA Season Preview
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC go through the slew of extensions and deals that have and haven’t closed over the past week (0:36). Then they get into the 10 teams in...
Nick Wright on James Harden, the Clippers, MVP Picks, and More
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After Verno attends his first live basketball game in person since March, the boys get into the Grizzlies-Hawks game (0:47) and the Twitter kerfuffle ...
Giannis Contract Reaction and Five NBA Preseason Takeaways
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before the show, KOC gives his instant reactions to Giannis' brand new shiny contract with the Bucks (0:01). Then Verno and KOC get into the new Pelic...
Where in the League is James Harden Headed?
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC start with Paul George’s shiny new contract with the Clippers (0:41), what in the world the Rockets can do with Harden (8:33), and Kyr...
Bill Simmons on the Harden Fiasco, Teams He’s High and Low on, Rookie of the Year Picks, and More
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons joins Verno and KOC on the brand-new feed to talk about James Harden skipping training camp in favor of the strip club (0:45), the Brookl...
Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: Lakers Loom Large and PG-13 Talks Trash
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC get into the nitty gritty of the Westbrook-Wall trade (3:00), then talk over the latest news around the league, including the LeBron and...
Welcome to 'The Mismatch'!
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 'The Mismatch' on The Ringer Podcast Network with your hosts, Chris Vernon and David Jacoby! Follow on Spotify or subscribe wherever you ge...