Dead or Alive: Nuggets Still Kicking, Bucks Barely Twitching, Raptors and Lakers Fight for Their Lives | The Mismatch
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor get into all the conference semifinal matchups about halfway throu...
The Westbrook Conundrum, the Perfect Sidekick for Giannis, and Is Miami a Championship Contender? | Real Ones
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell get into the Lakers' Game 2 win against Houston and the role Russell Wes...
Raptors Snatch Last-Half-Second Victory From Celtics, Bucks Still Can’t Take the Heat, and Steve Nash Named New Nets Head Coach | The Mismatch
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor dive into the Raptors’ huge one-point victory over the Boston Ce...
Emergency Podcast: Brooklyn Nets Hire Steve Nash As Head Coach and Rockets Beat OKC
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell share their reactions to the Brooklyn Nets signing Steve Nash to a four-...
Unpacking the Nuggets' Win, Discussing the Raptors' Supreme Struggle, and Lu Dort Nerd Corner With Wosny Lambre | Group Chat
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Jonathan, and Rob are joined by The Athletic's Wosny Lambre to discuss the drag-out battle b...
The Grand Rockets Debate Continues, the Bucks Feel the Heat, and Murray Mania | The Mismatch
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC turn yet another contentious page in their ongoing Houston Rockets debate after the Ro...
Mitchell and Murray Face Off, Kawhi Clinches the First Round, and Blazers and Mavericks Head Home | Real Ones
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss the incredible back-and-forth guard play between Donovan Mitchell and Jamal M...
J.B. Bickerstaff on the NBA Strike and Racial Justice | The Mismatch
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC are joined by Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to discuss the NBA playe...
Emergency Podcast: Reactions to the NBA Players' Strike
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock, Rob Mahoney, and Van Lathan share their real-time reactions to the NBA postponing Wed...
A Clippers and Mavs Blowout, and Pacers Fire Nate McMillan with Tom Haberstroh | Group Chat
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Jon, and Rob are joined by NBC Sports' Tom Haberstroh to talk about Tuesday's blowout betwee...
The First Round: The Close, the Not, and the Swept | The Mismatch
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC discuss the competitive first-round matchups (1:16), teams that are figuratively on th...
Luka Is Unreal, Fixing the Sixers, and "Kobe Day" | Real Ones
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Logan and Raja discuss Luka Doncic's stunning performance against the Clippers and where he fits in...
Lottery Reactions! Plus: The Rockets Blast Off, Don’t Worry About the Lakers, and the Sixers Roll Over | The Mismatch
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC react to the 2020 NBA draft lottery (1:16) before discussing the ongoing first-round s...
The Lakers' Continued Offensive Woes, Clippers vs. Mavericks, and Giving Jimmy Butler the Respect He Deserves | Group Chat
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Jonathan, and Rob are joined by L.A. Times reporter Dan Woike to discuss the Los Angeles Lak...
Playoff Basketball Is Back: Breaking Down Jazz vs. Nuggets, Raptors vs. Nets, Sixers vs. Celtics, and Clippers vs. Mavericks | The Mismatch
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC break down the first day of playoff games, including Donovan Mitchell’s 57-point per...
Play-in Excitement, the Dame vs. Steph Debate, the Importance of Role Players in the Postseason | Real Ones
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell sit down to discuss the winners and losers of this weekend's play-in gam...
The Portland Trail Blazers Advance, Plus: Next-Round Predictions | The Mismatch
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' win over the Brooklyn Nets and what we can expect ...
Damian Lillard, Sixers Sadness, and What to Do With Denver | Group Chat
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, Rob, and Jonathan talk about bubble MVP Damian Lillard (01:25). Chris Ryan joins to discuss ...
Seeds, Seeds, Seeds, Fixing the Sixers, and the Bubble Suns | The Mismatch
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC discuss the narrowing race for the 8-seed in the West (0:37), the never-ending quest t...
Damian Lillard Balls Out, Devin Booker in Phoenix, and Should We Worry About the Lakers? | Real Ones
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss this weekend’s games, including Damian Lillard’s incredible ...
Kemba Walker on the Celtics’ Title Hopes, New York Basketball, and MJ Stories | R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CC and Ryan are joined by All-NBA point guard Kemba Walker to discuss how he’s adjusted to the Orl...
Dame Time in the Bubble, the Bright Now Suns, and the Race for the 8-Seed in the West | The Mismatch
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC discuss the Portland Trail Blazers’ strong push for the playoffs (1:18), the Phoenix...
The Excitement of the Rockets and Blazers, the Suns' Contention, and Nerd Corner With the Lakers | Group Chat
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Group Chat' returns to talk about the excitement in the NBA bubble, including the Rockets–Trail B...
Shake’s Big Shot, Zion Bounces Back, and the Jimmy Butler Mystery | The Mismatch
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC react to Shake Milton’s clutch game-winner against the Spurs (0:43), the fight for t...
Reporting on the Bubble With Raja Bell | Real Ones
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Murdock is joined by Raja Bell as they break down the start of the NBA season. They discuss th...
Give Us More Lakers-Clippers, Free Zion, and the Seeding Race | The Mismatch
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC discuss the thrilling kickoff of seeding games in Orlando: Clippers-Lakers (0:42) and ...
Thibs in New York, Lou Will’s Excursion, and Seeding Games Preview | The Mismatch
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC discuss the New York Knicks hiring Tom Thibodeau (0:12), Lou Williams visiting Magic C...
Basketball Is Back! Scrimmages Takeaways, Changing Expectations, and Mailbag Questions | The Mismatch
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verno and KOC react to the first NBA scrimmages in Orlando and potential new game operations (4:28) ...
The Latest NBA COVID-19 Testing Reveals No New Positive Tests. Plus: Regular-Season Award Selections | The Mismatch
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the most recent NBA COVID-19 testing results, which revealed no new positive tests of pla...
Which Team—Apart from the Lakers and Clippers—Has the Best Shot of Coming Out of the West? | The Mismatch
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the news that Victor Oladipo is now considering returning to play this season after previ...
Russell Westbrook Announces He Tested Positive for COVID-19. Plus: Bruno Caboclo and Richaun Holmes Break Quarantine. | The Mismatch
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Westbrook announced on Instagram that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mi...
Senator Cory Booker on NCAA Reform, Speaking on the Senate Floor, the Criminal Justice System, and Fighting for a Better America | Flying Coach With Steve Kerr and Pete Carroll
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Pete provide updates on the upcoming NBA and NFL seasons before welcoming Senator Cory Boo...
Would the Bucks Give Giannis a 10-Year, $1 Billion Contract If There Were No Salary Cap? | The Mismatch
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the NBA bubble food photos that leaked on social media and the most recent roster additio...
Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison on Their Many Years in the League, Black Fatherhood, and Player Activism | The Bakari Sellers Podcast
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bakari is joined by former NBA players Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison to talk about their respectiv...
Bradley Beal Is Out for the Season. So, Remind Us Why the Wizards Are Going to Orlando? | The Mismatch
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the breaking news that Brad Beal will sit out the rest of the season to manage a shoulder...
How Will the Last Eight Games Affect Playoff Seeding?
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how some of the lower seeds might get shuffled in the final eight games of the regular se...
J.R. Smith Might Be Joining the Lakers to Replace Avery Bradley. Which Other Players Sitting Out Will Have the Biggest Impact? | The Mismatch
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the first wave of news about which NBA players are opting out of the Orlando bubble plan for t...
The Five Players We’re Most Intrigued by Post-Quarantine | The Mismatch
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot can change in an unprecedented, three-month interruption of the NBA season. After not seeing m...
The NBA’s Orlando Health Guidelines, the 2009 Memphis Draft, and More Mailbag | The Mismatch
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We run through some of the details of the NBA’s 100-page booklet of health guidelines for when the...
A Growing Contingent of NBA Players Is Wondering If the League Should Return at All | The Mismatch
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A group of players reportedly led by Kyrie Irving held a phone call to discuss whether returning to ...
How Will the NBA Handle Growing Concern Over Its ‘Campus’ Environment? | The Mismatch
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the restart of the NBA season gets closer and closer, there are rumblings among some players abou...
What Needs to Happen Before the NBA Officially Returns? | The Mismatch
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we have a date for when the NBA will be playing games again, the focus has narrowed to what...
The NBA’s Return Plan Was Approved by the Board of Governors. Now What? | The Mismatch
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After Thursday’s board of governors call with Adam Silver, the NBA has almost unanimously approved...
As NBA Players Protest Police Brutality Around the Country, the League Is Locking in Its Return Plan | The Mismatch
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the sweeping condemnation of police brutality from NBA players and the NBA community—in...
Gregg Popovich on America in 2020, the Leadership Void, and What Needs to Change | Flying Coach With Steve Kerr and Pete Carroll
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Pete are joined by San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich to have a conversation abou...
Which Return Method Do NBA Front Offices Prefer? Plus: Most Overrated/Underrated NBA Stats | The Mismatch
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Kevin’s report that the NBA GMs voted overwhelmingly against the group stage format flo...
Will the NBA Go to a Group Stage Format for Its Playoffs? | The Mismatch
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the NBA nears its return, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of adopting a World Cup–style g...
The Passing of Jerry Sloan, the NBA’s COVID Testing Plan, and Mailbag Questions | The Mismatch
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime Utah Jazz coach and NBA Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan died Tuesday morning. We remember his pla...
The NBA Return Forecast, Bojan Bogdanovic’s Surgery, and the Knicks’ Future. Plus: ‘The Last Dance’ Finale. | The Mismatch
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We run through the latest news around the NBA, including Tillman Fertitta’s comments to Donald Tru...
Final Takeaways From the 'Last Dance' Finale
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the final two episodes of 'The Last Dance' premiered Sunday night, Chris Ryan and Sean Fenness...
NBA Salary Reductions, Completing the Regular Season, Momentum Toward a Return. Plus: More Mailbag Questions. | The Mismatch
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
News about the NBA’s potential return continues to trickle out. This week, we discuss whether NBA ...
Notes From the NBPA’s Call With Adam Silver. Plus: ‘The Last Dance’ Episodes 7-8. | The Mismatch
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We go through the news leaking out of the conference call between the National Basketball Players As...
The Challenges of Making 'The Last Dance,' The Stories Players Tell, and Quarantine Comforts With Jason Hehir | The JJ Redick Podcast
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JJ and Tommy sit down with filmmaker Jason Hehir to talk about his Michael Jordan/Bulls docuseries '...
Internal Debates About the NBA’s Return. Plus: Pick a “Blow It Up!” Team. | The Mismatch
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Kevin’s article about the debates going on within the league office about the best plan...
Buying Into Analytics and The Advantage of the Multisport Athlete With Dave Roberts
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Pete are joined by manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dave Roberts, to discuss how they l...
‘The Last Dance’ and the Athlete As a Role Model | The Mismatch
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We run through some league news, including the discussions about whether Kevin Durant would be ready...
Instant Reactions to ‘The Last Dance Episodes 5-6 | The Ringer NBA Show
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney come to you immediately after the conclusion of the fifth and sixth e...
The NBA’s Orlando Bubble. Plus: ‘The Last Dance’ Questions, Allen Iverson in 2020, and Chris Paul to the Bright-Future Suns? | The Mismatch
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With news swirling about the NBA's continued exploration of potential return options, we discuss the...
NBA Facilities Opening in May. Plus: ‘The Last Dance’ Episodes 3-4 | The Mismatch
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We react to the news that the NBA is considering opening its practice facilities up to players start...
Instant Reactions to ‘The Last Dance Episodes 3-4 | The Ringer NBA Show
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney gather to discuss the second week of ESPN’s Michael Jordan document...
Brooklyn’s Head Coaching Search, Chris Paul’s Hesitance to Return Too Fast, and More Mailbag Questions | The Mismatch
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the short list (read: Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s list) for Kenny Atkinson’s repl...
Virtual Draft Strategies, Past Draft Stories, and Game-Changing Coaches | Flying Coach With Steve Kerr and Pete Carroll
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll discuss all...
‘The Last Dance,’ Re-living the Demise of the ’90s Bulls, and the NBA’s Quarantine Bubble With Bill Simmons | The Mismatch
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Chris are joined by Bill Simmons to react to Draymond Green’s Warriors-Bulls comparisons...
Instant Reactions to ‘The Last Dance’ Episodes 1-2 | The Ringer NBA Show
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey convene for a special recap of ESPN's new Michael Jordan documentary, ...
Jalen Green Forgoes College for the G League. Plus: The Ringer NBA Draft Guide Launches | The Mismatch
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Top prospect Jalen Green is the next player to join the G League rather than go to college. Is he th...
What Can the NBA Learn From Other Leagues Around the World About Returning in 2020? | The Mismatch
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the successes and failures of the NBA’s H-O-R-S-E broadcast (2:30), before talking abou...
Flying Coach With Steve Kerr & Pete Carroll: Two Champions on Mentors, Philosophies, and Why They Coach (Premiere Episode!)
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll sit down fo...
Four Draft Prospects You Should Start Looking Up Now | The Mismatch
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about whether the proposed NBA H-O-R-S-E tournament will be entertaining or a bust (1:31), b...
Creative Ideas to Bring Basketball Back and Even More Mailbag Questions | The Mismatch
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the emerging ideas about how to bring back the NBA, including a H-O-R-S-E competiti...
Our Biggest Draft Hits and Misses: Jayson Tatum, Mike Conley Jr., Draymond Green, and More | The Mismatch
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With basketball still shelved, we revisit our biggest hits and misses in previous draft coverage: Dr...
Optimism for Completing the Season, the Jordan Documentary, Mailbag, and More | The Mismatch
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We review comments by Mark Cuban and Adam Silver that make it seem like the NBA is still focused on ...
The Four Most Undercovered Stories or Players from the 2019-20 Season | The Mismatch
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit some of the stories and players that we dropped the ball on covering this year—includin...
Possible NBA Return Scenarios, Draft Prospects Declaring, and More Mailbag Questions | The Mismatch
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We look to other countries’ professional basketball leagues and wonder whether the NBA can develop...
Reopening the Mismatch Mailbag: Who Should Blow It Up, NBA Sliding Doors, and More | The Mismatch
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We sifted through all your questions and picked our favorites: What were our most memorable argument...
Life Without the NBA. Plus: Tom Brady Leaves the Patriots. | The Mismatch
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin reacts to the news that his favorite football player of all time, Tom Brady, is leaving the Ne...
The NBA Season Is Suspended | The Mismatch
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the news that the Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert has tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA an...
The Rebuilding State of the NBA | Group Chat
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers lose a shocker to the Nets, only their second defeat in 13 games (1:04). We then discuss ...
Is LeBron James Catching Up in the MVP Race? Plus: How the Coronavirus Might Affect the Rest of the Season | The Mismatch
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin wonders whether LeBron James should be getting more serious consideration for the MVP award, w...
Coronavirus Concerns, the Nets Fire Atkinson, and We All Drink the Ben Bartch Smoothie | Heat Check
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Instant Replay: In this special extended segment, the gang looks at the latest news from around the ...
Podcast Spotlight—Winging It With Vince Carter and Annie Finberg
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some highlights from our podcast 'Winging It With Vince Carter.' On this special preview, V...
At Full Strength, Are the Clippers the Title Favorites? | The Mismatch
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After laying it on the Houston Rockets last night, the full-strength Clippers look about as good, if...
Lakers vs. Sixers Recap, Another Knicks Feud, Plus: Line ’Em Up—a Jon Tjarks Joint! | Group Chat
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our very own Chris Ryan recaps what he saw last night at the Lakers-Sixers game (1:45). Spike Lee ad...
Should Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP Already Be Locked Up? | The Mismatch
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Kevin’s return to the show, we return to our old ways: arguing about James Harden’s gather dr...
Things We Need to Stop Talking About | Heat Check
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Instant Replay: The Knicks make a hire, developments in the Giannis-Harden beef, and the Timberwolve...
Giannis vs. Harden, a Budding Personal Rivalry | The Mismatch
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We parse James Harden’s comments in response to Giannis Antetokounmpo passing him over during the ...
Zion vs. LeBron, Bucks vs. Raptors, and the Ben Simmons Injury | Group Chat
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks walked away with a win over Toronto, but who deserves the credit...
LeBron vs. Zion: A Potential Playoff Matchup and Passing of the Torch | The Mismatch
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recap some news from around the league, including Vanessa Bryant’s moving tribute to Kobe Bryan...
The Five Most Interesting Teams of the Stretch! Plus, Analyzing the Buyout Market and Playoff Projections | Heat Check
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Instant Replay: Dwyane Wade's jersey is retired, Mark Cuban has a very expensive meltdown, and we an...
Trae Young Drops 50 on His First Night Back. Plus: Embiid Says He’s the Best Player in the World. | The Mismatch
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We go over some highlights of the first night the NBA returned to action, including Trae Young's and...
The Cavs’ Coaching Change and Three Post-All-Star Story Lines | Group Chat
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a new head coach and a less-than-impressive season, what does the future look like for the Clev...
Four Questions for the Post-All-Star NBA World | The Mismatch
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We run down a list of items, including rumors that John Beilein might be on his way out in Cleveland...
All-Star Recaps, a Dunk Contest Controversy, and Dame D.O.L.L.A. | Heat Check
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Instant Replay: John Beilein is reportedly not long for the Cavaliers, and we recap the All-Star eve...
The Sixers Are ... Fine? Plus, More Knicks Drama, and Oh My God, Zion | Group Chat
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Despite concerns surrounding Joel Embiid’s incendiary comments earlier this week, the Philadelphia...
Toronto Is on a Tear. Plus: Jimmy Butler Is Openly Recruiting Joel Embiid. | The Mismatch
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how Toronto’s unbelievable win streak has kept teams like Boston, Miami, and Philly ...
Trade Deadline Winners and Losers, KD Goes Off, and We Do Art | Heat Check
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Instant Replay: The Raptors just can’t seem to lose, Kevin Durant wants all the smoke, and James D...
D’Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins, Andre Iguodala to Miami, and More From the NBA Trade Deadline | The Ringer NBA Show
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We react to the biggest news of today’s NBA trade deadline, including the Golden State Warriors sw...
Breaking Down the Capela-Covington Blockbuster Trade | Group Chat
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
News of a four-team, 12-player trade revolving around Clint Capela and Robert Covington broke late T...
Knicks Fire Steve Mills, Ja Morant vs. Andre Iguodala, and Trade Deadline Preview | The Mismatch
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We run down the Andre Iguodala vs. Memphis Grizzlies timeline (1:21) before previewing Thursday’s ...
The Lakers Remember Kobe, All-Star Game Changes, and Trade Deadlines | Heat Check
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Instant Replay: The Lakers' touching tribute to Kobe Bryant, Damian Lillard's amazing streak, and th...
NBA All-Star Reserves, Lakers Back on the Court. Plus: Matisse Thybulle, Snubbed? | The Mismatch
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We run through the list of All-Star reserves and debate whether guys like Bradley Beal have a good c...