The Ringer NBA Show

Unpacking the Bogdanovic Debacle and First Day of Free Agency Recap | The Mismatch

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the Bogdan Bogdanovic debacle and its affect on the first few hours of free agency (0:00), the situation in Philly, what the Haw...

The Ringer NBA Show Post-Draft Special

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Ringer’s draft mavens Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann convene the morning after the 2020 NBA draft to go over the top three ...

Rockets Hit a Wall and More Trade Rumors. Plus: Predraft Spectacular. | Group Chat

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Tjarks, and Rob are joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk about the latest trade scuttlebutt circulating on the internet about a potential Russell We...

The Trade Machine Is Whirring: CP3, Jrue, and Bogdan Are on the Move. Plus: Possible Draft Pick Trade-Ups | The Mismatch

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC run through the myriad gigantic after-dark trades that kept us all up last night, including Chris Paul to the Suns (1:27), Jrue Holiday ...

Chris Paul Is Headed to the Suns, James Harden Reportedly Requested a Trade, and More | Real Ones

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan joins Logan to briefly discuss Chris Paul being traded to the Phoenix Suns (0:01). Then Logan and Raja jump on to talk about the rumors abs...

The Rockets Are Burning Out Their Fuse. Plus: Sleeper Draft Picks with Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann. | The Mismatch

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get into the absolute dumpster fire raging in Houston right now with Westbrook forcing a trade and multiple role players expressing disc...

A "Plausible Eventual Possibility” With Nate Duncan | Group Chat

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks are joined by Nate Duncan to talk about recent reports from Kevin O’Connor that Russell Westbrook could be had in a trade an...

NBA 2020-2021 Season Dates Are Set. Plus: Where LaMelo Ball and Other Prospects Will Wind Up in the Draft | The Mismatch

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get into all the NBA news that’s broken over the past couple of days regarding the start of the 2020-2021 season (0:45) and where LaMe...

Austin Rivers on the NBA’s Return, Doc Rivers' Move From LA to Philly, and More | Real Ones

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back talking about the NBA’s plan to return to basketball December 22 (45:00). Then, Austin Rivers joins Logan to discuss the Roc...

NBA Tentatively Approves 2020-21 Season Plan. Plus: Draft Rumors With Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann | The Mismatch

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get into all the intricacies of Thursday’s tentative deal between the NBA and NBPA to start the 2020-21 season during the week of Chri...

Jrue Holiday Trade Rumors With Scott Kushner and the Knicks' Future With Mike Vorkunov | Group Chat

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Times-Picayune’s Scott Kushner joins Justin, Rob, and Tjarks to talk about this morning’s Jrue Holiday trade rumors (1:55). Then, The Athletic...

Season Start Date Negotiations Are Heating Up. Plus: Most Intriguing Players of the Week. | The Mismatch

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the developments in the debate over the start of the 2020-21 NBA season (1:00), then get into their intriguing free agents, retu...

The Nets Coaching Staff Grows and the NBA Draft Rumor Mill | Real Ones

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja discuss Mike D’Antoni being added to Steve Nash’s coaching staff (7:50). Then they discuss how much you can trust predraft rumors (...

The Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning. Plus: Draft Deep Dive With Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle Mann | The Mismatch

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC discuss the breaking news that Mike D’Antoni is headed to Brooklyn (0:00), plus Daryl Morey’s move to the 76ers’ front office (3:3...

The Daryl Morey Process Comes to Philly. Plus: The Warriors Have Reentered the Chat, With Anthony Slater | Group Chat

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin and Sixers fan Chris Ryan delve into the breaking news of the day: Daryl Morey signs a five-year deal with the 76ers (1:30). Then The Athletic’...

Most Intriguing Free Agents, Gainfully Employed Players, and Draft Picks | The Mismatch

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get together to chat about developments in the ongoing negotiation over when the next NBA season will start (1:20). Then they get into t...

Bubble Basketball, LeBron vs. Kawhi, Duncan vs. AD, and More With Danny Green | Real Ones

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are joined by three-time NBA champion Danny Green to talk about what it was like to play and win in the bubble, playing with LeBron and...

How Will Stan Van Gundy Fit With the Pelicans? Plus: NBA Mailbag | The Mismatch

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC are back analyzing the Stan Van Gundy hire in New Orleans (1:20) and answering your mailbag questions about the draft, offseason team bu...

Road to a Brighter Future: Pacers, Suns, and Pelicans Offseason Moves | Group Chat

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

J. Kyle Mann joins Justin, Rob, and Tjarks to talk about the offseason for a few of the more underappreciated teams, including the Pacers’ new head ...

Three Things to Look Forward to in the NBA Offseason | The Mismatch

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC start off by discussing when the next NBA season should start, then they each get into their top three things to look forward to during ...

The Lakers’ Ceiling, Clippers Rumors, Plus Raja’s 2007 WCF Experience | Real Ones

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja get into what the Lakers’ ceiling could look like (9:59), all the suspect rumors coming out about Kawhi and the Clippers and what the...

Daryl Morey Resigns From the Rockets, Ty Lue Promoted at the Clippers, Plus: NBA Mailbag | The Mismatch

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC get into the hiring of Ty Lue as head coach of the Clippers and Daryl Morey’s resignation from the Rockets (0:35). Then they dig into ...

Officially the Offseason: Coaching Carousel, Team Building, and the Draft for Dummies | Group Chat

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks are joined by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor to talk head coaching rumors (0:39) and potential offseason moves for teams arou...

How Will the NBA Adapt to the Lakers’ Successful Style of Play? | The Mismatch

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC in a post-Finals glow discuss why there’s no asterisk on this championship (0:32), the future of this Lakers team and how the rest of ...

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are the 2020 NBA Champions | Real Ones

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja go live right after LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA championship to talk about Game 6 and how this win impacts...

The Heat Stay Alive in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with Bill Simmons | The Mismatch

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC go live after the Heat outlast the Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with special guest Bill Simmons.  Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin ...

Lakers Earn NBA Finals Game 4 Win Over Heat | Group Chat

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks convene right after the tight and scrappy Game 4 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Lakers’ win to go up 3-1 in the series ...

Can Miami Make the 2020 NBA Finals Even More Interesting? | The Mismatch

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC talk about Miami’s win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals (3:07), what to look for in Game 4 (18:54), and whether they think that Miami has ...

Jimmy Butler Reigns As the Heat Take Game 3 of the NBA Finals | Real Ones

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja convene right after Game 3 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Lakers’ meltdown and Jimmy Butler’s unreal 40-point triple-double (0...

Lakers Go Up 2-0 on the Heat in NBA Finals, Plus: Doc Rivers to Philadelphia | The Mismatch

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Verno and KOC convene after the Lakers beat the Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals to talk about this Lakers roster and whether the Heat have a chance a...

The Lakers Look Unbeatable: NBA Finals Game 1 Postgame

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Kevin O'Connor break down a tumultuous Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angles Lakers and Miami Heat, which the ...

The 7 Most Interesting Questions About the NBA Finals | Group Chat

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Rob, and Tjarks attempt to answer the seven most interesting questions about this season’s thrilling Lakers vs. Heat NBA Finals, including w...

The Unexpected and Unpredictable Lakers vs. Heat NBA Finals, Plus: Doc Rivers Is “Out” With the Clippers | The Mismatch

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Kevin discuss Adrian Wojnarowski’s latest bomb that Doc Rivers is “out” with the Clippers organization (0:39), Game 6 of the Eastern C...

Miami Heat Overcome the Celtics to Face the Lakers in the NBA Finals | Real Ones

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s newly dubbed 'Real Ones,' Logan and Raja discuss Miami’s monster victory over the Celtics in Game 6 to win the Eastern Conference final...

The Lakers Squeak Out a Win, Plus: Holding Out for a Herro, and the Bulls’ Future With Donovan | The Mismatch

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Kevin get together to talk about the Lakers’ narrow win over the Nuggets to go up 3-1 in the Western Conference finals (1:22), the superst...

Nuggets Smoke the Lakers and Playing Coaching Matchmaker with Mike Trudell | Group Chat

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lakers.com's Mike Trudell joins Justin, Jon, and Rob to go over the Lakers’ loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals to the Nuggets (0:34), m...

Don’t Count the Nuggets Out, Hayward’s Importance, and Awards Voting Hysteria | The Mismatch

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor cover the Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference finals (1:06), the importance of Gordon Hayward to the Celtics’ succes...

The Lakers Are … Inevitable, the Celtics Get Their Heads in the Game, and the Wubble Is in Jeopardy

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan and Raja are back Monday morning discussing the inevitability of the Lakers-Nuggets series (5:18), whether awards snubs motivate star players (1...

Celtics Can’t Take the Heat in Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 Loss | The Mismatch

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Heat beat the Celtics to go up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals, and Chris and Kevin got together after the game to talk about the Celtics’ ...

Clippers Gonna Clip, Nuggets Kill Them With Joy, and Bam Goes the Dynamite with Ben Golliver | Group Chat

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Verrier, Jonathan Tjarks, and Rob Mahoney are joined by The Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to decompress from the dopamine overdose of the Nu...

The Keys to Clippers vs. Nuggets and Celtics vs. Heat and the Future for the Raptors and Rockets | The Mismatch

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the importance of Kawhi Leonard and Nikola Jokic in Game 7 of the Clippers-Nuggets series (0:43) and what to...

Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Clippers? Not the Nuggets. | Real Ones

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell hop on during this basketball-less Monday to figure out who’s to blame for the Clippers’ less-than-expected performanc...

Instant Reaction: Boston Wins Game 7 and Heat vs. Celtics Preview

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O'Connor and Logan Murdock hop on right after Celtics-Raptors Game 7 to share their instant reactions (00:11) as well as a very early preview of...

Rockets in Retrograde: Lakers Punish Houston in Game 4 | The Mismatch

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the Rockets’ abysmal showing against the Lakers in Game 4 and what potential moves the team might make in ...

The Bucks Stop Here, What's Next for Billy Donovan, and Playoff Rondo Manifests | Group Chat

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin, Jonathan, and Rob are joined by Ethan Strauss of The Athletic to discuss what the Bucks can do to move forward from a disappointing loss in th...

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 through the round, starting with a surprisingly competi...

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 Westbrook plays in swinging Rockets games (2:48), whe...

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 Celtics to stay in their second-round series (1:51),...

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-year head-coaching deal and keeping interim head c...

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 between the Nuggets and the Jazz in Game 7 and what...

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 Rockets' embarrassing Game 6 collapse against the Ok...

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 Murray in the Jazz-Nuggets series (5:22), what mov...

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 players’ strike and how professional sports can lead ...

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 Wednesday's games as a result of the player strike ...

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 between the Clippers and the Mavs, including the drama s...

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 the ropes (28:37), and the already-concluded series ...

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 when it comes to the top franchise building blo...

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 series in the playoffs (24:07). Hosts: Chris Verno...

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 Lakers' woes against the Portland Trail Blazers in Ga...

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 performance that still couldn’t save the Jazz (2:42...

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 games (09:18). Logan also debates Raja on his take ab...

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 for their next matchup against the Memphis Grizzli...

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 the downer of a time the 76ers are having and how ...

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 to make the Philadelphia 76ers' roster fit together...

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 showing against the 76ers (00:41). They also talk ...

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 Orlando bubble (11:58), New York basketball (25:13), ...

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 Suns’ surprising run (17:54), and the jockeying...

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 Blazers barn burner and the return of Carmelo Antho...

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 the 8-seed (13:26), the micro-ball Rockets (23:40),...

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 the kind of play they are seeing inside the bubble (...

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 Jazz-Pelicans (32:51). Then, they preview the week...

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 City while on leave from the Orlando campus (21:30)...

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) before answering a few questions from you, the lis...

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 players in the Orlando bubble (2:08). Then, we break ...

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 previously stating he’d be out for the year (4:16). T...

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 mild symptoms while away from the team. What will th...

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 Booker to discuss player exploitation in the NCAA, hi...

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 additions for fringe playoff teams (2:11). Then, we open ...

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 respective NBA careers (8:15), Black fatherhood (22:29), Vi...

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 injury he’s been dealing with this season. What...

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 season before locking in the playoff matchups (10:30...

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 the season’s restart, we discuss whether our view...

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 much of anything from players on social media since...

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 league returns in Orlando (2:00), before revisiti...

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 play—amid the COVID-19 pandemic and continued so...

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 about how comfortable they will be about staying in th...

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 happens in the interim. We discuss the NBA’s ev...

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 the league’s plan to return with eight regular-...

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 line with nationwide protests over the last week—...

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 about the state of our nation, how we got here as a co...

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 floated by the league earlier this week (1:56). Then,...

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 group stage for the 2020 playoffs. Could this draw ...

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 playing and coaching career and the legacy he leaves ...

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 Trump about the return of the NBA, Jazz wing Bojan Bo...

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 Fennessey break down the key takeaways and share their ov...

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 players would feel compelled to complete the regul...

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 Association and commissioner Adam Silver (1:17). Kev...

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 'The Last Dance' and explore what went into making ...

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 to bring basketball back this summer (1:42). Then...

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 look at and assess multisport athletes, and how a p...