The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby are back, as they discuss the blockbuster trade between the Hornets and Timberwolves that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Naz Reid to Charlotte. They take a look at the trade from both sides, debate whether either team is finished making moves and if the trade will inspire LaMelo to take his game to a different level. Next, Verno shares his absolute excitement for Isaiah Stewart’s arrival in Memphis, whether or not the Celtics will actually trade Jaylen Brown, and the surprising lack of a market for Ja Morant. Also, the rumors of Kawhi Leonard being open to signing an extension with a former team, and the Lakers absolutely needing to sign Austin Reaves to the max contract.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(2:17) Hornets get a fresh start, trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves

(19:51) Tim Connelly takes another big swing with acquiring LaMelo Ball and trading away fan favorite Naz Reid

(23:47) Pistons trade Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies

(32:40) Will the Celtics actually trade Jaylen Brown?

(39:27) Where is the market for Ja Morant?

(48:02) Is Kawhi Leonard going back to the Spurs or Raptors

(49:58) Was it smart for the Lakers to give Austin Reaves a max contract?

(58:59) Second-round draft recap

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Verno and Jacoby react to the first round of the NBA draft, beginning with Verno’s thoughts on the Grizzlies drafting Cameron Boozer and a debate on whether Ja Morant will get traded at all. They then dive into the rest of the top 10 picks. They also discuss how college basketball has evolved when it comes to scouting for the NBA, the lack of surprises and shocking moments from the first round, and how the new anti-tanking rules will affect future drafts. Next, the long-awaited return of the Prospector, who shares the picks he did not like from the first round and which players he likes heading into tonight’s second round.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(3:58) Is Ja Morant staying in Memphis?

(6:41) Verno on the Grizzlies drafting Cameron Boozer

(10:36) Reactions to the Nets drafting Mikel Brown Jr. and the Kings drafting Darius Acuff Jr.

(16:14) Why we'll have fewer draft "busts" now

(26:17) No surprises or shocking draft picks

(32:08) How will the new anti-tanking rules affect the draft going forward?

(40:13) The Spurs are loading up around Wemby

(53:54) The Prospector returns

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Verno and Jacoby return to discuss everything that went down during yesterday’s Knicks championship parade, including all the wild viral moments. The guys then turn the page to next week’s NBA draft and discuss how the top four could go. They also debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo will finally get traded, where will LeBron James sign, and other potential moves leading up to the draft.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(00:23) Jacoby details his experience going to the Knicks championship parade

(8:33) Viral parade moments

(17:29) Jalen Brunson’s parade speech

(23:17) New York was still popping hours after the parade

(27:07) Finals thoughts on Knicks championship

(28:55) NBA draft incoming

(30:41) AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson?

(41:28) The Prospector will return

(43:15) Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, and other potential offseason moves

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Verno and Jacoby return to celebrate the New York Knicks' first championship in more than 50 years. Jacoby describes his day leading up to Game 5 as well as the aftermath in the city. The guys also share 10 thoughts from the Knicks' Finals victory.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(2:36) Jacoby describes his day leading up to Game 5

(7:28) Hitting the New York streets after the Knicks' win

(14:46) Will Jalen Brunson remain underrated?

(21:13) Brunson is a wartime consigliere

(27:00) Comparing these Finals to the tortoise and the hare

(31:34) Shout-out to the Spurs

(33:38) Shout-out to Leon Rose and Worldwide Wes

(43:49) Can the Knicks run it all the way back to the Finals?

(47:04) How Brunson’s Finals performance impacts kids with overbearing fathers

(50:13) Hating Victor Wembanyama has gone mainstream

(55:48) The road map to a championship has solidified

(1:01:48) Let’s enjoy the Knicks winning the titleVisit

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The Knicks pulled off the impossible in Game 4 and are now one win away from their first championship in 53 years. Verno and Jacoby discuss just how the Knicks were able to beat the Spurs after being down 29 points. Jacoby recaps his night watching the game and his belief that the Knicks were always going to win, as well as the impact plays from both the Knicks and Spurs. They also briefly discuss their issues with Knicks celebrity row, why the Spurs aren’t playing Dylan Harper more, OG Anunoby’s block and game-winning tip-in, and their predictions for Game 5 on Saturday.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(2:32) Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history and take a 3-1 series lead

(11:21) Jose Alvarado’s impact on the Knicks' comeback

(24:38) What will be remembered more: De’Aaron Fox not running out the clock or Victor Wembanyama’s missed free throws?

(34:50) Jacoby still uneasy about the Knicks

(38:16) Why not more Dylan Harper?

(41:04) Knicks celebrity row issues

(49:08) OG Anunoby with the game of his life

(54:05) Josh Hart’s miss and Karl-Anthony Towns’s fingertip block

(57:50) Happy for Mike Breen

(1:09:43) Aftermath of Jacoby’s dislike for Wemby

(1:15:00) Game 5 predictions

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

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