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The Ringer

Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.

The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby return as they briefly discuss the Grizzlies completely dominating the Kings, Tyrese Maxey’s continued ascension into superstardom, as well as how impressive the Spurs looked without their top players. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from this past week in the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:35) What’s next for the Kings after getting blown out by the Grizzlies? (08:13) Sixers beat Bucks as Maxey's ascension continues (14:48) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week (22:39) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week (32:06) No. 2 loves of the week (38:43) No. 2 loathes of the week (46:19) No. 3 loves of the week (52:26) No. 3 loathes of the week (01:02:07) No. 4 loves of the week (01:05:36) No. 4 loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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The Wemby-less Spurs Impress, Derik Queen and the Young Pels, and What's Going On With LaMelo Ball?

Verno and Jacoby recap the Monday night slate of NBA action before sharing six early surprises from the season so far. 

 

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:56) Jalen Duren fuels the Pistons' 10th straight win (05:00) Multiple Raptors step up to beat the Hornets for their eighth win in nine games (10:08) The Bulls hold off Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets (14:13) Giannis hurt in the Bucks' loss to the Cavs (16:53) Heat survive, as the Knicks can't complete a comeback (20:05) The Sixers rally behind Tyrese Maxey’s 39 points to beat the Clippers (23:31) The Wolves blow out the shorthanded Mavs (28:02) Early-season surprise no. 1: Historical perspective on Willie Green's firing (32:05) Early-season surprise no. 2: How bad the Clippers are (39:26) Early-season surprise no. 3: Steph Curry is still the most exciting player in the NBA at age 37 (43:56) Early-season surprise no. 4: Abundance of star player trade rumors (49:32) Early-season surprise no. 5: The Raptors have the second-best bench in the NBA (52:12) Early-season surprise no. 6: Total Thunder domination and draft assets The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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Early-Season Surprises: Steph Remains Electric, the Feel-Good Raptors, and the Elderly Clippers

Verno and Jacoby are back as they dive directly into their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA. 

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(03:07) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week(16:06) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week(21:38) No. 2 loves of the week(24:19) No. 2 loathes of the week(32:45) No. 3 loves of the week(41:30) No. 3 loathes of the week(43:58) No. 4 loves of the week(53:31) No. 4 loathes of the week(01:05:38) No. 5 loves of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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The Zero Hangover Thunder, Steph Leaves Under Armour, and Jokic’s Otherworldly Performances

Verno and Jacoby are back as they break down Monday's slate of NBA games and discuss what was one of the most exciting nights of NBA basketball in a long time. They also discuss the Mavs' inevitable decision to fire GM Nico Harrison. Next, the guys share six observations from the NBA season after the first games of the season. 

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (02:50) Desmond Bane’s buzzer-beater lifts the Magic past the Blazers (04:50) Pistons win again in OT after Cade Cunningham’s career night (10:25) The Heat survive the Cavs in OT after a wild back-and-forth game (17:22) The Spurs rally past the Bulls behind Victor Wembanyama's 18 points in the fourth quarter (28:54) Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks edge past Cooper Flagg and the Mavs (42:25) Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle lead the Wolves past the Jazz (44:04) The Mavs announce Nico Harrison’s firing (47:24) Grayson Allen hits a Suns franchise record of 10 3-pointers in the Suns' win over the Pelicans (50:31) The Clippers fall to the Hawks for their fifth straight loss(53:22) Observation no. 1: Is a Ja Morant trade best for all parties involved? (01:08:36) Observation no. 2: Expect several new All-Stars (01:13:23) Observation no. 3: The Rockets are the best watch in the NBA (01:16:37) Observation no. 4: Do early-season victories matter? (01:23:32) Observation no. 5: The Amazon studio show might be on to something (01:28:30) Observation no. 6: The East is more open than we thought 

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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Best NBA Night Ever? Plus: Mavs Fire Nico Harrison and Six Observations on the NBA Season So Far.

Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the latest injury update on LeBron James before diving right into their loves and loathes from this past week. 

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:37) LeBron James injury update (05:44) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week (22:45) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week (32:17) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 2 loves of the week (39:12) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 2 loathes of the week (43:54) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 3 loves of the week (53:56) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 3 loathes of the week (58:02) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 4 loves of the week (01:07:29) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 4 loathes of the week (01:13:00) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 5 loves of the week (01:20:17) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 5 loathes of the week 

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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Mitchell’s '2K' Motivation, Thompson Twins Thriving, Diverse Offenses, and Wemby Struggles

Verno and Jacoby return to recap what was seemingly revenge night across the league yesterday. They discuss Myles Turner’s return to Indiana, Deandre Ayton taking control for the Lakers with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both out, the latest on Ja Morant, and more. They next ask six questions about the NBA season so far.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(02:00) Myles Turner returns to Indiana, and Giannis beats the buzzer to win 117-115(10:45) Norman Powell and the Heat edge out the Clippers 120-119(12:26) Deandre Ayton dominates in his return to Portland as the Lakers beat the Blazers 123-115(15:02) What is going on with the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant?(27:30) The Jazz steal a win against the Celtics(29:45) A Knicks vibe check(34:48) Should we take the Lakers seriously?(41:39) Is it time we recalibrate the Bulls?(46:40) Where do the Pelicans go from here?(52:16) How much more does Pablo Torre know?(58:02) Can the Rockets stay this hot offensively?(01:05:16) What was Lester Jones thinking?

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan AndersonSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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Monday Night Revenge Games, Good-Vibe Lakers, Steve Ballmer Is Being Sued, and Just How Good Are the Bulls?

Verno and Jacoby return as they recap the Thursday night slate of games, which included a Bucks win without Giannis, the Spurs and Thunder remaining undefeated, and the Magic finally ending their losing streak. Next, the guys go through their loves and loathes from this week in the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch (02:43) Thursday night recap (24:25) Verno's and Jacoby’s loves (53:06) Verno's and Jacoby’s loathes Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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No Problems Without Giannis for the Bucks, Wemby’s Vengeance Tour, and Despising ‘MJ: Insights to Excellence’

Verno and Jacoby are back after the first week of the NBA season. They go through Monday’s slate of games, discussing the Sixers' new window with Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe, the abundance of 40- and 50-point games to start the season, Verno’s reaction to watching Cedric Coward, Austin Reaves shining while playing without Luka Doncic, and more. Next, the guys share their possible overreactions from the first week of the season.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(0:58)The Sixers stay undefeated against the Magic(8:43) Lauri Markkanen drops 51 as the Jazz beat the Suns(10:45) Four Warriors score 20-plus points in the win against the Grizzlies(14:50) The Cedric Coward experience(23:42) Cooper Flagg injured in loss to Thunder(26:52) Austin Reaves shines without Luka Doncic(30:40) Victor Wembanyama continues his dominant play in a win against the Raptors(35:40) Possible overreaction no. 1: The Heat will be good(42:55) Possible overreaction no. 2: The Warriors are the 'Inside the NBA' of the NBA(49:15)) Possible overreaction no. 3: Overconsumed with consuming a scandal(55:10) Possible overreaction no. 4: The Nuggets' best offseason acquisition was Jamal Murray(58:00) Possible overreaction no. 5: Victor Wembanyama is already the most dominant player in the NBA(1:02:40) Possible overreaction no. 6: Jaylen Brown should be punished(1:07:40) Possible overreaction no. 7: Tyrese Maxey is the next superstar(1:09:12) Possible overreaction no. 8: Not worried about the Pacers(0:11:10) Possible overreaction no. 9: This will be the craziest scoring-output season of all time(1:15:25) Possible overreaction no. 10: Seeing Draymond Green struck by lightning will be awesome

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Tucker TashjianSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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The Sixers New Window, Cedric Coward Experience, And Possible Overreactions

Verno and Jacoby return to recap the absolutely amazing start of the NBA season. They also discuss Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones getting arrested as a part of an investigation related to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. Next, it's the return of Verno and Jacoby’s loves and loathes from the first week of the NBA season.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch(02:29) Thunder 2-0 after back-to-back double OT wins(09:20) Warriors survive OT thriller against Nuggets(20:16) Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and the NBA gambling scandal(38:24) Verno and Jacoby’s loves(01:06:35) Verno and Jacoby’s loathes

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducer: Jessie LopezSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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Steph Says Night-Night to the Nuggets, Youth Sport Knicks, Gambling Scandal, and Our Loves and Loathes

The season is finally here! Verno and Jacoby give you their previews for the upcoming season by going through each conference to predict the final standings, awards, Finals matchups, and more!

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch(03:13) NBC announces Michael Jordan’s role for their NBA broadcast(06:00) Eastern Conference Preview: Top six teams(23:10) Eastern Conference Preview: Play-in and bottom teams(42:10) Western Conference Preview: Top six teams(01:01:17) Western Conference Preview: Play-in and bottom teams(01:10:30) Award Predictions: Who we want to win instead of who will actually win

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan AndersonSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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2025-26 NBA Season Preview: The Wide-Open East, Can KD make a Difference With Houston, and Are the Warriors Any Good?

Verno and KOC are back talking about the best games from this past week of basketball, starting with Bulls-Raptors and the question of whether the Bulls can sustain their current success (0:45) and Celtics-Hornets and how fantastic Ish Smith has been for Charlotte (7:45). Then they discuss the rule changes that have resulted in far less free throws for one James Harden (14:15), the incredible dunks from Jaylen Brown, Lauri Markkanen, and more (24:51), and Danny Ainge’s comments to Kendrick Perkins solidifying his commitment to Jaylen Brown (32:30). Finally, they take a look at some of the young guys who are popping off the screen early, including Jalen Green (35:24), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (39:15), and Ja Morant (44:00).
Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor
Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall
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Ja Morant Is the Most Fun Player to Watch in the NBA. Plus, Rule Changes and the Bulls’ Possibly Unsustainable Success.

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