The Mismatch
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Recapping the Awesome NBA Knockout Round: Pacers Upset Celtics, Pelicans Stop the Beam
Verno and KOC discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s amazing performance as the Pacers defeat the Celtics to advance to the semifinals of the in-season tournament
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The NBA’s Biggest Surprises and Disappointments So Far, Plus an In-Season Tournament Preview
The guys also discuss KOC’s article detailing the need for the Warriors to reinvent themselves around Steph Curry
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Can Devin Booker Win MVP? Plus, KOC’s Power Rankings, the Surging Sixers, and True Contenders
Verno and KOC also discuss their concerns about the Detroit Pistons, whether CJ McCollum should come off the bench when he returns and the bad optics of the Josh Giddey investigation
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Thanksgiving Week Mismatch Mega-Pod
Verno and KOC go through last night’s in-season tournament play, covering the Pacers, the 76ers’ struggles, the Suns’ success, and more. Finally, with Thanksgiving tomorrow, the guys give out what they are most thankful for this NBA season!
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Are the Warriors Dead? Plus, the Loaded Celtics, Haliburton’s Ascent, and Detroit’s Breakdown.
Verno and KOC discuss Draymond Green’s suspension for choking Rudy Gobert, Kelly Oubre Jr.’s strange situation after he was (or wasn’t) hit by a car, and some of the things they like and dislike about the NBA season so far
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Maxey’s Rise, Steph Needs Help, and the Clippers’ Problems
Verno and KOC discuss a handful of teams whose stock is trending up, and which teams are trending down, covering the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, and more
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Does NBA Media Need to Do Better? Plus: That’s True, That Might Be True, Or That’s Ridiculous.
Plus, as the in-season tournament continues, Verno suggests an idea to help differentiate those games from the rest
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Harden’s Big “Meh” Debut, What the In-Season Tournament Is Missing, and Sophomore Check-ins
Verno and KOC discuss Monday’s slate NBA games, James Harden’s debut with the Clippers, before discussing the new in-season tournament and with college basketball starting up, the guys discuss which players to watch for this season.
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Will James Harden Be Happy With the Clippers? Plus, Early Winners and Losers of the Season.
There’s reason to worry about what Harden said in his L.A. Clipper intro
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James Harden Trade Reaction, Plus Second Impressions From the NBA Season So Far
Verno and KOC react to the Philadelphia 76ers sending James Harden to the Clippers for a handful of expiring contracts and picks
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Dame Time Debut, the Hardenless Sixers, and More First Impressions From Opening Week
Verno and KOC also talk star players already missing prime-time games, rookie debuts, their growing affection for the Orlando Magic, and so much more
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Giannis Extends With the Bucks, Grizzlies Options at Center, and NBA Season Predictions
Verno and KOC also discuss the contract extensions of Jalen McDaniels, Onyeka Okongwu, Josh Green, and Cole Anthony
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2023-24 Semi-Bold NBA Season Predictions
Verno and KOC also break down the news of assistant coach Terry Stott’s departure from Bucks, as well as the never-ending drama with James Harden
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Denver’s Dynasty Plans, Dame’s Debut, and NBA Preseason Observations
Plus, can Ben Simmons return to form as a defensive force?
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Wemby Vs. Chet, Loaded Suns, Bleak Mavs, and More Early Preseason Takeaways
Verno and KOC discuss their excitement for the upcoming season after watching Victor Wembanyama battle Chet Holmgren in the San Antonio Spurs’ preseason opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder
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Breaking Down Jrue to Boston, the Bright-Future Blazers, and the Sphere
Verno and KOC discuss how this trade will affect the Celtics, and KOC shares his experience at the U2 concert
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Damian Lillard Finally Traded, Set to Join Giannis and the Bucks
Verno and KOC talk recent trades and what they mean for all teams involved
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Eight Things to Look Forward to Entering the NBA Season
Verno and KOC also discuss the Toronto Raptors’ interest in Damian Lillard
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Who’s the Mystery Dame Team? Plus, Lakers Reloaded, and KOC’s Rising Sarr.
The guys also discuss which bigs will start for the Boston Celtics and why Malcolm Brogdon needs to put his big boy pants on
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Team USA’s World Cup Woes, KOC’s Franz Crush, and the NBA’s New Rest Rules
KOC also shares what he saw from the top prospects in Las Vegas after exhibition games between the G League Ignite against the Perth Wildcats
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Can SGA Make the Leap Next Season? Plus, Admiring All the Talent at the World Cup and the Lost Art of Rebounding.
Verno and KOC also chat about Noah Lyles’s "world champions" comments
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FIBA World Cup Takeaways, Luka’s MVP Odds, and the Bright Now Suns
Plus, the guys end the show by answering some of your emails
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World Cup Takeaways, Anthony Edwards’s Ascension, and Another NBA Investigation
Plus, talking about Team USA’s rising stars
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The James Harden Soap Opera, Broadcast Changes, and Cooper Flagg Reclassifies
Verno and KOC wonder what Harden’s future looks like in light of his comments on Daryl Morey
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AD’s New Bag, Paolo vs. Melo, and Is This the Hawks’ Last Chance With Trae?
Plus, the guys answer your mailbag questions about Cade Cunningham, Jeremy Sochan, and parenting
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The Summer ‘Mismatch’ Mailbag: Hyped Teams, and the Timberwolves’ Future
The guys discuss the in-season tournament, Matas Buzelis, Ja Morant, and so much more
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That’s True, That Might Be True, That’s Ridiculous: LIV NBA, 2024 Futures, and Player Empowerment
Verno and KOC have another rendition of everyone’s favorite game: That’s True, That Might Be True, That’s Ridiculous. They debate all the hottest topics in the NBA from Austin Rivers to Jaylen Brown to Kylian Mbappé and more
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Embiid’s Future, Summer League Standouts, and Lingering NBA Story Lines
Verno and KOC also debate why the Celtics haven’t extended Jaylen Brown yet
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Summer League Takeaways, Bright Futures, and the Dame-Harden Sagas
The guys discuss their expectations for Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr. next season
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The Wembanyama Experience, and Summer League Observations
Plus, will people care about the in-season tournament?
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Damian Lillard’s Demands, Free Agency Takeaways, and Summer League Preview
The guys cover the highlights of free agency, including updates about Jerami Grant, Kyle Kuzma, Austin Reaves, Dillon Brooks, and and more
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James Harden on the Move, Kyrie Irving’s Future, and the Next Bruce Brown
Verno and KOC also chat about the Kings’ decision to re-sign Harrison Barnes