The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby return ahead of the trade deadline to discuss the latest news and rumors around the league, beginning with the latest report that James Harden and the Clippers are working on a trade to send him out of Los Angeles. They then go through the latest surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and debate which of the reported teams is most likely to acquire him. Next, the guys ask six questions ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(00:46) James Harden and the Clippers are reportedly working on a trade before the deadline(13:54) Giannis trade talks are heating up(24:10) What would you tell Jon Horst (Bucks GM) to prioritize in any Giannis trade?(33:11) Ja Morant's trade outlook(51:00) LeBron James, Lakers reportedly ready to move on from one another(46:23) Players with expiring contracts who could possibly be traded(53:35) Which player do you not want to see traded?(55:59) Which player do you want to see traded the most?(58:08) Which team that has no chance of contending needs a win-now move?(1:01:43) Best move to make for a team to contend next year(1:07:15) Realistic but hilarious trades that could happen(1:08:32) What non-NBA trade would you make? Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally requested a trade from the Bucks. They debate whether he’ll be moved by next week, the rumored deals, and whether the Bucks will choose to do right by Giannis. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:05) Giannis finally requests a trade from the Bucks (31:10) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week (42:10) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week (47:27) No. 2 loves of the week (53:55) No. 2 loathes of the week (01:03:00) No. 3 loves of the week (01:12:38) No. 3 loathes of the week

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Brian Waters, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Verno and Jacoby are back as they share 10 things they are keeping an eye on. They discuss who could be possibly moved by next week’s trade deadline, the seeding in the West, Flagg vs. Kon, the 2026 draft class, Jayson Tatum’s eventual return, and so much more. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:58) Who could move at the trade deadline? (14:45) What is going on with the Toronto Raptors? (21:15) Which teams could rise in the West? (27:29) Outlook for the six and seven seed in the West (30:27) Will there be any more head coaching changes? (36:04) Rookie of the Year race with Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel (40:01) 2026 draft class balling out (48:17) What happens with the Lakers next season? (57:24) Netflix stock and Styrofoam cups Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Verno and Jacoby return as they briefly recap some of Thursday night’s action, including the Sixers beating the Rockets in OT, the Magic’s disappointing season, and yet another blow to the Warriors in their loss to the Mavs. Next, the guys into their loves and loathes from the previous week.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (03:12) Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid lift Sixers past Rockets in OT (07:05) The disappointing Magic season continues after a blowout loss to the Hornets (09:52) Warriors lose another player to injury in loss to the Mavs (14:05) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week (20:39)Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week (30:22) No. 2 loves of the week (37:47) No. 2 loathes of the week (44:00) No. 3 loves of the week (56:40) No. 3 loathes of the week

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Brian Waters, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Verno and Jacoby react to the breaking news from last night that Warriors player Jimmy Butler is out for the season after tearing his ACL in the win against the Heat. They debate what the Warriors can do to try salvage the rest of the season, what they will do with Jonathan Kuminga now that Jimmy is injured, and the franchise’s outlook with Steph Curry. Next, the guys share eight things that they care about, including the Knicks, Anthony Edwards vs. Victor Wembanyama, All-Star starters, and so much more. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:38) Jimmy Butler tears ACL in Warriors' win vs. Heat (16:36) Thing no. 1 we care about: The Knicks (28:37) Thing no. 2 we care about: Ja Morant (40:58) Thing no. 3 we care about: The certified top team in each conference (46:37) Thing no. 4 we care about: All-Star starters announced (50:02) Thing no. 5 we care about: Anthony Edwards vs. Victor Wembanyama(50:02) Thing no. 6 we care about: Surging January teams (53:00) Thing no. 7 we care about: What happens next with Steph Curry and LeBron James? (58:28) Thing no. 8 we care about: NBA Europe and PIF (the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia) Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto
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