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The Mismatch

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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.

#395

The Mid Warriors, LeBron’s Future, and Embiid’s Recovery. Plus: What’s Going On With the Celtics?

With Verno out, Big Wos joins Jacoby on today’s episode as they go through last night’s NBA games, starting off with the Warriors' loss to the Cavs, which saw Steph Curry call his team "average" (01:36). They then move on to the Sixers' win and debate whether Joel Embiid is finally finding his stride and also why Nikola Jokic has been key for Russell Westbrook’s resurgence in Denver (10:10). After debating Jimmy Butler’s future with the Heat, the guys share why the Amen Thompson–Tyler Herro scuffle is actually good for the league (24:36). Next, they discuss Mike Brown’s firing as head coach of the Kings and debate how much influence De’Aaron Fox had in the decision to let Brown go (30:19). The guys discuss what impact Dorian Finney-Smith could have on the Lakers before shifting their attention to LeBron’s comments about how he could play another five to seven years if he really wanted to (36:14). Last, the debate whether the Celtics' recent struggles are anything to be worried about and whether Wemby’s chess meetup in New York last week was inauthentic (47:39). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: David Jacoby and Wosny Lambre Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:35

Yesterday

#394

Exhilarating Christmas Day Games and Three Gifts From the Season. Plus: Does Anyone Really Want Jimm...

Verno and Jacoby go through the Christmas Day slate of NBA games and react to each one, starting with the epic thriller between the Lakers and Warriors (01:48). They then move on to discuss the Sixers' performance in their win over the Celtics, as well as Victor Wembanyama’s huge game in a loss to the Knicks (24:33). Also, can the Mavs be competitive without Luka (41:31)? Lastly, the guys share three gifts from the season so far (53:17). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Dec 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:41

26 Dec 2024

#393

Are the Bucks Back? Plus: KAT’s Homecoming, Draymond’s Dud, and More Things We Love and Loath.

Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss the Grizzlies' rout of the Warriors and Zach LaVine’s efficient season so far before they dive into this week's loved and loathed teams (08:35), players (25:28), and things of the week (47:21). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Dec 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:43

20 Dec 2024

#392

Boring Superstars, Schroder to the Warriors, NBA Cup Preview, and Who Would Want Zion?

Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss some of Monday night’s NBA action before previewing Tuesday night’s NBA Cup final between the Thunder and Bucks (01:00). They then break down Dennis Schröder’s potential impact with the Warriors after they traded for him over the weekend, the Sixers' nightmare season, and debate which team would want Zion Williamson (18:40). Next, the guys each share four things to mention as we near the end of 2024 (34:54). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [http://www.rg-help.com/www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/www.rg-help.com) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:22

17 Dec 2024

#391

The Lackluster Knicks, Jimmy’s Troll Job, Love for Suggs, and the Farmer Garner

Verno and Jacoby discuss Jimmy Butler’s agent calling out Shams Charania’s reporting, Bronny James's road G League debut, and more (01:07). They then shift their focus to the teams (15:35), players (33:36), and things (51:00) that they love and loathe from this week in the NBA, including Trae Young’s dice celly, the Warriors, and Dairy Bird.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:40

13 Dec 2024

#390

Is Jokic Having the Greatest Season Ever? Plus: Best Outcome for the NBA Cup, Who Could Be This Year...

Verno and Jacoby briefly go through Monday night's Knicks win over the Raptors, Nikola Jokic’s absolute monster season so far, and the recent news about a new possible league in Europe (01:06). Next, the guys have five questions about the NBA this season, including the best possible outcome for the NBA Cup, and their first thought when thinking about Chris Paul, who just passed Jason Kidd for the NBA's all-time assist record (20:12). They then discuss the latest trade rumors involving Brandon Ingram, Jimmy Butler, and more (01:01:48). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:11

10 Dec 2024

#389

The Depressing Lakers, Trae Vs. NY, and Our Loves and Loathes of the Week

Verno and Jacoby discuss Ja Morant’s ejection, Jonathan Kuminga’s performance in the Warriors win, and their excitement for the knockout stage of the NBA Cup next week (01:12). They then dive into the teams (11:20), players (31:40), and things (42:18) they loved and loathed this week. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

58 MINS

58:31

06 Dec 2024

#388

The Mismatch Awards! Plus: Is the NBA Cup Difficult to Follow?

Verno and Jacoby share their thoughts on the NBA Cup and debate whether the point-differential system is making it hard to follow along (04:08). With a quarter of the season done, the guys debut The Mismatch Awards! But instead of the typical awards, the guys discuss their best and worst teams (13:41), players (28:42), quotes (45:04), and moments (01:00:31) of the season so far. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:08

03 Dec 2024

#387

Things We Can’t Believe This Season. Plus: Star Players Return From Injury, Ivey’s Rise, and Life Ou...

Verno and Jacoby discuss Jaden Ivey’s performance this season after his game-winning shot against the Raptors last night and the Pistons' future with Ivey and Cade Cunningham (00:40). They also discuss the Knicks blowing out the Nuggets as well as the return of Kristaps Porzingis and Ja Morant. Next, the guys each share four things that they can’t believe about the NBA season so far (28:17). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:35

26 Nov 2024

#386

Heliocentric Franz, Knecht on Fire, Inconsistent Wolves, and More Things We Loved and Loathed

Verno and Jacoby discuss the messy situation in Philadelphia with the Sixers (01:04), their thoughts on the new All-Star format, and Franz Wagner’s performance in last night's Magic win against the Lakers (19:02). They then dive into this week’s loved and loathed teams (31:07), players. (50:55) and things (01:03:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:16

22 Nov 2024

#385

Can the Cavs Stay Undefeated? Plus: 'Inside the NBA' Lives, AD's Offense, the Great Barrier Thief, a...

Verno and Jacoby discuss some of the scores from Monday night and share their excitement about the Cavs-Celtics NBA Cup game later tonight (01:12). Can the Cavs make it 16-0 to start the season? They also discuss the continuation of ‘Inside the NBA’ next season on ESPN and their hope for the same type of show as always, even though it's on a different network (15:13). Next, the guys each share three surprises from this season so far, including Anthony Davis's brilliant offensive season, buying into the NBA Cup, and more (25:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Nov 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:06

19 Nov 2024

#384

A Crisis in Dallas? Plus: Magic’s Defensive Prowess, Cling Kong, and Mikal’s Big Apple Struggles.

Verno and Jacoby discuss the big games this week from Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo and briefly debate whose game was bigger (02:05). They then go into the teams (09:03), players (37:02), and things (58:06) they loved and loathed for the week.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:42

15 Nov 2024

#383

The 10 Most Real Things in the NBA

Verno and Jacoby discuss how disappointed they are with the growing number of injuries around the league (01:25). They then each share five things that they believe is true so far this NBA season (13:41). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:34

12 Nov 2024

#382

Sabonis Appreciation, Bleak Lakers, Wemby’s Poor Shooting, and Why Booing Is Fun

Verno and Jacoby open up the show by discussing Tyrese Maxey’s injury (01:12) and the abundance of injuries that have already occurred in the league before diving into this week’s loved and loathed teams (10:23), players (35:20), and things (56:43).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Nov 2024

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:47

08 Nov 2024

#381

Positive Perspectives for Each Team in the NBA

Verno and Jacoby go through each game from Monday night's slate of action, as they both share one positive view for all 30 teams in the league. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit [ www.rg-help.com] (http://www.rg-help.com/) to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Nov 2024

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:23