The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby return as they react to Steve Ballmer’s statement accepting his punishment for the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers. They discuss what the expectations are for the Clippers next season as well as what impact Kawhi Leonard will have with the Raptors now that the trade has been made official. Next, they discuss Mark Williams’s surgery, Jalen Brunson hosting 'Saturday Night Live,' and the ongoing contract negotiations between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons. Lastly, the guys have three questions each, ranging from the impact of new head coaches to artificial intelligence.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(00:44) Steve Ballmer releases statement accepting his punishment for circumventing the salary cap

(9:41) Expectations for Raptors with Kawhi Leonard

(19:15) Mark Williams to miss several months after shoulder surgery

(21:01) Jalen Brunson hosting the season premiere of 'SNL'

(26:56) Jalen Duren and Detroit Pistons remain far apart in contract negotiations

(40:07) Are the Clippers wrong for giving Chris Paul’s no. 3 to Bradley Beal?

(44:25) Which team are you personally high on that probably won’t be good?

(48:48) Which new head coach will have a major impact next season?

(54:58) Reaction to Nikola Jokic’s comments about being a well known NBA player

(1:03:43) Which team do you know you will like more than the consensus?

(1:05:48) How long do we have until A.I. murders us all?

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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 discuss the NBA’s punishment on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. They then discuss Amen Thompson’s contract extension, Ben Simmons’s return to the league, and the latest with Jalen Duren. Next, the guys have five questions ahead of next season.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(00:41) League slams the hammer on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard

(17:11) Is the Kawhi Leonard signing the worst signing ever?

(21:39) Amen Thompson signs a five-year, $208 million contract extension with the Rockets

(25:50) Ben Simmons is back; signs a deal with the Kings

(30:00) Jalen Duren, Pistons remain apart in contract negotiations

(34:31) How many teams enter training camp with real championship expectations?

(42:34) Are the Lakers going to be better than they were last year?

(46:53) How will Giannis’s move to the Heat affect what Nikola Jokic could do with the Nuggets?

(51:43) Where do the Pistons rank among the rest of the Eastern Conference?

(54:22) Does Jacoby recommend driving across the country in a RV?

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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 to go through the players they are most looking forward to seeing in action with a new team. They break it all down by each selecting a star, a role player, a once-upon-a-time star, and an "I still believe in them" player. Then they discuss which star is most likely to win their first championship, which small offseason move will net the biggest result, and which scandal they care about the most going into the season. Also, they briefly discuss some of the recent signings around the league, the Wolves' ownership change, and Shaedon Sharpe’s injury.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(1:46) Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan sign with the Heat and Nuggets, respectively

(7:40) Timberwolves ownership change

(12:07) Shaedon Sharpe’s injury

(16:17) Star player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing

(19:52) Role player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing

(25:07) The once-upon-a-time star player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing

(31:00) The "I still believe in them" player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing

(40:49) Which star is most likely to win their first championship?

(46:19) Small offseason signing that will lead to big results

(53:07) Scandal they care about the most

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Verno and Jacoby are joined by The Athletic’s Dan Woike to help break down the entire Lakers situation. They discuss Mark Walter's shocking decision to sell the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the not-so-shocking Buss family drama since the Lakers were flipped by Walter, how the new ownership could affect Luka Doncic, and more. They also discuss how the Lakers' offseason acquisitions fit next to Luka, expectations for LeBron James on the Sixers, and Dan’s thoughts on the Clippers-Aspiration investigation.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(2:16) Initial reaction to the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner

(10:10) On Mark Walter and the changes he started implementing on the Lakers

(17:41) How does new ownership affect Luka Doncic?

(21:10) LeBron James leaving the Lakers to sign with the Sixers

(28:48) Explaining how a team governor role works

(38:17) Pros and cons from the Lakers' offseason

(48:34) Clippers-Aspiration investigation

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Guest: Dan Wokie

Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin

Social: Keith Fujimoto
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The NBA has finally released the schedule for the 2026-27 season, and Verno and Jacoby react by discussing the Christmas Day games, which team has a surprising amount of national TV games, debate who’ll get booed when returning to their former team, and more. Also, the guys share some of their fond memories of Russell Westbrook after he announced his retirement.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(00:23) NBA releases the full 2026-27 schedule

(3:41) Opening Day schedule

(10:51) Christmas Day schedule

(17:06) Nationally televised games

(32:13) Homecoming games

(39:02) Trying to make sense of the Lakers getting flipped by Mark Walter

(44:21) Can't-miss games of the season

(55:40) Happy retirement, Russell Westbrook

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin

Social: Keith Fujimoto
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