After dissecting the entire 2025-26 NBA schedule, Verno and Jacoby share 10 observations they have about the national TV breakdown, Michael Jordan's role on NBC, Rivals Week, late games on the East Coast, and more.
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(01:05) Observation no. 1: National TV partners and broadcast teams(10:38) Observation no. 2: How will NBC use Michael Jordan?(14:58) Observation no. 3: Teams and players the NBA is getting behind (and the ones they aren’t)(24:57) Observation no. 4: Last-day-of-the-season matchups(26:22) Observation no. 5: NBA Rivals Week(34:04) Observation no. 6: Late-season MVP matchups(37:41) Observation no. 7: Players returning to face their old teams(47:01) Observation no. 8: 11 p.m. East Coast games(48:40) Observation no. 9: Rookie watching(52:41) Observation no. 10: The dissemination of the Eastern Conference and strengthening of the Western Conference
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20 Questions About the Upcoming NBA Season
As we enter the dog days of summer, Verno and Jacoby bring 10 questions each about the upcoming NBA season. They go through everything from the recent string of contract extensions, Daryl Morey’s asterisk comments, LeBron James, Klay Thompson’s relationship with Megan Thee Stallion, Target Guy, and so much more.
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(01:18) Q1: Rank the recent extensions: Bridges, Luka, and Fox
(09:20) Q2: Which team do you think you will like more than others?
(12:30) Q3: Who will be the 3-seed in the East?
(17:40) Q4: Which rookie (not Flagg) do you want to watch the most?
(19:18) Q5: Craziest prediction that probably won't happen
(22:49) Q6: Daryl Morey is ____ for saying the people put an asterisk on the bubble title
(26:54) Q7: Which is more likely for OKC: 55 or 65 wins?
(29:00) Q8: Do you think ESPN pays attention to other broadcasts?
(34:43) Q9: How will LeBron's season play out?
(40:38) Q10: Could Jacoby's twins work the same job like the Thompson twins?
(46:41) Q11: Will Joel Embiid ever be Joel Embiid again?
(47:01) Q12: Which team in the West do you think will not be as good as people think?
(49:18) Q13: Will Klay and Megan Thee Stallion last until the end of the season?
(53:09) Q14: Which player do you want to see in person that you have not?
(54:39) Q15: Will the Blazers make the play-in?
(01:00:49) Q16: Who would you take the gamble on: Zion Williamson or LaMelo Ball?
(01:02:44) Q17: Which NBA players were the most relevant at the National Sports Collectors Convention?
(01:12:36) Q18: Who is the biggest football player in New York?
(01:14:16) Q19: Will "Target Guy" have a podcast by the end of the season
(01:15:18) Q20: Which player looks most wrong in their new uniform
(01:16:36) Issues with Verno's stay in New York
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NBA Summer Storylines: A Motivated Luka, Ja’s Joy, and Is LeBron Really Planning for 2026?
Verno and Jacoby discuss the new-look Luka Doncic that is featured in the latest edition of Men’s Health magazine. They debate what kind of impact a healthier Luka will make on the Lakers, the topics were not discussed in the article, as well as his surprise appearance at a Yankees game. Next, they take a deep dive on Nikola Jokic’s agent's cryptic photo with LeBron James and Maverick Carter, Verno explains why he expects a big bounce-back season from Ja Morant, and they debate where the remaining restricted free agents could possibly land. After, they discuss Billy Donovan’s contract extension with the Bulls, the anonymous Nets executive who says Michael Porter Jr. could lead the league in scoring next season, and Verno shares his experience staying at Jacoby’s apartment when he visited New York.
(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(2:15) Luka Dončić 2.0 Has Entered the Chat(17:40) Reaction to Jokic's Winning Horse(18:35) Breaking: Jokic's Brother is the GM of KK Joker(23:40) Reaction to Jokic's Winning Horse(25:40) LeBron and Maverick Carter's Yacht Meeting(33:15) Ja Morant's Nike World Tour(41:20) Restricted Free Agents Still Unsigned(50:05) Billy Donovan's Extension(54:00) MPJ "Might lead league in scoring" - Nets Executive(56:15) LaMelo Hot Cheeto Feet(58:50) Tyrese Haliburton's Proposal at Iowa St.(1:01:30) Verno's NYC Trip(1:24:05) Thanks for Watching!
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Post-Summer League Watch List: Teams That Deserve Our Attention (and Those That Don’t)
Verno and Jacoby congratulate the Charlotte Hornets on winning this year’s Summer League and briefly discuss why Nikola Jokic’s brother was still in Las Vegas watching a random game between the Grizzlies and Clippers. Next, the guys each share two teams that they want to see more of and less of after watching all of Summer League. Lastly, they discuss Chris Paul’s possible last run in a return to the Clippers, Marcus Smart signing with the Lakers, and Damian Lillard’s homecoming.
(0:00) Welcome To The Mismatch!(0:20) Kon Knueppel Leads Hornets Winning Summer League(2:15) Was Jokic's Brother Looking for Verno?(8:22) Teams We Want To See MORE(9:45) Verno: Utah Jazz(14:25) Jacoby: Atlanta Hawks(18:05) Verno: Charlotte Hornets(28:05) Jacoby: Dallas Mavericks(36:55) Teams We Want To See LESS(37:10) Verno: Miami Heat(41:55) Jacoby: Sacramento Kings(44:05) Verno: New Orleans Pelicans(48:35) Jacoby: Toronto Raptors(51:15) Chris Paul Returns To The Clippers!(57:00) Marcus Smart Signs with The Lakers(58:30) Dame Returns to Portland(1:03:20) Verno's Going to NYC
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Impressive Summer League Performances and the Legend of ‘Target Guy’
Verno and Jacoby recap this weekend’s action and buzz around Summer League. Verno shares the slights and sounds of being in Las Vegas for the event, from the vibes around Thomas & Mack Center, to watching Kelly Clarkson, and finding the elusive “Target guy” who predicted Cedric Coward will become the best player in this draft class. Next, the guys each share three players who impressed them over the weekend at Summer League. Then, the guys briefly discuss some of the news around the league including what the Lakers will do with LeBron James, Paul George’s latest surgery, Wemby's return, and more.
(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(0:25) Verno's Summer League Takeaways(5:05) Verno Met Jokic's Brother(10:05) Verno's Summer League Takeaways(18:15) Target Guy Met Verno In Vegas (Cedric Coward Prophet)(30:28) Verno's Summer League Takeaways(35:40) Favorite Summer League Player: Joan Beringer(42:00) Favorite Summer League Player: Tre Johnson(47:08) Favorite Summer League Player: Kyle Filipowski(52:00) Favorite Summer League Player: Drew Timme(54:40) Favorite Summer League Player: Ron Holland(57:50) Favorite Summer League Player: Yang Hansen(1:02:30) Reaction to The LeBron Drama(1:04:20) Joel Embiid + Paul George Health Updates(1:06:35) Wemby's Back to Training(1:09:10) MPJ: "Well, I'm Traded."(1;11:00) Love Island Finale Reaction
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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.
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