Verno and Jacoby are back as they continue to discuss the evolving story about Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and Aspiration. Also, they detail how commissioner Adam Silver has mishandled the Clippers situation and his backtracking comments after calling the NBA a "highlights-based sport." Next, they discuss the latest with Jonathan Kuminga and debate whether he’ll start the season with the Warriors or somewhere else before shifting their attention to the latest war of words between Patrick Beverley and Trae Young. The guys finish out the episode with some rapid-fire news from around the league.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(00:48) Even more evidence surrounding Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and Aspiration
(18:15) Adam Silver on the Clippers mess and backtracking his "highlights" league comments
(24:36) Latest on Jonathan Kuminga
(35:58) Patrick Beverley vs. Trae Young
(46:19) Confidence level of an in-shape Joel Embiid with the Sixers
(48:09) Michael Malone full time at ESPN
(49:05) NBC is placing sideline reporters closer to team benches
(52:39) Should the Knicks retire Carmelo Anthony’s number?
(56:30) How many movies do you think you’ve seen 10 times?

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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