Verno and Jacoby recap a few trades made before the deadline and discuss how the Jazz, Pacers, and Wizards made trades that set up their future. They also discuss how Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with their respective teams and what their offseasons could look like. They also dive into how this trade deadline impacted the future of the NBA.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(03:33) Pacers get Ivica Zubac, a perfect fit for Tyrese Haliburton
(11:04)The Wizards gave up nothing for Anthony Davis
(17:18) Grizzlies in full rebuild by sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah Jazz
(39:19)Jacoby feels the Warriors are fumbling Steph Curry’s twilight years
(40:58)The East is a four-team race, and it’s close, plus Philly
(49:48)Knicks acquire Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans
(1:00:35)The only team that could alter the playoffs is Cleveland
(1:07:00)Jacoby and Verno’s Super Bowl pick, prop bets, and the under

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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?
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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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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
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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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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)

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Verno and Jacoby return as they share the latest on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies before discussing their game against the Magic in Germany. They then go through the rest of the Thursday night slate of action as they discuss whether it's officially time to be concerned about the Rockets; the struggles of watching Karl-Anthony Towns on the Knicks; whether the Warriors will get anything in return for Jonathan Kuminga; the Pistons, who keep on rolling; Klay Thompson passing Damian Lillard on the all-time 3-point list; and more. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(01:05) Latest on Ja Morant
(17:10) Magic beat Grizzlies in Germany
(21:53) KD struggles in the Rockets' loss to the Thunder
(28:31) LaMelo Ball and Hornets run out Lakers at home
(30:46) The Warriors beat the Knicks at home. What can Golden State get for Jonathan Kuminga?
(37:23) The Pistons overcome Cade Cunningham’s struggles and rally to beat the Suns
(39:25) The rest of Thursday night’s action
(47:55) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week
(56:01) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week
(01:05:45) No. 2 loves of the week
(01:13:41) No. 2 loathes of the week
(01:18:38) No. 3 loves of the week
(01:28:32) No. 3 loathes of the week

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Verno and Jacoby are together in New York, and they discuss the reports that the Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant. Verno explains why a trade would be bad for both sides and why he hopes Ja will stay in Memphis. Next, they recap some of the Monday night action, including the Jazz's upset win against the Cavs, the Sixers defeating the Raptors, and Joe Mazzulla blaming illegal screens for the Celtics' loss to the Pacers. Next, with the season nearing the halfway point, the guys share their biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and one thing they love and hate about this season so far.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(00:55) The Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant
(25:58) Monday night scores and recaps
(37:25) Verno's and Jacoby’s biggest surprises
(47:53) Verno's and Jacoby’s biggest disappointments
(54:25) What Verno and Jacoby love about the season so far
(01:01:52) What Verno and Jacoby hate about the season so far

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Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the Wolves' victory over the Cavs in which Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player to reach 10,000 points and explain what could be causing the disappointing season from the Cavs. They then debate whether Anthony Davis is seriously injured, discuss the Pacers ending their 13-game losing streak, and just what the Wizards' plans are with Trae Young. Next, the guys go through their first loves and loathes of the year.
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(03:01) Anthony Edwards reaches scoring milestone in Wolves’ win over Cavs
(09:03) Cooper Flagg shines, but Anthony Davis appeared to get hurt again in Mavs’ loss
(17:07) Pacers finally end 13-game skid with win vs. Hornets
(24:30) Trae Young finally gets traded; goes to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert
(35:42) Latest Giannis comments
(37:41) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week
(44:01) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week
(53:17) No. 2 loves of the week
(01:02:28) No. 2 loathes of the week
(01:12:20) No. 3 loves of the week
(01:17:25) No. 3 loathes of the week

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Verno and Jacoby are back with their first pod of 2026 as they look back at Monday’s night action, including blowout losses by the Thunder and Knicks and Kevin Durant beating his old team, and debate whether the Clippers are starting to turn it around. Next, the guys ask three questions each to start the new year.
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(00:22) Thunder lose second straight, get blown out by Hornets
(12:38) Kevin Durant hits the game-winning 3 as the Rockets beat Suns
(16:20) Depleted Nuggets survive vs. Sixers
(26:50) Clippers win a wild one vs. Warriors
(33:12) Pistons completely embarrass the Knicks
(38:25) Trae Young and the Hawks working on a trade
(49:14) Verno and Jacoby's questions no. 1
(58:14) Verno and Jacoby's questions no. 2
(01:09:11) Verno and Jacoby's questions no. 3
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